Day: September 21, 2025

Accra: Motorists in the rapidly expanding Atomic-Kwabenya enclave are calling for an urgent traffic post near Wisconsin International University College to ease congestion and improve road safety. The appeal comes amid growing frustration over persistent gridlocks at the junction linking Agbogba and the university, a key artery serving several residential communities, academic institutions, and commercial hubs in the Greater Accra Region. According to Ghana News Agency, road users said the absence of traffic control measures had led to frequent delays, accidents, and reduced productivity. Mr. Ibrahim Kwame Addo, a contractor who regularly uses the route, noted that congestion had caused

New york: Leads in the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health have been called upon to turn their commitment into action at the upcoming 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting. The UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health will be held on September 25, 2025, in New York. According to Ghana News Agency, The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana and the NCD Alliance, Ghana, civil society organisations made the call in a joint statement. They emphasized the need for the meeting to be a turning point where commitments transform into action, plans into reality, and promises into

Accra: As Ghana marks the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, an agricultural expert says revitalizing farmlands and achieving food self-sufficiency would be the most meaningful way to honour the country’s founding President’s enduring legacy. Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Legacy Crop Improvement Centre, stated that Dr. Nkrumah’s agricultural foresight remains one of the most underappreciated pillars of Ghana’s independence and development agenda. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Azinu emphasized the significance of Nkrumah’s agricultural initiatives, noting that while his political achievements and pan-African ideals are celebrated, the most fitting tribute lies in

Accra: The Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service has successfully retrieved 10 stolen vehicles. The vehicles, comprising eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs, were reported stolen from the Netherlands and subsequently tracked to Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the retrieval operation was announced by Commission of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), during a media briefing in Accra. The vehicles were recovered between September 15 and 17, 2025, from various parts of Accra, including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments. COP Donkor highlighted that the CID has intensified its efforts to combat

Accra: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has successfully rescued 60 victims of human trafficking between September 5 and 19, 2025. The victims include 41 foreign nationals who were rescued within Ghana and 19 others who were rescued abroad. Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of CID, made this announcement during a media briefing in Accra on Saturday. According to Ghana News Agency, the rescued individuals have been handed over to appropriate authorities for reintegration with their families. COP Donkor highlighted the persistent issue of criminals luring victims with promises of lucrative job opportunities