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The Ghanaian Times
… Mr Aboagye, who is the former Communications Director for the campaign team of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 general election, was arrested at the Accra International Airport on Saturday night by officer Ms of the Ghana Immigration Service …
EOCO arrests Miracles Aboagye over alleged GH¢55m scandal NPP supporters mass up at EOCO to protest his arrestJoy Online
… Aboagye was arrested upon his arrival at the Accra International Airport after returning from London. …
Political show of solidarity during corruption investigations undermines accountability – Edem SenanuJoy Online
… The demand follows his arrest on 4th July 2026 at the Accra International Airport while preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for a scheduled medical appointment. …
Return my £6,700 and phones – Hanan Abdul-Wahab petitions A-G over seized itemsJoy Online
… The protest followed reports that Mr Aboagye was arrested on Saturday at the Accra International Airport by officers of EOCO with the assistance of personnel from the Ghana Immigration Service. …
NPP’s Salam Mustapha slams EOCO over the arrest of Miracles AboagyeJoy Online
… READ ALSO: NPP to march to EOCO over arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye Mr Aboagye was reportedly picked up at the Accra International Airport on Saturday by officers of EOCO and the Ghana Immigration Service. …
‘Rambo style arrest unacceptable’ – Senyo Amekplenu defends Miracles AboagyeJoy Online
… The planned action follows claims that Mr Aboagye was apprehended at the Accra International Airport by officials of EOCO with the support of the Ghana Immigration Service, despite allegedly receiving no prior invitation or notification regarding any investigation. …
NPP to march to EOCO over arrest of Dennis Miracles AboagyeJoy Online
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has introduced advanced security screening equipment at the passenger checkpoints of Terminals 2 and 3 at the Accra International Airport as part of efforts to enhance aviation security and improve the travel experience. …
No more shoe and belt removal at checkpoints – GACL introduces new screening equipmentJoy Online
… c and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) or the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), which arrested him.” The legal team further questioned the basis of the allegation, insisting that no documentary evidence had been produced. “Our client arrived at the Accra International Airport …
Hanan’s lawyers contest Attorney-General’s allegations over latest arrestJoy Online
… His release follows his re-arrest by EOCO at the Accra International Airport on Saturday, July 4, while he was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom. …
EOCO releases former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab after airport re-arrestDaily Guide
… They did not even add up when the strange aircraft landing at the Accra International Airport had authorities explaining it on burst tyre. …
Things Not Adding UpThe Ghana Airports Company Limited won two awards at the 8th ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul: the Best Airport at Departures – Africa award in the two to five million passengers category, and Customer Experience Accredited Airport – Level (1) recognition for Accra International Airport.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Airports Company Limited won two awards at the 8th ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul: the Best Airport at Departures – Africa award in the two to five million passengers category, and Customer Experience Accredited Airport – Level (1) recognition for Accra International Airport.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is delivering an ultramodern VIP Lounge at Accra International Airport using a private-sector partnership model, financed through corporate social responsibility contributions from Ghanaian businesses rather than taxpayer funds. The Foreign Ministry's Estate Bureau is supervising the construction, and the facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge project at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of the year without taxpayer funds, financed entirely through corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that the Accra International Airport operates red and green channels: the red channel is for travellers with goods to declare (particularly commercial quantities), where duties and taxes are collected, while the green channel is for passengers with nothing to declare, though both channels are subject to Customs scanning and examination. The system aligns with international Customs practices and the revised Kyoto Convention.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has rejected allegations of unfair labour practices and intimidation from the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, citing a National Labour Commission ruling that the proposed strike was illegal on procedural and jurisdictional grounds. The GCAA also defended deploying National Security personnel at its installations as necessary to protect critical aviation infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa World Airlines has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan after nearly four years of suspension due to COVID-19, with service running four times weekly. The inaugural flight occurred on August 31, 2026, with an approximate one-hour flight time, expected to boost business, tourism, and regional integration between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has advised travelers carrying foreign currency to declare it at a dedicated office in the departure area before checking in luggage. Amounts over US$10,000 or its equivalent require declaration; amounts exceeding US$50,000 also require supporting bank documentation.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has reminded passengers that they are permitted to carry a maximum of GH¢500 in Ghanaian currency when travelling outside the country; excess amounts risk being seized at departure.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut sod for construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3, designed to provide about 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment and hospitality spaces to meet rising passenger demand. He noted passenger traffic increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025 and said the project is financed from the balance sheets of aviation authorities without direct government funding.