A police officer has been captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), as well as a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer, during a confrontation over unpaid electricity bills.

Seven palm oil traders are currently in the custody of the Ghana Police Service at the Koforidua Divisional Headquarters following allegations that they adulterated palm oil products with a substance believed to be Sudan dye, a hazardous industrial colouring agent not approved for food use.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has impounded 40 vehicles at Tema Harbour after uncovering the use of fake and improperly applied Drive from Port (DP) stickers in a targeted enforcement operation.

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has joined the Western Regional House of Chiefs, members of the Council of State, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to honour the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, for his role in promoting peace in the region. The recognition highlights growing appreciation for conflict resolution efforts within Ghana’s traditional leadership structures.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 305 West African nationals, including 113 children, in the second phase of an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected human trafficking networks operating under the guise of street begging in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The operation highlights growing concerns over cross-border trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable migrants in urban centres.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on a team bus carrying players of Berekum Chelsea, which resulted in the death of one footballer. The development marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to bring those responsible for the attack to justice.

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced planned maintenance works across four regional districts on Thursday, April 16, 2026, resulting in temporary power outages in several communities within the Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East regions. The utility says the exercise forms part of routine infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving efficiency and reducing unplanned outages.

John Dramani Mahama has jokingly cautioned Ghanaians against eating heavy meals late at night, using humour to encourage healthier lifestyles. His remarks come at a time when public health experts are increasingly raising concerns about diet-related illnesses and lifestyle choices among the population.