CID Boss Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum Following Brutal Assault at School Games

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  Read more In a swift response to a disturbing viral video, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID),  COP Lydia Donkor , has personally intervened in a case of violent student misconduct. During a high-profile visit to the  Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) , the CID chief issued a stern  24-hour ultimatum  to the school's headmaster to produce the students allegedly involved in the assault of a peer. The Incident The tension stems from the recently concluded district athletics games, where a student from  Obrachire Senior High School  was reportedly targeted and physically assaulted. The incident, captured in a video that has since circulated widely on social media, shows a group of students believed to be from SWESBUS subjecting the victim to a violent ordeal. The footage sparked public outrage, prompting the police hierarchy to take immediate action rather than waiting for standard administrative channels. A "Stormy" ...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suspends Operations at Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi

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ACCRA/KUMASI — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the immediate closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres (PACs) in both Accra and Kumasi.

The decision, effective Monday, February 23, 2026, affects the high-traffic premium hubs located at the Accra Digital Centre and the Kumasi Premium Center. According to official sources, the suspension is part of a strategic "operational realignment" intended to integrate new 24-hour expedited processing systems recently introduced by the Ministry.

Why the Premium Centers are Closing

The Ministry cited several technical and administrative reasons for the sudden halt:

  • System Migration: Integrating the premium centers into the new 24-hour expedited service infrastructure.

  • Service Standardization: Aligning the "Premium" fee structure with the newly approved reduced passport fees (currently GH₵ 350 for standard and GH₵ 2000 for 24-hour service).

  • Staff Training: Technical training for personnel on the new chip-embedded passport technology launched earlier this year.

Guidance for Premium Applicants

The closure specifically targets the Premium wings. Standard Passport Application Centres remain operational, though they may experience increased volume.

  • Existing Appointments: Applicants who had premium appointments for this week are advised that their sessions are suspended. New dates will be communicated via SMS and the online portal.

  • Urgent Applications: Those requiring the 24-hour emergency service are redirected to the Passport Head Officein Accra.

  • Collection: A temporary desk will be set up at the standard PACs in both cities for those who have already received notifications that their passports are ready for collection.

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