Kofi Ahovi

  A baby who was stolen from Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has been safely recovered following a swift police operation, with a female suspect now in custody. The infant was allegedly taken from the facility on Tuesday, February 18, at Mamprobi in the Ablekuma South constituency. The incident triggered an immediate response from the Ghana Police Service, who launched a search operation upon receiving a report from hospital authorities and the child’s family. The identity of the suspect has not yet been publicly disclosed, as enquiries continue to establish the full details surrounding the incident, including how she gained access to the child. The recovery of the baby was facilitated with the support of the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, who played a leading role in coordinating between the police, community members and the distressed family. The MP accompanied officials to ensure the infant was safely returned to the Mamprobi Polyclinic. Upon arri...

 Ghana plans to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes within the next two to three years, particularly during the dry season, as part of efforts to reduce imports, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has said. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, 18 February, Dumelo said the country is scaling up tomato production through irrigation, research and direct support to farmers. Our yearly demand is almost 800,000 metric tonnes. And hopefully, by the end of two to three years, we should be doing about 200,000 or 300,000 metric tonnes, especially in the dry season,” he said. He noted that Ghana has, over the years, made several attempts to become self-sufficient in tomato production. It would be interesting to know that over the years, we’ve tried so many ways to be able to be self-sufficient when it comes to tomato production,” he said. “As we speak, there are certain irrigation facilities around the country where trials are...

  The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced that Ghana’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is taking steps to secure an international arrest warrant through INTERPOL for a Russian national accused of publishing sexually explicit images and videos of Ghanaian women without their consent. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, February 18, the Minister described the suspect’s actions as “atrocious conduct” and said the government would pursue all legal avenues to ensure accountability. This is a serious violation of our laws and the dignity of our citizens. We will not allow anyone to exploit Ghanaian women and hide behind borders,” Sam George stated. The move follows formal complaints by several women who appeared in a viral video involving the suspect. According to the Minister, the reports triggered immediate investigations by the CID and other relevant state agencies. He explained that online speculation surrounding th...

 The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon Samuel Nartey George (MP), has met with the Nigerian High Commissioner, Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Iban, to discuss ways to address the high incidence of Nigerians involved in cybercrimes in Ghana. The meeting, held on February 16, 2026, aimed to review the outcomes of Ghana's recent crackdown on cybercrime and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation to safeguard the digital space. Ambassador Ibok-Ete Ekwe Iban expressed concern over the arrests and pledged to tackle the root causes, emphasizing the need to protect law-abiding Nigerians and strengthen border security. He noted the strong relationship between Ghana and Nigeria and urged Nigerians to be good ambassadors of their country. The meeting highlighted the commitment of both nations to combat cybercrime and promote a secure digital environment

  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the investing public against engaging with an unlicensed investment scheme being promoted by Mekanism Marketing Ltd. In a public notice, the regulator stated that Mekanism Marketing Ltd, also referred to as “Mekanism,” is not licensed, authorized or approved to operate in Ghana’s capital market. The SEC indicated that any investment activity undertaken by the entity constitutes an unauthorized and illegal capital market activity. According to the Commission, information available to it shows that the scheme is being promoted online through social media advertisements and other digital platforms to solicit funds from members of the public. The entity reportedly requests deposits for investment purposes and promises fixed daily returns that vary depending on the amount invested. SC further noted that participants are required to undertake vague and unspecified activities described as “Job 1” to “Job 10” as a basis for earning ...

 Trade Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has disclosed that the Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from power and water supply over unpaid bills. She made the revelation on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, as she provided an update on the state of the Komenda Sugar Factory. The legislator explained that the facility is currently burdened by significant debt, compounding longstanding technical and operational challenges that have stalled the facility’s operations. According to her, the factory has been unable to run at full capacity due to extensive deficiencies in its machinery and equipment, which have not been refurbished since the plant was constructed in 2016. Komenda Sugar Factory Technical and operational deficiencies have prevented the factory from running at full capacity. The machinery and equipment of the factory have not been refurbished since construction in 2016. Equipment generators and motors need maintenance, and the boiler top coil needs replacement to ...