Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says
Sudan’s army has denied it carried out a deadly attack on a major hospital on Friday night in a city in the west of the country held by its rivals, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said 64 people – including 13 children, two nurses and a […]
Government rolls out free fertiliser for all farmers under new agricultural support policy
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced the rollout of free fertiliser for all farmers as part of a broader effort to revitalise Ghana’s agricultural sector and reduce the burden on farmers. The policy, unveiled at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains during the sod-cutting ceremony for the first Farmer Services […]
President Mahama cuts sod for first Farmer Services Centre in Afram Plains, announces major support for farmers
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains, marking a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer support systems across the country. The initiative, a key campaign promise, is designed to transform farming […]
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a severe storm hit the state and prompted officials to order evacuations. The potential for flash floods threaten the island of Oahu and parts of Maui County, Governor Josh Green said on Saturday.2A The storm that struck this weekend is the second severe weather event to hit […]
Egypt intensifies diplomacy as Iran war reshapes regional tensions
Egypt’s recent outreach comes as countries across the region try to contain the fallout from the war, with Gulf states under attack and leaders trying to avoid a wider conflict. Egypt has become more diplomatically active in recent days amid heightened tensions after a wave of escalation in the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the […]
Affordable Housing: Government is a major contributor to Ghana’s housing deficit – Brako-Powers
By: Ashiadey Dotse Private Legal Practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers says government policies and spending decisions are a major cause of Ghana’s growing housing deficit, questioning the effectiveness of so-called affordable housing projects. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s ‘Current Agenda’ on Saturday March 21, 2026, Mr. Brako-Powers criticised government’s approach to housing, arguing that despite […]
Salaga South MP brings joy to inmates and patients with annual Eid donations
The Member of Parliament, MP, for Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has once again demonstrated her commitment to compassion and community service by donating food and drinks to inmates and patients as part of her annual humanitarian outreach. Each year, during the Eid festivities, the MP together with her party executives extends support […]
Akwa Ibom: 44 Ghanaians rescued from human trafficking ring in Nigeria
The Akwa Ibom State Government in Akwa Ibom State has rescued and repatriated 44 Ghanaian nationals from human trafficking camps, in a coordinated operation targeting organised crime networks. The victims—27 males and 17 females—were freed from locations in Umo Ekpo and Ifuho in Ikot Ekpene, as well as Ekpri Nsukara in Uyo, following joint security […]
Japan to help build Ghana’s automobile industry to compete globally
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Ghana and Japan have launched a joint skills development program aimed at equipping young people with specialized technical skills in the automotive industry while expanding their access to international employment opportunities. The initiative will provide participants with six months of intensive automotive training, after which they will earn a Level three Automobile […]
Film Star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris died yesterday morning aged 86, his family has announced on Instagram. ‘You were not just fans, you were his friends’ – family statement in full Announcing Chuck Norris’s death, his family write on Instagram: It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved […]
Rise in commercial sex activities in Bolgatanga worrying – Upper East Regional Minister
By: Peter Agengre Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has expressed concern over the rising incidence of commercial sex activities in Bolgatanga, describing the situation as worrying. The Minister made these remarks while addressing members of the Muslim community during this year’s Eid-Ul Fitr Prayers in Bolgatanga. The Minister joined the Eid-Ul-Fitr Prayers with […]
Chief Imam urges environmental stewardship and youth discipline during Eid 2026
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called for urgent action to protect the environment and guide the nation’s youth, emphasizing these as moral and spiritual responsibilities. Speaking at the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Accra, a statement read on his behalf by Sheikh Aremiyaw Sha’ib highlighted the […]
President Mahama prays for peace in Middle East, war impact on Ghana highlighted during Eid celebration
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama used the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, March 20, at Independence Square in Accra to draw attention to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and their ripple effects on Ghana and the global economy. He prayed to Allah to touch the hearts of US […]
Ghana eyes new opportunitues as Francophone Ambassadors push for deeper integration
Ghana is positioning itself to tap into new economic, educational, and diplomatic opportunities within the Francophone space following renewed calls for stronger collaboration by Francophone ambassadors in the country. In an address in Accra to mark the International Day of La Francophonie, the President of the Group of Francophone Ambassadors to Ghana (GAF), H.E. Assiélou […]
