The Accra Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons in connection with the death of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, following an incident at Lashibi near Sakumono. According to a press release issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit on March 2, the incident occurred on Friday, February 27,...
Laryea Kingston has thrown a note of caution into the heated debate over fresh faces in the Black Stars squad, insisting Ghana must pick their best players to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not gamble recklessly on late additions or experiments that could derail months of preparation. With the tournament in the USA, Canada...
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has allayed concerns over a possible fuel shortage, assuring consumers that the country has adequate petroleum stocks despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Director of Economic Regulation and Planning at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Abass Ibrahim Tasunti, in an interview with Citi Business News, downplayed concerns that the...
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders and stakeholders to strengthen their support for the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, as the institution marks two decades of service. Speaking at the opening of the Court’s 2026 judicial year in Arusha, Tanzania, Mr. Mahama emphasized the importance of consolidating the Court’s role...
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Doha has announced an emergency registration exercise for Ghanaian nationals residing in Qatar, citing heightened tensions and unrest in the region. In a statement issued on March 2, 2026, the Embassy urged all Ghanaians—including students, workers, families, and visitors—who have not yet registered to do so immediately....
Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for its resilience and moral leadership over the past two decades. Speaking at the opening of the Court’s 2026 judicial year, Mr. Mahama praised the institution’s role in advancing justice and human rights across the continent. “Over the past two...
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has disclosed that the committee is preparing to hold an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector over the possible impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices in Ghana. Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Mr Adomako-Mensah said the meeting is expected...
A stakeholder consultation on the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, drawing participants from government agencies, civil society organisations, financial experts, and development partners. The session was led by the sponsor of the amendment, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, who outlined the...
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old man, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour for his role in a violent robbery at a mining site in Manso Akwasiso, Ashanti South Region, in 2022. Ofori, who had been on the run for nearly four years, was arrested on...
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has rolled out emergency cash assistance to vulnerable households in Obogu, Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to expand the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme and respond swiftly to urgent social needs. The intervention follows a recent visit by the sector Minister, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa...