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Police

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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… The canoe owner’s distress call to the Police prompted the Police, Navy, Maritime, and local fishermen to conduct a thorough search, including using special boats and aircraft.
Government grateful to Benin, Togo, international partners for swift rescue of fishers
22 OctJoy Online
The suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, says he has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by the Police. …
I have been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail – Obuasi SHTS Headmaster
15 OctJoy Online
… His comments followed concerns about the need for systems to alert emergency services when fuel tankers are involved in accidents, allowing the Police, Fire Service and ambulance teams to respond promptly and prevent people from gathering at accident scenes to collect fuel. …
Rush for fuel from accident tankers is stealing, punishable by law – NPA boss, Edudzi Tamakloe
11 OctJoy Online
… The Ministry added that it would continue to collaborate with the Police and other relevant institutions to support the family while investigations into the matter continue. …
Gender Ministry meets Nana Akua Addo’s husband over domestic violence after hospital discharge
10 OctJoy Online
… It added that it would continue collaborating with the Police and other relevant institutions to support the family while investigations into the domestic violence case continue.
Gender Ministry to monitor welfare of Nana Akua Addo’s children amid domestic violence case
8 OctJoy Online
… She added that while the Police continue their investigations, the wellbeing and protection of Nana Akua and the children must remain a priority, with appropriate measures taken to prevent further emotional distress. …
Gender Minister visits Nana Akua Addo, assures family of support
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… He urged the Audit Service to strengthen the quality of its reports and involve relevant institutions and professionals in the audit process to ensure that punitive actions were legally sound and did not amount to harassment. “There are institutions such as the Police, the intern …
Enforce surcharges, modernise audits to curb GH¢100bn losses – Audit Service urged
23 SeptJoy Online
… Francis-Xavier Sosu, was sought by the Police following incidents associated with a demonstration he led in his constituency. …
THE LAW 101: Arresting an MP: Immunity, Impunity or a Constitutional Shield for Parliament?
10 SeptJoy Online
… The Police, Ghana National Fire Service and other emergency personnel arrived at the scene to assist with rescue operations, manage the injured and restore order as the accident caused significant disruption along the busy stretch. …
Two feared dead, several injured after trailer crashes into vehicles at Krofrom
10 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking at a ceremony to open new classroom facilities at the Asokore Mampong Roman Catholic School, Alhaji Muntaka expressed concern that individuals seeking to serve in the Police, Prisons, Immigration, Fire Service, Narcotics Control Commission and Armed Forces would resort t …
Many have been dismissed – Interior Minister exposes forged WASSCE results in security recruitment

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Government thanks Benin, Togo for rescue of seven missing fishers

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Government has expressed appreciation to the governments of Togo and Benin, and international maritime partners, for coordinating the rescue of seven fishers who went missing for two weeks after an outboard motor failed. The Fisheries Minister said safety at sea is a shared responsibility and the Ministry is in talks with industry giants to procure trackers and other gadgets to make tracing at sea easier.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Government thanks Benin, Togo for rescue of seven missing fishers
Government has expressed appreciation to the governments of Togo and Benin, and international maritime partners, for coordinating the rescue of seven fishers who went missing for two weeks after an outboard motor failed. The Fisheries Minister said safety at sea is a shared responsibility and the Ministry is in talks with industry giants to procure trackers and other gadgets to make tracing at sea easier.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Obuasi SHTS headmaster granted bail in sexual assault investigation
The suspended Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has been cautioned and granted self-recognisance bail by police following an investigation into alleged sexual assault on female students. Abdulai told a radio host he is awaiting court proceedings.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

NPA warns fuel-siphoning from accident tankers is theft
National Petroleum Authority CEO Edudzi Tamakloe told Parliament that collecting fuel from accident tankers is stealing and punishable by law, with penalties of 2,500 to 5,000 penalty units or two to five years imprisonment. The NPA launched a "Stay Back, Stay Safe" campaign to discourage the practice and warn of safety risks.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

Gender Ministry engages family in domestic violence case
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection met with Norman Harold, husband of Nana Akua Addo, following his hospital discharge, to address domestic violence concerns and prioritize the safety and welfare of the family's children. The Ministry said it will provide psychosocial support, monitor the children's welfare, and collaborate with Police and other institutions as investigations continue.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

