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The DVLA will remove the registration year from vehicle number plates as part of a new registration system aimed at discouraging delays in vehicle registration. CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey says the redesigned plates will also include enhanced security features to improve identification and reduce fraud.
BreakingA GRDA DMU 002 train carrying about 150 passengers from Tema Harbour to Afienya was damaged after hitting a goat shortly after leaving Ashaiman Station. No injuries were reported, although the train’s lower front section sustained damage.
BreakingThe Accra High Court has granted an injunction restraining Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo from proceeding with the funeral arrangements for her late father, Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, pending the final determination of the case. The ruling could result in the postponement of the funeral, which had been scheduled for Thursday, July 30.
FeaturedTwo individuals have been arrested by police at Tema Manhean for allegedly engaging in open defecation at the Beach 5 area. The arrest is part of efforts by authorities to enforce sanitation laws and address unhealthy practices in the community.
FeaturedThe Kantanka family has urged politicians and the general public not to attend the funeral of Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka at Gomoa Mpota, insisting they have no knowledge of or involvement in the event. The family says any official funeral arrangements will be announced through its authorized representatives and has asked the public to disregard the ceremony organized by Sarah Adwoa Safo.
FeaturedAn MTTD officer in Oda has warned that vehicles with DV number plates cannot legally be used for wedding ceremonies. Motorists have been urged to comply with the regulations or risk facing sanctions for misusing the special registration plates.
FeaturedSarah Adwoa Safo has reaffirmed that the funeral of her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, will take place on July 30, urging the public to disregard reports claiming otherwise. She said her father’s immense contributions deserve a befitting farewell and pledged to ensure the final rites proceed without interference or misinformation.
FeaturedThe South Tongu District recorded 190 teenage pregnancy cases as of June 30, 2026, according to District Public Health Nurse Rachelle Elikem Zewu, who described the situation as alarming. She called for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, health workers, and community leaders to intensify education and protect adolescents from early pregnancies.
FeaturedOtumfuo Osei Tutu II has praised the IGP’s Special Operations Team, known as the “Black Maria,” for its effective crackdown on drug-related crimes and criminal gangs in the Ashanti Region. He encouraged the officers to remain committed to their mission and urged the public to support the police with credible information to help fight crime.
BreakingThe Ghana Police Service has arrested 10 suspects in an intelligence-led operation at Mataheko-Afienya in the Greater Accra Region over their alleged involvement in internet fraud. Police say the suspects were reportedly brought from Nigeria by a suspected ringleader, who housed and supervised them in carrying out fraudulent online activities, while investigations continue.
FeaturedThe Ghana Airports Company Limited has introduced advanced Analogic CT scanners at Accra International Airport to enhance aviation security while reducing passenger wait times. Airport Aviation Security Manager Abdul-Issaka Bamba says the new technology provides faster, more accurate baggage screening and improves the overall travel experience.
BreakingBernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been convicted by the Accra High Court for assigning mineral rights without approval and intentionally facilitating illegal mining activities at his Samreboi concession. The ruling marks a significant development in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining and reinforces the enforcement of the country’s mining laws.