Author: Philip Antoh

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has elevated 30 police officers due to their outstanding performance in operations that resulted in the recovery of significant amounts of ammunition and the dismantling of a robbery group in the Ashanti Region. The promotions were made public on January 5, 2026, after successful operations at the Kantanso Asankare Police Barrier—where officers seized 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition—and along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta route, where a planned robbery was thwarted during the Christmas season. As stated by the Ghana Police Service, the officers showed professionalism, alertness, and a strong commitment to their…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has warned the public about the intentional spread of false information following a viral video related to an incident at the Kasoa New Market fire site. In a statement, the Service reminded everyone that sharing false or misleading information is against Ghanaian law, urging citizens to stay calm and let the proper procedures unfold. GNFS recognized the public’s worries about the video but emphasized that the issue is currently being investigated by the Police. The Service asked the public to avoid making judgments based only on social media videos and to wait for the…

The Ghana Gold Board says it will not relax its risk mitigating measures instituted to secure and protect state funds just to increase the number of aggregators. This decision, according to the board, is not designed to create monopoly, but to serve as a necessary risk-mitigating measure to secure public funds. The state agency has been criticized for creating an unfair monopoly in the gold purchasing market by granting aggregator license to only one company, Bawa Rock company limited. But the board says it has not erred since it is only Bawa-Rock that has fully complied with the boards aggregator…

The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) strongly condemns the recent assault on Mr. Samuel Addo, a journalist with Class Media Group, while he was performing his professional duties. This unprovoked attack against a media professional is unacceptable and constitutes a direct violation of press freedom, a right guaranteed under Article 162 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Any attempt to intimidate, obstruct, or harm journalists in the course of their work undermines the democratic principles upon which our nation is built. PRINPAG calls on the relevant authorities, including the Ghana Police Service and the Ministry…

Legendary hiplife star Okomfour Kwadee made a successful comeback to live performances after being away for years, putting on an energetic show at Sista Afia’s 10th-anniversary all-white party in Koforidua. Kwadee’s performance at the White House Event Centre was his first public appearance in years, a moment eagerly anticipated by fans of the artist whose impact helped shape Ghana’s hiplife genre. Fans enjoyed a lively performance as Kwadee sang some of his classic hits, reminding everyone of the captivating stage presence that made him famous. His appearance was a highlight of the evening, with attendees celebrating alongside the star-studded crowd…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will gradually eliminate Value Added Tax (VAT) booklets as it implements Fiscal Electronic Devices and an electronic VAT (eVAT) system, ensuring businesses transition without operational disruption during 2026. The Authority confirmed January 1 that manual VAT booklets will continue operating alongside digital systems until businesses complete preparations for the new framework under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). This measured approach addresses concerns that abrupt digitalization could overwhelm small and medium enterprises lacking automated accounting infrastructure. Dominic Naab, Acting Head of the Strategy and Research Department at GRA, explained during a public engagement…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has announced that road construction activities across the country will be ramped up significantly in 2026, as the government seeks to fulfil President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to improving Ghana’s road infrastructure. Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, January 5, Mr. Agbodza said the President had consistently emphasised the importance of modernising the country’s road network and had backed this with concrete budgetary allocations. “The President has committed to Ghanaians to improving roads across the country. You have heard him whenever he goes to meet stakeholders, talking about the networks to be…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has praised staff of the Authority for what he described as a strong and commendable performance throughout 2025, noting that their collective efforts have significantly strengthened the institution. In a New Year message, Mr Tameklo said the dedication and professionalism of staff had helped reinforce the NPA’s regulatory role, while improving cooperation across the downstream petroleum sector. He added that the progress made over the past year had positioned the Authority on a firm path towards sustainable growth and innovation. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our…

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has detained five men who are accused of pretending to be officials from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and using fake identities to extort money from miners in the Eastern Region. The suspects are Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53. Their arrest came after several miners reported that these men had been visiting mining sites and demanding cash while pretending to enforce anti-galamsey laws. According to police sources, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, January 2, 2026, after reports indicated they were…

The people of Emofialand have ended the year 2025 in a celebratory mood praising the Aryatolla for a good job done so far. Without any argument, we have made great strides in achieving a cooling-off across the economic spectrum which is highly recommendable, impressive, and “unmistakable ” according to our able Finance Minister. So, are the citizens of Emofialand justified in their celebrations? Yes but not that early, not so grandiosely. We must hasten and be cautious in doing so. Extreme care must be taken not to start celebrating too early, else we fall victim of the Plato’s allegory of…