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ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says 1,432 victims of human trafficking have received rehabilitation support as part of the government’s response to trafficking and exploitation. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey said 181 victims had also received trauma-informed care at government shelters, while […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The government is expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to cover up to 450,000 households, while introducing new grant rates for beneficiaries under the expanded programme. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the expansion follows a comprehensive reassessment of existing beneficiaries using […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured that all stalled sections of the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway will be completed by the end of 2027. He said contractors are already returning to site, with four more expected to resume work by the close of the week. “Hardwick Limited is […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS President John Mahama has convened a high-level meeting to discuss measures to strengthen Ghana’s border security and prevent the trafficking of narcotic drugs and other illicit substances through the country’s ports, airports, and land borders. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the Jubilee House. According to […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Ghana Armed Forces says the first tranche of compensation payments have been disbursed to over 450 farmers affected by the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project. The soldiers cleared approximately 175.6 kilometers of land, wading through arable agricultural lands and forest cover from Greater Accra through the Eastern region to finally the Ashanti region. […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Managing Director of Accra-Kumasi Expressway Limited, Engineer Francisco, has revealed that the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will feature 8 grade-separated interchanges, 11 vehicle overpasses and 55 mainline bridges. He said the infrastructure forms part of measures to improve road safety and ease traffic along the corridor. Engineer Francisco made the disclosure on Monday, […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 21, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark Founder’s Day. In a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Ministry said the holiday would be observed across the country. Read also: Police recover AK-47, 186 rounds of ammunition after […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS he Eco-Conscious Citizens have urged communities across Ghana to emulate Jema’s successful resistance against irresponsible mining and protect their forests and water bodies. In a press statement, the Coordinator, Awula Serwah described Jema in the Aowin Municipality as a notable example of how strong community leadership and collective action can prevent illegal […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called for the expedited completion of the forensic audit into the stalled National Cathedral project, while announcing the establishment of a technical committee tasked with developing a practical funding model and making recommendations on the project’s location and other key outstanding issues. Speaking to journalists […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS The Weija Dam The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has commenced controlled spillage from the Weija Dam amid rising inflows, warning that residents living downstream remain exposed to potential danger. The Head of PR and Communications at Ghana Water Company Limited, Stanley Martey, explained that the duration of the exercise cannot yet be determined […]