Category: News

Accra: Apostle Joseph Felix Kwesi Mensah, the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Great Commission Church International (GCCI), has charged 17 newly ordained pastors of the church to focus on finishing the task of world evangelism. According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Mensah delivered this charge during an ordination service for the new pastors of the GCCI in Accra. The newly ordained pastors include Rev Jeremiah Foster Brempong, Rev Emmanuel Abraham, Rev Walter Y. Adanunyo, Rev John Y. Amoako, Rev Kpedo Justice Benjamin, Rev David Adansi, Rev Joseph Lamptey Tawiah, Rev Samuel Yaw Essel, and Rev Dominic Fiattor. Others

Accra: Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), emphasized that the success of the re-introduced National Sanitation Day (NSD) relies on the active participation of all citizens. He highlighted the shared responsibility of environmental sanitation, urging individuals, households, communities, and institutions to engage in consistent and collective action. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister spoke at the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day, which forms part of the ‘Clean Up Ghana’ agenda. This initiative aims to foster environmental responsibility, improve public health, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of cities and communities. The NSD

Accra: The Special Operations Team of the Ghana Police Service has successfully carried out a series of patrols and community engagements within Bole and its surrounding communities in the Savanna Region. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enforce the curfew and maintain peace in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, on September 5, 2025, 89 personnel were deployed for night patrols across Bole Township and its border communities. The patrols, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bawa Jalil, focused on visibility, crime deterrence, and swift response to emerging threats. During the exercise, an unidentified rider abandoned

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