The Minister of Interior has informed the general public that Friday, 20th March and Saturday, 21st March 2026, mark Eid-Ul-Fitr and Shaqq Days, which are Statutory Public Holidays. However, the Minister said, in view of the fact that 21st March 2026 falls on a Saturday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative […]

Ghanaian artist and cultural advocate, Feli Nuna has shared her thoughts on the evolving Ghana music scene, the rising next?generation of creatives, and provided details about her innovative project, STTART (Speaking Through The ART) on 3Lounge with AJ Sarpong. Feli Nuna during the live broadcast edition of the show at the Media General Ghana Village on […]

The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sam Jonah, has delivered a deeply personal tribute to Ghana’s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during the University’s inaugural Distinguished Fellow Award Ceremony. Speaking at the event held on March 13, 2026, in Cape Coast, Sir Sam Jonah moved beyond the formality of a ceremonial speech to […]

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called on students to uphold discipline and integrity as they pursue academic and professional excellence. He made the appeal during the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Distinction Awards ceremony held at the Sakyi Asare-Menako WAEC Hall in Cantonments on March 12. “It is a great […]

The Public Utility and Regulatory Commission (PURC) has cited key factors that informed the drop in the utility tariffs. These factors are the exchange rate between the Ghana Cedi and the US$, domestic inflation rate, electricity generation mix, and the cost of fuel, mainly natural gas to power the thermal plants. • Ghana Cedi-US Dollar […]

The reduction in water and electricity tariffs, announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has been occasioned by the data-driven and fact-based pressure mounted against the government, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. The PURC has informed consumers of electricity and water that the existing electricity […]

The chiefs, traditional leaders, and youth of Issa and Kojokperi in the Daffiama–Bussie–Issa (DBI) District of the Upper West Region have petitioned the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) over what they describe as an unlawful plan to relocate a Ghana Education Service (GES) district office complex and bungalow from Issa, the district capital, to Daffiama. The […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) received a senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for a series of high-level engagements with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The delegation was formally received at Police Headquarters. The visit forms part of efforts to reinforce […]

Antoine Semenyo has been voted Premier League Player of the Month for February, adding another milestone to his burgeoning career. The award, sponsored by Etihad Airways, features a Manchester City-themed design highlighting club logos and celebrates the outstanding performances of the month. The Ghana international made an immediate impact in his first full month at […]

The legal proceedings involving Thomas Partey have been adjourned until April 10, 2026. Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey intends to deny two new allegations of rape, a court has heard, as the midfielder was absent from the dock for the first hearing. The 32-year-old was charged last month with two counts of raping a woman […]

Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have announced that nominees for the 27th edition of the awards scheme will be revealed on Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to the organisers, the nominations will be unveiled through a special broadcast on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards’ digital platforms, allowing music lovers and […]

Management of the Ghana Education Service, GES has clarified that its recent internal directive to staff does not prevent teachers from expressing their views or exercising their constitutional rights, including participation in demonstrations. The clarification follows public discussions surrounding an internal circular titled “Management Reinforces Respect for Administrative Structures and Professional Conduct,” referenced GES/DD-G/Q&A/26/134, which […]

The Embassy of Ghana in Doha has called on Ghanaians affected by the suspension of commercial flight operations in Qatar to submit their travel information to the mission to facilitate assistance with their onward journeys. In a notice issued on March 12, 2026, the Embassy said the directive follows the closure of airspace and the […]

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science, and Culture is calling for an urgent and radical realignment of educational curricula across West Africa, warning that the current system is producing graduates who are unfit for the job market. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan made the remarks on the sidelines of the ongoing joint delocalised […]

Former Abdul Karim Zito has addressed speculation about a possible return to Asante Kotoko SC, insisting that his bond with the club remains unbreakable despite stepping away from the role earlier this year. Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the former Kotoko boss said he is unsure whether he will ever return to […]

In just 43 days, Karim Zito achieved what many coaches spend years chasing—winning four trophies with Asante Kotoko SC. Days after resigning from the powerhouse club, Zito spoke to Akoma 87.9 FM, reflecting on that remarkable period and sharing his thoughts ahead of his new role as head coach of FC AshGold 04. “Winning four […]

Weeks after leaving Asante Kotoko SC, former head coach Karim Zito has reacted to the club’s recent performances, speaking candidly in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM. Kotoko, under a new coaching setup, has struggled in recent matches, winning only one game, drawing one, and losing two. After 25 games played, the club sits in […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays a vital role in this transition to cleaner energy sources. He makes the point that energy access and the transition to cleaner energy sources remain among the defining challenges of the present. He said this on Thursday, March 12, when he commissioned a […]

The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Sebastian Deh, has called for stronger financial inclusion and innovative support to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ghana. Delivering a statement on the floor of the House, he emphasised that smallholder farmers forms the backbone of Ghana’s agricultural sector and contributes significantly to food security and economic […]