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 […]

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

NPP communications team member Kwadwo Poku faced pushback on live television over his criticism of the Black Starsâ?? proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The confrontation unfolded on the JoyNews on February 5, 2026, during a panel discussion with Berekum West MP Dickson Kyere-Duah.Poku had questioned the governmentâ??s decision to allocate $13 million for the team, arguing that the country would not recoup the funds and that FIFAâ??s $10 million for qualifying

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 […]

The are expected to wrap up their training camp in the United Arab Emirates after their final Pink Ladies Cup fixture against Tanzania on Friday, following confirmation that the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed.Confederation of African Football announced on Thursday that the tournament, to be hosted by Morocco, will no longer take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026 as originally planned.The continental competition has instead been moved to 25 July

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 […]

Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer. Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer. True to … The post Kwaisey Pee honours promise, donates

The Confederation of African Football has announced new dates for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, while the Ghana women's national team, the Black Queens, remain stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to airspace disruptions caused by escalating tensions in the region.CAF confirmed on Thursday that the tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, has been moved from its original window of 17 March to 3 April 2026.The competition will now take place from 25 July

A disagreement has emerged between Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, and energy consultant Kwadwo Poku over government funding for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The debate centred on government’s decision to budget about 13 million dollars to support the national team, even though FIFA is expected to provide an … The post Dickson

It was only in this school that I got to know that football in Ghana is played in Ga – k3l3 aya! Hahaaa! Right from Cadbury House through to McCarthy House were a group of radical and good boys, and maybe girls in Clarke House. Was Slessor House a major Seminary or could just pass […] The post Useless Column with Mawuli Zogbenu: ‘He was not Rawlings’ appeared first on

The government has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at […] The post Gov’t

Veteran Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer, Fred Kyei Mensah, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to settle an outstanding payment he claims the state owes him. Speaking during a discussion on Joy prime, Mr Kyei Mensah explained that he has been waiting for about eight to nine years to receive the payment. He … The post Fred Kyei Mensah appeals to Mahama to settle

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 […]

In the ever-evolving journey of Ghanaian music, there are individuals whose contributions transcend the spotligh. There are always men and women who work quietly yet powerfully to preserve culture, nurture legends, and keep the soul of the music alive across generations and borders. One such figures is Jerry Amoah, widely known and affectionately called Nana … The post A

The First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, joined President John Dramani Mahama to host the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Terrance Drew, and his spouse, Diani Jimesha Prince-Drew, at an official luncheon at the Presidency during the Prime Minister’s visit to Ghana. Ahead of the luncheon, Mrs Mahama held cordial discussions with Mrs Prince … The post Lordina

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Ghana Police Service Professional Standards Bureau to investigate allegations in a viral video claiming that some police personnel were involved in the unauthorised withdrawal of GH¢400,000 from the mobile money account of an agent at Kibi. A statement from the Ghana Police Service indicated … The post IGP

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has appealed to members of the Majority caucus to stop displaying placards bearing the name and image of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on the floor of Parliament and describing him as corrupt. His appeal followed concerns raised by the Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party … The post Afenyo