Akwadum Community Improvement Project launched
As education, health and agriculture continue to play critical roles in Ghana’s economic growth and development, stakeholders are being urged to intensify efforts to strengthen these sectors. It is against this backdrop that Giving World International, a non-governmental organization, has partnered with the Akwadum community in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region […]
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 […]
Government urged to leverage Ghana Petroleum funds to subsidize temporary spikes in fuel prices
By: Dominic Hlordzi Energy and Associates Ghana has recommended to government to consider leveraging the Ghana Petroleum Funds to subsidize temporary spikes in pump prices to prevent a cost-of-living crisis. The recommendation follows the surge in crude oil prices as a result of the impact of the U.S.–Iran Conflict on Ghana’s Oil and Energy Markets. A […]
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 […]
Israeli military says it has hit Iran’s presidential office
Update from the Israeli military, says its air force has struck the Iranian regime’s leadership compound. In a statement on Telegram, the IDF says “numerous munitions” were dropped on the Presidential Office and the Supreme National Security Council. It adds that a military training institution and “additional key regime infrastructure” were also hit. Iran’s former […]
Ghana declares Friday, March 6, public holiday for Independence Day
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s Ministry for the Interior has designated Friday, March 6, 2026, as a statutory public holiday to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. The announcement was made in a notice on the ministry’s official Facebook page on Monday, March 2. It reminded citizens that the day must be recognized […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa commends Ghana Embassy Staff in UAE for supporting Black Queens
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has praised staff of the Ghana Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for what he described as their “remarkable patriotism, courage, compassion and professionalism” in assisting the national women’s football team, the Black Queens. The statement comes at a time when Ghana’s diplomatic missions across the […]
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 […]
2026 World Cup: IFAB tightens rules to stop time-wasting tactics
By Kwame Bediako Football is set to transform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) rolling out strict new rules to eliminate time-wasting and sharpen decision-making. These changes promise a faster, more decisive game, targeting delays from throw-ins, substitutions, medical stoppages and VAR controversies. Throw-ins now come with a […]
US has enough weapons stocked for ‘forever’ war, Trump says
President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to comment on US stocks of “medium and upper medium grade” munitions, adding that wars “can be fought ‘forever’… using just these supplies”. “We have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!” Trump writes, posting just before […]
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 […]
Government evacuates Ghanaian diplomats in Iran
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the successful evacuation of all Ghanaian embassy staff from Iran amid escalating security concerns in the country. The minister in a post on social media revealed that the evacuation exercise had been completed and that all “Ghanaian diplomats were safe and in high spirits.” He […]
Ayawaso East goes to the polls today to elect new legislator
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Over 49,000 registered voters in the Ayawaso East Constituency are heading to the polls today to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) following the passing of the long-serving legislator, Alhaji Mahama Naser Toure. The by-election, mandated by the Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), was triggered after the death […]
