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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has presented the 2027 Budget to Parliament, unveiling a $10 billion industrial growth plan that the NPP Minority immediately condemned for increasing financial pressure on Ghanaian households. The Minority Caucus warns that revised excise duties, utility adjustments, and aggressive revenue targets will erode the purchasing power of ordinary families.

Prince Asare, alias Ghana Boy, has been jailed 11 years with hard labour after pleading guilty to robbing a 50-year-old fish trader of GH¢7,100 and two mobile phones during an early-morning attack in Ashaiman. Ashaiman District Police Commander DSP Orlando Joseph Adzokpa has however urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity ahead of the Christmas festivities.

The Narcotics Control Commission has apprehended a Tema-based clearing agent linked to a 2.6-tonne cocaine shipment intercepted in Spain following a joint international intelligence operation. Tracing shipping manifests from a record cocaine bust in Spain, NACOC operatives arrested the Tema freight forwarder accused of facilitating the export of the illicit cargo.

A violent confrontation over seized excavators in the Ashanti Region has left at least three people dead and 13 others wounded, including two security operatives, following a tense standoff in Manso Keniago. Eyewitnesses reveal that fatal gunfire erupted after community leaders attempted to stop NAIMOS personnel from moving a tracked excavator across newly paved town roads in the Ashanti Region.

The Bank of Ghana has launched upgraded Ghana Cedi banknotes designed to bolster anti-counterfeiting security, improve durability, and offer portable wallet-friendly sizes starting December 1, 2026. Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama confirms that existing Cedi notes remain valid legal tender alongside the newly unveiled Heritage Series, urging Ghanaians not to panic or rush to exchange old bills.

NYPD detectives have arrested a 17-year-old suspect on murder and weapons charges nearly two weeks after 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant Javits Frimpong was fatally shot walking to school near Crotona Park. Hours after police charged a teenage suspect in the Bronx killing of Javits Frimpong, his grieving parents joined civil rights leaders and Ghana’s U.N. Ambassador to demand full justice.

The Member of Parliament for Ada, Hon. Comfort Doeyo Cudjoe, has personally stepped in to resolve growing sanitation failures at the Kasseh Market, bypassing a gridlocked GH¢392,000 public waste collection contract. Highlighting a funding halt since January 2026, Zoomlion District Manager Emmanuel Adjeitey-Fio revealed that fuel suppliers have cut off credit lines, crippling the operator's ability to evacuate overflowing community dumpsters.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has interdicted Acting Director Mahama Yahaya Amantana and cancelled 10 illegally issued Service Passports after uncovering a sophisticated extortion ring operating since 2023. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that global security partners have been alerted to flag 10 revoked passports, as police pursue two fugitives who used the illicit documents to flee the country.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has launched advanced RFID microchip technology to permanently secure vehicle ownership, wipe out registration fraud, and block criminal vehicle-cloning syndicates. Under a new administrative reforms, vehicle registration numbers will now stay personal to owners for life, deactivating automatically upon sale and transferring smoothly to newly acquired cars.

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered massive upgrades at Korle Bu, KATH, TTH, and 37 Military Hospital to permanently dismantle the nation's chronic "No-Bed Syndrome". Speaking at the 68th GMA conference, President Mahama announced the immediate public opening of the Armed Forces Emergency Hospital, while doctors lobby for an Emergency Care Act.

In a major boost for local livelihoods and road safety, the Ada lawmaker has announced full sponsorship for 100 commercial drivers and 100 motorbike operators following the opening of the Kasseh DVLA office. Clearing up initial confusion over local representation, Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe confirmed that the newly commissioned licensing facility universally covers both sister districts to ease the burden on all motorists.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has opened its 67th nationwide office in Ada, eliminating the high travel costs and traffic inconveniences residents previously faced commuting to Accra. Speaking at the Ada office launch, authorities unveiled an electronic identification number plate system designed to digitally authenticate registrations and instantly flag counterfeit plates.

President John Dramani Mahama has strongly defended the TraffiTech-GH system, advising complaining motorists that the simplest solution to avoiding expensive automated traffic fines is to obey the speed limit. Speaking from the 2026 CHOGM event in Antigua, President Mahama ordered the placement of visible signage ahead of all speed cameras to foster driver confidence and fairness.

Thousands of opposition protesters marched in Accra, demanding the immediate dismissal of Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged South Africa evacuation irregularities.

Fraudsters have deployed phishing campaigns across Ghana, mimicking the newly launched TraffiTech-GH system to trick drivers into sending cash to private accounts. The Ghana Police Service has issued a public warning detailing how to distinguish genuine automated traffic tickets from fake SMS texts sent by cybercriminals.

