Bees kill final-year student at Winneba A.M.E. Zion Girls SHS

A final-year student of Effutu A.M.E Zion Girls Senior High School, Emmanuella Quainoo, has died after a swarm of bees attacked her on campus...

Colourful photos from Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Anniversary celebration

Ghana marked her 69th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2026. The day marks the then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Two MPs announce plans to submit petition to demand Jean Mensa’s...

Two National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress) Members of Parliament for Guan and Hohoe constituencies, Fred Agbenyo and Thomas Tsekpo, have announced plans to...

Family announces funeral date for veteran actor William Addo

The family of late veteran actor and cultural icon, William Addo, has announced the date for his burial and final funeral rites. The final funeral...

Abu Trica remanded again

NIB reverts to BNI as Parliament approves new security legislation

Parliament has approved the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, restoring the name Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) for the agency that had been...

Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya

A Chinese man and his Kenyan associate have been charged with illegally dealing in wildlife species after they were caught trying to smuggle more...
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Gold reserve sell-off raises concerns over BoG’s financial strategy – Amin...

The sale of a significant portion of Ghana’s gold reserves has sparked fresh concerns about the Bank of Ghana’s financial strategy, with Dr Mohammed...

Decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title must be respected –...

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has defended the autonomy of the organisation’s disciplinary institutions following widespread criticism over...

COP Abdul-Osman Razark: The silent guardian of Ghana’s security

Ghana's National Security Coordinator, COP Abdul-Osman Razark, has been making waves in the country's security landscape with his quiet yet effective approach. Appointed in 2025,...

A levy without justification: Why the GH¢1 Energy Levy must be...

The fiscal justification for the GH¢1 per liter levy on petrol and diesel, introduced in the heat of the 2025 mid-year window, has evaporated....

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Two MPs announce plans to submit petition to demand Jean Mensa’s...

Two National Democratic Congress (National Democratic Congress) Members of Parliament for Guan and Hohoe constituencies, Fred Agbenyo and Thomas Tsekpo, have announced plans to...

Be ready for rigorous military training — Commander tells recruits

The Ghana Armed Forces (Ghana Armed Forces) has issued a strong call to newly selected recruits to approach their upcoming training with discipline and...

Frimpong-Manso Institute donates 2 incubators to KATH, adopts Mother & Child...

The President of the Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI), Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, with the support of partners and friends of the institute, has donated two...

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

A judge in the US has ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA) last year was "illegal" and that hundreds...

Kpando MCE pledges support for expansion of Margaret Marquart Nursing Training...

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kpando, Killian Donkor, has reiterated the Assembly’s readiness to support infrastructure development at the Margaret Marquart Catholic Nursing...

Mahama salutes 48 Engineer Regiment after Hurricane Melissa recovery mission in...

President John Mahama has officially received 54 Ghanaian soldiers following their return from a humanitarian assignment in Jamaica, praising their work as a strong...

NIB reverts to BNI as Parliament approves new security legislation

Parliament has approved the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, restoring the name Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) for the agency that had been...

COP Abdul-Osman Razark: The silent guardian of Ghana’s security

Ghana's National Security Coordinator, COP Abdul-Osman Razark, has been making waves in the country's security landscape with his quiet yet effective approach. Appointed in 2025,...

Family announces funeral date for veteran actor William Addo

The family of late veteran actor and cultural icon, William Addo, has announced the date for his burial and final funeral rites. The final funeral...

27th TGMA: Don’t be bothered — Obaapa Christy tells fans after...

Gospel musician Obaapa Christy has kept her spirits high despite missing out on nominations at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Addressing her fans,...

Newspaper headlines: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Here are the front pages of some newspapers today:   

Obaapa Christy’s management breaks silence on accident reports

Management of gospel musician Obaapa Christy has dismissed reports circulating on some blogs and media platforms claiming she has been involved in an accident. In...

Four public institutions hit with GH¢220,000 in penalties for RTI violations

Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has imposed administrative penalties totalling GH¢220,000 on four public institutions found to have violated their statutory obligations under the...

Wassa-Damang youth dismiss claims against Damang Mine

The youth of Wassa-Damang in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region have dismissed claims that Gold Fields’ Damang Mine has done little...

