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Police seize illegal sirens, strobe lights from 11,292 vehicles nationwide
The Ghana Police Service has intercepted more than 11,000 vehicles nationwide as part of a crackdown on the unauthorised use of sirens and strobe lights, a senior police officer said Monday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director in Charge of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traff...
Only 5,000 positions available for 105,000 qualified security service applicants – Interior Minister
The Bono East Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted 397 parcels of substances suspected to be cannabis following a road accident involving a tricycle in the Techiman Metropolis.
Security Recruitment: 75,000 graduates, 330,000 SHS leavers applied – Interior Minister
The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that more than 500,000 young people applied for the ongoing recruitment into the country’s security services, but only 5,000 positions are available.
Refund GH¢113m collected from unsuccessful applicants — Ntim Fordjour to Interior Ministry
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ministry of the Interior to refund about GH¢113 million collected from applicants who were unsuccessful in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the country’s security services.
ACPSEA launched to strengthen Africa’s peace and security architecture
A new continental professional body aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to manage conflicts and promote sustainable peace has been officially unveiled.
Energy Minister engages petroleum stakeholders over fuel security amid Middle East crisis
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in Ghana’s petroleum sector to assess the potential impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on the country’s fuel security.
Overwhelming security recruitment applications pose national risk – Senyo Hosi
Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has warned that the overwhelming number of applicants seeking recruitment into the country’s security services poses a potential national security risk.
Ghana and South Korea pledge to deepen cooperation in maritime security and climate change
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday met with President of Korea, Lee Jae Myung for summit talks, during which both leaders committed to strengthening bilateral collaboration in trade, maritime security, climate action, and agriculture.
Shatta Wale Denies Allegations, Accuses EOCO Boss of Misleading Public
Shatta Wale has broken his silence following the seizure of his Lamborghini Urus by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), describing the agency’s public narrative as false and malicious. In a fiery TikTok live, Shatta Wale directly accused EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, of lying to the public about the reasons behind the […]
Delta Force ‘Chairman’ Arrested Over Threat to Disrupt Akwatia By-Election
A man identifying himself as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Delta Force, a known political vigilante group, has been arrested following a video in which he issued threats of violence ahead of the upcoming Akwatia Parliamentary by-election. Francis Asante, popularly known by his street name “Swanzy” and also referred to as “Nana Kwasi” among […]
Kevin Taylor Allegedly Return to Ghana in Breach of Court Order for His Arrest
Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV has reported that Kevin Taylor, the Ghanaian journalist based in the United States, was recently flown into Ghana despite an active bench warrant for his arrest. According to host Paul Adom Otchere, Taylor arrived aboard United Airlines flight UA996 from Washington D.C., accompanied by an entourage. The program stated […]
NDC Executives in Bawku Threaten Mass Resignation Over Conflict
Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from six constituencies within the Bawku enclave—Zebilla, Garu, Bawku Central, Binduri, Tempane, and Pusiga—have vowed to suspend all party activities and resign en masse if government fails to act swiftly to resolve the persistent conflict in Bawku. Their threat follows renewed tensions triggered by the alleged destruction of […]