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Bawumia thanks NPP liaison officers for primary win
A primary win flipped the power board, and the NPP machine is already grinding toward 2028. Bawumia rallies 16-region liaison crew Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia gathered NPP liaisons from all 16 regions. During the meetup, Bawumia gave them a loud public salute. His crew had hustled hard to stack support. Commitment talk circled around locking in 2028. Oti Region campaign machine reacts Nana John Gyamfi runs liaison efforts in the Oti Region. Gyamfi credited God and fellow regional operatives. Oti delegates handed Bawumia a landslide nod. His message promised heavier lifting for the party. Grassroots muscle behind the win The New Patriotic Party leaned heavily on ground-level mobilizers. Their street-level organizing drove the primary...
Oti police seize 4,000 hemp parcels and an arms cache in Dambai
Major drug and ammo seizures just put traffickers on notice in Oti Region, after police snagged thousands of hemp parcels and a truckload of weapons headed north. Drug seizure on DAF trailer Oti Regional Police Command intercepted DAF trailer GW1943-09. Alex Acquah detailed 4000 parcels of compressed Indian hemp. Yellow masking tape concealed the narcotics inside the load. Intelligence-driven work led officers to the vehicle. Weapon haul on the Kia Rhino truck The separate stop involved Kia Rhino GS4677-17. Police found a single-barreled short gun onboard. Twenty-one boxes held 525 LAAA and BB cartridges. Consignment was reportedly en route to Kpandai in the Northern Region. Command vows tougher crackdown Deputy Commissioner Alex...
Ghana VP pushes local chocolate for Valentine's Day
A Valentine’s Day post just turned into a soft power push for Ghana’s cocoa sector, with the Vice President nudging everyone to grab local chocolate instead of imports. Valentine’s Day cocoa message Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang posted on Facebook on February 14. Message aligned with Chocolate Day and Valentine’s Day celebrations. She encouraged Ghanaians to buy locally produced chocolate. Appeal framed cocoa as one of Ghana’s standout global gifts. Push for national support Opoku-Agyemang linked chocolate purchases to national development. Post urged citizens to show love through made-in-Ghana treats. The Vice President highlighted premium cocoa as a source of pride. The call emphasized sharing chocolate while choosing Ghanaian products.
Ghana police net 22 in Pokuase cyber fraud, trafficking raid
A raid in Pokuase Afiaman just blew open an alleged cyber fraud hub and possible trafficking ring, with 22 people hauled in as police dig into what looks like a wider network. Police operation in Pokuase Afiaman The Ghana Police Service picked up 22 suspects in the Greater Accra Region. Inspector General of Police, Special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team led the swoop. Combat Teams and the Surveillance Unit backed the action. The operation followed intel about a coordinated criminal setup. Alleged cyber fraud base uncovered Officers stormed a site described as a Yahoo Boy base. Computers on the scene were tied to suspected international scams. Suspects were reportedly caught actively working on the systems. Police labeled the...
INTERPOL scraps Red Notice against Ghana's Ofori-Atta
Deleting the Red Notice just shifted the Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta saga into straight-up court and extradition territory, with INTERPOL stepping back over political neutrality concerns. INTERPOL deletes Red Notice file Office of the Special Prosecutor confirmed the Commission decision. The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL erased the Red Notice entry. INTERPOL's rules on political neutrality drove the removal. Context cited polarized political statements around the probe. Political and procedural backdrop Officials referenced public controversy over prosecution and extradition steps. The Ministry of Justice and the Attorney-General admitted that the extradition was premature. The early procedural stage reportedly blocked...
Ghana's education minister, Iddrisu discharged after crash
A road crash on the Bolgatanga to Tumu road sent Ghana’s Education chief to 37 Military Hospital, but he has walked out stable and is already in recovery mode. Accident and hospital discharge Haruna Iddrisu left 37 Military Hospital after treatment. A statement dated February 14, 2026, confirmed his discharge. Hashmin Mohammed signed the update from the Minister’s office. Doctors advised rest for a full recovery. Details of the road incident A crash occurred early on February 12 along the Bolgatanga to Tumu road. Iddrisu was traveling with Mohammed Adams Sukparu. The office described his condition as stable and upbeat. Initial medical care was wrapped before hospital release. Public gratitude and response Haruna Iddrisu thanked...
Ryanair to link Zadar and Kaunas with summer flights
A new summer flight link just shrank the gap between Zadar’s Roman heat and Kaunas’s Baltic cool to barely two hours, tossing Croatian travelers straight into Lithuania’s offbeat playground. Ryanair route between Zadar and Kaunas Ryanair will link Zadar directly with Kaunas from June to September. Flights clock in at roughly two hours and 15 minutes. Kaunas ranks as Lithuania’s second-largest city after Vilnius. Connection targets travelers escaping the intense Croatian summer heat. Modernist core earns UNESCO nod Kaunas landed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. Interwar Bauhaus and modernist blocks dominate the city center. Facades mix art deco flair with bold street murals. Aleksotas viewpoint overlooks the old town and...
Zagreb deploys 45 official bikes across 16 city offices
Spending 24187.50 euros on 45 no frills bikes just nudged Zagreb City Administration workers off short car trips and onto two wheels during office hours. City of Zagreb bike rollout The City of Zagreb bought 45 bikes for staff mobility. Matis Outdoor d.o.o. received 24187.50 euros for the order. iTransparentnost platform logged the procurement details publicly. Distribution covers 16 business premises across Zagreb. Purpose and usage rules Officials said bikes replace short car rides between meetings. Employees ride strictly during working hours for job tasks. Riders accept personal risk for injuries or damage. Users must inspect and report defects before trips. Technical specs and build Specifications describe standard city...
Lwera wetland activists face threats after NEMA arrest
Arrests at NEMA flipped a peaceful wetland petition into a month behind bars, and the backlash has spiraled into threats, beatings, and livelihoods wrecked. Arrests over Lwera Wetland protest Eight activists walked into the National Environment Management Authority with a petition. Police grabbed the group and slapped them with public nuisance charges. The court remanded them to prison for a month before bail came through. Since the release, several say they face threats and physical attacks. Claims of intimidation and assault Zaina said strangers beat her and snatched her phone. Unknown callers allegedly pressured campaigners to ditch the Lwera fight. Fear has gripped participants who say they live on edge. Activists claim...
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