By Daniel KONTIE There is this phenomenon I have studied over the years, the little or no importance stakeholders of the construction industry attach to the budget statement and economic policy of various governments. Unlike the general business community that takes keen interest in budget statements, our construction industry does not. To us, everything is […] The post 2025

Unidentified gunmen attacked a drinking spot in Binduri District, killing two and injuring four. Security agencies have launched an investigation. The post Two Killed, four injured in gun attack at drinking spot in Binduri District first appeared on 3News.

Offin forest attack: Ghanaians demand ‘shoot-to-kill’ order against illegal miners

The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, warmly welcomed a delegation from the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) to the KGL House, as part of a courtesy call that underscored a shared commitment to education, sports and youth empowerment. The visit, graced by some esteemed alumni, including former MOBA President Capt. Paul […] The post KGL Group Chair Donates

The immediate past Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, has thrown her support behind the newly appointed Administrator, Michael Harry Yamson, expressing confidence in his ability to succeed. Speaking to the press in Parliament after attending Mr. Yamson’s vetting,  Naa Torshie stated that she is optimistic he will receive […] The post Naa Torshie

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned all government appointees against involvement in any form of mining activity or face sanctions, including dismissal. He emphasised that any appointee who is interested in any form of mining business must either resign to avert his wrath. The President gave the admonition last Friday, at Nkawie, in the Nwabiagya […] The post Mahama to dismiss

GPL: Vision FC and Nations FC supporters clash in heated brawl [Video]

Our railway systemhas faced years of decline due to neglect, poor management, and changing governmental priorities. Historically, the railway network was essential in linking key economic cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. This promoted trade, lowered transportation expenses, and fostered significant industrial growth. However, a lack of investment in maintenance and expansion has led to […] The post Rails

Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara says Islam helps him "stay on the right path", as he discusses football, faith and fasting.

Tamale, the northern regional capital, has been facing severe water crisis for the past three months, forcing residents to rely on untreated water sources for domestic use. The crisis has significantly impacted daily life, particularly for Muslims during Ramadan and students in second-cycle institutions, who spend valuable time searching for water instead of attending classes.  […] The post Editorial:

The Ashanti Regional Council of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) elected new executives at its 2025 Delegates’ Conference held at the SSNIT Conference Hall in Kumasi last Friday. The delegates elected Youth, Women and Regional Executives who were sworn into office, before adopting resolutions for ICU’s upcoming 12th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference (QDC), slated for August, […] The post Ashanti

Residents of Diawuoso in the Obuasi East Municipal are the proud beneficiaries of a Community Water System, with five mechanised boreholes, that is going to provide them with portable water all year round. Before this initiative by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, the community relied on the Ahensua and Aworapon streams and an old borehole, as their sources […] The post AGA commissions Community

 Managers of fuel filling stations have been advised to strictly adhere to safety protocols in order to pre­vent their premises from catching fire that can result in destruction of lives and property. The Bono East Regional Fire Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO II), Reverend Mrs Naomi Ofori-Adubea, who made the call, cited that cooking … The post Fuel

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and Overlord of the Asante Kingdom, has ordered Nana Kontomere Kwame Frimpong II, Yabihene, to take immediate steps to annul all installation of caretaker chiefs (Adikrofo) in areas currently under dispute. By Otumfuo’s directive, all individuals appointed by Yabihene as traditional Caretakers in the disputed areas must step down. […] The post Otumfuo

 The West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA)-Ghana, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have organised a media empowerment workshop in Kuma­si to address the proliferation of illicit small arms in Ghana. The event focused on the National Small Arms Bill 2023, aimed to equip journalists with knowledge and skills, to … The post Journalists

 The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged Regional Commanders of the Ghana Police Service to ensure that the perpe­trators of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, are arrested and prosecuted. “Illegal mining poses a sig­nificant security risk, particularly in the forest reserves and mining communities. In regions like the Western … The post IGP

The allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levelled against Senate President Goodwill Akpabio must be investigated, Amnesty International has said. The human rights watchdog made this demand in a statement on X by the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi. “Amnesty International calls on the Nigerian authorities to immediately institute an independent and impartial investigation into […] The post Amnesty

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has hosted the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Sergei Berdnikov. They discussed a wide range of issues under our bilateral cooperation. After the meeting, Mr Ablakwa wrote on his X page that “Ghana will continue to pursue our longstanding foreign policy of positive neutrality, and serve as […] The post Ablakwa

 The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has given reasons for the decision to hand Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare, a starting role in Friday’s qualifier against Chad. That call was one of the talking points among fans before and after the game that saw the Stars record their biggest win in … The post Asare deserves his place in post – Otto Addo appeared first on

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. Soyinka, who stated this during an interview on Channels Television, described the situation as excessive. It could be recalled that Tinubu declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state on Tuesday night over the political crisis and instability […] The post Soyinka