Gold reserve sell-off raises concerns over BoG’s financial strategy – Amin...

The sale of a significant portion of Ghana’s gold reserves has sparked fresh concerns about the Bank of Ghana’s financial strategy, with Dr Mohammed...

Court rejects budget document in Adu-Boahene trial; proceedings adjourned

An Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga, has rejected an attempt by the defence to tender a 2020 Bureau of...

Minority alleges ‘state capture’ in mining sector

The Minority in Parliament has issued a warning over what it describes as a "dangerous drift towards state capture" in Ghana's mining sector. The caucus...

NPP will govern Ghana in 2029; we’ll win if elections are...

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declared that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) would secure victory and become the majority in...

Bees kill final-year student at Winneba A.M.E. Zion Girls SHS

A final-year student of Effutu A.M.E Zion Girls Senior High School, Emmanuella Quainoo, has died after a swarm of bees attacked her on campus...

Gold reserve sale may mask BoG losses – Amin Adam cautions

Former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has cautioned that the Bank of Ghana’s reported sale of a significant portion of the country’s gold...

Bank of Ghana must explain sale of over 50% of gold...

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on the Bank of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation...

World Bank pledges support for parliamentary capacity building and job creation...

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s development through capacity building for Parliament and initiatives aimed at job creation. Country Director for...

Korle Klottey Assembly orders removal of abandoned vehicles at Osu Cemetery...

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly has issued a public notice directing owners of abandoned vehicles and metal scraps to remove them from designated areas...

World Bank pledges $3bn investment in Ghana’s economy to boost growth

The World Bank Group has committed to investing over $3 billion in Ghana’s economy to enhance economic growth, with a focus on agriculture, energy,...

Consult Akufo-Addo on economy — Annoh-Dompreh tells Mahama amid cocoa crisis

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to seek guidance from former President Nana...

NPP urges members to register for cards

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Akan Constituency has intensified its call on members and sympathisers to register for the Party’s membership cards,...

Minority Leader warns of neglect in agriculture amid focus on gold...

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns about inadequate investment in Ghana’s agriculture sector. He warned that current government policies prioritising gold reserves over farming...

Decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title must be respected –...

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has defended the autonomy of the organisation’s disciplinary institutions following widespread criticism over...

CAF vows to respect CAS ruling as Senegal prepares appeal over...

The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, has affirmed that the governing body will respect any verdict delivered by the Court...

African football is struggling with trust issues – CAF President

Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has acknowledged that African football continues to grapple with trust and integrity challenges...

CAF President backs decision to strip Senegal of AFCON 2025 title

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has defended the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, insisting the ruling demonstrates...

Caf general secretary accused of suspicious payments to Swiss bank accounts

The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has been investigated over allegations of dishonest management, fraud and forgery of documents in...

Five sporting results which were overturned – after Senegal drama

The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations. The decision, following misconduct in the tournament final, is controversial but...

‘One of a kind’ Messi hits 900 career goals – numbers...

Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals after scoring in Inter Miami's match against Nashville SC...

GAF issues appointment letters to first batch of 2025/2026 recruits

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the release of appointment letters to the first batch of successful applicants in its 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. In a...

Price adjustment painful but necessary to sustain the cocoa sector –...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Dr. Randy Abbey, has stated that the recent adjustment in cocoa producer prices for the...

Poor road condition on Kumasi-Bosomtwe stretch puts patients’ lives at risk

Health facilities along the Kumasi-Bosomtwe road are raising serious concerns over the deteriorating state of the stretch, warning that the situation is endangering lives...

Adu Boahene’s case: I’m not aware of theft or missing GH¢49m...

Fresh revelations emerged in court today during the cross-examination of the prosecution’s second witness and Head of Finance at the National Signals Bureau (NSB),...

Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill 2025 passed

Parliament has passed the Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill, 2025, a legislative move designed to strengthen the safety net for bank customers and bring...

Amandzeba opposes calls to incentivise highlife winners at TGMA

Veteran highlife musician and Chairman of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, Amandzeba, has expressed his disagreement with calls to offer special incentives to...