23 killed, 108 wounded in suspected suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Three suspected suicide bombings have killed at least 23 people and wounded 108 others in northeastern Nigeria, police said Tuesday. It was one of the deadliest attacks targeting the city of Maiduguri in recent history, shattering a period of relative stability in the Borno State capital. The attacks […]
Agrotech 2026: Our vision is a Ghana that produces, processes, exports and consumes what it makes – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says his government’s vision is to build a self-reliant economy where Ghana produces, processes, exports, and consumes what it makes. Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Agrotech Fair in Accra on Tuesday March 17, 2026, President Mahama stressed the need to shift the country’s focus from consumption to production […]
Government to build 50 Farmer Service Centres to boost agricultural productivity — Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will construct 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country to improve agricultural productivity and support farmers with modern technology. Speaking at the Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, President Mahama said the centres will be located in major […]
UTAS announces official change of name following amendment to university act
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), formerly C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT UTAS), has officially announced a change in its institutional name following an amendment to its establishing Act by the Parliament of Ghana. In a circular issued by the Office of the Registrar on […]
Ghana committed to transforming agriculture through innovation – Trade Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Trade and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has emphasized the country’s commitment to transforming its agricultural sector through innovation and technology. She backed this by adding, “We have never been a people who waited for the world to give us what we can grow for ourselves.” According to her, the government […]
Zimbabwe to host 2026 CAF African Schools Championship finals in April
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Football on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, revealed that Zimbabwe will host the 2026 African Schools Football Championship continental finals from April 2–10 in Harare. This will mark the country’s return as a venue for a major CAF event after more than six years. Qualification for the tournament has […]
FIFA rejects Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s World Cup matches amid Trump fury
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has rejected Mexico’s offer to host Iran’s matches at the 2026 World Cup, just days after US President Donald Trump publicly questioned the Middle Eastern nation’s participation. The decision comes as tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran intensify with no end in sight, casting a shadow over the tournament co-hosted […]
First batch of Ghana Armed Forces recruits to report for appointment on March 18
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has completed the selection of 2,000 recruits, the first of four planned batches for 2026. Selected candidates have been asked to report to their regional selection centres on Wednesday, 18 March, at 9:00 a.m. to collect appointment letters and prospectuses. The announcement was made in a press release signed by […]
M&C Group throws support behind Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy policy
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill on February 19, 2026. The 24-Hour Economy Authority is expected to oversee the implementation of a multi-shift work system aimed at maximizing the use of industrial capacity and creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for the country’s youth. The initiative is […]
US embassy in Baghdad targeted, UAE oil port and Dubai airport hit as Middle East conflict enters 18th day
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached its eighteenth day, a milestone that has ushered in a period of unprecedented volatility. A burgeoning global energy crisis and the fracturing of Western alliances now threaten to deepen the Middle East conflict. What began as a […]
Middle East tensions threaten Ghana’s fuel prices despite stable cedi
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana could face rising fuel prices and inflationary pressure as tensions in the Middle East escalate, even though the country’s currency remains relatively stable. Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show, Member of Parliament for Twifo-Atii Morkwaa, David T. D. Vondee, said the global conflict, particularly involving major powers like the United States of […]
Police launch ‘Red Maria’ taskforce to tackle crime in Northern Region
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service has launched a new anti-crime taskforce, “Red Maria,” aimed at intensifying the fight against criminal activity, particularly in Tamale and its environs. The initiative, announced by the Northern Regional Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, comes in the wake of growing concerns over a potential […]
Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade
Source: CNN US President Donald Trump mused over whether he would have the “honor of taking Cuba” on Monday, the same day the communist-run island’s electricity grid suffered its first nationwide collapse since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to the country. “You know, all my life I’ve been hearing about United […]
Green for Change Ghana wins national award for empowering communities to adapt to climate change
Green for Change Ghana (GCG), a Ghanaian environmental non-governmental organization committed to working with communities to promote sustainable environmental practices, has been honored with the Outstanding Service in Empowering Communities for Climate Adaptation Award at the 2026 Ghana Development Awards, held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra on March 5, 2026. The […]