The Ghana Police Service has officially launched TraffiTech-GH, a fully digital traffic law enforcement system designed to eliminate manual roadside checks, enforce speed limits under L.I. 2519, and curb road traffic accidents. Operating under strict new legislative frameworks, the MTTD is issuing Electronic Notices of Violation (ENV) via the official sender ID "GPS-MTTD," requiring digital payment within 14 days.

Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged full consular and legal support to bereaved family of Javits Frimpong who was tragically shot dead in the United States, three more Ghanaians have been murdered this year in similar circumstances.

Traditional rulers from across Dangme land joined ministers, lawmakers, and local executives at a grand durbar highlighting Krobo values, history, and customs. Speaking at the 133rd Klo Ngmayem Festival, the Paramount Chief of Manya Krobo urged traditional leaders to leverage their shared roots to strengthen identity and regional cohesion.

During a high-profile bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, President John Mahama utilized Ghana's status as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat to invite Russian investments into agribusiness, tech, and manufacturing. He also emphasized Ghana's balanced foreign policy while discussing regional security in the Sahel and advocating for alternative trade transaction frameworks.

The President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs has proposed a landmark terminology change, arguing that the title "traditional leader" better reflects the customary authority and cultural identity of Ghana's rulers compared to the generic word "chief."

Following a decisive victory at the party's delegates' congress, Sege NDC Chairman Mr. Godwin Kwame Akuaku has promised to tackle youth unemployment by fostering strong collaboration between the constituency leadership, the local MP, and the DCE.

Investigative journalist and intelligence expert Raymond Archer has been officially confirmed as the substantive Executive Director of Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Having served in an acting capacity since his appointment he secures confirmation as the substantive head to lead Ghana’s crackdown on financial fraud, cybercrime, and corruption.

Security concerns rise at Ningo Senior High School after anonymous posters surfaced demanding the immediate resignation of Headmistress Bernice Rachel Cofie over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Former national carrier Ghana Airways could resume operations by 2027. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has set up a technical committee and held strategic talks with Boeing to relaunch the airline.

Police have arrested two suspects, including 31-year-old Sumaila Adu Atta, following the disappearance and tragic death of a toddler in Sefwi Awaso. CCTV footage reportedly linked the main suspect to the victim before her body was found.

Security expert Richard Kumadoe has heavily criticized Sege NDC executives for selecting an electoral venue completely lacking basic amenities like toilets, washrooms, street lighting, and standby emergency medical services. He argued that poor road access and zero emergency planning had put delegates at risk, calling for strict police consultation in the future.

The Paramount Chief of Ningo Traditional Area, Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, has made a passionate appeal to Ningo-Prampram MP Sam George to facilitate the creation of a separate district for Ningo to accelerate grassroots development. Speaking at the Old Ningo-Tsopoli road sod-cutting ceremony, Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII told MP Sam George that the current district size hides development from ordinary citizens, urging an administrative split before the government leaves office.

The Office of the Attorney-General has directed the Police CID to formally charge Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with stealing under Section 124 of the Criminal Offences Act.

A tragic report from Accra’s Kasapa FM alleges that a woman lost her life after an electric adult device exploded during use. The unusual accident has cast a harsh spotlight on the massive, unregulated underground market for imported intimacy gadgets in Ghana.

Political activist Stephen Atubiga has sparked fresh debate within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after claiming that severe disappointment and neglect from the party contributed to the death of actor and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is rolling out a massive nationwide meter audit to fight electricity theft. To protect customers from fraud, the utility has launched a digital *226# USSD verification tool to confirm the identity of field staff before granting entry.

The Abetifi District Pastor of The Apostolic Church, Ghana, has raised concerns over social media addiction, warning youth against elevating online opinions above biblical teachings. Addressing the 2026 National Youth Week at Abetifi Central, Pastor Owusu Asiedu charged young Christians to cultivate godly virtues that actively transform lives and advance societal development.

University of Ghana Law Lecturer Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua argues that the President should have zero role in appointing judges to protect judicial independence and restore public trust.

The Ada West District Assembly has given the local Births and Deaths Registry a strict 21-day ultimatum to clear a massive backlog of certificates that has left residents waiting for over two years. During an intense Annual General Meeting in Sege, local legislators fiercely criticized the Births and Deaths registration officer for failing to account for delayed citizen identity documents.

Fraud prevention expert Richard Kumadoe has lauded the chiefs of the Ghana Police Service, BNI, NACOC, and Cyber Security Authority for pioneering crucial state intelligence and security reforms.

Popular Ghanaian actor and TV personality Kwame Dzokoto has reportedly died after collapsing during a live panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa.

