Author: Constance Awunor

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced that new drug detection equipment, including mobile scanners, will be deployed at the Accra International Airport from August 2026 to strengthen border security and combat drug trafficking. The equipment has been acquired through a partnership between the governments of Ghana and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The announcement comes as authorities intensify efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking following the recent arrest of an alleged drug kingpin connected to the seizure of about 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed in a charcoal shipment from Ghana and intercepted in Australia. Speaking at a durbar to…

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, reportedly received medical treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra before being transferred to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to begin serving her 10-year prison sentence. According to sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to pacgh.org on condition of anonymity, Ms Tamakloe-Attionu was initially handed over to the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) upon her arrival at the Kotoka International Airport before being transferred to the Ghana Prisons Service. The sources said US authorities informed their Ghanaian counterparts that the former MASLOC boss was arriving…

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced that the ongoing desilting and dredging of the Odaw River is expected to be completed by December 2027. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, June 26, the minister said the project remains on schedule and forms part of government’s efforts to reduce flooding and improve stormwater management across the Greater Accra Region. Mr. Adjei explained that the works are being undertaken under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, which is designed to strengthen climate resilience and address recurring flooding in vulnerable communities. He told the…

Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama has pledged a special cash reward for the Black Stars following their impressive performances at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. He made the pledge during a visit to the team’s camp in Rhode Island on Thursday, June 25, ahead of Ghana’s final Group C match against Croatia on Saturday, June 27. Addressing the players and technical team, Ibrahim Mahama commended the squad for their determination, discipline and fighting spirit, saying they had earned his confidence through their displays on the pitch. He revealed that although he had earlier promised financial support for the team, he…

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says it is considering the adoption of an anti-witchcraft accusations bill aimed at ending the persistent abuse, violence and discrimination associated with witchcraft allegations in Ghana. Addressing Parliament, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, said the proposed Private Member’s Bill, introduced by the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, seeks to criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims and sanction offenders. He explained that although the bill has been laid before Parliament, it has not yet been passed into law. Government reviewing legal framework Mr Ibrahim said…

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has dismissed claims that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is receiving preferential treatment or being kept outside prison custody. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, the minister insisted that the former MASLOC boss has remained in state custody since her return to Ghana and is serving her court-imposed prison sentence under the supervision of the Ghana Prisons Service. “From the day she came, she has been with us, and she’s with us, and she’s serving her term,” Mr Muntaka said. His comments come amid growing public debate over Ms…

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it is seeking legal advice following the conviction and imprisonment of Larry Alans Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper and theheraldghana.com, for contempt of court. In a statement signed by General Secretary Dominic Hlordzi, the Association described the development as unfortunate and said it was closely monitoring the case before deciding on its next course of action. Mr. Dogbey was sentenced to seven days in prison by an Accra High Court presided over by Justice Isaac Addo. The contempt conviction stemmed from a publication concerning a legal dispute involving businessman Kevin Okyere and…

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of delaying the imprisonment of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, after her extradition to Ghana. According to the Minority, Ms Tamakloe only began serving her 10-year prison sentence on June 24, despite returning to Ghana on June 9 to face the execution of the court’s judgment. The opposition says the 15-day delay raises concerns about the enforcement of the court’s ruling and has questioned the government’s handling of the case. Minority disputes government’s account Addressing a press conference in Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah,…

Eight countries have officially been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to qualify for the knockout stage. With the expanded 48-team tournament nearing the end of the group stage, eight nations have already seen their campaigns come to an end. A total of 16 teams will be eliminated before the Round of 32 begins. Several teams were knocked out after losing their opening two matches, leaving them with no chance of advancing. Others were eliminated after finishing bottom of their groups following the final round of fixtures. The eight nations confirmed to be out of the tournament…

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended its planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship came under attack in the strategic waterway. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said some vessels had already been evacuated. However, the operation has been put on hold until authorities can confirm that safe navigation conditions remain in place. Cargo ship attacked near Oman The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported that a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile about 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Oman’s Port of Dahit on Thursday. No…