Author: SAMUEL
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a man identified as Francis Alidu for allegedly possessing compressed slabs of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. According to the police, the arrest took place on Friday, October 31, 2025, after intelligence from the Ho Police indicated that a commercial bus driver had been intercepted with the substances meant for delivery to a receiver in Ashaiman. “Upon receipt of the information, our officers tracked and arrested the receiver, Francis Alidu, at his hideout in Ashaiman,” said ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Regional Command. During interrogation, the suspect…
The late Ahmed Suale The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep disappointment over the decision by the Attorney-General’s Department to discontinue prosecution in the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, leading to the discharge of a suspect by the Madina District Court on October 14, 2025. In a strongly worded statement, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour said the development raises “serious questions about the commitment and capacity of the State to pursue justice for slain journalists and protect press freedom in Ghana.” Ahmed Suale, a member of the Tiger Eye PI investigative team, was gunned down in January…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has firmly rejected the Misinformation, Disinformation, Hate Speech and Publication of Offensive Materials Bill (MDHI Bill), 2025, in its current form, citing a lack of transparency and broad stakeholder consultation. According to GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, while the Association recognizes the urgent need to address misinformation and hate speech, the process leading to the drafting of the Bill “has not met the minimum standards of democratic participation.” “It is troubling that such a far-reaching Bill, one that touches the very core of free speech, journalistic practice, and democratic governance, is being pursued without adequate…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has revealed that a total of 13 attacks on journalists were recorded across the country between January and October 2025. According to GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, 12 of these incidents occurred between January and July, while only one additional case was recorded from August to October, showing a notable decline in attacks against media practitioners. The most recent incident involved Kwame Essel, an Onua FM correspondent, who was allegedly assaulted at a mining site at Twifo Mampong in the Central Region on September 25, 2025. Mr. Dwumfour attributed the decline in such attacks to…
The Blue Water Guards under the Prestea Huni Valley Municipal Assembly have carried out another major swoop on the Mansi River, destroying a changfan machine and a number of tools used by illegal miners. The operation, which formed part of a routine river inspection, uncovered more than ten illegal miners busily dredging the river. Upon spotting the guards, the miners turned hostile and attempted to attack the team but were quickly overpowered and they fled into the nearby bush, abandoning their equipment. Although no arrests were made, Allan Acheampong, the team leader of the Blue Water Guards, described the operation…
The Social Welfare department in the Nkoranza North district, in the Bono East Region, has made significant efforts to distribute items to persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of government initiatives, typically funded by a portion of the District Assembly’s Common Fund. This process, designed to support beneficiaries’ economic empowerment, education, and health needs, saw 60 beneficiaries with smiles embracing the gesture. The Nkoranza North District Assembly is committed to ensuring that persons living with disabilities (PWDs) within its boundaries, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive in life. The assembly has purchased and disbursed items…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters to immediately take over the investigation into the violent attack on the Director of Operations of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and his team at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. In connection with the incident, the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Hon. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has been invited to assist with the ongoing investigation. The MP is alleged to have incited a mob and obstructed the NAIMOS team’s operations. Preliminary police investigation indicates that the incident began on Saturday, November…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit. He and the president of Ghana are currently addressing the press at the Jubilee House. Source:Lovinghananews.com
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has disclosed that the terms of the government’s agreement with Smart Infraco Limited have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department for legal advice. This follows concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s 2024 report about financial irregularities involving the private company, which was contracted to commercialise the country’s excess e-government infrastructure capacity. According to the report, Smart Infraco owes the state $6 million in advances due between 2020 and 2024, despite having received GH¢6.7 million from the Ministry in December 2023 without supporting documentation such as invoices, certificates of work done,…
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has hinted at plans by the government to review the current interest rate structure of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), describing the existing compound interest regime as unfair to unemployed graduates. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, November 3, the Minister said the review is part of efforts to make student loan repayment more humane and equitable, particularly for graduates who are yet to secure employment. “We are thinking of reviewing the interest rate regime of the Student Loan Trust. A student gets a loan, and that student gets out of school…