The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Enoch Obiri, aged 56, which occurred at Soronko Farms near Obomofodensua in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region.
The Ministry of the Interior Ghana has announced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, will be observed as statutory public holidays across the country.
In a statement issued on March 30, 2026, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, explained that the dates mark Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.
He stated that both days should be observed as public holidays nationwide.
The ministry urged the public to take note of the announcement and observe the holidays accordingly.
The declaration paves the way for Christians across the country to commemorate one of the most significant periods on the religious calendar, marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The Easter period is traditionally marked by church services, family gatherings and social events across the country, with major centres such as Kwahu expected to host large numbers of revellers for the annual festivities.
An Adenta Circuit Court has ordered three students to pay GH¢4,000 each in compensation to a teacher they assaulted and to sign a two-year bond of good behaviour or face imprisonment.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has named Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, owner of Sesi-Edem Company Limited, as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation into an alleged multi-million cedi gold fraud and money laundering scheme.
The Land Division of the Accra High Court has ordered retired Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Frank Hanson, and some serving officers not to set foot on a piece of land at Tse Addo.
Nerissah Akordor, a 26-year-old salesperson, and Courage Addo, a 28-year-old barber, have appeared before a Ho High Court for stealing and dishonestly receiving stolen monies, respectively, with additional charge for money laundering.
A structural collapse involving an uncompleted four-storey building at the Experimental D/A School in Accra New Town was reported to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at 5pm on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Widespread flooding has hit parts of Tema Manhean following heavy rains that swept across sections of the Greater Accra Region in the early hours of Sunday, leaving residents stranded and properties submerged.
