Iran will threaten ‘all of humanity’ if they get nuclear weapons – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu tells reporters that the Iranian regime will “threaten all of humanity” if they are able to get nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them. “So we set out to protect ourselves, but in so doing we protect many others,” he says during his visit to Beit Shemesh. “I want […]
Ghana Hotels Association holds Congress in Kumasi
By: Akosua Frema Frempong The Ghana Hotels Association has held it 13th biennial congress in Kumasi with a call for crackdown on unregistered, unlicensed and substandard hospitality facilities by regulatory bodies to sanitize the sector and ensure safety standards. The pushing for this action is to create a fair, competitive and safe environment for licensed […]
CVF-V20: Ghana hosts validation forum to align climate prosperity plan with government priorities
A validation platform to update and align the Climate Prosperity Plan to be at par with the objectives and vision of the current government has been held in Accra. At the Validation forum, the former President of the Maldives and Secretary General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V-20 Finance Ministers, Mohammed Nasheed said for nations […]
President Mahama warns of global democratic decline; calls for African self-determination
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to rethink their governance models and stop measuring progress solely against Western standards, warning that democratic backsliding is now visible in parts of the so-called Global North. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Judicial Year and 20th Anniversary of the African […]
Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices haverisenafter at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Two vessels have been struck, and an “unknown projectile” was reported to have “exploded in very close proximity” to a […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Asukawkaw, Oti Region — First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has been enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by the Paramount Chief of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area, Nana Odam Gyamfi III, in recognition of her philanthropic contributions to healthcare delivery in the community. The honour was conferred during the […]
Trump says he will use ‘force never seen before’ if Iran strikes US or Israel
US President Donald Trump has just warned Iran not to strike back at the US and Israel. Writing on his Truth Social platform, he said, “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE […]
Celebrations and mourning in Iran after Supreme Leader killed
Some Iranians are celebrating news Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in strikes by the US and Israel. BBC Persian verified videos of people celebrating in several cities last night. This morning, most of what is happening on streets appears to be pro-government events to mourn the supreme leader’s death, BBC Persian reports – although […]
Iran announces President, two others will oversee transition following death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran has announced its president, the head of the judiciary, and one of the jurists of the Guardian Council – a powerful body – will oversee the transition period following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As our reporter explained earlier, the Assembly of Leadership Experts – a body of clerics – will now turn […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media says
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Ayatollah Khamenei was killed early Saturday morning at his office “while he was carrying out tasks”. Using satellite imagery, BBC Verify earlier confirmed significant damage to parts of the Leadership House compound, which is Khamenei’s office in Tehran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has said […]
EOCO recovers GH₵600 million from looters
By: Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi The Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO, has recovered to the state 600 million cedis as of December 2025. The Office has also investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution and dismantled transnational car-jacking syndicates, recovering 29 luxury vehicles. Presenting the State of the Nation Address to Parliament, […]
Ministries Building in Cape Coast now a death trap
By: Kofi Sakyiama Pobi The City of Cape Coast, as the ancient capital of Ghana, has experienced collapsed buildings as a result of old-fashioned architectural designs in the metropolis. Indigenes and stakeholders are calling on city authorities to help pull down some of these buildings, which have become a death trap. The Ministries block that […]
President Mahama unveils plan for 3 new technical universities to tackle youth unemployment
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish three new technical universities and construct 50,000 housing units for teachers as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and strengthen Ghana’s education sector. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President said […]
At least 11 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
At least 11 people have been killed after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, according to media reports. The incident happened at 18:20 local time (22:20 GMT) on Friday as the plane was arriving at El Alto International Airport after travelling from the city of Santa Cruz, […]
