Category: News

Accra: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into a reported case of alleged irregular acquisition of Ghanaian identity documents by two Indian nationals. A source at the CID confirmed to the Ghana News Agency that the Department had received a petition from Mr Amardeep Singh Hari, Chairman of IPMC Ghana, concerning Ms Niharika Handa and her son, Mr Punar Vasu Handa. According to Ghana News Agency, investigators have written to the Office of the Registrar of Companies, the Passport Office, and the National Identification Authority (NIA) to verify the authenticity of the documents

Accra: Mr Nicholas Nii Tettey-Amarteifio, the National Cadet Coordinator General of the Ghana National Cadet Corps, has urged the government and educational authorities to consider making basic cadet training mandatory in all schools to promote discipline among students. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Amarteifio emphasized that the cadet programme is one of the most effective methods for instilling discipline, patriotism, and leadership skills in young individuals. He encouraged stakeholders to reintroduce it as a structured part of the educational system. Mr Amarteifio made these remarks at Sogakope in the South Tongu Municipality during the start of the Leadership Training

Accra: US President Donald Trump dismissed Saturday’s mass protests against him and his government policies as a ‘joke’ and told reporters on Sunday that he is ‘not a king.’ The demonstrators ‘are not representative of this country,’ he told journalists aboard his government aircraft Air Force One. He claimed that all the new banners at the No Kings protests were likely funded by George Soros, who is a progressive philanthropist, and ‘other radical left-wing lunatics. It looks like it was. We’re checking it out.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Trump called the roughly 7 million protestors at the No Kings

Accra: The historic Denkyira Kingdom on Monday vibrated in a spectacular celebration as it performed revered traditional rites for the grand installation and coronation of its 26th King, Odeefo Boamponsem IV. This momentous event, deeply rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, marked a new chapter in the kingdom’s illustrious history for growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, emerging from the royal Agona family, Odeefo Boamponsem IV succeeded the legendary 25th King, Odeefo Boamponsem III, who presided over the Denkyira Kingdom for 60 years, from 1955 to 2015. The coronation at Jukwa, the seat of the Denkyira Kingdom which

Accra: The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has commenced a four-day National Social Dialogue on Green Jobs and Policies. The initiative aims to train stakeholders on climate change, just transition, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue has gathered representatives from the tripartite committee, including government officials, employers, trade unions, and ILO experts. Mr. Hamidu Adakur Ugu, the Chief Director of the Ministry, emphasized the importance of this workshop in Ghana’s development. He noted that globally, the green and circular economy is transforming

Washington: US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, proposing that the current front lines be frozen and the eastern Donbas region be divided as a temporary measure. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump suggested that both sides should “stop at the lines where they are – the battle lines.go home, stop killing people, and be done,” as he addressed reporters aboard Air Force One. This statement comes amidst ongoing violence in the region and heightened international concern over the conflict’s trajectory. When queried about whether he had advised

Sogakope: The leadership of the Ghana National Cadet Corps (GNCC) has inaugurated a week-long National Cadet Leadership Training Camp at Sogakope Senior High School in the Volta Region. The camp aims to foster discipline, loyalty, and patriotism among young leaders from across Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the training is being conducted under the theme ‘Discipline and Loyalty: A Call to Review and Reset’ and has gathered 717 cadets from all 16 regions of the country. Mr. Nicholas Nii Tettey-Amarteifio, the National Cadet Coordinator General of GNCC, emphasized that the camp is designed to enhance and refresh leadership skills