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Prophet Kumchacha says his church is not located on a waterway, explaining that the recent flooding was caused by an inadequate drain behind the building. He has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to expand the gutter and encouraged flood victims to stay hopeful despite their challenges.
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Maritime and Anti-Piracy Bill, 2025, providing a stronger legal framework to combat piracy, armed robbery and other crimes in the country’s territorial waters. The new law aligns Ghana’s maritime regulations with international conventions and is expected to enhance security, protect maritime trade and boost investor confidence.
President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana’s economic progress cannot be sustained without a corresponding transformation in the country’s moral values. He urged citizens to embrace integrity, discipline and accountability, stressing that true national development depends not only on government policies but also on the character and actions of the people.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of an interdicted teacher at Bole Senior High School following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The Service says the teacher has absconded after the allegations surfaced and is now being sought by the police.
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to remain grateful to God despite the recent floods that claimed lives and caused widespread destruction across parts of the country. He said while the nation mourns the victims, there is still cause to give thanks for the lives that were spared and to remain hopeful as the country rebuilds.
Appiah Stadium has presented legal documents confirming that he has initiated court proceedings over allegations made against him. He says he is relying on the legal process to clear his name as the case moves forward.
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has revealed that more than 6,000 applicants seeking to join Ghana’s security services were disqualified after failing newly introduced drug and mental health screenings. The Commission says over 4,000 candidates tested positive for illicit drugs, highlighting growing concerns about substance abuse among the youth.
A Ghanaian national extradited to the United States has admitted his role in a US$4.4 million romance and inheritance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans. As part of a plea agreement, he has agreed to repay the full amount lost by victims and now faces sentencing in September.
BreakingSeveral Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices at the pumps following improved market conditions, with GOIL PLC leading the latest round of price cuts. GOIL has lowered the price of petrol to GH¢12.79 per litre and diesel to GH¢15.35 per litre, while other major OMCs are expected to follow suit.
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has questioned the recent increase in utility tariffs, arguing that current economic conditions do not justify higher electricity and water charges. The association says improving economic indicators should have resulted in stable or lower tariffs rather than another upward adjustment.
BreakingPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support flood victims and finance long-term flood mitigation projects following the recent floods that affected parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana. The package includes GH¢150 million for emergency relief and another GH¢150 million for measures to reduce future flooding.
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has proposed a 19-point action plan to help address Ghana’s recurring flooding problem. The institution says the country needs stronger enforcement of building regulations, improved drainage systems, better waste management, and long-term urban planning to reduce the impact of floods.