Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, state media says
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said Ayatollah Khamenei was killed early Saturday morning at his office “while he was carrying out tasks”. Using satellite imagery, BBC Verify earlier confirmed significant damage to parts of the Leadership House compound, which is Khamenei’s office in Tehran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has said […]
EOCO recovers GH₵600 million from looters
By: Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi The Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO, has recovered to the state 600 million cedis as of December 2025. The Office has also investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution and dismantled transnational car-jacking syndicates, recovering 29 luxury vehicles. Presenting the State of the Nation Address to Parliament, […]
Ministries Building in Cape Coast now a death trap
By: Kofi Sakyiama Pobi The City of Cape Coast, as the ancient capital of Ghana, has experienced collapsed buildings as a result of old-fashioned architectural designs in the metropolis. Indigenes and stakeholders are calling on city authorities to help pull down some of these buildings, which have become a death trap. The Ministries block that […]
President Mahama unveils plan for 3 new technical universities to tackle youth unemployment
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish three new technical universities and construct 50,000 housing units for teachers as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and strengthen Ghana’s education sector. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President said […]
At least 11 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
At least 11 people have been killed after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in the western city of El Alto, according to media reports. The incident happened at 18:20 local time (22:20 GMT) on Friday as the plane was arriving at El Alto International Airport after travelling from the city of Santa Cruz, […]
Government increases feeding grant for special schools from GH¢8.00 to GH¢15.00
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced an increase in the daily feeding grant for students in public special schools from GH¢8 to GH¢15. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament in Friday, February 27, the President said the increment is aimed at better addressing the nutritional and […]
GRA Customs Division changes leadership
The Ghana Revenue Authority has marked a transition at its Customs Division with Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan formally handing over to Acting Commissioner Aaron Kanor. The handing over comes as the Authority intensifies efforts to boost revenue and strengthen discipline. The ceremony comes days after President John Dramani Mahama appointed Mr Kanor to the […]
Ghana allocates GH₵20m to boost film sector, including Kumawood and Gallywood
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The President, John Dramani Mahama, has announced a GH₵20 million government allocation to the film sector. President Mahama made the announcement when addressing Members of Parliament during the 2026 edition of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2026. According to him, the allocation of GH₵20 million is aimed […]
Ghana secures rare access to citizens held as prisoners of war in Ukraine
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana has achieved a rare diplomatic breakthrough in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict after Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa secured personal access to two Ghanaian citizens held as prisoners of war. The visit, disclosed by the minister on Thursday, February 26, 2026, marks the first time an African foreign […]
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, Minister says
At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Ghana’s foreign affairs minister says. On a trip to Kyiv, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said that about 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into the conflict since 2022, citing Ukrainian authorities. Mr […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang calls for deeper unity at 14th Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to recommit to peace, tolerance and national unity, warning against attempts to use religion as a tool for division.She made the call on Thursday at the 14th Dialogue and Peace Iftar Dinner organised by Tudec in partnership with the National Peace Council. […]
SONA 2026: President Mahama urges responsible travel ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to let the excitement of the FIFA World Cup turn into a visa problem. He delivered the caution during his second State of the Nation Address on the floor of Parliament on 27th February 2026. “It is my hope that the FIFA 2026 World Cup will not turn into a ‘visa […]
SONA 2026: 1.7 million Jobs targeted under Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy plan
By Sharon Zoe Williams President John Dramani Mahama in his State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially signaled the transition of his flagship 24-Hour Economy policy from a campaign promise to a legal reality. Following his recent assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, the President used the floor of […]
Government vows to ensure stronger maritime security
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has expressed deep concern over recent pirate attacks targeting Ghanaian fishermen, while confirming the safe rescue of all seventy-one (71) fishermen who were held at sea. In a statement, the Ministry commended the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Navy, and the Office of the President for […]