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Samuel Nartey George, has cut sod for the construction of a 13-kilometre road linking Old Ningo to Tsopoli and a Nursing Training College at Lakpleku-Kopordor. He convened the event in the company of traditional authorities.

A 33-year-old Senior Ghana Immigration Service officer and traditional ruler, Nene Alipue Narh Amartey V, has been granted GH¢50,000 bail by the Ada Circuit Court over an alleged death threat. State Prosecutor Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Amegaxie details how the property boundary row at Adokope-Kowadinase led to the criminal murder threat charges against the immigration official.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Zakaria Abdulai, the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi SHTS, transferring the high-profile sexual misconduct case to the Police Headquarters in Accra for full investigation.

Legal representatives for 75 undergraduates are seeking an interlocutory injunction against AUCB's October 31 graduation ceremony over an intense dispute regarding provisional degree classifications.

• A 15-year-old first-year boarder at Ada Senior High Technical School (ASTECH), Monde Konedu Agyemang, has tragically died after collapsing during a school sporting event. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during the Girls’ Education Week celebration. The student was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Sege Polyclinic, and police have commenced investigations.

The Ministry of Energy has retrieved 2,000 uncleared ECG containers from the ports, though 283 units remain completely unidentified. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee, Deputy Minister Richard Gyan-Mensah revealed that a multi-agency task force is conducting terminal audits to locate the remaining electrical equipment before the end of October 2026.

NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed a massive policy framework to support the Ghana Artisans Association through solar power integration and affordable business credit. Speaking during a stakeholder consultative meeting in Accra, Dr. Bawumia outlined how a simplified flat tax system and professional certification will drive youth employment and lower overhead costs.

Attorney General Dr. Dominic A. Ayine has proposed a nationwide duty-lawyer scheme at police stations to give practical effect to Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution. In a speech read on his behalf at the 2026 Legal Aid Week launch, the Minister stated that early access to counsel during investigations is critical to stopping unlawful or prolonged detention. The digital transition will feature toll-free hotlines and WhatsApp intake channels to streamline initial legal advice.

Four suspects are in custody after the "Red Maria" Special Operations Team intercepted 142 compressed parcels of suspected Indian hemp on the Bimbilla-Tamale highway. Led by Chief Inspector Abu Isahaku, the 13-member police squad successfully rejected a GH¢50,000 bribe offered by the drug trafficking syndicate.

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to finance three additional textile factories in 2027 as part of a $2 billion annual pledge for job-rich sectors. Speaking during an industrial tour of the Bright International Industrial Zone and Tema Free Zones, the President outlined how the $10 billion New Economy Programme will expand manufacturing, provide targeted tax incentives, and absorb school leavers into the local workforce.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested eight individuals at Okaishie for distributing high-dose Tramadol and unregulated pharmaceutical products. The intelligence-led raid by the Police has successfully disrupted a major wholesale ring dealing in contraband medicines.

Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, son of Ghana's first president and international journalist has died in Cairo as the historic Nkrumah family enters a period of mourning following the passing of Gamal Nkrumah, brother to Samia and Sekou Nkrumah.

The Accra High Court has struck out a GH¢15 million libel lawsuit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, citing an incurably defective writ. The High Court judge ruled that Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s legal team failed to satisfy mandatory C.I. 47 Order 57 requirements, making the multi-million cedi writ legally incompetent.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has justified the state's swift evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, declaring citizen protection abroad as an absolute national priority. A GH¢16 million funding injection from Engineers & Planners and emergency shelters provided by the Church of Pentecost proved vital in successfully evacuating 1,964 citizens from conflict zones.

The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate suspension of Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, after a damning investigative report exposed alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student.

An international crackdown operation in Accra's Sasaabi neighbourhood has rescued 117 human trafficking victims and led to the arrest of 19 local suspects linked to a global online scam network. The national task force in Ghana successfully traced over $10 million in illicit gains after raiding an online scam center using "digital arrest" extortion and crypto fraud.

A final-year pupil of Mpraeso Amanfrom Basic School in the Eastern Region has succumbed to severe burn injuries after a tragic self-harm incident at a local school park as the grandmother of deceased 14-year-old Keziah Mirekua claims pregnancy distress caused her death, while her mother and sister vehemently deny it.

Former Methodist Bishop Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu argues that finishing Ghana's National Cathedral must take priority over the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project to secure spiritual foundations. In a radio interview, Rt. Rev. Bosomtwe Ayensu claimed building the National Cathedral first could have significantly reduced the country's high rate of road accidents.

Parliamentary Minority demands an independent forensic audit over an alleged GH¢16.4m financial discrepancy in Ghana's South Africa evacuation budget as Minority reveals Only 824 out of 1,964 South African returnees matched cash payment lists, leaving a GH¢6.27 million gap in reintegration grants.