Gender Ministry to monitor Nana Akua Addo family children's welfare
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will deploy social welfare officers to monitor the welfare of the children of fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her husband Harold Norman as a domestic violence case involving the family is investigated. The Minister met both parties separately to emphasise child protection and safeguarding.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

Gender Minister visits Nana Akua Addo, pledges family support
Ghana's Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister visited fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her family following reports of alleged domestic abuse, assuring them of psychosocial and social welfare support while police investigations continue. The Minister stressed the importance of safeguarding the children's wellbeing and said the Ministry would engage all affected family members, working with police and relevant institutions.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Audit Service urged to enforce surcharges, modernize systems
Ghana's Audit Service has been urged to fully enforce disallowance and surcharge powers against financial offenders and modernize operations through digital and AI-enabled systems. According to figures from Auditor-General reports cited by Presidential Advisor Francis Dodoo, the country lost GH¢100 billion over the past six years through financial irregularities.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

MP arrest immunity: what Ghana's constitution actually permits
An attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP at the Accra High Court has revived debate over when MPs can be arrested. The constitution protects MPs from process while attending or travelling to parliamentary proceedings, but does not grant blanket immunity from arrest, according to legal analysis of Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Trailer brake failure kills two, injures several at Krofrom
Two people are feared dead and several others injured after a fully loaded DAF trailer with reportedly failed brakes crashed into a tricycle and other vehicles on the Krofrom–Moro Market road in Kumasi. Eyewitnesses raised concerns about the trailer's worn-out tyres and questioned how it was allowed to operate.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister reveals forged WASSCE results in security recruitment
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed disclosed that several recruits have been dismissed from security services training schools after WAEC verification uncovered forged or doctored WASSCE results used for admission. Those found culpable will be placed on a red list preventing future applications to Ghana's security services, with possible prosecution to follow.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Two remanded for land guard activities in East Legon
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded carpenter Gabriel Abotsi Ahor, 29, and concrete mixer Benjamin Essel, 32, accused of engaging in land guard activities and unlawfully demolishing a building and fence wall in East Legon. The court rejected a bail application; the accused are to reappear on September 23, 2026, while three alleged accomplices remain at large.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Mahama appoints Buah to lead Ghana's fight against illegal mining
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to lead Ghana's battle against galamsey, or illegal mining, which has expanded into sophisticated networks over the last eight years and degraded water bodies and farmlands. Buah is regarded for his personal integrity and reputation for honesty, qualities seen as essential for resisting financial inducements in the fight against powerful mining interests.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 24 August

Afenyo-Markin says he'll submit to investigation into extortion allegations
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed readiness to cooperate with any investigation into extortion allegations made against him by the Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi. He has also filed two separate lawsuits against individuals and media organisations over the claims.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Kwateng and wife donate two vehicles to police
Prophet Francis Kwateng, founder of House of Power Ministries, and his wife Mercy Kwateng have donated two Himla 4×4 pick-up vehicles to the Police—one to the Ashanti South Police Command and one to the Ashanti Regional Highway Patrols. The Ashanti South Regional Police Commander said the donation will help intensify patrols and support policing as a shared responsibility.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 19 August

Police warn commercial drivers against overcharging passengers
The Police have warned commercial vehicle operators that those who charge fares above the Ministry of Transport-approved rates risk prosecution, particularly for repeated violations. The warning addresses recurring complaints from commuters about arbitrary fare increases and charges above officially approved rates.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

President Mahama deploys soldiers to forest reserves against illegal mining
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new strategy to prevent illegal miners from returning to forest reserves by keeping military detachments stationed in reclaimed reserves. The move comes after the previous approach of handing cleared reserves back to the Forestry Commission repeatedly failed, as illegal miners returned and resumed their activities.
18 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 22 July

Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies lead ABL after unbeaten first round
The 2026 Accra Basketball League's first round ended with Spintex Knights, Braves Ladies, Leopards, Police, Heat and Panthers all finishing unbeaten in their respective divisions. Braves Ladies won all eight matches in the women's division, while defending champions Spintex Knights completed nine wins in Men's Division One.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 16 July

