Category: News

Cape coast: Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the creative economy through the Black Star Experience Initiative, a strategic effort aimed at advancing the country’s economic emancipation. According to Ghana News Agency, the Black Star Experience Initiative is Ghana’s flagship culture, arts, and tourism brand, designed to position the country as Africa’s premier destination for tourism and cultural engagement. Launched by President John Dramani Mahama in May 2025, the initiative is a year-round celebration of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, creativity, and tourism potential, aimed at restoring national pride, celebrating heritage, and unlocking economic

Accra: The Bank of Ghana has directed Stanbic Bank to close all accounts linked to the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NaSTAG) following allegations of identity theft, procedural lapses, and unauthorized account opening. The directive affects three accounts and follows a regulatory review of a complaint brought before it about fraudulent activity at the Stanbic Bank Achimota Branch. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, immediate past president of NaSTAG, in a petition dated October 18, 2024, requested the Bank of Ghana to investigate fraudulent activity at the Stanbic Bank Achimota branch. Responding in a letter dated

Accra: A man has been shot dead by unknown assailants at Odomi, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about the safety of residents in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Juliana Awasan, the Assembly member of the Keri Electoral Area, confirmed the incident in a phone interview. She stated that the military and police command were immediately notified, leading to a swift response to retrieve the body. A source in the community revealed that the deceased was ambushed and shot

Kumasi: The Ashanti Regional Police Command has successfully secured convictions and 20-year sentences against three Nigerians involved in vehicle theft within the Kumasi metropolis. According to Ghana News Agency, the three individuals were apprehended by the police on June 20, 2025, for targeting parked vehicles for theft within the region. Following their arrest, the suspects were arraigned on July 22 at the Atasemanso Circuit Court. During the court proceedings, Russell Ekenze admitted guilt and received a 10-year sentence of hard labor. In contrast, Francis Friday and Linus Agwazie initially pled not guilty. However, on July 23, 2025, both were found

Accra: Weeks after BCM lodged a petition with the Ghana Police Service over what it described as an attack and attempted dismantling of its equipment allegedly orchestrated by embattled opponents, the company says it has received no feedback or visible action from the Ghana Police Service. The silence, they said, had fueled suspicions that law enforcement authorities were shielding businesswoman Angela List, who had been linked to the incident. According to Ghana News Agency, sources within BCM indicated that police officers on the scene appeared more concerned with protecting Ms. List than securing the company’s assets. “The police are in

Accra: Mr James Kwesi Addison, Ghana’s first Internationally Certified Emotional Intelligence Master Coach, has stated that it is time every Ghanaian workplace ensures that no voice goes unheard. Mr Addison made the suggestion at the launch of a 100-page book titled ‘Voices Unmuted: Psychological Safety and Leadership in Ghanaian Work Culture’ in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the event coincided with the Mid-Year Review Meeting of Glico Pensions, where Mr Addison facilitated a training on psychological safety. This event drew executives and staff of the Glico Group, focusing on teaching leaders to be committed to reshaping Ghana’s workplace culture.

Tamale: The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully intercepted and repatriated 55 foreign nationals, acting on intelligence reports. These individuals were reportedly victims of fraudulent schemes and were found to be lacking proper immigration documentation. According to Ghana News Agency, an official statement issued by ACI Micheal Amoako-Atta, Head of Public Affairs at GIS, confirmed that the operation was part of a directive from Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, the Comptroller-General of Immigration. The directive instructed all Regional and Border Commanders to intensify efforts to combat issues related to cyber fraud and immigration irregularities. The statement