Burkina Faso tomato tensions: Tema traders call for dam construction
By Yvette Adu Effisah Some traders at Tema Community One Market are appealing to the government to prioritise the construction of dams to support dry-season farming. According to the traders, recurring tomato shortages and price hikes could be addressed if farmers are supported with reliable irrigation systems. They argue that dam construction would ensure year-round […]
Gender Ministry provides emergency LEAP support to vulnerable households in Obogu
By Diana Adjei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has provided emergency cash support to vulnerable households in Obogu, Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to expand coverage under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. The intervention follows a recent visit to the community by the Minister for Gender, Children and […]
Ghana to showcase culture as guest country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week
By Diana Adjei Ghana has accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week, scheduled to take place in Bobo-Dioulasso from 22 April to 2 May 2026. The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, who led a delegation to […]
Minority backs decentralisation of parliament
By Amoako Kwame The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declared his support for a decentralised parliamentary system to bridge the gap between the public and government. The opposition argues that the current setup distances citizens from governance and that decentralising parliament would ensure true accountability and inclusivity. Speaking at the Speaker’s Breakfast Forum, […]
Ghana Heritage Month 2026 launched with call to protect national identity
By Diana Adjei The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially launched the 2026 Ghana Heritage Month at Nationalism Park, calling on Ghanaians to preserve and promote the country’s cultural identity. The celebration, organised by the ministry through the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), is on the theme: “Experience Ghana, My […]
MPs face dual burden of legislative and community demands
By Sarah Baafi Members of Parliament in Ghana are increasingly burdened by the dual responsibilities of legislative work and community development, a situation that threatens to stretch them beyond their constitutional roles, according to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking at the Speakers Breakfast Forum, a programme aimed at “bringing Parliament to the doorsteps of […]
Three doctors suspended over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other Doctors following findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. The child, one of the twin sons of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday, […]
Conduct surveys to shape movie outcomes- Ivan Quashigah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Farmhouse Productions, Ivan Quashigah, has emphasised the need for the local film industry to be more intentional in conducting surveys and producing content that resonates with Ghanaian audiences. He suggested that filmmakers should carry out surveys to understand the kinds of stories audiences want […]
Ukraine war no excuse for economic mismanagement- Garu MP fires
By Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Garu, Thomas Anaba, has rejected suggestions that global conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war should be used to justify Ghana’s economic challenges. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion on the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, Mr Anaba argued that while international crises may have ripple effects, […]
GRA seizes 146.9 million tramadol tablets at Tema Port
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a massive shipment of undeclared tramadol at Tema Port in an intelligence-led operation. The seized container (No. TGHU6228715), originating from the United Arab Emirates, contained 299 cartons with 146,932,000 tablets (250mg and 225mg) of tramadol hydrochloride, weighing 34,847.2 kilograms. The shipment had been falsely declared as household items, […]
Interior Minister challenges Minority Leader to substantiate recruitment claims before Privileges Committee
By Valentia Tetteh An allegation made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding internal security recruitment has been referred to Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities following exchanges on the floor of the House. The referral follows concerns raised on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, over remarks made by […]
Afenyo-Markin urges NDC government to complete Agenda 111 projects
By Rachel Quartey Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the NDC-led government to prioritise the completion and commissioning of Agenda 111 hospital projects, describing the initiative as a transformative national investment in healthcare infrastructure. Speaking at the IERPP Lecture Series organised by the Institute of Economic Research and Public […]
FIFA unveils official 2026 World Cup poster to mark 100-day countdown
By Belinda Nketia FIFA on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, unveiled the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Tournament Poster, marking 100 days to the start of the competition, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The poster, the final piece in the tournament’s poster collection, features a central player in a […]
Trump asserts military readiness as US-Israeli war on Iran enters volatile new phase
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an aggressive long-term military posture late Tuesday, asserting that his country is equipped to sustain an indefinite conflict following a weekend of transformative strikes against Iran. In a late-night post on Truth Social, the President projected confidence in American stockpiles of “medium and […]
