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

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured stakehold­ers that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not a fleeting development but the result of deliberate and strategic economic management. In post on X after meeting with the leadership of the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG), he reiterated the government’s … The post Finance

 S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Gha­na’s credit rating to CCC+ from ‘SD’ or Selective Default, as a result of the near­ing completion of the country’s debt restructuring negotiations with its commercial creditors The upgraded rating better reflects S&P’s forward-looking opinion of Ghana’s creditwor­thiness. The US-based firm in a statement said the outlook on both the … The post S&P

 The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has con­firmed the safe return of two Gha­naian women who were kidnapped and trafficked to Nigeria. She said the victims, Evelyn Serwaa Konadu and Anastasia Baidoo, have since returned safely to Ghana, after they … The post 2 Ghanaian

 The Ho Circuit Court, last Friday, sentenced three armed robbers to a total of 19 years imprisonment. Mercy Sokpe, 22, Atsu Kuma­sa, 25, and Godfred Dzidonu, 19, who were charged on two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery. They pleaded guilty to the charges, and the court, presided by Mr Osman Abdul-Hakeem, sentenced … The post 3 armed robbers get 19 years appeared first on Ghanaian

 Fraudulent practices and the rise of mid­dlemen posing as visa facilitators are raising serious concerns as the United States Embassy in Ghana revealed that out of 61,000 visa applica­tions submitted in 2024, only 25,000 were approved This came to light at media engagement session on last Friday in Accra when the Consul General, Mr Elliot … The post US Embassy cautions against visa fraud appeared

 At least 500 farmers working on the Weija Irrigation Farms have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the seizure of their farm lands by land guards. The farmers said they risk losing their source of livelihoods if nothing is done immediately to stop ongoing erection of pillars on the 440-acre of land … The post Pres Mahama urged to intervene

 The government has been urged to suspend the implementation of the impending Value Added Tax (VAT) on life insurance policy, to allow for further consultation with industry players and stakeholders. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KEK, an insurance brokerage firm, Ali Shaibu, who made the call, said there was the need for the government … The post Govt urged to suspend VAT on life insurance

Sammy Gyamfi summoned by Chief of Staff over viral dollar gift to Agradaa

 Forty Imams, scholars, students and preachers from the Kpone-Katamanso Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region have undergone two-day workshop on Shariah Intelligence to deepen their understanding, and application of Islamic jurispru­dence to address socioeconomic challenges of modern times. Shariah Intelligence involves deep understanding of the Holy Qur’an, Hadiths (the practices of the Holy Prophet of … The post Imams,

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has summoned Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi after a video surfaced showing him giving money to Nana Agradaa. The post Chief of Staff summons Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over Agradaa money video first appeared on 3News.

BY ELLIOT WILLIAMS SUNU Assurances Ghana, the local subsidiary of the pan continental, African indigenously owned multinational insurance group, has held its National Retail Conference & Performance Awards for 2025. Hosted at the company’s head office in Accra, the event is held each year to recognize and award its top performing agents from all around […] The post SUNU Assurances honours

'You’ll be cursed' - Agradaa warns critics of $800 Gift from Sammy Gyamfi (video)

Yaw Darling wins Unsung Artiste of the Year at the 26th TGMA, securing a Warner Music deal. The post Yaw Darling wins TGMA Unsung Artiste Award first appeared on 3News.