Organization that clears building demolitions, conducts fumigation after disasters, and receives petitions regarding illegal mining; appears in coverage of Ghana's disaster response and security operations.
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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 …
Licensed mining firm cries foul over illegal occupation of concession at Wasa DadiesoJoy Online
… 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 DemocracyJoy Online
… 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 homelessJoy Online
… 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 TakoradiJoy Online
… 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 pilotJoy Online
… 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 claimsJoy Online
… 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 intensifiesJoy Online
… 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, TemaThe Chronicle
… 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 REGIONJoy Online
… 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 journalistsCommunities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Disaster Management Organisation is awaiting final clearance from National Security before demolishing a structurally weak building at Avenor in Accra, nearly three weeks after an adjoining structure collapsed and killed three people. The remaining section poses a potential danger to the surrounding community, though authorities must complete technical, legal, and inspection processes before proceeding.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 18 people died and nearly 9,000 residents were affected after torrential rain triggered devastating floods, building collapses, mudslides and drowning incidents across the Central Region over the weekend. NADMO has ordered evacuation of unsafe buildings, with Cape Coast Metropolis recording the most deaths and 58 building collapses displacing 377 people across the region.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NADMO, in partnership with National Security and Ghana Health Service, will undertake fumigation in Central Region communities affected by floods that inundated cemeteries, to prevent water-borne diseases and other health risks.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bosome Freho District Assembly has ordered the arrest of an abandoned mine pit owner after a woman and child died when she slipped into the water-filled pit while drawing water for cooking. The District Chief Executive says the owner failed to reclaim the site after illegal mining operations, and the district is home to hundreds of uncovered mining pits that have become death traps for residents.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for the Interior has directed the Inspector-General of Police to immediately secure temporary accommodation for police officers affected by a fire at Accra Central Police Barrack near Tudu. Temporary arrangements including hotel accommodation are being considered while longer-term rental housing solutions are arranged, and the minister noted that discussions with a private partner to address the police housing deficit were ongoing at the time of the incident.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, commended security agencies at the Aflao border for their dedication in safeguarding Ghana and assured them of government support to address operational challenges. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration and stated that the visit was part of the government's effort to understand ground realities and improve officers' working conditions.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of several farming communities in Sunyani Municipality say illegal galamsey operators are moving into their areas with armed force and heavy equipment, threatening cocoa and cashew farms. More than 500 farmers have appealed to security agencies for immediate action and say they are prepared to resist what they describe as attempts by "powerful people" to seize their farmlands.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has rejected claims that National Security operatives aided illegal mining on the Ankobra River, describing the allegations made by arrested suspects as "completely false, misleading and without any merit." The Ministry said preliminary investigations found the claims to be untrue and noted that illegal miners often make baseless accusations against state institutions to evade accountability.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has constituted a fact-finding team to investigate allegations linking purported National Security operatives to illegal mining activities following the arrest of four armed illegal miners at Dominase in May, during which the suspects claimed they were acting under the direction of individuals identified as "Ras", "Mambo" and "Nana Teku". The ministry spokesperson said the investigation was prompted by concerns that some NAIMOS operations were allegedly being undermined by persons believed affiliated with National Security.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →