The Parliament of Ghana joined the global commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, with a statement delivered on the floor of the House by Hon. Helen Adjoa Ntoso, Member of Parliament for Karachi West Constituency. Hon. Ntoso highlighted the United Nations’ theme for this year’s celebration, “Rights, Justice, Action for All Women”, which she said serves as both a recognition of the achievements of women and girls and a reminder of the work still required to achieve gender equality. She called for collective efforts to amplify women’s voices, dismantle barriers, and promote practical measures that will ensure every...

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the full restoration of Ghana Card printing services across the country. In a public notice issued this week, the Authority confirmed that the temporary technical challenges which had disrupted card printing have been successfully resolved. As a result, printing services have resumed at all NIA offices nationwide. The NIA expressed appreciation to the general public for their patience and understanding during the period of disruption, assuring citizens of its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable services. The Ghana Card remains a key national identification document, essential for accessing a wide range of public...

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), held bilateral discussions with his Belarusian counterpart, His Excellency Maxim Ryzhenkov, on Wednesday, 4th March 2026. During the meeting, Honourable Ablakwa emphasized Ghana’s commitment to deepening political and economic cooperation with Belarus, noting the importance of translating the growing goodwill between the two nations into tangible outcomes. He highlighted key areas for collaboration, including agricultural mechanisation, education, and trade and investment. Ablakwa underscored Belarus’ expertise in agricultural mechanisation and expressed Ghana’s interest in exploring partnerships that would bolster the country’s agricultural sector. He also proposed...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) to investigate allegations contained in a viral video regarding the unauthorised withdrawal of GH₵400,000 from the mobile money account of an agent by some police personnel in Kibi. According to the Ghana Police Service, the victim has been contacted and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. The directive underscores the IGP’s commitment to ensuring accountability and upholding professional standards within the Service. The Police Administration has assured the public that the outcome of the investigation will be communicated in due course.

The High Court in Wa has sentenced Shariff Abdulai, alias Cristos, to life imprisonment for the murder of Issah Yahaya and twenty-two others. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, by His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi. The convict, who pleaded guilty to the charges, admitted to killing sixteen people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi. He was arrested on 6th October 2025 following sustained intelligence-led police operations and investigations. During the court proceedings, Abdulai was represented by counsel and entered a guilty plea simpliciter. Based on his own admission, the presiding...

The three-day Capacity Building Programme for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Western and Central Regions has concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening decentralisation and reinforcing accountability in local governance. As part of the programme, the Committee undertook its final monitoring visit to proposed sites in Elmina, Mankessim, Agona East, and Agona West earmarked for the 24-hour Market project in the Central Region. The monitoring exercise marked the end of the three-day capacity-building and oversight activities. Chairperson of the Committee, Honourable Sawyerr Maame Pokuah Queenstar, reaffirmed her dedication to ensuring the successful completion of the project. “We...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang joined schoolchildren from across the country at the President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony, held under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” The event honoured 52 outstanding students drawn from all 16 regions of Ghana, representing both public and private institutions, including learners with visual and hearing impairments. Their discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence were celebrated as embodying the highest ideals of Ghana’s education system. In her address, the Vice President emphasized that while national prosperity depends on sound policies and robust infrastructure, it is ultimately sustained by the character, integrity, and civic responsibility of...