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Abronye DC, Baba Amando granted bail after CID arrest in Accra

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The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, and the party’s Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu, have been granted bail by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service following their arrest over separate allegations.

The two party officials were released in Accra on Monday after hours of interrogation, with senior figures of the party stepping in to secure their bail.

Abronye DC was reportedly picked up by police over alleged threats directed at a judge presiding over a case at the Adenta Circuit Court, while Baba Amando is being investigated in connection with claims of false publication.

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Ghana to honour American astronaut Christina Koch after Artemis II Moon mission

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Ghana is set to formally honour American astronaut Christina Hammock Koch following her historic journey around the Moon, as the government moves to recognise her ties to the country and her role in a landmark space mission.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed in a statement on Facebook that diplomatic steps are underway for President John Dramani Mahama to honour the astronaut at a mutually agreed time. The gesture, he said, is on behalf of the people of Ghana in recognition of her achievements and her association with the University of Ghana.

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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE custody, returns to family

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Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order, his legal team has announced.

In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, by his solicitor, Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo of Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, the former minister was released on April 7, 2026, and has since returned home to his family.

“On April 7th 2026, Ken Ofori-Atta was released from ICE detention pursuant to judicial order. He is home with his family,” the statement read.

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No financial transactions with Ghana Card yet, says NIA

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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a firm denial of recent claims suggesting that the Ghana Card can now be used to perform financial transactions, describing the information as inaccurate and misleading.

In a press release issued on April 8, 2026, the Authority stated that the Ghana Card has not been activated for financial transaction purposes at this time.

“The Authority states unequivocally that the Ghana Card has not been activated for financial transaction purposes at this time. Members of the public are advised to disregard any such claims and are encouraged to rely only on official communications from the National Identification Authority,” the statement read.

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NRSA declares Toyota Voxy illegal for commercial transport over safety risks

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The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport illegal, citing safety concerns linked to their design and widespread modification in Ghana.

The directive follows an investigation into the growing use of the minivans as public transport, particularly after being converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive. 

Presenting the committee’s final report in Accra on Wednesday, April 8, the Chairman, Godwin Kafui Ayetor, described the situation as a major threat to passenger safety and called for urgent regulatory action.

He explained that the vehicle, originally manufactured for private family use, is not engineered for the rigours of commercial transport, particularly under Ghana’s road conditions.

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VIDEO: KsTU students unveil electric car that charges while driving

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Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has unveiled an electric vehicle fitted with regenerative braking technology, marking a significant step in locally driven innovation in sustainable transport.

The five-seater vehicle, named Nimde3 Hyiren REV, was developed within six months by three final-year students as part of their Bachelor of Technology (BTec) in Automotive Engineering programme.

The project was supervised by the Head of the Automotive and Agricultural Mechanisation Department, Professor Prince Owusu-Ansah, with support from industry players.

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Unilever Ghana proposes GH¢1 per share dividend as cash balance doubles

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Unilever Ghana PLC recorded a profit after tax of GH¢95.73 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 65 per cent increase from the GH¢58.05 million reported in the previous year, according to the company’s audited financial statements released on March 30, 2026.

The financial statements, signed by Managing Director Chris Wulf-Caesar and Director Charles B. Nimako, showed that total revenue for the year rose by 12 per cent to GH¢1.04 billion from GH¢930.81 million in 2024. Gross profit increased to GH¢409.23 million from GH¢352.82 million.

Operating profit climbed to GH¢143.31 million from GH¢95.24 million in the prior year, while profit before taxation stood at GH¢143.06 million, up from GH¢92.25 million. Income tax expense for the year amounted to GH¢47.33 million.

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No more extravagant funerals: Tema Traditional Council sets tough new rules

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The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) has introduced a set of by-laws to regulate the conduct of funerals and related social activities within the Tema Traditional Area.

The bylaws are aimed at preserving cultural values and reducing the growing financial burden on bereaved families.

The directive, issued on March 17, 2026, follows what the TTC described as the “unwholesome” commercialisation and introduction of “foreign” practices into traditional funeral rites.

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SIM fraud crackdown: Government to block Ghana Cards linked to MoMo crime

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The government has announced stricter penalties under a new SIM registration regime, including the blocking of Ghana Cards linked to repeated mobile money fraud and the disabling of stolen mobile phones across all networks.

The measures were outlined at a stakeholder engagement on the upcoming SIM registration held in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations.

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, said any subscriber whose Ghana Card is used more than once for fraudulent SIM registration linked to mobile money fraud would be barred from accessing telecommunications services.

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