NPA sets new fuel price floor for beginning April 1
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum prices for petroleum products for the first pricing window of April, with diesel set to sell at no less than GH¢17.10 per litre and petrol pegged at a minimum of GH¢13.30 per litre. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will also retail at a minimum price of GH¢10.71 per kilogram during the same...
Ghana receives first of four new military helicopters to boost air capacity
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana has taken delivery of its first new military helicopter, with three more expected to arrive in the coming months as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s air defence capabilities. The President made the disclosure on Monday, March 30, 2026, during a ceremony at which he received credentials from five newly appointed...
Mahama orders review of Fourth Estate report on ‘Big Push’ Road contracts
President John Dramani Mahama has directed his office to obtain and review the full investigative report by The Fourth Estate concerning procurement practices under the government’s “Big Push” road infrastructure programme. The directive follows allegations raised in the report, which questioned the extensive use of sole-sourcing in the award of contracts and flagged concerns over possible cost inflation. According to the...
Oppong Nkrumah criticizes Majority for blocking probe into Gold-for-Reserves Programme
Former Information Minister and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has strongly criticized Parliament’s Majority side for rejecting a proposed inquiry into the Gold-for-Reserves programme, describing the decision as a setback for accountability and legislative oversight. Oppong Nkrumah, who also serves as Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, sponsored the motion seeking a comprehensive investigation into...
Ghana sack Otto Addo before World Cup preparations intensify
Ghana have made a bold call just months before the World Cup. Otto Addo is no longer head coach of the Black Stars, with the Ghana Football Association acting swiftly after a string of poor results. It is a decision that signals urgency, but also uncertainty, as the team prepares for its biggest test. The announcement came without drama, but...
Late Undav goal sinks Ghana despite Fatawu equalizer
Ghana showed signs of life in Stuttgart, but the result told a harsher truth. A late goal from Germany sealed a 2-1 win and handed the Black Stars a fourth straight defeat. Progress was visible, but old wounds reopened at the worst moment. Germany set the tone early at the MHP Arena. They controlled the ball and pinned Ghana deep...
Reginald Acheisu Boateng mourns victims of Accra building collapse
The Deputy Director of Campaigns and Advocacy for the NDC Youth Wing, Reginald Acheisu Boateng, has expressed deep sorrow following the collapse of an uncompleted four-storey building near the Experimental D/A School in Accra Newtown. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, has claimed three lives, with about 20 others sustaining injuries. Speaking on the AM Club on MX24 tv,...
Gov’t to raise GH₵ 15.23bn locally to support budget and manage debt
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to raise GH₵ 15.23 billion from the domestic market between March and June 2026 to support budget implementation and manage maturing debt obligations. This was disclosed in an issuance calendar published by the Bank of Ghana, outlining a combination of short-term treasury instruments and medium- to long-term bonds scheduled for the period. According to...
3 dead, 20 rescued after building collapse in Accra Newtown
Three people have been confirmed dead, while 20 others have been rescued following the collapse of an uncompleted four-storey building near the Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School in Accra. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when a group of worshippers had gathered inside the structure, which had reportedly been converted into a makeshift church. The collapse caused panic...
GES closes Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School after building collapse in Accra
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed students not to report to Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School following the collapse of one of its buildings, which has claimed three lives and left 20 others seriously injured. After a briefing with security officials at the school, the Director-General of GES, Ernest Kofi Davis, announced that an emergency meeting would be convened...