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has endorsed measures by Ghana Airports Company Limited and the Civil Aviation Authority to stop airport workers from soliciting tips from visitors, saying the practice damages Ghana's image and calling on aviation sector workers to uphold professionalism and courtesy.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut the sod for a new seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of Accra International Airport, designed to provide approximately 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment, and hospitality spaces. The project is part of Ghana's aviation expansion strategy, funded entirely by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and Ghana Airports Company Limited.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced a new seven-storey Multi-Tiered Car Park and Airport Hotels Complex at Accra International Airport, which will provide 2,030 covered parking bays, two hotels, a pedestrian sky-bridge to Terminal 3, shops, and office spaces to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mercy Yaaba Bredu, a Ghanaian woman who left Ghana on Monday, August 24, 2026, to pursue a master's degree in China, collapsed at the airport shortly after arrival and died on Wednesday, August 26, after being rushed to a hospital.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for construction of a multi-tiered car park and airport hotels complex at Accra International Airport, as part of efforts to expand and modernise airport facilities.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama is scheduled to cut sod on August 27, 2026, for a seven-storey car park with over 2,000 parking bays, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Dramani Bukari, arrived at Accra International Airport on Wednesday evening, received by the Energy Minister, the NPA Chief Executive, and other officials. His burial service will be held in Damongo, Savannah Region, on 20 August at 8:00 a.m.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Globe Tower, a new Grade A office building in Cantonments City, is now leasing space and scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027. Designed by Magna 5 Group, the thirteen-storey tower features a signature third-floor restaurant and a central atrium with a suspended globe.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government received 87 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, arriving at Accra International Airport on Monday as part of the second phase of evacuation. The returnees were welcomed by government officials who assured them of support for reintegration and urged them to contribute to Ghana's development.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission intercepted a significant amount of suspected cocaine at Accra International Airport and arrested a delivery driver in connection with the seizure. The suspect is in custody and investigators believe he works with others in a drug syndicate and are working to identify additional persons connected to the package.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A group of Ghanaian returnees from South Africa, calling themselves the "Evacuation Boys," has pledged to support Ghana's sanitation efforts and national development. They arrived as part of the second phase of the Government's repatriation exercise, bringing the total number of evacuees from South Africa to more than 1,700.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian evacuee from South Africa died at Accra International Airport shortly after arriving on an Air Tanzania flight on Friday evening, August 14, 2026. The person's health deteriorated about 30 minutes before landing, and was confirmed dead at 6:55 pm after medical attention.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian national evacuated from South Africa died shortly after arriving at Accra International Airport on August 14, after health complications developed about 30 minutes before landing. The passenger was among 50 Ghanaians brought back on an Air Tanzania flight; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said medical teams attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful, and an autopsy has been ordered.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has avoided a potential repatriation bill from South Africa by independently evacuating its nationals following xenophobic attacks. South Africa has formally requested reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique for costs incurred in housing and transporting migrants, but Ghana was not included among the countries being asked to pay.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A journalist describes frustrations from multiple trips to Togo across the Ghana-Togo border, citing difficulties with ECOWAS free-movement protocols and military checkpoints demanding payments, and raises questions about how ECOWAS agreements are being implemented at the eastern border.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's featherweight John 'Expensive' Laryea travels to Buenos Aires to face Adrian Maximiliano Robledo in his 25th professional fight, with coach Carl Lokko confident the victory would aid his championship ambitions and WBA ranking climb.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Globe Tower, a Grade A office development in Cantonments City designed by Magna 5 Group, is now leasing with a signature third-floor restaurant. The thirteen-storey tower is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Port Health officers have been barred from working at Accra International Airport and other GACL-operated airports after they charged a foreign traveller US$40 for a Yellow Fever Card instead of the approved US$20 fee.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana Immigration Service officer has been transferred from Accra International Airport after appearing in a viral video allegedly demanding money for "breakfast" from a passenger. Two Port Health officers were also barred from working at GACL-operated airports after being found to have extorted money from a foreign traveller seeking a Yellow Fever Card.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Airports Company Limited has banned two Port Health officers stationed at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3 after they charged a passenger US$40 instead of the approved US$20 fee for a Yellow Fever Card on August 5. The disciplinary action, announced on August 6, is the first enforcement measure following GACL's renewed crackdown on corruption at the country's airports.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →