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 […]
West Africa Natural Health and Wellness Expo strengthens India–Ghana partnership in holistic healthcare
The first-ever West Africa Natural Health and Wellness Expo (26-27 February, 2026) successfully convened policymakers, healthcare leaders, academics, manufacturers, and practitioners at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), marking a defining milestone in regional collaboration on traditional and integrative medicine. Organized by Vipex Associates, the two-day Expo attracted 845 targeted participants, including dealers, distributors, hospitals, […]
Nine Public Officers arrested over suspected role in tramadol import
By Esther Aidoo Nine Public Officers, including five Customs officers, one officer from the Narcotics Control Commission, one Port Security officer, one Energy Commission officer and one Standards Authority officer, have been arrested and granted police inquiry bail in connection with the interception of a container carrying a large consignment of undeclared tramadol at Tema […]
Rapper Ghetts jailed over fatal hit-and-run
Award-winning rapper Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years for killing a student in a hit-and-run collision in north-east London. The 41-year-old, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced at the Old Bailey after he previously admitted causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang by dangerous driving. Tamang, a university student from Nepal, died […]
Activist investor Elliott takes $1 billion stake in Pinterest
Pinterest said on Tuesday activist investing firm Elliott Investment Management is investing $1 billion in the company. On February 13, 2026, Pinterest, saw its price target from Goldman Sachs lowered from $32 to $23. The firm’s analyst Eric Sheridan kept a Buy rating on the shares. According to the analyst, Pinterest’s fourth-quarter results signalled pressure […]
Older men allow you get away with a lot of things – Joke Silva
Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has disclosed one of the advantages of marrying older men. The 64-year-old spoke during her recent appearance on TVC program, ‘Your View’. The screen Icon, Joke Silva got married to actor Olu Jacob, who is 20 years older, in 1985. Discussing their love journey on the program, Joke stated that […]
Ghana must build infrastructure alongside growth – Dr. Peter Terkper
By Sarah Baafi Ghana’s transition from economic crisis to recovery is gaining momentum, but experts caution that growth must be supported by the right structures and infrastructure to ensure long-term stability. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, financial economist and policy analyst Dr. Peter Terkper highlighted key takeaways from President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 State […]
NPP’s Atick Yakubu criticises NDC over Russia-Ukraine war impact on Ghana
By Sarah Baafi Atick Yakubu, a member of the National Communications Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has highlighted the impact of global events, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war, on Ghana’s economy during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show. Yakubu argued that while some political actors, notably the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have […]
Ghana shuts Iran Embassy and evacuates staff as Middle East conflict widens
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghanaian authorities have completed the emergency evacuation of all diplomatic personnel from Tehran as hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel reach a critical threshold. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the successful withdrawal on Monday, citing an increasingly volatile security environment in the Middle East […]
Nana Agradaa freed after eight months in prison
Former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from Nsawam Prison after serving eight months in custody. She has since reunited with her husband and family. Her husband confirmed her return home in a Facebook post on Tuesday, 3 March, writing: “Thank God my wife is finally home.” Nana […]
High Court throws out Democracy Hub suit ahead of Ayawaso East poll
The High Court in Accra has dismissed as incompetent a suit seeking to halt the Ayawaso East by-election. The action was brought by Democracy Hub, which cited alleged vote buying during the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primaries held on February 7, 2026. The suit named the National Democratic Congress as the first defendant, the Electoral […]
Nine dead and four injured in galamsey pit collapse at Tontokrom
By Amoako Kwame A mine collapse at Tontokrom in the Asutifi South District in the Ahafo Region, has killed nine illegal miners and injured four others severely. The victims are part of a growing number of illegal miners operating in the region, raising concerns about safety and enforcement in small-scale mining operations. Following initial fears […]
