Four hundred and sixty river guards have been recruited for training to kickstart government’s Blue Water Initiative, aimed at restoring the health of the country’s rivers and other water bodies. The Lands and Natural Resources Minster, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah who launched the programme on Monday at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro municipality of the Western […] The post Galamsey

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the Accra Sports Stadium will be closed for refurbishment following Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. The stadium, which has been a key venue for the Black Stars, will host Friday’s crucial match, but Adams emphasized the need for significant improvements to enhance its […] The post Accra

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has admitted he wasn’t entirely satisfied with the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach but believes the timing of a change would not have been ideal. Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, Addo faced heavy criticism. Adams revealed that he […] The post I raised

Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the Black Stars’ technical team has assured him of victory in their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. After missing out on the 2025 AFCON, the Black Stars are eager to bounce back and secure a spot at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking on […] The post Black Stars technical team has assured me of a

The perennial water crisis in the Greater Tamale metropolis is compelling residents to buy and drink from unwholesome sources which predisposes them to some diseases like typhoid and other waterborne illnesses. For decades, the Tamale metropolis, Sagnarigu and other communities within the Tamale enclave, have witnessed severe water crisis. The estimated average water consumption in […] The post Tamale

Nine players took part in the Black Stars’ first training session on Monday ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad on Friday, March 21. The team opened camp at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the first training session open to the public. Despite head coach Otto Addo naming a 23-man squad […] The post 2026 World Cup Q: Semenyo,

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said that a united Ghana and Africa would ensure self-reliance. She noted that despite the continent’s contribution to the development of the western world, the efforts are least appreciated. “I have heard the President in the country you are studying, slashing aid, one of the questions he […] The post Vice President underscores

The recent unannounced power outages in parts of Kumasi have prompted residents to call for a load-shedding timetable. According to the Electricity Company of Ghana, the ongoing power instability is due to technical challenges at the Anwomaso Bulk Supply point. However, residents have expressed frustration, stating that the situation is disrupting their business activities and […] The post Energy

A long-standing land dispute between Kumani and Namani communities in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region has taken a deadly turn, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. Four persons are reported to have lost their lives in the latest incident on March 17. According to eyewitnesses, the conflict began when a group […] The post NR: 4 persons dead over land dispute in

President Mahama has appointed Brigadier General William Agyapong as Acting Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Lt. Gen. Oppong-Peprah, who served since February 2024. The post Mahama names Brigadier General William Agyapong as new Chief of Defence Staff first appeared on 3News.

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new Service Chiefs to be in command of the Ghana Armed Forces pending consultation with the Council of State. Their appointments take effect from March 24, 2025, this was contained in a statement issued on Monday, March 17 and signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu […] The post Mahama appoints new Acting

A military officer has been shot dead in Bawku, Upper East Region, by unidentified gunmen, heightening tensions in the conflict-prone area. The post Soldier shot dead in Bawku by unknown gunmen as security tensions rise first appeared on 3News.

The government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has launched the Blue Water River Guard training programme. This a module under the Blue Water Initiative, which will equip 2,000 Ghanaian youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to safeguard Ghana’s river bodies effectively. The first phase of the project will involve 400 young […] The post 2,000

The burial mass of renowned Ghanaian musician and saxophonist Teddy Osei, a founding member of the iconic Afro-rock band Osibisa, will be held on Saturday, April 5, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Roman Hill, Kumasi, at 9:00 a.m. He will be laid in state at his family house in Chirapatre, Kumasi, at 8:00 a.m same day […] The post Teddy Osei of Osibisa fame to be buried on April 5 first appeared

President John Mahama met with outgoing heads of various security services whose tenure in office ended following appointment of new heads. However, when the President met with outgoing security heads on Monday, March 17, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the outgone Inspector General of Police, was notably absent. Reason for his absence remains unknown. The former […] The post Dampare absent as Mahama

Majority and Minority Leaders on the 9th Parliamentary Service Board have clash over proposals for a new chamber and hospital for Parliament. The post Divided House: Majority and Minority leaders clash over new chamber and hospital for Parliament first appeared on 3News.

The Head of Public Relations for Burniton Music Group (BMG), Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, has strongly refuted claims that ticket prices for Stonebwoy’s “Up and Running” tour in London were deliberately reduced to fill the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. In what is being hailed as a historic moment for Ghanaian music, Stonebwoy, the celebrated Reggae and […] The post Stonebwoy

The Orange Growers Association (OGA) has engaged the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in a high-level discussion to address critical challenges in Ghana’s citrus industry, including financing constraints, market inefficiencies, and post-harvest waste management. The meeting, held in Accra, brought together key industry stakeholders, processors, and government representatives to explore solutions aimed at stabilising […] The post Orange

Rwanda has cut diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying it has been “consistently undermined” by the European nation during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Brussels has been leading calls for European nations to sanction Rwanda over its support for the M23, a rebel group at the centre of DR Congo’s crisis. The […] The post Rwanda severs ties with Belgium

The Head of Public Relations for Burniton Music Group (BMG), Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, has strongly refuted claims that ticket prices for Stonebwoy’s “Up and Running” tour in London were deliberately reduced to fill the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. In what is being hailed as a historic moment for Ghanaian music, Stonebwoy, the celebrated Reggae and […] The post Stonebwoy