LIVE: Ghana Tonight || 06-03-2026

A Ghanaian national, Derrick Van Yeboah, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for his role in a romance scam scheme that stole over $10 million from victims as part of a wider $100 million international fraud operation.

King Charles III sends Independence Day message to President Mahama and Ghanaians, praising the strong historical ties, diaspora contributions, and partnership between the UK and Ghana.

Ghana’s attempt to increase how much it earns from its gold industry has opened an intense debate that now stretches beyond Parliament and into global diplomacy. The country, Africa’s largest gold producer, is proposing a significant change to the royalties paid by mining companies for extracting gold from its soil. Government officials argue that the […]

Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to affect everyday life in the Gulf, prompting Ghana’s Embassy in Doha to issue a safety advisory to Ghanaian residents and visitors in Qatar as the regional security situation disrupts travel and triggers heightened alerts. In a notice dated 6 March 2026, the Embassy urged Ghanaians to […]

Ras Mubarak urges Ghana to demand justice after missile attack on Ghanaian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

On Thursday, March 5, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samule Okudzeto Ablakwa hosted the Heads of Mission of the USA, Israel and Iran in separate meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The objectives for the meeting include gaining better insights of the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East; requesting guarantees for the protection […]

Each year during Independence Day celebrations in Ghana, the nation’s red, gold, and green flag with its iconic black star stands out as a powerful symbol of freedom, a design created by Theodosia Okoh. In the lead-up to independence in 1957, the country required a national flag that would represent its freedom, identity, and aspirations. […]

Founder of the defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has called on Ghanaians to reflect on their responsibility to build a stronger nation for future generations as the country celebrates its 69th Independence Day. In a message shared on social media, Amoabeng said the true meaning of independence goes beyond commemorating the historic moment when […]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has reported that two of its men have been critically injured as a result of a missile attack in Lebanon. This is contained in a press release issued by the Acting Director of Public Relations of GAF, Captain Veronica Arhin, dated March 6. “The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform […]

As Ghana marks its 69th Independence Day, the Ghana jersey trend continues to sweep across the nation, with citizens of all ages proudly showcasing the country’s national colors. From the streets to social media, many Ghanaians have embraced the trend as a symbol of patriotism and national pride. Several celebrities have also joined in, proudly […]

The Rapid Response Unit of the Forestry Commission and the Bekwai Forest District have arrested 23 illegal miners mining along the Oda River in the Ashanti region, on Friday, March 5,2026. The team also seized 82 Changfan machines, 77 Pumping machines, 21 motorbikes and destroyed 20 structures. The suspects including four females have been polluting […]

A Class Five pupil of the Forces Basic School in Kumasi, Neriah Obeng Gyawu Afriyie, has been awarded a scholarship and an undisclosed cash prize by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrews Augustus Nana Kwasi, in recognition of her outstanding poetry recital during the 69th Independence Day celebration in Kumasi. […]

Nations FC celebrated Ghana Independence Day in style with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bechem United in their Matchday 25 encounter in the Ghana Premier League at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. The hosts wasted little time asserting themselves, taking the lead in the 8th minute through Emmanuel Annor. The forward struck a wonderful drive that […]

President John Dramani Mahama and Former President John Agyekum Kufuor will be delivering key speeches during the Ghana Studies Association (GSA) inaugural Independence Day webinar on Friday, March 6, 2026. This event is part of the activities marking Ghana’s independence anniversary. The event, themed “Ghana in Uncertain Times: Independence, Crisis, and Possibility,” will take place […]

The 2024 running mate for opposition New Patriotic Party, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), has extended his warmest wishes to all Ghanaians as the country celebrates its 69th Independence Day. In a statement on his Facebook page on Friday, March 6,2026, Napo emphasized on the essence of patriotism and unity in diversity for the progress […]

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The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate reinstatement of more than 1,500 public-sector workers dismissed after the change of government in January 2025, describing the mass terminations as “arbitrary, unjust and harmful” to young Ghanaians entering the labour market. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority […]

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about what it described as a worsening crisis confronting Ghanaian farmers and the growing environmental damage caused by illegal mining, calling for urgent government intervention. In a statement issued to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said farmers across the country are facing […]

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has reiterated that nation-building requires the active participation of all citizens. He emphasised that patriotism must not only be expressed during national celebrations such as Independence Day but should also be reflected in our daily conduct. Mr. Nelson made these remarks during the 69th Independence Day celebrations in the […]