NEWS

Mahama to address UN General Assembly on slavery and reparations

President John Mahama travels to New York to address the UN General Assembly and lead global discussions on slavery remembrance and reparatory justice

Housing & Water Minister unveils major reforms to tackle flooding and housing deficits

Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei outlines Ghana’s strategic plans for flood mitigation, Saglemi project revival, and nationwide water reforms during a parliamentary assurance hearing

Mahama launches first farmer services centre to boost food security

President John Mahama cuts sod for Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre in Afram Plains, aiming to boost agricultural productivity, food security, and job creation

GoldBod dominates PELT Awards, named State-Owned Enterprise of the Year

Ghana Gold Board wins State-Owned Enterprise of the Year and two other top awards at the 2026 PELT Awards, highlighting its strong performance and profitability

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

Bawumia tasks Minority MPs to engage stakeholders nationwide

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says Mahamudu Bawumia has directed Minority MPs to intensify stakeholder engagements nationwide to shape policy alternatives and strengthen parliamentary advocacy

NPP’s decline ‘startling,’ needs deep introspection – Prof Nortey

Prof Ezekiel Nortey urges the New Patriotic Party to confront internal challenges and rebuild trust after a poll shows declining support behind the National Democratic Congress

NPP support drops to 25% as NDC climbs to 46% – Global InfoAnalytics poll

A new Global InfoAnalytics poll shows NPP support dropping to 25% while NDC rises to 46%, with wider gaps recorded in key swing regions

NPP would win if elections were held today – Confident Afenyo-Markin rallies TESCON

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has expressed strong confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would secure a parliamentary majority if elections were conducted today

Latest Stories

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

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86

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Tributes pour in following the death of legendary martial artist and actor Chuck Norris at 86, celebrating his iconic roles, influence in martial arts, and lasting legacy in Hollywood and popular culture

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Tree crops conveyance certificates: A new burden on farmers disguised as...

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A critical analysis of Ghana’s Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS), examining its potential impact on farmers, trade efficiency, and value chain governance, and why stakeholders are calling for a more transparent, pro-farmer regulatory approach

LIFESTYLE

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Strong is the new skinny: For women, building muscle has replaced...

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“Strong is the new skinny” explores the shift in women’s fitness toward strength training, highlighting its benefits for muscle health, aging, confidence, and overall well-being, while debunking common myths about weightlifting for women

INTERNATIONAL

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants after Strait of Hormuz 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as Israel-Iran strikes intensify and fears of wider Middle East conflict grow

US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions

A US military refuelling plane has crashed in western Iraq amid escalating Middle East tensions as Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz

The US may move its anti-missile system out of South Korea – and it’s sparking unease

The United States is relocating parts of its THAAD missile defence system from South Korea to the Middle East amid escalating US-Israel tensions with Iran, raising concerns about regional security and global military readiness.

G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink

G7 finance ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel following escalating US-Israel war with Iran, raising fears of global economic disruption