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The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called on regulators to strictly enforce building codes following the fatal collapse of a structure at Accra New Town. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 29, claimed three lives and left more than 20 others injured, with victims currently receiving treatment at various health facilities. During a visit to the site on Tuesday, March 31, the Ga Mantse expressed concern over lapses in regulatory enforcement and stressed the need for urgent action to prevent future occurrences. “Regulators and relevant institutions must ensure that building codes are enforced,” he said. He…

The Resurrection Power New Generation Church located at Kalabule in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has lost its canteen to a fire disaster. Church members spotted a thick smoke emitting from the top floor of the one-storey building and attempted to attack the fire with hand-held extinguishers while placing a distress call to the fire service. According to the Greater Regional NADMO Director in Charge of Operations, Daniel Domie, there were no casualties aside from the loss of property. “When we got here, we realised that the church members had been able to put out the…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars. The decision comes just hours after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in their second international friendly in March. Prior to that loss in Stuttgart, the Black Stars had endured a heavy 5-1 defeat against Austria in a friendly played on Friday, March 27. The two defeats meant the Black Stars had now suffered four consecutive defeats since booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an official statement released on Tuesday morning, the Ghana FA said, “The Ghana…

Five new envoys from France, Angola, Namibia, South Sudan and China on Monday presented their Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the Credentials Hall of the Presidency in Accra. They include Madam Diarra Dime Labille, Ambassador of France; Mr Rui Orlando Ferraira De Ceita Da Silva Xaxier, Ambassador of Angola; and Madam Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, High Commissioner of Namibia. The rest are Madam Jacquiline Natepi Ben Lochalamoi, Ambassador of South Sudan and Mr Cong Song, Ambassador of China. President Mahama in his remarks reiterated Ghana’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with friendly countries worldwide.  He thanked the Governments…

Taking a break from my regional tour today, I visited a Ga-Dangme farming community deep in the forest of Asante Akim South District in Ashanti Region. It is called Kpone Praso (or, “Kpone on the Pra River”), and they’ve been there since 1927, when the Asantehene granted the land to the family patriarch from Kpone, in what is today Greater Accra Region. (They have a sister community called Teshie Praso). Next year will be their 100th anniversary! The current chief, Nana Benjamin Sackitey, son of the founder, was born there in 1948 as are most of the residents. A picture…

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his bold leadership in championing the recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity on the global stage. Speaking at the Jubilee Lounge during a reception to welcome the President back from his United States engagement, Mr Debrah said Ghana continues to uphold a legacy of courage and leadership that dates back to the country’s founding. He referenced Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, noting that his role in the African liberation struggle set a precedent for the nation’s continued influence in global affairs. “When Osagyefo…

The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has praised the “Back to Your Village” Food Festival for creating employment opportunities and empowering young people. Speaking on Day Two of the festival at Efua Sutherland Park on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the La Dade Kotopon MP commended organisers for the initiative, describing it as impactful and timely. “I want to say ‘ayekoo’ to Channel One TV/Citi FM. This is a great initiative, and it is creating a lot of employment for our people out there,” she said. She encouraged young people to take advantage…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a circular ordering all directors and staff to assemble at the Accra International Airport to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. According to the notice, the Minister is expected to arrive from New York, United States, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:45 a.m., where he will be received at the VIP Lounge of the airport. The Ministry indicated that the reception follows Ghana’s successful leadership in securing the adoption of a historic resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which recognises the trafficking of enslaved Africans and…

A fire outbreak has destroyed the canteen of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church at Kalabule in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred when church members noticed thick smoke billowing from the top floor of the one-storey building. They initially attempted to control the fire using hand-held extinguishers before alerting the Ghana National Fire Service. Personnel from the Dansoman Fire Station responded to the distress call and managed to bring the fire under control. According to the Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director in charge of operations, Daniel Domie, no casualties were recorded, although the…

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has outlawed private burials conducted at homes and on personal lands, describing such places as inappropriate for the burial of the dead.He stated that cemeteries are the designated and proper places for burial, stressing that individuals should not assume that owning land gives them the right to bury their loved ones on it.According to him, the increasing use of boreholes in homes makes the practice risky, as burying the dead in residential areas could pose health concerns.He further indicated that all district assemblies within Akyem Abuakwa will be formally notified, noting that chiefs are…