Author: Abongobi Media

A pedestrian has been knocked down by a vehicle at the Pokuase Interchange near the Eco block on Sunday, March 1. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred under poor visibility conditions due to non-functioning streetlights on portions of the interchange. Residents said the faulty lighting has made it difficult for motorists to see pedestrians attempting to cross the road, especially at night, increasing the risk of accidents in the area. “A car just hit an auto-sprayer right now. It’s very sad. None of the streetlights is working. Imagine a highway without any streetlights,” one resident said. They have appealed to…

Ghanaians could soon feel renewed pressure at the fuel pumps as global oil prices surge following fresh attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz — a critical shipping lane that carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply. The price spike comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has intensified strikes across the region in response to ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel. The insecurity has rattled global energy markets, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.…

Ghana’s Black Queens are safe and accounted for in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite recent military escalations in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel O. Ablakwa has confirmed. In a statement on Sunday, Minister Ablakwa said he had spoken directly with the leadership of the team and that Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the UAE has been in close contact with the squad, providing “much needed consular support.” He stressed that “in this turbulent moment, the safety and welfare of all Ghanaians, particularly those currently in the Middle East, remains our utmost priority.” The assurance comes as regional tensions sharply escalated after coordinated…

Divine Nkrumah, the Director of Operations for the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has categorically stated that despite any gains made by the current administration, it has failed to prioritise the arrest and prosecution of former appointees alleged to have stolen state resources.He expressed deep frustration with the legal protection often afforded to those accused of corruption.He noted that it is “disgusting” how the “innocent until proven guilty” mantra is used as a shield. To him, it is particularly offensive to see these individuals walking free and openly criticising the current government.He argued that the annual Auditor-General’s report which consistently captures…

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Ghana’s Nationalism Park in honour of the three ex-servicemen killed in the ‘February 28 Crossroads Shooting Incident’ that led to the country’s eventual independence. Sergeant Major Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey, the three martyrs, were members of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) Regiment enlisted in the British Army during World War II. Having seen combat in campaigns in East Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, these veterans would find themselves primarily ignored by the colonial administration upon their return, as promised pensions and benefits were…

Societies which have important periodic moments of celebrations and anniversaries cannot afford to lose the timing of such days. Although without the benefit of calendar as we have today, people of yore kept the periods of their festivals promptly and celebrated without missing those timelines Stone pebbles used for counting is as ancient as man and our forebears used these stone to count and to maintain the days and months in conjunction with the changing patterns of the moon and stars, and their positionings which is known as TƐKƆMƆ in determining the appropriate days for the annual Homowo festival. This…

Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at his office in the Israeli-US attacks on Iran, following earlier reports of his killing by US and Israeli officials. A 40-day mourning period for the longtime Iranian leader has been announced. The Sunday confirmation comes after Iran’s Tasnim and Mehr news agencies initially reported that Khamenei remained “steadfast and firm in commanding the field”. US President Donald Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform earlier in the day that 86-year-old Khamenei was killed in the joint US-Israeli strikes, which began early on Saturday.…

President Mahama Pledges to Promote Ghana’s Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to serve as a global ambassador for Ghana’s tourism, culture, and creative arts, highlighting their potential to create jobs and stimulate the local economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in Parliament on Friday, President Mahama, dressed in royal fugu, outlined government plans to strengthen infrastructure for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). This includes the renovation of the State Banquet Hall, the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), and the National Theatre, which will be restored to host high-level conferences, state ceremonies, and international…

Ghana Police Service has arrested Kumawood actress and entrepreneur Patricia Osei Boateng following explosive allegations that she served as an informant for her late husband’s armed robbery gang.According to a report by Crime Check Foundation on February 27, 2026, the actress is currently being held at the CID Headquarters in Accra.Investigators are probing claims that she used her social status to date influential men “big men,” only to leak their private information and movements to her husband, a robbery gang leader.The case against the actress suggests a calculated “honey trap” operation.Police detail how carjacking syndicate trailed and killed Andrews AmankwaReports…

The delegation, conveyed the warm regards and prayers of the King and people of Dagbon. They noted that the Ga Mantse had earlier visited Dagbon to strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two kingdoms, describing his outreach as a noble and unifying mission. According to the spokesperson, news of the accident was received with deep concern in Yendi, prompting continuous prayers for his recovery. The delegation explained that the visit was directed by the Yaa Naa himself to personally assess the Ga Mantse’s condition and reaffirm the longstanding ties between Dagbon and the Ga State. They expressed…