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Police Assure Public of Tight Security for Eid-ul-Fitr in Accra
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Police Assure Public of Tight Security for Eid-ul-Fitr in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, aimed at ensuring a peaceful and incident-free festivity across the region. According to the Command, adequate police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public places to safeguard lives and property. The police further indicated that special traffic management teams will be on the ground to regulate vehicular movement before, during, and after the prayers. This measure is expected to ease congestion and promote road safety, especially in busy parts of the capital. In addition, patrol teams will intensify visibility policing within ...
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Police Arrest Suspect for Possession of Suspected Counterfeit Foreign Currency and Unauthorised Firearm at Ablekuma
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Police Arrest Suspect for Possession of Suspected Counterfeit Foreign Currency and Unauthorised Firearm at Ablekuma

The Ghana Police Service, through its National Operations Directorate Surveillance Unit, has arrested a man at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region for allegedly possessing suspected counterfeit foreign currency and a firearm without lawful authority. The suspect, identified as Josiah Elorm Kwame Amezado, was arrested following intelligence reports that a self-styled fetish priest in the area was involved in criminal activities and unlawfully in possession of a firearm, posing a potential threat to residents. According to the police, a search conducted in the suspect’s room led to the discovery of quantities of US dollar notes in one-hundred-dollar denominations, believed to be counterfeit. Other items retrieved included a pair of handcuffs, a black vest, a Kuzey A100 blank pistol, a...
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Security Agencies Bust Suspected Cybercrime Syndicates in Accra Environs
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Security Agencies Bust Suspected Cybercrime Syndicates in Accra Environs

Ghana’s security agencies have carried out a major intelligence-led operation targeting suspected cybercrime centres operating in parts of the Greater Accra Region, leading to the arrest of 53 Nigerian nationals and the rescue of dozens of suspected victims. According to security sources, intelligence gathered over the last 48 hours by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) revealed the existence of multiple cybercrime hubs in East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba. The intelligence suggested that young men were being exploited and coerced by alleged kingpins to engage in various cybercrime activities at these locations. Acting on the CSA-led intelligence, a joint task force made up of operatives from National Security Operations, the Cyber Security Authority, the Criminal ...
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Police Intercept bus with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition
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Police Intercept bus with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition

Police have arrested a commercial bus driver and his mate after intercepting a Savelugu-bound bus carrying a large cache of ammunition. The suspects, Mohammed Gzali (42) and Mohammed Jabir, were arrested on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m. at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier during a routine inspection of a Kia Grand Bird bus (AK 1309–21) travelling from Accra to Tamale and Savelugu. A search of the vehicle uncovered a fertiliser sack hidden among passengers’ luggage, containing 1,050 rounds of AAA and BB cartridges. The driver told police the sack was given to him at the terminal as a parcel to be delivered to a person he knows only as “Oboye” in Tamale. The bus has been impounded, the ammunition seized, and both suspects are currently in custody assisting ...
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Two Accra hospitals deliver 26 babies at Christmas 
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Two Accra hospitals deliver 26 babies at Christmas 

Two health facilities in the Greater Accra Region recorded 26 deliveries on December 24 and Christmas Day, the Ghana News Agency has learnt.  The deliveries occurred at the Mamprobi Polyclinic and the 37 Military Hospital. Of the total births, 13 were spontaneous vaginal deliveries (SVD) while 13 were by caesarean section (CS).  The Mamprobi Polyclinic recorded eight deliveries, comprising three females and five males, all through normal delivery.  At the 37 Military Hospital, five babies were delivered through normal delivery, three on December 24 and two on December 25, in addition to 13 births by caesarean section.  A nursing officer in charge, who pleaded anonymity, told the Ghana News Agency in Accra around 1100 hours on Thursday that bot...
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Accra Emerges as Global Hub as Mahama’s Accra Reset Gains Worldwide Momentum
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Accra Emerges as Global Hub as Mahama’s Accra Reset Gains Worldwide Momentum

Accra is rapidly positioning itself as a major diplomatic centre for Global South cooperation, following the approval of the Accra Reset Secretariat, which will now be headquartered in Ghana. As Africa’s Champion of Health, President John Dramani Mahama has already hosted several major international forums this year and is set to open the WHX Leaders Summit in Ghana today. The establishment of the Secretariat marks a new chapter in the country’s growing role in shaping global governance and economic reform. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo announced the development during a keynote address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he represented President Mahama — the architect of the Accra Reset and the African Union Champion for Reparations. Obasanjo told worl...
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Ghana Launches the Accra Reset
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Ghana Launches the Accra Reset

Across the world, regional blocs such as the European Union, the G20 and the World Economic Forum have driven remarkable progress. Here in Africa, institutions like the African Union, ECOWAS and BRICS continue to shape our continental trajectory. In this spirit of innovation and collaboration, the launch of the Accra Reset Secretariat championed by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama with strong support from President Olusegun Obasanjo signals Ghana’s bold step toward leading a renewed African renaissance. Following the pandemic and the series of unprecedented challenges confronting our continent, this initiative arrives at exactly the right moment. President Mahama envisions the Accra Reset as a modern African platform uniting a distinguished group of visionary leaders comm...
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Crowned & Nurtured 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Beauty & Heritage
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Crowned & Nurtured 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Beauty & Heritage

This December, Accra will host one of the most anticipated lifestyle and cultural experiences of the year, Crowned & Nurtured 2025, happening on 13th–14th December at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. More than an event, Crowned & Nurtured is a movement, an immersive celebration of African beauty, culture, creativity, and empowerment. This year’s edition honors the evolution of hair, fashion, and identity across generations, from the ancestral roots of African hair artistry to modern-day expressions of style and confidence. Guests can expect two unforgettable days filled with activities that blend education, entertainment, and empowerment. Highlights include: Catwalk Through the Centuries – a live showcase of hairstyles and fashion inspired by every era of African bea...
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Maiden National Teqball Club Championship Slated for July 12 in Accra 
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Maiden National Teqball Club Championship Slated for July 12 in Accra 

The stage is set for a thrilling Teqball showdown on July 12, with eight teams ready to bring flair, skill, and intensity to the first-ever National Teqball Club Championship in Accra.  The much-anticipated event, set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium promises high energy, skilful play, and a showcase of the nation's finest talents.   Participating clubs were drawn from the Greater Accra Region, Oti Region, Eastern Region, Central Region and the Volta Region.   They include Evergreen Teqers, Sygma Teqball Club, Elite Club, Keta Sandcity Teqers, Casford Teqball Club, Bridge City Teq Club, Kof Town Teqqers, and Kadjebi Academy.  The championship aims to raise the standard of club competition by bringing together the country’s top teams to compete for national gl...
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GARAGE Accra Bids Farewell After 5 and half Unforgettable Years
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GARAGE Accra Bids Farewell After 5 and half Unforgettable Years

In a heartfelt message to fans and patrons, GARAGE Accra has announced it will be closing its doors for the final time on Sunday, June 29, 2025, marking the end of an extraordinary era in Ghana’s nightlife scene. What began as a bold concept blossomed into a cultural movement that transformed the capital’s entertainment landscape. For over five years, GARAGE was more than just a nightclub—it was a vibrant hub of music, food, energy, and unforgettable memories. “After 5½ incredible years, GARAGE is closing its doors for the final time,” read the official statement. “What started as a bold idea turned into a movement. A place where Accra came alive with music, flavor, culture, and unforgettable memories.” GARAGE has been home to thousands of unforgettable nights—hosting internationa...
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