Miss Amma Prempeh, a distinguished BBC journalist, producer of Ghana’s Kente feature film and granddaughter of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday partook in the traditional Awukudae observation at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The occasion also coincided with the 75th birthday celebration of the Ashanti overlord, during which royal family members and people […] The post Amma

South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said its operatives thwarted what it described as a desperate attempt by a woman to export large consignments of cocaine to Iran at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. In a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made available to Channels Television on […] The post NDLEA arrests Iran-Bound

Alhaji Yussif Sulemana, the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has revealed government’s plans to initiate interventions against mining on river bodies in Ghana, especially the Black Volta River. He said the government had planned to introduce the “Blue Water Guard” initiative to recruit and train people living along the Black Volta River to […] The post Minister

Mr Alban S. K. Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has called for increased investment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly for patients battling Lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Mr Bagbin emphasised the urgent need to integrate Lupus care into the NHIS, highlighting that many patients face significant financial burdens […] The post Bagbin

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Rapper King Paluta has extended congratulations to King Promise who was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs). King Promise also secured awards for Best Afropop song, Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste and Best Album/EP of the year in addition to winning Artiste of the Year title. In a post shared […] The post ‘Congratulations,

The AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) is set to host a high-profile side event during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, the event will center on youth and women empowerment within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. Held under the […] The post AfYEF

Mr James Agalga, Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, has categorically denied allegations of bribery made by Mr Kwabena Adu Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau. Mr Adu Boahene’s lawyer had alleged that GH¢ 960,000 was paid to the Committee as Members of Parliament (MPs) allowance to facilitate the […] The post Chair of

V/R: Electrician jailed 10 years for impregnating 15-year-old daughter

Ghanaian Reggae/afrobeat musician and songwriter, Rocky Dawuni has been honoured by the prestigious Grammy Awards Academy. In a post shared on X by the four-time Grammy awards nominee on May 10, 2025, Rocky Dawuni posted a certificate he received from the Academy for being nominated in the 67th edition. He noted that the certificate is […] The post Grammy Awards honours Rocky

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has enforced a one-month ban on drumming and noise-making from May 12 to June 12, 2025, as part of preparations for the Ga Homowo Festival. The post Drumming and noise-making ban begins today in Accra first appeared on 3News.

By Elliot WILLIAMS This week, the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA) will host the 3rd edition of its annual International Educational Seminar in Accra. The event, which will last for three days – from Wednesday, May 14 to Friday, May 16 – will be held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel under the theme: “Innovating […] The post Ghana Insurers host 3rd International

Three men have been arrested in Japan for attempting to smuggle hermit crabs out of the country. The suspects, aged 24, 26 and 27, and widely identified in Japanese media as being Chinese nationals, were detained on Amami, a southerly island where the spiral-shelled crustaceans are a protected species. Authorities were alerted to the men’s […] The post Three men held in Japan over

Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican. Reflecting on current conflicts, the newly selected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s agreement to end recent hostilities between India and […] The post Pope Leo appeals for

Donald Trump says there has been a “total reset” in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between American and Chinese officials in Switzerland. In a social media post, the US president described the talks as being “very good” and said change had been “negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner”. An escalating […] The post Trump

 Asante Kotoko hitman, Albert Amoah, scored the only goal in their victory over Berekum Chelsea in the second MTN FA Cup semifinal match played in Tarkwa.  Amoah broke Chelsea’s resis­tance in the 81st minute when all pointed to a goalless result in regulation time. Yesterday’s win handed Asante Kotoko the second final ticket and brings … The post Kotoko, Golden Kick for MTN FA Cup final

 A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held last Friday at the forecourt of the Accra Sports Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the tragic May 9 Accra Sports Stadi­um Disaster, which claimed the lives of 127 football fans during a Ghana Premier League match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in 2001. Regarded … The post Perpetrators of Nana Pooley’s murder will

Ghana legend Wilberforce Mfum, first Black Stars AFCON scorer, dies at 88

On the eve of a highly anticipated quarter-fi­nal clash between Ghana’s Black Satellites and Egypt’s U-20 team, Head Coach Desmond Ofei says today’s clash against Egypt is more than just a quarter final. “This is going to be like a final for us,” he noted. “It’s a qualifier to the World Cup and that means … The post Black Satellites clash with Young