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Weija-Gbawe MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib launches five-day free eye care outreach

Weija-Gbawe MP Jerry Ahmed Shaib launches a five-day free eye care outreach providing cataract and pterygium screenings, surgeries, and NHIS registration for residents.

Mahama urges discipline and patriotism at 69th Independence Day celebration

President John Dramani Mahama calls for discipline, patriotism and national unity during Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration, announcing the 24-Hour Economy law and plans for a Women’s Development Bank

Independence Day reminder: Akufo-Addo urges citizens to safeguard Ghana’s Democracy

Former President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant in safeguarding the country’s liberty, emphasising the importance of strong institutions as Ghana marks its independence anniversary

Mahama orders nationwide procurement of local rice for schools

President John Mahama has directed the Ghana Buffer Stock Company to centralise the procurement of local rice for schools nationwide to support Ghanaian farmers and reduce reliance on imports

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POLITICS

Chief of Staff warns partisan divisions destroying relationships in Ghana

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah urges Ghanaians to build genuine relationships beyond politics to promote unity and national development during the Accra Friendship Club Dinner in Accra

Pressure mounts as NPP leadership meets over nationwide membership registration problems

NPP leadership is set to hold a meeting to address challenges in the party’s nationwide membership registration exercise after concerns emerged during the first week

‘No money in the system’ – Nkawkaw MP questions growth of and stability of economy

Nkawkaw MP Joseph Frempong has raised concerns in Parliament over delays in MPs’ entitlements, questioning government claims about improving economic conditions during the SONA debate.

NDC cannot dictate Our strategy — NPP’s Evans Nimako after Ayawaso East loss

NPP Director of Elections Evans Nimako dismisses NDC criticisms after the Ayawaso East by-election, insisting the opposition cannot dictate the party’s electoral strategy

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BUSINESS

Gov’t orders complete SIM Registration reset to fight fraud

Cabinet has approved a new nationwide SIM registration exercise in Ghana as Communications Minister Sam George announces a complete reset and a new 5G spectrum auction framework

Treasury bill auction oversubscribed as interest rates fall to 4.8%

Government exceeds Treasury bill target by GH¢458 million as investors submit GH¢10.76 billion in bids, highlighting strong demand and falling yields in Ghana’s short-term debt market

Global oil prices explode past $110 as US-Israel war with Iran rocks markets

Global oil prices surge past $110 as the escalating US-Israel war with Iran disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, sending Asian stock markets tumbling

Inflation drops to 3.3% in February, lowest since 2021 rebasing

Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.3% in February 2026, the lowest since the 2021 CPI rebasing, reflecting easing price pressures and improving macroeconomic stability, according to GSS data

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say

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Police arrest a suspect after gunfire was reported outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion. Authorities say the singer was inside the home but no one was injured

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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The Farmer’s Haircut and Nana Addo’s Stone

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Ghanaian cocoa farmers protest the government’s producer price cut as columnist reflects on rising discontent and the symbolic “take your stone” message directed at former President Nana Akufo-Addo.

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What happens to your shoulders when you do pushups every day

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Discover the health and fitness benefits of pushups, including improved strength, core stability, and cardiovascular health. Learn how beginners can start and progress safely

INTERNATIONAL

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

Iran has launched massive retaliatory strikes against the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, marking a dangerous escalation in the Middle East conflict

Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso

A US citizen, Fode Sitafa Mara, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls while working at the US embassy in Burkina Faso.

Israel launches attack against Iran

Israel has launched a preventive attack on Iran, declaring a nationwide state of emergency, according to Defence Minister Israel Katz

Bellarmine Mugabe: Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South African court

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been charged with attempted murder in South Africa following a shooting incident in Johannesburg