Author: SAMUEL

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yussif Sulemana, has revealed that a significant number of the fuel stations springing up across the country in recent years are owned or backed by politicians. This follwos convcerns raised by Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Abena Osei Asare in relation to the improper licensing and poor enforcement of safety regulations in the petroleum retail sector, amid the clustering of fuel stations in residential and densely populated areas. Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting on Friday, October 31, the Deputy Minister described the trend as worrying,…

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he personally funded the purchase of six printers for the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). His clarification follows concerns raised by members of the Public Accounts Committee, who questioned whether EOCO may have received grants or donations from unapproved sources. Dr. Ayine explained that EOCO does not receive financial support or grants from private individuals, stressing that his gesture was a personal donation and does not amount to a conflict of interest. “If you look at the listed entities, for instance, Bank of Ghana, it’s a government;…

Customs officers at the Akanu-Noepe Joint Border Post have appealed for increased logistical support, including the provision of shelters at unapproved routes and the deployment of additional personnel to enhance border security and revenue collection. Base Commander, Chief Revenue Officer Thelma Enyonam Dotse, expressed concern that inadequate staffing and logistics are undermining effective border operations. “We’re understaffed; we need more officers to be able to man all the approved routes,” she said. Madam Dotse made the appeal during a visit by a delegation from the Pan African Parliament on Friday, October 31, noting that the challenge continues to affect customs…

Tension is mounting at Awutu Kwashie Abbey in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region following the arrest of four military officers and two national security operatives by the Bawjiase District Police Command during an attempted installation of a new chief. Police intervened after reports indicated that some individuals were trying to enstool a rival chief despite the presence of an already recognised traditional ruler, Nai Kwashie Abbey VII. The security officers were arrested at the scene, prompting a protest by supporters of the incumbent chief, who besieged the police station demanding the release of the suspects and…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has met with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for questioning over an alleged GH¢4 million bribe attempt. Mr. Kotey was invited by the OSP after he publicly claimed that some influential individuals offered him GH¢4 million to stop the introduction of the new Digitalised Vehicle Registration Plate (DP) policy. He arrived at the OSP earlier today and later left without speaking to the media. Mr. Kotey said he would share details with the public at a later time. The OSP has said it…

The Western Central Regional Police Command has pledged to arrest all individuals involved in a violent mob attack on the Nsuaem Police Station on Wednesday, after a false kidnapping alarm triggered chaos in the community. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Beatrice Turkson, the police have not yet made any arrests but are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators who vandalised the station and destroyed property. ASP Turkson told Citi News that the incident began when some residents apprehended a man identified as Moses, accusing him of kidnapping two children aged between five and seven.…

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has commenced a demolition exercise to remove unauthorised structures located on or close to government installations in the metropolis, including offices, schools, and hospitals. This follows an earlier moratorium placed in July 2025 by the Assembly on the issuance of new temporary development permits in the area, aimed at curbing the rapid proliferation of illegal structures across Tema. Explaining the rationale behind the move to Citi News on Friday, October 31, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema, Ebi Bright, said the operation forms part of the government’s broader policy to protect state lands, installations,…

The Eastern Regional Manager of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Anita Owusu-Kuffour, has called for an immediate ban on locally made cooking pots popularly known as “Dadesen.” She said FDA investigations had detected dangerous levels of lead used in the production of the pots, warning that the contamination poses serious health risks to consumers. Madam Owusu-Kuffour made the call during a stakeholder engagement on heavy metal contamination in cereal-legume mixes held in Somanya, in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. She explained that FDA surveillance revealed that lead, a toxic heavy metal, is often added during the…

The government has disclosed that Ghana’s gold industry contributed GH¢88.1 billion to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, with gold exports reaching US$11.2 billion as of August 2025. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made this revelation during the inauguration of the Newmont Ahafo North Mine on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She noted that the mining sector remains a key driver of Ghana’s economy, with the latest figures underscoring its central role in job creation, revenue generation, and investment attraction. “The opening of the Ahafo North Mine is an act of partnership and progress, and the fruit of…

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has added her voice to the growing calls for a review of Ghana’s four-year presidential term, describing it as “wholly insufficient” for any government to achieve meaningful transformation. Speaking on TV3’s New Day on October 30, Muslim said the country’s current political cycle creates instability and hinders long-term development. “It is true that the four-year term is wholly insufficient if we are truly to change the path and trajectory of our development,” she said. “Expensive elections that begin and start upon the end of another election don’t look like a practical way of managing your…