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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says more than 130 people have been arrested or detained in Ghana as part of an international operation targeting scam centres accused of defrauding victims, including American citizens. FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed the development in a post on X on Thursday, October 8, 2026, stating that investigations in Ghana had uncovered …

Credit: Citinewsroom Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, says the government will continue appealing to striking teachers to return to the classroom as discussions aimed at addressing their grievances remain ongoing. Dr Apaak stressed that the government had no intention of adopting a confrontational approach towards the teachers, adding that their concerns were acknowledged and were being considered as …

Suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah says he will not appear before Parliament to answer allegations against him until the Ghana Police Service concludes its investigation into the matter. In a statement issued through his lawyer on Thursday, October 8, Mr Ampofo Ankrah said appearing before Parliament while the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is conducting an …

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the National Sports Authority’s (NSA) visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alleging that the US Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit identified discrepancies involving four applicants listed as NSA officials. The Minority says the US Embassy’s Fraud Prevention Unit requested evidence to establish the applicants’ employment with the NSA after raising questions …

Traders operating along the pedestrian walkway near the 37 Military Hospital in Accra have been given one week to vacate the area or risk being forcibly removed. The directive was issued by a task force from the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly as part of an exercise to clear the walkway of unauthorised trading activities and other obstructions. As part of …

President John Dramani Mahama says the government is taking steps to revive the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) as part of efforts to restore Tema’s status as Ghana’s industrial hub. The President made the announcement during a working tour of selected industrial facilities in Tema, including Nestlé Ghana Ltd, Three Dreamers Manufacturing Company and Kasapreko PLC. He expressed optimism about …

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Samuel Atta Mills, has accused the Ministry of Health of engaging in what he described as an “organised crime” over the failure of hundreds of beneficiaries of its car revolving fund to repay their loans. A total of 596 staff members have reportedly defaulted on their loan obligations, resulting in a …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has approved the payment of three quarters of rent allowances owed to personnel of Ghana’s security services, covering the period from January to September 2026. The development was announced by the Press Secretary at the Ministry of the Interior, Julius Kwame Anthony, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Mr Anthony confirmed …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has assured the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, that Ghana’s cultural and historical heritage will be considered as the government undertakes road and other infrastructure projects in Accra. According to Mr Agbodza, the government has no intention of destroying sites of historical importance as part of …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has donated GH¢100,000 to the Ga Mantse Foundation to support its programmes in education, skills development and assistance for vulnerable children. The contribution was announced by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Ing. Samuel Kwasi Akuaku, during a courtesy visit by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, and a delegation from the Ministry …