Author: Abongobi Media

Hair has long been regarded as an important symbol of beauty, identity, and cultural expression among women in many societies. From childhood to adulthood, women’s hairstyles often reflect different stages of life, social status, and cultural belonging. In recent years, modern trends among young women, particularly those of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, have introduced a wide range of hairstyles such as goddess braids, butterfly braids, knotless braids, mermaid braids, island twists, Fulani braids, lemonade braids, faux locs, twists, and micro braids. Despite the growing popularity of these contemporary styles, traditional Ghanaian hairstyles continue to hold deep cultural meaning in…

Belarus has proposed supplying Ghana with approximately 3,000 units of agricultural machinery and establishing a cocoa processing facility on Ghanaian soil, as a high-level Belarusian delegation completed a landmark two-day visit to Accra that also confirmed a state visit by President John Dramani Mahama to Minsk in June. Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks with President Mahama on the first day of the visit, conveying greetings from President Alexander Lukashenko ahead of Ghana’s Independence Day and a personal invitation to Minsk. Mahama accepted the invitation and proposed that specific dates be coordinated through diplomatic channels. The president highlighted…

The Ghana High Commission in Togo hosted a colourful and memorable ceremony in Lomé to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary, bringing together members of the Diplomatic Corps, traditional authorities, political personalities, and the Ghanaian community residing in Togo. The well-attended event was organised under the leadership of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Togo, Ambassador Captain George Kofi Nfodjo (Rtd), with the support of the Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Bright Kumordzie. The celebration attracted a diverse audience, including representatives of various diplomatic missions, senior political figures from Ghana, traditional rulers, and queen mothers from the Aflao Traditional Council. Their presence added prestige and significance…

The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government over delays in recruiting 2023 graduates from the Colleges of Education, warning that members may stage a nationwide demonstration if urgent action is not taken. In a press release dated March 8, 2026, the group accused the government and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, of unfair treatment toward trained teachers who completed their studies in 2023. According to the coalition, more than 17,000 graduates from the Colleges of Education remain unemployed despite completing their national service and passing the required licensure examinations. The group also criticized comments made by the…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that four Ghanaian soldiers were injured following a missile attack on the headquarters of the Ghanaian battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon. In an update issued to the public on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the military said three of the soldiers sustained minor injuries, while one was critically wounded during the attack. According to the statement, the critically injured soldier has successfully undergone surgery and is responding well to treatment. The armed forces added that all four injured soldiers are currently in stable condition. The attack also caused significant damage…

Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon who were injured during a recent incident in southern Lebanon are reported to be in stable condition and recovering, Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has said According to him, four soldiers who sustained minor injuries are receiving treatment and are responding well to medical care. One soldier who suffered serious injuries to both legs and the hip was successfully evacuated to Beirut, where he underwent surgery. Medical authorities say he is currently stable and recuperating. The incident also resulted in the loss of personal belongings belonging to 15…

The Ministry of Health has established an investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, following a reported hit-and-run accident. Mr. Amissah is said to have died after the incident on February 6, 2026, amid allegations that he was denied emergency admission and treatment at several health facilities. The hospitals mentioned in the allegations include the Police Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The Ministry said the committee has been tasked to investigate the incident and establish the facts surrounding the alleged denial of emergency care. The move follows widespread public…

The District Chief Executive for Shai Osudoku District in the Greater Accra Region, Ignatius Godfred Dordoe, is appealing to the Minister for Food and Agriculture and the National Food Buffer Stock Company to urgently intervene to help purchase large quantities of locally produced rice that remain unsold in the district.According to Dordoe, rice farmers within the Osudoku enclave are currently facing a glut as significant volumes of the commodity remain stored in silos due to the lack of ready markets.Speaking on the Accra-based Class 91.3 FM Morning Show on Monday, March 2, 2026, he said the issue of market access…

Your Excellency, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Your Excellency, First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama The Honourable Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Your Lordship, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie Your Excellencies, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo The Chief of Staff and senior government officials Ministers and deputy ministersYour Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Honourable Members of ParliamentNaa-Mei, NananomOfficers and Men of the Ghana Armed Forces and other Security Services Our school children and young GhanaiansCountrymen and womenOn this sacred day, the 6th of March, we gather once more to commemorate the freedom that…

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated what is described as the world’s largest calcined clay cement plant at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, hailing the project as a significant milestone in Ghana’s drive to revitalise industry and promote environmentally sustainable manufacturing. The $110 million facility, constructed by CBI Ghana Ltd, has the capacity to produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually using limestone calcined clay technology. The process is designed to cut carbon emissions considerably while maintaining the durability and strength required for modern construction. President Mahama said the new plant represents far more than the launch of a manufacturing…