MTN Ghana marks 30 years, credits stakeholders for company success
MTN Ghana's Chief Internal Audit and Forensic Officer says the company recognises stakeholders' contribution to its success as it marks 30 years in operation. He noted that what was once challenging, such as phone calls between Takoradi and Cape Coast, is now effortless, and that MTN's progress reflects Ghana's digital transformation story.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Adentan Assembly hands over 24-hour market project contract
The Adentan Municipal Assembly has formally handed over contract documents to Double A Imperial Construction and Engineering Limited for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market and Lorry Station, expected to be completed in 30 months. The facility will include 132 lockable shops, 132 open sheds, a clinic, police and fire service post, market offices, and various other amenities.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

Former AG Dame condemns arrest of ex-NAFCO CEO at airport
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, acting as lawyer for former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has condemned his client's arrest at Accra International Airport on Saturday night despite securing High Court permission to travel to the United Kingdom. The current Deputy Attorney-General said the arrest followed intelligence of alleged attempts to withdraw from a frozen account, but Dame insists he never prevented citizens from travelling during his tenure as AG.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

NACOC arrests kingpin in US$296 million meth trafficking case
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin and two accomplices linked to an international drug trafficking syndicate that shipped 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth US$296 million to Australia. The arrests followed a three-month intelligence-led investigation after Australian Federal Police intercepted the methamphetamine concealed in charcoal bags at Port Botany in Sydney.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

Exchequers top Salpholda League after defeating Army 6–2
Exchequers delivered a commanding performance in Week 5 of the Salpholda Hockey League Men's Division A, defeating Army 6–2 to move to the summit of the standings. Ebenezer Nortey struck in the first minute, and Elikem Akaba scored twice, with Ryan Takyi, Shadrick Quarcoo, Daniel Bempah, and Amartey Joshua each adding a goal.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 18 June

Army, Exchequers, GRA win in Salpholda Hockey League A
In Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A, Police defeated Arkmen 3–0 for their first win, GRA beat Reformers 2–1, Army defeated 'Hockey is the Reason' 3–0, and Exchequers won 4–0 over Legonknights. In the women's division, Army edged Reformers 1–0, Extinguishers routed University of Ghana 11–0, and GRA beat Ark Ladies 4–0.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 17 June

Greater Accra Basketball League resumes after player death
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed at El-Wak Sports Stadium following an enforced break after the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. The competition returned in his honour with matches across all divisions, while Coldstore's fixtures were postponed pending final funeral rites.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 16 June

Accra Basketball League resumes after player's death
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed following an enforced break caused by the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. Matches were played across divisions in his honour, with Coldstore's own games held pending Arhin's funeral rites on June 27.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Police, Army, Exchequers, GRA win in hockey league week four
Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A saw Police secure their first win of the season with a 3–0 victory over Arkmen, while Army defeated 'Hockey is the Reason' 3–0, and Exchequers beat Legonknights 4–0 in men's fixtures. In women's matches, Army, Extinguishers, and GRA recorded wins, with Extinguishers overwhelming University of Ghana 11–0.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kalibi, Police, Ashaiman win HAG Invitational tournament
The Handball Association of Ghana Invitational tournament, held over three days at the Striking Force Grand Arena, concluded with Kalibi winning the women's division (defeating Prisons 20–18 in the final), Police winning the men's A division, and Ashaiman winning the men's B division by penalty shootout against Kasland (4–3).
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

Reformers edge Hockey is the Reason in league week three
Week 3 of the Salpholda Hockey League A featured high-scoring men's and women's matches, including Ghana Armed Forces defeating University of Ghana 11–0. The article text cuts off mid-sentence describing the top-of-the-table clash between Reformers and Hockey is the Reason, both with six points each, but the outcome cannot be fully verified from the provided excerpt.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

Salpholda Hockey League 'A': GRA, Reformers earn wins
In week two of the Salpholda Hockey League 'A', GRA defeated Legon Knights 1–0, Reformers won their second consecutive match with an 8–0 victory over University of Ghana, and 'Hockey Is The Reason' beat Arkmen 2–1.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 19 May

Nine illegal miners trapped in Konongo abandoned shaft
Nine illegal miners became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited's concession at Konongo, Ashanti Region, narrowly escaping death. The incident has prompted the company and security agencies to intensify efforts to remove illegal miners from the site.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →