Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned both National Security and the Minerals Commission over what it describes as the unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Wasa Amenfi East Municipality of the Western …
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- May 2026
… Raymond Bagnabu, Justice Srem‑Sai and Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo were with me on it, and together we pressed forward with the human rights action against National Security. …
Selective Outrage and the Struggle for Principle in Ghana’s Democracy… The statement said personnel from NADMO, National Security, the Ghana Police Service, and the District Assembly responded promptly to the situation to safeguard lives and property. …
Tidal wave collapses 13 houses in Moree; over 80 rendered homeless… e infrastructure supporting illegal bunkering activities and send a strong deterrent message to offenders.“Without these canoes, the entire illegal infrastructure begins to collapse,” he said.He added that the NPA, together with the Ghana Navy, Marine Police and National Security …
NPA, Western Naval Command destroy 8 jumbo canoes used for illegal fuel bunkering in Takoradi… Mr Tameklo stressed that safety and security would remain central to implementation. “We will continue to work closely with National Security, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, and other agencies to ensure that all participating facilities operate under t …
Ghana launches petroleum downstream 24-hour economy pilot… Party officials also expressed worry about the whereabouts of the organiser after unsuccessful attempts to locate him through visits to the Police CID headquarters and National Security offices. …
Agona West NPP organiser released from BNI custody amid false publication claims… The exercise, being undertaken with support from National Security, has so far uncovered nearly 400 illegal connections in Accra alone, exposing significant losses to the state water utility. …
GWL recovers GH₵3.7m from illegal water users as crackdown intensifies… The operation, being undertaken with support from National Security, has so far helped the company recover about GH₵3.7 million out of approximately GH₵16 million in accrued liabilities from illegal users. …
GWL intensifies pipeline repairs to reduce water losses in Accra, Tema… According to the statement, the suspects arrived in a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GW 8887-V, claiming to be National Security operatives. …
SIX ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING SECURITY OPERATIVES IN CENTRAL REGION- April 2026
… Speaking during a media encounter between journalists and personnel from National Security, the GJA President, Albert Dwumfour, argued that the trend amounts to a form of censorship that undermines press freedom and constitutional protections. …
GJA heads to Supreme Court over alleged misuse of Electronic Communications Act against journalists
Mining & Energy
Licensed miner petitions National Security over illegal occupation
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Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned National Security and the Minerals Commission over unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Western Region, which it says occurred about three weeks ago and caused environmental destruction.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Licensed miner petitions National Security over illegal occupation
Kofreze Construction and Engineering Limited has petitioned National Security and the Minerals Commission over unlawful occupation of its licensed mining concession by illegal miners at Wasa Dadieso in the Western Region, which it says occurred about three weeks ago and caused environmental destruction.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Selective outrage undermines Ghana's democratic principles and institutions
An opinion piece argues that political parties in Ghana defend rights selectively based on partisan interest rather than principle, illustrated by opposing bail denials for Oliver Barker Vormawor and Abronye depending on which party held power.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Sunday 17 May
Tidal wave destroys 13 houses, displaces 80 in Moree
A strong tidal wave collapsed 13 houses in the coastal community of Moree in the Central Region early Sunday, rendering more than 80 residents homeless. NADMO confirmed no casualties and said responding teams provided temporary shelter for the displaced, though the sea remained rough.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
NPA, Western Naval Command destroy eight jumbo canoes in Takoradi
The National Petroleum Authority and Western Naval Command destroyed eight jumbo canoes confiscated during an anti-fuel bunkering operation at Poase and New Takoradi Beach on March 31, 2026. The NPA CEO warned that authorities will intensify crackdowns on illegal fuel bunkering to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Ghana pilots 24-hour petroleum downstream operations
The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
NPP organiser released from BNI custody after dumsor post arrest
The Bureau of National Investigations released Agona West NPP organiser David Essendoh following his arrest over alleged false publication related to a social media post claiming "dumsor" had returned. The NPP had raised concerns about the unlawful nature of the arrest and efforts were made to secure his release after bail conditions were met.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water recovers 3.7 million cedis from illegal water users
Ghana Water Limited has recovered about GH₵3.7 million from customers engaged in illegal water connections and meter bypasses as part of a nationwide crackdown, uncovering nearly 400 illegal connections in Accra alone. The company established a Revenue Enhancement Team in August 2025 and expanded it to 10 operational units in January to combat water theft and pipeline leakages.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GWL repairs aging pipelines to reduce water losses in Accra, Tema
Ghana Water Limited is intensifying repairs to aging transmission pipelines from Kpong Water Treatment Plant to address water losses in Tema and parts of Accra East. The company recorded non-revenue water at 52.2 per cent in 2024, with water theft and leakages on major transmission lines identified as the principal causes.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Six arrested for impersonating security operatives in Central Region
Six men who disguised themselves as military and immigration officers assaulted and harassed three Chinese nationals at a manufacturing company in Agona Akwakwa near Mankrong Nkwanta on May 6, 2026. Police arrested all six suspects, who are now in custody at Agona Swedru District Police Headquarters.
7 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 29 April
GJA challenges Electronic Communications Act misuse in Supreme Court
The Ghana Journalists Association says it will take the Supreme Court to challenge what it calls abuse of the Electronic Communications Act by security agencies targeting journalists over arrests and intimidation under "false communication" provisions. The GJA argues the law is being misapplied to criminalize civil defamation matters and amounts to a backdoor restriction on press freedom.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Illicit tobacco trade threatens health, revenue—NACOC warns
The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General has warned that illegal tobacco products deprive the state of billions in tax revenue annually, expose consumers to unsafe unregulated goods, and fuel organised crime. A week-long training workshop launched April 27, 2026, aims to strengthen frontline officers' capacity to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking at Ghana's entry and exit points.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →