The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has cleared unauthorised structures around the Achimota New Overhead Ayalolo bus stop as part of efforts to improve access for commercial buses and reduce traffic congestion in the area.

Two Ghanaian twin brothers and an American woman from Hawaii have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with an alleged international romance scam network that defrauded victims of more than US$9 million.

The Director and shareholder of Northern Ashanti Mines, Fredrick Okine, has criticised the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) over an operation to remove workers from the company’s mining concession at Konongo, describing the exercise as an aggressive takeover.

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced six months of intensive Basic Military Training for its second batch of recruits, while the government has announced plans to suspend new recruitment applications into the country’s security services in 2027 to address an existing backlog of qualified applicants.

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against illegal mining, insisting that efforts to remove illegal mining infrastructure from Ghana’s rivers will continue despite logistical difficulties and challenging operating conditions.

A contingent of military and police personnel has reportedly taken control of the premises of Northern Ashanti Mines at Konongo in the Ashanti Region, with staff allegedly ordered to vacate the facility with immediate effect.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has cautioned motorists against fraudulent text messages and online payment links being used by scammers to collect money under the pretext of settling outstanding fines.

The Western Regional Marine Police Command is coordinating a multi-agency search for a missing fishing canoe, Second Chance, and its seven crew members after the vessel failed to return from a fishing expedition off the coast of Axim.

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has deployed an additional specialised police operations team, supported by a multi-purpose armoured vehicle, to Nkwanta Municipality in the Oti Region to strengthen security and reinforce ongoing operations.