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Asiedu Nketia Pays Strategic Working Visit to Ashanti Region

348  In a significant move to bolster administrative synergy and regional development, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, officially received the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) today, January 5, 2026. The high-level meeting marked the beginning of the Chairman’s working visit […]

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GNFS confirms Police investigation into alleged assault on journalist

299  The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault on Class Media Group journalist, Samuel Addo, while he was covering a fire outbreak at Kasoa New Market in the Central Region. Reports indicate that the journalist was physically confronted by some fire service officers […]

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Ashanti Region: Two robbers shot as Police foil highway robbery

279  The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, following intelligence that a gang of armed robbers had positioned themselves in a bush to attack commuters. Acting on the information on December 31, 2025, a police team moved to the area where they encountered four armed […]

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Over 6,000 teachers threaten legal action and street protests over unpaid arrears

307  The academic year is set for a turbulent start as the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a final ultimatum to the government, warning of a massive street demonstration and legal action over a year’s worth of unpaid salary arrears. Despite a series of protests held throughout 2025, the group claims that over 6,000 […]

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BoG tightens rules on International Money Transfers

339  The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a new regulatory framework for the registration and operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), a move aimed at strengthening oversight of inward remittances, safeguarding foreign exchange inflows, and enhancing consumer protection. The Guidelines for the Registration and Operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in Ghana, […]

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Hon. Engineer George Kofi Arthur Sets Sights on Western Regional NDC Chairmanship Race

377  As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepares to fortify its structures ahead of the next major political cycle, a heavyweight in the Western Region has officially emerged as a frontrunner for the Regional Chairmanship. Hon. Engineer George Kofi Arthur, a former three-term Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has signaled his intent to bring […]

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By-election looms in Ayawaso East as MP Mahama Naser Toure dies after a short illness

622  The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a period of illness. A fourth-term MP, Toure held several key roles in Parliament, including Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee, and membership on the Roads and Transport Committee, House Committee, and the Private Members’ […]