President Mahama commends Ghana Armed Forces for humanitarian mission in Jamaica
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commended 54 personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces for their successful humanitarian mission to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October last year. Addressing a brief ceremony at the Teshie Camp in Accra on Tuesday, President Mahama described the deployment as […]
African gov’ts must act now to cushion citizens against the impact of rising oil prices – Nana Karikari
By Ashiadey Dotse A Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst, Nana Karikari, is urging African governments to take immediate action to protect citizens from the effects of rising oil prices caused by the ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday March 18, 2026, Nana Karikari said […]
Know The Abolished Taxes In Ghana
By Elsie Appau-Klu ESQ Ghana’s Parliament has abolished multiple tax laws since 2024 in a move aimed at simplifying the tax system, reducing the financial burden on taxpayers, and promoting economic growth. Some of the notable taxes that have been removed include: The government says these changes aim to simplify tax administration, improve compliance, stimulate […]
Court to rule on Abu Trica’s extradition case March 25
By Ashiadey Dotse The Gbese District Court is expected to deliver its ruling on March 25, 2026, in the extradition case involving Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica.The case follows a request by authorities in the United States seeking Abu Trica’s extradition to face charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.Lawyers […]
Scrap GH₵1 fuel levy now – Minority to gov’t
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority in Parliament is calling on the government to immediately scrap the GH₵1 levy on petroleum products, saying it is increasing the financial burden on Ghanaians amid rising fuel prices.The Deputy Ranking Member of the Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, argued that the levy has outlived its purpose and should be […]
Government gave applicants false hope on security service recruitments- Akwasi Acquah
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah has criticized government for giving citizens false hope on being recruited to be part of Ghana’s security services. The demand follows revelations from Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka that nearly 500,000 individuals applied for fewer than 5,000 available slots across agencies including […]
Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in latest assassination, Israel says
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that the military has killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in overnight strikes in Tehran. The strike marks the third assassination of a high-ranking Iranian official in just two days. The Israeli military described the Intelligence Ministry as having “advanced intelligence […]
Senegal Government slams AFCON 2025 title strip as ‘unfair sham,’ vows legal battle against Morocco
By Kwame Bediako The Government of Senegal has unleashed a fierce backlash against the Confederation of African Football (CAF), rejecting the shocking decision to revoke their AFCON 2025 title and hand it to Morocco. In an official statement, Senegalese authorities branded the ruling as “unfair, shocking, and unacceptable,” insisting that the Lions of Teranga clinched […]
Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya
A Chinese man and his Kenyan associate have been charged with illegally dealing in wildlife species after they were caught trying to smuggle more than 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya. Zhang Kequn was arrested at the international airport in the capital Nairobi last week after authorities discovered the large consignment of ants in […]
ECOWAS Council of the Wise retreat opens in Accra
By Alex Adi The Economic Community of West African States Council of the Wise has convened in Accra to strengthen the bloc’s capacity to address complex challenges facing West Africa. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said the Council plays a vital role in maintaining peace and stability within the sub-region. […]
Iran intensifies attacks on Israel and US assets after security chief’s death
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its nineteenth day with a significant intensification of hostilities across multiple fronts. Tehran has formally vowed revenge following Israeli strikes on Tuesday that killed two senior leaders, including Ali Larijani, the highest-ranking official to fall since the death […]
CLOGSAG suspends nationwide strike, resumes work from March 24
By Amoako Kwame The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has called off its nationwide strike following governments appeal for continuous engagement on conditions of service. The leadership of the Association has ordered members to return to work from March 24. 2026. The Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG Isaac Bampoe Addo, announced the association’s […]
Joselyn Dumas loses money in alleged DStv scam amid rising MoMo fraud
By Sarah Baafi A growing wave of Mobile Money fraud in Ghana has taken a troubling turn, with scammers now impersonating trusted brands like DStv to deceive unsuspecting users. One of the latest victims is award-winning actress and media personality, Joselyn Dumas, who has come forward to share her experience. According to Joselyn Dumas, the […]
Lali X Lola appeal for reinstatement of ‘Group of the Year’ category at TGMA
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian music duo, Lali X Lola, are calling for the reinstatement of the “Group of the Year” category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. In a petition shared on their Facebook page on March 18, the Award-winning Afro-fusion and recording artists expressed concern that the absence of the category could discourage […]
