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US Embassy trains 35 NIB officers
The United States Embassy in Ghana has donated laptop computers and printers to the Counterterrorism Directorate of the National Investigative Bureau- (NIB) to enhance its operations.
The presentation forms part of the embassy’s support to the directorate’s centralised case reporting and investigative functions.
The gesture was part of the programme for the closing ceremony of a six-week comprehensive capacity-building initiative for 35 Ghanaians from the BNI.
It was organised by the Legal Attaché Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Counterterrorism Bureau to enhance the capabilities of BNI personnel to better address the complex security challenges confronting the country.
The participants selected from the regions were taken through intensive training designed to develop core competencies across six critical areas, such as basic Counterterrorism Investigations, CT Intelligence Operations, Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Report Writing, Documentation Standards, Investigating Terrorist Financing & Emerging Technologies, Legal Frameworks for CT Prosecution and Human Rights Compliance.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy, Rolf Olson, said the training reflects the U.S. government’s ongoing dedication to building partner capacity in West Africa’s counterterrorism efforts.
Receiving the items, the Director General of the NIB, Charles A. Kipo, appreciated the gesture which he said would boost their outfit’s efforts to gather and analyse intelligence.
By Victor A. Buxton
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