Government signs a framework agreement for staged payment of teachers' promotion arrears starting mid-October 2026, ending the nationwide strike. The FWSC and Council of State reached a conditional truce with teacher unions, clearing the way for 64,000 teachers' promotion arrears to be paid.

People's National Party (PNP) leader Hon. Janet Asana Nabla has received pan-African recognition for her commitment to governance and gender equity. The accolade caps off a highly active period for the vocal politician as she drives systemic accountability and prepares the PNP for upcoming political cycles.

Celebrated Ghanaian media personality Umaru Sanda Amadu has officially been called to the Ghana Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court. The Eyewitness News and FaceToFace host joined over 1,500 new legal professionals at the General Legal Council's 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony, marking a monumental milestone in his professional career.

"A death trap toilet facility and constant snake bites" - Students at Toflokpo Junior High School in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region are appealing to the government, GETFund, and NGOs to intervene in a severe classroom shortage crisis.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Police Service have arrested seven women in Accra for allegedly defacing the local cedi currency. A joint task force operation clamped down on suspects turning national banknotes into decorative “money bouquets” and “money cakes” for profit. The suspects face heavy fines or lengthy prison terms under the Bank of Ghana Act.

Preachers and hawkers in moving public vehicles in Ghana face up to eight months in prison under the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519). The new legislation aims to curb transit disruptions by increasing previous jail terms and introducing fines between GH¢120 and GH¢600.

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has backed veteran actor Pete Edochie's multi-platform legacy project during a courtesy call in Accra. GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. committed institutional support to Edochie's new book, documentary, and pan-African youth mentorship campaign. The partnership unites film industry leadership with progressive state resource management.

AUCB graduates issue an October 6 ultimatum to management over severe delays in processing University of Ghana (UG) certificates. Affected students from the 2022/2023 academic year demand their academic records be sent to UG immediately, citing an institutional affiliation agreement. The graduates have threatened legal action over the certificate backlog and alleged administration pressure to accept autonomous AUCB degrees.

Prampram Technical Institute faces a severe infrastructure and accommodation crisis as students are forced to stand or sit on colleagues' laps during lessons. A recent investigative visit revealed overcrowded dormitories where students sleep on floors, an acute shortage of desks, and a critical lack of practical workshops. Principal Hercules Dzenunye Asamany has joined student appeals calling on the Ghana TVET Service and the Ministry of Education for immediate intervention.

Ghana to join BRICS: President John Mahama's cabinet approves official application to the economic bloc. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the historic decision during bilateral talks with India’s Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Accra. The bold geopolitical move aligns with Ghana's 'New Economy' blueprint to diversify trade networks, boost South-South cooperation, and unlock alternative financial structures.

Nene Nakom Namli V has been installed as the new Sege Mantse following a landmark ruling by the National House of Chiefs. He called for community unity.

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah faces serious corporate fraud charges as EOCO intensifies its investigation into his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. The high-profile probe involves heavy allegations of money laundering, criminal conspiracy, tax offenses, and causing financial loss to SIC Life Savings and Loans. The MP turned himself in after a High Court warrant was issued following months of evasion.

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, speaking amid the unfolding EOCO controversy involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, warning that the misuse of power and legal authority by certain state officials could lead to the NDC losing power in the 2028 general election.

Hawa Koomson secured a decisive victory with 783 votes to become the NPP National Women's Organiser, defeating opponent Hajia Safia Mohammed.

GNAT leadership has blamed the government for the ongoing nationwide teachers' strike, stating the strike is due to broken state promises rather than union malice. Despite appeals from the Education and Finance Ministers to call off the strike that began on September 25, 2026, teacher unions stand firm until their accounts reflect correct payments.

"No talent should be left out." Dr Bawumia calls for absolute inclusivity within the NPP following the successful Kumasi national executive elections.

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the demolition of structures at Accra's La Pleasure Beach, calling the exercise "unwarranted, unfortunate, and painful."

The Ada West District Assembly has handed over vital new classroom blocks, CHPS compounds, and modern sanitation facilities to transform education and healthcare across local communities.

Ghana and China have forged a major three-point strategy to crush illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and drive responsible investment, sealing the deal at the 2026 China Mining Conference in Tianjin. Led by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the breakthrough pact introduces a aggressive "dual-jurisdiction enforcement" mechanism where Chinese nationals caught in illicit mining will face prosecution in both Ghana and China.

A high-stakes constitutional row has erupted in Ghana’s Parliament after Speaker Alban Bagbin flatly rejected a Minority motion demanding a full parliamentary police inquiry into recent massive international narcotics seizures

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