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In a major move to enhance emergency response and fire safety nationwide, Finance Minister Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will procure 100 brand new fire tenders for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in 2026. The announcement was made during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament. According to the Minister, the move is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of the GNFS and addressing the logistical challenges that have long plagued the service. “This investment is critical to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country. The government is committed to strengthening emergency services and supporting our brave firefighters with the equipment they need to work effectively,” Hon. Forson stated. The Ghana National Fire Service has, in recent years, struggled with aging equipment and inadequate resources, leading to delays in response to fire outbreaks and other emergencies. The provision of 100 new ...

Tragedy has struck the quiet town of Ehiamankyene in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, where a man known popularly as "James Bond" is on the run after allegedly murdering his girlfriend at his guest house. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, after the deceased visited the suspect at his BJ Tech Guest House and failed to return home. Concerned by her unexplained absence, the young woman's family launched a search. Their worst fears were confirmed when her younger brother discovered her lifeless body in a pool of blood inside the guest house. The case has since been reported to the Begoro Police, who have initiated a manhunt for the suspect. Authorities are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. Meanwhile, the victim’s body has been deposited at the Begoro Government Hospital morgue for autopsy and further investigation. The community has been left in shock, as many call for swift justice in this de...

In a compassionate gesture to honor the memory of the six young women who tragically lost their lives during the military recruitment stampede at El-Wak Stadium, the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has announced that each bereaved family will be granted the opportunity to have one qualified relative enlisted into the Ghana Armed Forces. The Deputy Minister made this revelation during a government delegation’s visit to the family of one of the deceased applicants in Mankessim, Central Region. The visit formed part of the government’s broader efforts to console and support the grieving families following the unfortunate incident. According to him, the initiative is a symbolic way to honor the aspirations of the victims, who had dreamed of serving their country through the military. “Though we cannot bring them back, we want to ensure that their dreams are not buried with them,” he said.

The Peoples National Party (PNP) has called on the Minority Caucus in Parliament to boycott proceedings if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin is referred to the Privileges Committee.  In a statement dated Wednesday, November 12 2025, and signed by its Chairperson Janet Nabla, the PNP accused the Majority Caucus of attempting to suppress the Minority’s voice by pushing for Afenyo‑Markin’s appearance before the committee.  The call follows a petition from Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga to Speaker Alban Bagbin, requesting that Afenyo‑Markin be referred to the Privileges Committee for allegedly defying a parliamentary resolution. Afenyo‑Markin reportedly attended a ECOWAS Parliament session in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, from September 25–28 2025, despite being removed from Ghana’s delegation.  The PNP described the move as “a complete departure from Ghana’s democratic norms and an affront to parliamentary fairness.”  In its statement, the PNP urged the Minority to “bol...

  In a significant development for Ghana’s sports sector, the Minister for Sports & Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has announced bold plans to upgrade the Winneba Sports College into a full-fledged Sports University. During his visit to the facility, Hon. Adams stressed the importance of transforming the college into a premier institution that can train top-level sports professionals and athletes across various disciplines. He noted that for too long, the Winneba Sports College — once a beacon of sports education in Ghana — has suffered from dilapidated infrastructure, particularly its training pitches. According to the Minister, the upgrade will include improvements to pitch quality, renovations of accommodation blocks, and the addition of modern facilities that meet international standards.  “The vision is to make Winneba the hub of sports development and academic training for the entire West African sub-region,” he stated. The announcement has been met with optimism from ...

  The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and carjacking incident that occurred at Mpatasie, near St. Anthony Hospital in the Ashanti Region. The suspects — 30-year-old Issaka Jamal and 40-year-old Kwadwo Badu — were apprehended on Friday, November 8, 2025, along the Ofankor-St. John's stretch of the Accra-Nsawam Highway, while attempting to flee from law enforcement. During the arrest, one of the suspects sustained a gunshot wound and the other suffered minor injuries. Both are currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital. According to preliminary investigations, the suspects and their accomplices carried out an armed robbery on Thursday, November 7, 2025, targeting two individuals traveling in an unregistered silver Hyundai Tucson (DV-5357-Z). The robbery took place at Mpatasie, where the victims were attacked and robbed of GHC120,000 in cash, three mobile phones, ID cards, work tools, ...

  Tensions within the Effutu Constituency NDC boiled over on Saturday, 8th November 2025, when the party’s 2020 and 2024 parliamentary candidate, Dr. James Kofi Annan, openly refused to shake hands with the current Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Rev. Atta Mensah, during a funeral in Winneba. The incident occurred at the final rites of David Nenyi Bonney, a dedicated NDC member and younger brother of the Effutu NDC Youth Organizer, Albert Nana Banyin Bonney. As the MCE approached to greet Dr. Annan, he stood in front of him for nearly 30 seconds, attempting to engage in conversation. However, Dr. Annan remained unresponsive, refusing to extend a handshake. Eventually, some party executives seated with Dr. Annan advised the MCE to move on. This public snub has fueled talk of internal conflict between the two leading figures in the constituency.  While some have criticized Dr. Annan’s actions as inappropriate for the occasion, others believe it highlights long-standing tensions,...

  The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has referred the University of Ghana, Legon (UG), and the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), to the Attorney-General for prosecution over alleged financial malfeasance and the expenditure of unapproved public funds. According to the 2022 Auditor-General’s Report, 15 staff members from the two universities were implicated in unauthorized disbursements made without proper justification or documentation. Vice Chairman of the Committee, Davis Opoku, also expressed concern over persistent student complaints regarding delays in the release of semester results at some public universities. Responding to the issue, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, attributed the delays to staff attrition and slow replacement processes. At the University of Education, Winneba, Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual revealed that some staff members had misappropriated approximately GHS 28 million, re...

  In a significant move to boost emergency response in the Agona West Constituency, Member of Parliament Hon. Ernestina Ofori Dangbey has donated GH₵90,000 to the Ghana National Fire Service. The donation, made through a delegation led by Alex Asiedu Sekorme the Agona West NDC Constituency Chairman, officially presented to the Agona West Fire Station. The cheque was received by DOII Abdul Wasiu Hudu, who represented the Fire Service during the brief ceremony. According to officials, the funds will be used to repair the constituency’s faulty fire tender and purchase a new engine. The fire tender had been out of service since March 2025, posing a serious challenge to effective fire response in Agona West and neighboring communities. “This gesture is not just about restoring equipment — it’s about restoring confidence and ensuring the safety of lives and property in our communities,” one fire officer remarked during the handover. The Fire Service expressed deep appreciation to the MP,...