Pastor arrested for allegedly defiling 9-year-old stepdaughter
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Oyarifa District Police Command has arrested Pastor Paul Kofi Annan of Chosen Breed Gospel International Ministry for allegedly defiling his 9-year-old stepdaughter. The suspect, who doubles as a carpenter residing at Adenta Commandos, was arrested on March 17, 2026, following a complaint lodged by the complainant. According to a statement issued […]
Nigerian soldiers repel attack on base and kill 80 Islamic militants, army says
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Nigerian military forces successfully neutralized a large-scale offensive by suspected Islamic militants in the country’s northeast on Wednesday. The engagement occurred at a military base in Mallam Fatori near the border with Niger. Army officials reported that at least 80 assailants were killed during the encounter. The military […]
Police arrest 12 highway robbers in Ashanti Region
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of 12 members of a suspected highway robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of violent attacks across the region and beyond. The arrests were carried out during police operations on March 12 and 14, 2026. According to Ashanti North […]
SIGA warns loss-making SOEs to stop paying bonuses
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director-General (D-G) of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has warned Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to stop paying end-of-year bonuses According to the D-G of SIGA, paying bonuses while recording losses is a breach of financial directives. Speaking on the sidelines of […]
NPP minority rejects Auditor-General’s claims on 1D1F, demands retraction
By Felix Cofie The Minority Caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament has strongly pushed back against portions of the Special Audit Report on the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative, describing key conclusions as “factually inaccurate” and “legally unsupported”. In a press statement issued in Accra on March 19, 2026, the caucus […]
Ghana faces tomato shortage and price surge as Burkina Faso halts exports
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The military-led government of Burkina Faso has enacted an immediate suspension of all fresh tomato exports across its territory. This strategic move aims to shield domestic processing units from supply shortages and bolster the nation’s burgeoning agro-processing sector. The directive signals a significant shift in regional trade dynamics […]
Middle East war enters dangerous new phase as US warns of strikes on Iranian gas
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: The Middle East war entered its 20th day with a dramatic shift toward economic warfare, as Iran launched coordinated strikes against critical energy infrastructure across the Arab Gulf. As these retaliatory actions target the world’s most vital liquefied natural gas (LNG) hubs, United States President Donald […]
UTAS announces official change of name following amendment to university act
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), formerly C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT UTAS), has officially announced a change in its institutional name following an amendment to its establishing Act by the Parliament of Ghana. In a circular issued by the Office of the Registrar on […]
Ghana committed to transforming agriculture through innovation – Trade Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Trade and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has emphasized the country’s commitment to transforming its agricultural sector through innovation and technology. She backed this by adding, “We have never been a people who waited for the world to give us what we can grow for ourselves.” According to her, the government […]
Zimbabwe to host 2026 CAF African Schools Championship finals in April
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Football on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, revealed that Zimbabwe will host the 2026 African Schools Football Championship continental finals from April 2–10 in Harare. This will mark the country’s return as a venue for a major CAF event after more than six years. Qualification for the tournament has […]
First batch of Ghana Armed Forces recruits to report for appointment on March 18
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has completed the selection of 2,000 recruits, the first of four planned batches for 2026. Selected candidates have been asked to report to their regional selection centres on Wednesday, 18 March, at 9:00 a.m. to collect appointment letters and prospectuses. The announcement was made in a press release signed by […]
US embassy in Baghdad targeted, UAE oil port and Dubai airport hit as Middle East conflict enters 18th day
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached its eighteenth day, a milestone that has ushered in a period of unprecedented volatility. A burgeoning global energy crisis and the fracturing of Western alliances now threaten to deepen the Middle East conflict. What began as a […]
Middle East tensions threaten Ghana’s fuel prices despite stable cedi
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana could face rising fuel prices and inflationary pressure as tensions in the Middle East escalate, even though the country’s currency remains relatively stable. Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show, Member of Parliament for Twifo-Atii Morkwaa, David T. D. Vondee, said the global conflict, particularly involving major powers like the United States of […]
Police launch ‘Red Maria’ taskforce to tackle crime in Northern Region
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has launched a new anti-crime taskforce, “Red Maria,” aimed at intensifying the fight against criminal activity, particularly in Tamale and its environs. The initiative, announced by the Northern Regional Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, comes in the wake of growing concerns over a potential […]
