Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices haverisenafter at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Two vessels have been struck, and an “unknown projectile” was reported to have “exploded in very close proximity” to a […]
KETASCO wins 69th Independence Day Schools Quiz Competition
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana Education Service has announced Keta Secondary Technical School as the winner of the 69th Independence Day Schools Quiz Competition. The competition was held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the GNAT Hostel, Bediako Hall in Adabraka, Accra. The event formed part of activities marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration. It was […]
SONA did not include real issues the nation is facing- Tweneboah Kodua Foku
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwantah, Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo has criticized the President John Mahama for leaving out current vital issues the country is facing out of the State of Nation Address 2025 (SONA). The President John Dramani Mahama delivered the constitutionally mandated state of nation address on February 28 2026, […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Asukawkaw, Oti Region — First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has been enstooled as Nana Oseadeeyo Odenwa II by the Paramount Chief of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area, Nana Odam Gyamfi III, in recognition of her philanthropic contributions to healthcare delivery in the community. The honour was conferred during the […]
Ghana invites Chinese investors to drive industrial agriculture
Ghana has invited Chinese investors to partner in its large-scale agricultural transformation agenda. Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, said agriculture is now at the center of Ghana’s economic reset under President John Dramani Mahama. He explained that the 2026 Budget positions agriculture […]
President Mahama appoints Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on March 1, 2026. The position is one of Ghana’s most important diplomatic posts, given Nigeria’s role as a key regional partner and West […]
Ghana’s diplomatic mission in UAE is providing ongoing support to the Black Queens – Foreign Affairs Minister confirms
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reassured the nation that the Black Queens national women’s football team is safe and in good spirits while competing in the UAE. In a statement amid regional turbulence, Ablakwa confirmed direct communication with the team’s leadership and ongoing consular support from Ghana’s diplomatic […]
President Mahama arrives in Tanzania for African Court’s 20th anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the United Republic of Tanzania to participate in the solemn opening of the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, where he is expected to deliver the keynote address. President Mahama landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport on the eve of the ceremony and […]
Children’s support fund for helicopter crash victims’ families surpasses GH¢10 million
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key elements covered: A massive wave of public and private generosity has propelled the Children’s Support Fund, established for families of the August 6, 2025, military aviation disaster, past a major financial threshold. Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, detailed […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama inaugurates ultramodern maternity and children’s ward at Asukawkaw
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah The Lordina Foundation, led by First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has commissioned a fully equipped, ultramodern maternity and children’s ward at Asukawkaw in the Krachi East District of the Oti Region. The facility is expected to reduce maternal and infant mortality by bringing critical healthcare services closer to underserved […]
ECG announces five-day power outages across Accra
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a five-day maintenance schedule that will leave dozens of communities and industrial hubs across the capital in darkness. Beginning Sunday, 1 March, and running through Thursday, 5 March 2026, the utility provider will implement a mix of planned and emergency infrastructure upgrades to stabilise the national grid. […]
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran deepen regional crisis
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Global air travel has entered a state of unprecedented chaos following joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The escalation triggered an immediate closure of critical airspace and the suspension of operations at the world’s most vital transit hubs. Airlines canceled hundreds of […]
Takoradi Port management refutes cement manufacturers claims
By Desmond Cudjoe Takoradi Port management has firmly rebutted claims of congestion, stating that vessels carrying clinker, a key raw material for cement production, are being handled without delay. Contrary to recent concerns raised within the industry, the port authority insists that its operations remain efficient and fluid. Cement Manufacturers’ Concerns The clarification follows a […]
Closing the Gap: The Influence of Semenyo and Guehi on Man City’s title charge
By: Kwame Bediako When people describe Pep Guardiola as a perfectionist, it often feels like an understatement. By December 2025, Manchester City found themselves trailing Arsenal by between five and seven points in the Premier League title race. For most managers, that gap at Christmas would signal caution, consolidate form, avoid further slip-ups and hope […]
