Mahama swears In Chief Fire Officer, Immigration Comptroller-General
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn into office Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as the substantive Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and Samuel Basintale Amadu as Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Presidency, formally ushered the two officials into their respective roles to lead the country’s fire and...
Gov’t to begin payment of gratuity arrears to retired Military Personnel Under CI 129
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that government will commence payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel following the approval and implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129. In a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Armed Forces said government “has approved and will commence payment of gratuity arrears for...
National Peace Council condemns rising violence in Senior High Schools
The National Peace Council (NPC) has condemned the recent wave of violence, assaults and attacks reported in some senior high schools across Ghana, warning that the incidents threaten the safety of students and the integrity of the country’s education system. In a press release issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Council said it had observed a worrying trend of...
When Schools Breed Violence? – Augustine E. K. Toussaint writes
When did our schools, especially our Senior High Schools (SHS), become breeding grounds for hooliganism? For as long as I can remember, inter-school rivalry has always existed. But in recent times, this rivalry appears to be transcending beyond intellect and excellence to something far more disturbing; who fights best. Sadly, a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School recently became...
Gov’t reverts Kotoka International Airport name to Accra International Airport
The Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport. The Ministry explained that the facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before it was renamed, and authorities have now deemed it appropriate to restore its former and internationally recognised name. In its...
Mahama appoints Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of Customs at GRA
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Aaron Kanor as the Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Monday, February 23, the GRA said Mr. Kanor is a seasoned Customs professional with over 30 years of experience in revenue mobilisation, border security and trade facilitation. The Authority described...
Police arrest 3 over Assault at Inter-Schools Athletics Competition
Three students arrested in connection with the assault of a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School during a district inter-schools athletics competition are set to be arraigned before court. The suspects—Joseph Amoh, 20; Benedict Appiah, 18; and Bilal Mamud, 18—were arrested following a violent clash involving students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and the Swedru School of Business...
Obrachire SHTS Student demands Justice After Violent Attack at Inter-Schools
A student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School is demanding justice after he was violently attacked during a district inter-schools athletics competition in Agona Swedru, Central Region. The victim, identified as Fiadzigbe, sustained a broken tooth and multiple facial injuries after he was allegedly pelted with stones and assaulted during the sporting event. A widely circulated video of the incident...
Baba Jamal pledges Unity ahead of Ayawaso East By-Election
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, has pledged to consolidate the party’s gains and promote inclusivity if elected in the March 3 poll. Jamal made the remarks after receiving a donation from Hajia Amina Adam, his main contender in the party’s primaries, in Accra on Monday, February 23. He described the gesture as...
Four arrested Over Kumasi Robbery That Left Victim Dead
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with a robbery at Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi, which resulted in the death of one person. The incident occurred on February 10, when the victim, Andrews Amankwa, was shot and his Toyota Hilux stolen. He later died at the hospital where he...
