Regional News of Sunday, 1 March 2026Source: GNAResidents of Akuapem celebrated Awukudae at the palace of Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, deepening cultural heritage and unity through drumming, dancing, ancestral homage and the launch of a new education project. Awukudae symbolically signifies a traditional occasion celebrated by the people of Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He explained that the celebration expresses the people’s cultural heritage and represents a time for family reunions, where illustrious sons and daughters return home to strengthen family bonds. He commended the chief’s vision for education and prayed for its realisation to reinforce Akuapem as a citadel of education in Ghana. To climax the occasion, newly installed chiefs and queen mothers were introduced to the Okuapehene, including Aboasahene’s Abusuapanyin and Abrewatia, and the Kuronti Guantoahene, Simpihene to the Okuapehene, drawing the curtains on the programme.

General News of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: GNAReindolph Afrifa-Oware, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs of the National Tenants Union of Ghana, said the union is highly disappointed that State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2026 failed to address the nation’s growing housing deficit. President John Dramani Mahama delivered SONA 2026 in Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, highlighting key interventions and strategies to address national development challenges. “It’s unfortunate that President Mahama didn’t fulfil the old promises he made on housing and yet would muster the courage to make new promises,” he stated, expressing concern that the nation still had no structural reforms in the housing sector. He highlighted the housing challenges faced by tenants, particularly exploitative rent charges, and called on the government to prioritise and address these growing issues. “Housing is too important for political symbolism because it demands timelines, financing transparency, delivery milestones, and institutional reform,” he advised, advocating comprehensive reforms in the sector.

General News of Sunday, 1 March 2026Source: GNAEconomist Worlanyo Mensah has called on the government to undertake an extensive reshuffling of appointees and ministers to accelerate national development. Dr Mensah expressed concern that many ministers, except for with oversight on finance, roads, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, appear to have relaxed their efforts after the initial economic gains. He further noted that periodic changes in leadership could reinvigorate ministries that might have slowed in executing their mandate. He said such adjustments were essential to maintaining dynamism within the public sector and preventing institutional complacency and further underscored the necessity for deliberate policy interventions to create an enabling environment in which businesses could operate efficiently and at reduced cost. He noted that the state could not single-handedly provide employment opportunities for the entire population; therefore, fostering private sector growth remained critical to job creation and economic expansion.

While acknowledging that such indicators may appear positive on paper, he insisted they have not translated into tangible relief for struggling citizens. “You talk about fiscal discipline. He argued that fiscal discipline should not come at the expense of livelihoods. While conceding that the government has outlined several policy intentions and manifesto promises, the Bekwai MP maintained that there is little evidence so far of successful implementation. “What we heard was largely a repetition of manifesto promises — what the government intends to do,” he said.

Sports News of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comThe Black Queens of Ghana kicked off their 2026 Pink Ladies Cup tournament with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong. Boaduwaa later won a penalty in the 54th minute but saw her effort saved. Ampem Darkoa Ladies star Ajegipina Zakaria marked her debut in style with a stunning late goal to seal the victory. Following the victory, the Black Queens will return to camp for recovery before preparing for their second fixture against Russia on Tuesday, March 3, at the same venue. The games form part of Black Queens preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament scheduled to be hosted in Morocco next month.

Iran launched counter-attacks throughout the Middle East in retaliation to what its foreign minister called an "unprovoked, illegal" attack by the US and Israel. Here's what we know so far:Why did the US attack Iran? Israel had launched air strikes on Iranian nuclear, military and infrastructure sites. Reactions on Capitol Hill to the US-Israel attack on Iran have fallen largely along partisan lines. Kentucky Senator Lindsey Graham, who has long called for a US attack on Iran, wrote on X: "This operation is necessary and long justified."

Trump called for the Iranian people to rise up and government forces to surrender following what Israel called a "preemptive attack". UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the military escalation, and warned that international peace and security were being undermined. "The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security," he said in a statement. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blasted the joint US and Israel strikes as "wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate". Previously, Macron said the "outbreak" carries "grave consequences for international peace and security" and warned that ongoing escalation is "dangerous for all".

Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNine individuals, including former Asokore Mampong Municipal Chief Executive Alidu Seidu, have been granted bail by the Kumasi High Court in connection with an alleged land fraud scheme in Buoban in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Police arrest notorious phone snatchers along Achimota Forest stretch"Each of the nine has been granted bail of GH¢800,000 with three sureties, to be justified with landed property. They face 12 charges, including conspiracy to falsify land records, falsification of land records, fraudulent breach of trust, abetment of crime in the alleged unlawful sale of public land, conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful occupation of public land, and possession of forged documents," the report noted. Separately, two other suspects, the Kenyasehene and the Odikro, who are also implicated in the case but failed to appear in court, have had bench warrants issued for their arrest. JKB/EBWe didn't arrest the dollar, we strengthened the cedi to fight other currencies - Mahama

General News of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Education Minister, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has urged that Ghana’s education system must shift its focus toward producing job creators instead of job seekers. Apaak said education reforms must respond to rapid technological changes and the evolving demands of the labour market. Former deputy GES director-general defends double-track legacy“When we get STEAM education right, we produce graduates who can design solutions for agriculture, health, sanitation, energy, transportation, fintech, manufacturing, and the creative economy,” he stated. Young people who can identify problems in their communities and build solutions that improve lives,” Apaak added. Apaak disclosed that the government plans to introduce a SmartStart Curriculum aimed at strengthening the integration of STEAM, coding, digital literacy, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) into basic education.

This move will position the biomedical engineering (BME) students to graduate with job-ready skills that are in high demand across hospitals, manufacturing firms, and medical service providers nationwide. The retrofitted laboratories replicate real clinical environments, enabling students to develop practical skills in medical equipment installation, maintenance, diagnostics, therapeutics and innovation with equipment from project partners. Beyond new equipment, the project is transforming how biomedical engineering is taught. The Director for Allied Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr Ignatius A N Awinibuno underscored the importance of investing in biomedical engineering education. Therefore, investing in biomedical engineering education is not a peripheral undertaking.

Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe police at Fomena in the Ashanti Region have arrested four suspects for attacking an Okada rider on February 22, 2026. According to a statement released by the Ghana police service on February 28, 2026, the victim reported to the Fomena Police Station with a machete wound on his left toe. The group allegedly attacked him, inflicted a machete wound on his leg, and fled with his unregistered Haojin motorbike valued GH¢15,00. “Acting swiftly on the complaint, officers arrested suspects Adom Peter, Abdul Zakari, Andy Benjamin, and one juvenile offender within Fomena township the same day to assist with investigations,” the statement indicated. “During the operation, police retrieved the victim’s Haojin motorbike, one machete, one tricycle machine, and its ignition keys,” it added.

Health News of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Bright Tato Forkuo, a medical officer, has expressed concerns over systemic challenges in Ghana's emergency healthcare systems. According to him, delays in providing care to patients in emergency situations are caused by bureaucratic procedures at hospitals and resource constraints. Amissah was stabilised by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and prepared for transfer to a hospital for further treatment. In response to public outrage, management of KBTH has interdicted two doctors and two nurses in connection with the alleged refusal to provide emergency treatment.' The hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and pledged to update the public once the investigations are concluded.

One of the most pivotal is the February 28 Shooting, an incident that transformed a peaceful protest into a national turning point. Their aim was simple: to present a petition to the colonial governor, appealing for better living conditions after serving in World War II. If the bullet had missed Sergeant Adjetey, I would have been the next victim,” he recalled. The February 28 Shooting became a catalyst for widespread riots and political agitation, accelerating the push toward Ghana’s independence and cementing the ex-servicemen’s legacy in the nation’s history. Watch the video belowDetails of February 28 shooting – WWII tells it allMRA/EBWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

Entertainment of Saturday, 28 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDiamond Michelle, popularly known as Michy, has raised concerns about the growing number of able-bodied men begging on the streets of Accra. In a social media post, the popular businesswoman cum ex-fiancée of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, expressed her confusion and frustration over the trend. There’s a surge of able-bodied young men begging on our streets. She noted that while some of these men perform stunts for fancy cars, the reality is that they are consistently asking for money. “Yes, those that do ‘fans for fancy cars’ performances.

In a statement dated February 28, 2026, it confirmed that the attack has had a direct impact on Doha, prompting heightened concerns for the safety of residents, particularly foreign nationals. US Embassy urges Ghanaians to respect visa terms for 2026 FIFA World Cup“Due to the missile attack and its impact in Doha, please take shelter until further notice, obtain information from official sources,” it said. “We urge everyone to stay away from military sites, remain indoors, avoid crowded areas for any exposure to danger and keep essential supplies like medication and food,” the Embassy added. The US and Israel have attacked Iran and President Donald Trump has confirmed that "major combat operations" are under way. The office of Iran's supreme leader, and the presidential office in Tehran, were reportedly targeted, as well as military sites across the country.