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Ghana, Nigeria discuss joint fight against cybercrime
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held talks with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok Ete Ekwe Iban, on efforts to curb cybercrime.
The meeting took place in Accra on February 16, 2026, and focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
According to the minister, the discussions reviewed the outcomes of Ghana’s recent crackdown on cybercrime and explored practical ways both nations can work together to protect the digital space.
He stressed the need for closer collaboration to address cross-border cyber-related offences and improve digital security.
Ambassador Ibok Ete Ekwe Iban expressed concern over the arrests of some Nigerians in Ghana and pledged Nigeria’s commitment to tackling the root causes of cybercrime.
He emphasised the importance of protecting law-abiding Nigerians, strengthening border security, and maintaining the strong ties between Ghana and Nigeria.
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He also urged Nigerians living abroad to uphold the laws of their host countries and be good representatives of their nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama this afternoon visited two survivors of Saturday’s Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 military hospital in Accra.
The survivors, were among Ghanaian tomato traders on board a truck, which was ambushed by armed bandits in northern Burkina Faso.
President Mahama, who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, commiserated with the victims and assured them their bills will be absorbed by government.
The president, who was in Takoradi earlier in the morning to open the Minerals Commission’s Local Content Summit, went straight to the hospital from the airport to visit the injured traders.
Seven other Ghanaian traders were killed in the attack and have since been buried.
The survivors were successfully transported home by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not disclose a prima facie case.
President John Dramani Mahama had referred a total of ten petitions to the Chief Justice on November 25, 2025, following submissions from individuals and groups calling for the removal of the officials.
The petitions included seven against the Electoral Commission leadership and three against the Special Prosecutor.
In a letter to the President dated January 26, 2026, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated that the petitions did not establish sufficient grounds to warrant further investigations.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister and Spokesperson to the President, confirmed the decision, noting that no action will be taken based on the petitions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
