Northern Regional Police Command assures residents of continued security after “Black Maria” withdrawal
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Police Command has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region following growing public concern about security after the withdrawal of the Inspector General of Police’s special taskforce, popularly known as “Black Maria.” At a press conference in Tamale, the Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom […]
Iran names Ali Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Iranian Assembly of Experts has officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s third supreme leader. The 56-year-old cleric succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes. State media confirmed the selection followed a unanimous vote by the 88-member body of senior clerics. […]
CLOGSAG begins indefinite nationwide strike over delayed conditions of service today
Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) are set to commence a nationwide strike today, Monday, March 9, 2026. The directive, issued on 5 March and signed by Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo, instructs all staff within the Civil Service and Local Government Service to “stay at home until further notice”. […]
One dead as Toyota Voxy crashes into truck at Teacher Mantey
One person has died following a road traffic collision at Teacher Mantey on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has said. In a Facebook post, the service said personnel from its Suhum Municipal Fire Station responded to the incident in the early hours of March 7. A six-member rescue team led by […]
Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah arrested, remanded over child sexual abuse material
A self-styled international radio marriage counsellor, Rev Dr Ebenezer Conduah, has been arrested and remanded over alleged offences involving child sexual abuse material, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has said. In a Facebook post, Mr. George said the suspect was arrested in the early hours of March 6, by […]
Oil prices soar as US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupt global supply
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: World energy markets have been thrown into a state of high alert following a dramatic weekend of military action in the Middle East. The United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran, resulting in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other […]
Women urged to stand up and speak out
Story by Mercy Darko As Ghana joins the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day, women have been admonished to stand up and speak out for their voices to be heard. The National Director of Development and Social Services with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rebecca Teiko-Sabah, challenged outdated stereotypes, asserting that the […]
GBC’s Michael Dewornu selected for African Union Media Fellowship
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Michael Dewornu, has been selected as one of the 22 fellows for the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) Cohort 3.0, a prestigious continental initiative aimed at strengthening African storytelling and advancing development-focused journalism. The fellowship, organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) […]
Middle East conflict enters eighth day with Iran and Lebanon under heavy bombardment
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its eighth day, sparking a wider regional crisis that the United Nations warns is “spiraling beyond anyone’s control.” On the ground, terrified residents in Lebanon and Iran are being displaced en masse under constant US-Israeli bombardment, while […]
UER: DCE laments abandoned Agenda 111 project, urges swift intervention by gov’t
By Peter Agengre The District Chief Executive for Nabdam in the Upper East Region, Francis Tobig Yenwona, has raised serious concerns over the slow pace of work on the Agenda 111 Hospital Project at Nangodi, describing the situation as worrying and unacceptable. “The Nabdam District does not have a district hospital. We were hoping that […]
Middle East conflict: Ghanaians in Qatar say they are safe
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Ghanaians living in Qatar, Eric Siaw Nartey, has commended the Ghana Embassy in Doha for the consistency in keeping them safe in the midst of the recent escalating conflict between US, Israel and Iran. The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with joint air attacks […]
Constitution Review Committee calls for targeted reforms to 1992 Constitution
By Angela Adu-Asomaning Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee and Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, CDD, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has been speaking about the key findings of the committee’s work during an academic lecture at Wisconsin International University College in Accra. Speaking on the topic “Review of Ghana’s Constitution: Findings and […]
King Charles III hails UK–Ghana partnership on 69th Independence Anniversary
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: King Charles III has officially extended his warmest wishes to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana. The message marks the 69th anniversary of Ghana’s independence on Friday, March 6, 2026. The British monarch highlighted the strong historical ties and enduring partnership that define […]
World Vision Ghana calls for stronger women’s wmpowerment on IWD
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD), World Vision Ghana has issued a strong call for renewed national commitment to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and empowerment of women and girls across the country. This year’s statement, released under the theme “Empowered Women, Thriving Communities,” highlights the critical role of women in driving sustainable development […]
