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 […]
Pink Ladies Cup: Black Queens smash Russia 4-0
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Black Queens continued their dominant run at the 2026 Pink Ladies Cup with a impressive 4–0 victory over Russia at the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, making it two wins from two in the four-nation tournament. Coming into the fixture on the back of a 4–0 win over Hong Kong, […]
Ghana Embassy in Qatar mandates urgent registration for citizens as Middle East conflict intensifies
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Doha has issued an urgent directive to all Ghanaian nationals residing in Qatar. The mission is mandating immediate registration as part of “ongoing emergency preparedness measures” triggered by a sharp decline in regional security. The call for registration follows a […]
Central Region gets first specialized Surgical Eye and Training Centre
In a bid to reduce preventable blindness in the Central Region, the Ministry of Health has commissioned a Surgical Eye and Training Centre at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. The 33-bed facility, equipped with three modern operating theatres, is the first of its kind in the region and will serve as a referral hub for […]
I’ve advised all my supporters to stay calm and law-abiding – Baba Jamal
By: Sarah Baafi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election, Baba Jamal, has urged his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding as voting progresses in the constituency.Speaking to the media on Tuesday, March 3, after casting his ballot at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station, he described the electoral process […]
Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ buried in golden coffin
Infamous Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, was buried in a golden casket by his family on Monday. The cartel leader died after being wounded in a firefight between his bodyguards and Mexican special forces personnel deployed to capture him in late February. The 59-year-old founder of the feared Jalisco […]
Gov’t donate seven outboard motors to fishermen in Senya Breku
By Amoako Kwame The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has presented seven outboard motors to artisanal canoe owners in Senya Breku whose equipment was stolen during a violent pirate attack. The intervention, carried out on Tuesday, March 3, forms part of efforts to cushion affected fishermen and restore livelihoods disrupted by the attack. […]
541 appointments by previous government revoked for lacking due recruitment process – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The government has revoked 541 public sector appointments made in the dying days of the previous administration, citing irregularities in the recruitment process. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that, the appointments were revoked because they failed to meet the Public Services Management Act (PASMAC) […]
24-hour economy needs to be more private sector driven – Dr. Peter Terkper
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Financial Economist and Policy Analyst, Dr. Peter Terkper has stated that, Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative needs to be driven more by the private sector than the public sector to which he argues that, implementing a 24-hour economy in the public sector would be costly and potentially lead to idle workers in […]
China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
China has removed three retired military generals, including a former commander of the People’s Liberation Army ground force, from a top political advisory body just days before its largest annual political gathering. The advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) voted to remove Han Weiguo, Gao Jin and Liu Lei, state media said […]
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 […]
