The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mubarak Muntaka, has expressed deep concern over what he described as a disturbing rise in violent crime across the country. Addressing journalists in Accra, the minister revealed that Ghana recorded 1,219 robbery cases and 552 murder cases in 2024, figures he said highlight the growing threat of criminal activity and the urgent need for decisive action. Providing a more recent snapshot of the situation, Hon. Muntaka disclosed that in July 2025 alone, the country registered 628 robbery incidents and 340 murder cases. According to him, these mid-year statistics point to a worsening security environment and underscore the…
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exceeded its revenue collection target for 2025, achieving remarkable results ahead of schedule. The Authority was tasked to collect GH¢189 billion for the year, representing a 23.5% growth over the 2024 performance. However, by the end of September 2025, the GRA had already mobilized GH¢130.6 billion, surpassing the projected target of GH¢130.2 billion for that period by GH¢347 million. Speaking on behalf of the President at the launch of the Sustained National Tax Education Campaign and the Modified Taxation Scheme in Accra, Chief of Staff Hon. Julius…
The former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Hawa Koomson, has stated that she feels vindicated by the recent revelations made by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, regarding investigations into election-related violence, including the tragic incident at Kasoa. According to Hon. Koomson, the Interior Minister’s report confirmed that 21 suspects had been identified and that there were clear breaches of discipline by certain security personnel. The report also found that the use of firearms in some instances was unjustified. She said these findings reinforce her long-held position that the Kasoa incident resulted from systemic security…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to advancing comprehensive prison reforms aimed at improving conditions within Ghana’s correctional system. Speaking at the commissioning of the Damongo Prison Camp in the Savannah Region, he announced that his administration is taking steps to complete the 800-inmate capacity remand prison at Nsawam, which was initiated under his government in 2016 but subsequently abandoned. According to the President, the Nsawam project forms part of broader efforts to decongest the country’s prisons and ensure humane treatment of inmates. He emphasized that prison reform must not only focus on infrastructure but also on fairness…
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has announced that the Anomabo Fisheries College, which was initiated in 2013 during the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama, is scheduled to be fully completed and made operational by the first quarter of 2026, specifically by March 2026. She made this disclosure on the floor of Parliament while responding to a question posed by the Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya South, Hon. Shirley Kyei. The question sought clarification on the expected timeline for the college’s operationalization and details of the academic programmes that will be introduced for the…
Ghana’s creative scene is about to come alive this December as the country hosts Entertainment Week Ghana 2025, a star-studded celebration that merges culture, music, business and innovation. The festival, which runs from December 21 to 27, will transform Accra into a vibrant hub for artists, investors, filmmakers and fans from across Africa and beyond. Organizers describe it as more than just a party, it’s a movement designed to showcase how African entertainment can drive global influence and serious investment. “We’re not just creating moments; we’re building industries,” said one of the event producers during the press launch in Accra. Entertainment Week Ghana 2025 promises…
Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that government is considering a review of the interest rate structure governing the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) to make repayment fairer and more sensitive to the employment challenges faced by graduates. Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, November 3, Hon. Iddrisu expressed concern that many beneficiaries of the fund are compelled to repay their loans with compound interest, even when they are yet to secure employment after graduation. He described the situation as unfair and unsustainable, adding that government must demonstrate empathy toward graduates who are struggling to make…
A political science lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr. Isaac Brako has raised concerns over remarks made by the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Hon. Kwaku Asante Boateng, regarding leadership eligibility within the party. Hon. Asante Boateng had stated that the Ashantis historically used slaves for warfare and suggested that such individuals and their descendants should not hold leadership positions or authority within the party. Speaking to newseyegh.com, Dr. Brako described the comments as divisive and inconsistent with Ghana’s diverse cultural landscape. He emphasized that all citizens, regardless of ancestry, have the right to hold leadership roles…
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has strongly refuted claims published by online news portal Novareport alleging that Mr. Kevin Okyere, Chief Executive Officer and promoter of Springfield Energy, has been arrested or detained in Dubai. According to Novareport, the supposed arrest followed EOCO’s alleged failure to act on a petition accusing Mr. Okyere of defrauding by false pretence. In a statement released, EOCO described the publication as “false and misleading,” stressing that the agency had not made any request or taken any action that could have led to the purported arrest. EOCO clarified that it currently has two active investigations involving Springfield Energy…
Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited has issued a detailed statement addressing recent comments made by the Minister of Health regarding the stewardship of Ghana’s National E-Healthcare Programme and the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). The company’s response follows remarks delivered by the Minister in Parliament on October 28 and during the Presidential Accountability Series, where he criticized LHIMS for failing to deliver on its mandate and announced plans to introduce a new digital platform — the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) to manage health data nationwide. Mr. Finid Pronet, Senior Project Manager at Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions Limited, described the…