The Member of Parliament for Wa West Constituency in the Upper West Region, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has described the life imprisonment handed to convicted serial killer Shariff Abdulai, popularly known as “Cristos,” as a victory for justice and a clear sign that the law is working. Reacting to the High Court’s decision, the MP said […]

Residents of Shed and Asantekrom in the Akontombra District are celebrating the completion of a new health facility and a borehole to provide potable drinking water. For years, the two communities struggled with limited access to healthcare and clean water. Pregnant women, children, and the elderly often had to travel long distances to seek medical […]

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The North East Regional Coordinating Council has inaugurated its Regional Spatial Planning Committee, signaling a commitment to strategic and coordinated development that aims to improve quality of life, protect the environment and stimulate economic growth. The inauguration of the Regional Spatial Planning Committee, driven by the Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, highlights a dedication to integrated, […]

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has issued a disclaimer distancing itself from an entity known as NUGSA-Germany, stating that the group is not affiliated with the official student union and has no constitutional mandate to represent Ghanaian students in Germany. In a statement released on March 5, 2026, the NUGS National Secretariat said […]

The Ghana National Association of Chieftaincy Workers (GNACWO) is advocating for amendments to the Chieftaincy Act to clarify ambiguous provisions and strengthen the role of traditional councils. GNACWO is the premier professional body for staff within the chieftaincy institution. Its membership comprises personnel from the National House of Chiefs, the 16 Regional Houses of Chiefs, […]

The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) has praised the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Association of Banks for reducing the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) from 14.58 percent to 11.71 percent. In a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of ABOA, Charles Kusi Appiah Kubi, on Thursday, March 5, 2026, ABOA described the adjustment as […]

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said his focus as an appointee in the Mahama administration is to deliver on the mandate given to him, rather than harbour a presidential ambition. He says the challenges confronting the education sector are his utmost priority, which he hopes to fix by the end of his tenure as Minister. […]

Government has directed that rice supplied to schools across the country be procured centrally through the Ghana Buffer Stock Company Limited as part of efforts to ensure the use of locally produced rice in school feeding. In a directive issued from the Presidency and sighted by 3news, John Dramani Mahama expressed concern that several schools […]

The Paramount Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area, Togbega Gabusu VI, has raised concerns about the state of the Volta Regional Hospital, describing the facility as a ‘death trap’ despite its elevation from a municipal hospital. The Chief who made an unannounced visit to the hospital located in Hohoe on Tuesday, expressed displeasure, noting that […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has launched an Inter-Market Fire Safety Quiz Competition aimed at educating traders and market leaders on fire prevention and management. The initiative forms part of efforts by the Service to reduce fire outbreaks in major trading centres across the region through public education and stakeholder […]

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has defended his habit of throwing money to fans on the streets, insisting the gesture is never meant to create chaos but rather to show support to struggling youth. Responding to concerns raised by critics about the practice, the musician took to his official Facebook page to explain the emotions […]

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Roey Gilad, says the ongoing military campaign against Iran is aimed at preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons and weakening its missile capabilities. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Thursday, March 5, 2026 ahead of Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations, Gilad said the operation described by […]

Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana will need about 98,000 teachers to adequately staff schools across the country, but current government compensation budgets cannot accommodate recruitment of all the graduates at once. According to the Minister, the government is preparing a joint memorandum between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance […]

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, citing the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure and conditions of service agreed upon with the union. The industrial action is expected to see more than 60,000 members withdraw their services across the […]

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term. After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and […]

Clubs in the English Football League have approved a proposal to expand the EFL Championship play-offs from four teams to six starting from the 2026/27 season. The decision was confirmed during a general meeting on Thursday and aims to increase the number of competitive matches toward the end of the season while also giving more […]

Officers of the Preventive Unit of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have intercepted and seized 560 units of CHANG FANG diesel engines at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at Tema Port, in what authorities suspect to be equipment intended for illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) operations. The seizure was made during a routine cargo inspection […]

Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the February 2026 Player of the Month award in the Premier League following a string of impressive performances for Manchester City. The Ghanaian forward has enjoyed a bright start to life at the Etihad Stadium since completing his January move from AFC Bournemouth in a deal reportedly valued between […]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has said that no student in any free senior high school is struggling to get food to eat. He attributed this to the directive of the government to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GET Fund) to absorb 4.2 billion Cedis to enable the programme run effectively. Speaking on TV3 […]