Assets valued at GH¢1.5 billion frozen in ORAL investigations - Kwakye Ofosu
General News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that GH¢1.5 billion in assets have been frozen in connection with ongoing investigations under Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL). Speaking on the floor of Parliament on March 3, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu stated that the frozen assets include individuals involved in 280 ORAL cases currently under investigation. The minister explained that recoveries of assets under the ORAL can only occur once investigations are complete or individuals are convicted and until that happens, authorities can only freeze assets. “It has also been claimed that the President said that EOCO has recovered 600 million Ghana Cedis from Operation Recover All Loots. EOCO's GH¢600m not from ORAL - Kwakye Ofosu sets record straightThe minister’s comments come as ORAL faces increasing public criticism, especially regarding the slow pace of case prosecutions and other operational challenges.
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March 04, 2026 19:29 UTC
National Communications Authority moves to scrap NGIC's 5G exclusivity clause
Business News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced plans to remove the 5G exclusivity clause in the licence of Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC). The move, if approved, will end NGIC’s exclusive rights in the 5G space and is intended to ensure that the country’s 5G market remains fully competitive. In a public notice dated March 4, 2026, the NCA said it had issued a proposed licence amendment under Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775). If confirmed, the change would allow other telecom operators to deploy 5G services independently. However, the NCA disclosed that NGIC is in default of a licence fee instalment payment under its agreed schedule.
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March 04, 2026 19:22 UTC
Why KNUST has been dragged to CHRAJ
Seidu Toufique, a former student of the KNUST Graduate School, is seeking CHRAJ’s intervention to investigate what he claims is the overpayment of extension fees and to direct the university to refund the excess amount charged. At the event, the Director reportedly stated that GH¢ 600 should be the appropriate extension fee instead of the one-third fee policy. The petitioner said he has written several letters to the Director of the Graduate School requesting a refund of the excess amount. He is therefore requesting CHRAJ to, Investigate the circumstances surrounding the collection of the extension fees and direct the KNUST Graduate School to refund the alleged excess payment of GHS 3,722.90 to affected students. The petition has also been copied to the National Union of Ghana Students, the KNUST Graduate School, and the Graduate Students Association of Ghana.
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March 04, 2026 19:01 UTC
Ghana's inflation drops to 3.3% in January 2026
Business News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s headline inflation for February 2026 dropped to 3.3 percent, down from 3.8 percent recorded in January 2026. Speaking at a press briefing on March 4, 2026, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, noted that food inflation recorded a significant decline, while non-food inflation edged up slightly. Food inflation dropped to 2.4 percent in February 2026, down from 3.9 percent in January, representing a 1.5 percentage point decrease. Non-food inflation, on the other hand, stood at 4.0 percent in February 2026, compared to 3.8 percent in January. What this means for ordinary citizensFor households, the sustained decline in inflation signals easing pressure on the cost of living.
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March 04, 2026 17:46 UTC
I was hallucinating at a point – Roselyn Mantey shares
Entertainment of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian makeup artist and Guinness World Record holder, Roselyn Akosua Mantey, has opened up about the extreme physical and mental challenges she endured during her 'makeup marathon'. “At a point, I was hallucinating, and I didn’t see anything. The rules tell you that even if you’re tired or you want to sip water, one hand shouldn’t stop working. I would be using one hand to sip water, and the other hand was working. A dream visualised in 5 days: Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record singathon attempt“At night, it felt like I was in a witch camp.
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March 04, 2026 16:53 UTC
Meet Mabel Dove Danquah: The woman who defied colonial power
In 1949, she further strengthened her commitment to women’s advancement by founding the Women’s Association of the Gold Coast. The organisation championed women’s suffrage and equal opportunities at a time when women’s political participation remained limited. She joined the campaign for the end of British rule and immediate self-government for the Gold Coast. Her election made her the first female member of the Legislative Assembly of the Gold Coast and the first African woman elected to an African Legislative Assembly. She won the seat, becoming the first female member of the Legislative Assembly of the Gold Coast and the first African woman elected to an African Legislative Assembly.
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March 04, 2026 16:44 UTC
‘We are not going to joke at the World Cup’ — Coach Nimley questions Andre Ayew’s inclusion
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCoach Christopher Nimley, has waded into the growing debate surrounding Andre Ayew’s potential inclusion in Ghana’s World Cup squad and he did not mince his words. “If I'm the coach of the Black Stars, I take only my best players there. Nimley acknowledged Ayew’s service to the nation but insisted that loyalty alone cannot justify a place at the World Cup. We are not going to joke at the World Cup,” he added. As we speak now, no footballing reason supports him being at the World Cup.
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March 04, 2026 16:42 UTC
4 new rules to be introduced at the FIFA World Cup to combat time-wasting
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe International Football Association Board (IFAB) has ratified four new rules that will be implemented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to combat time-wasting. The changes were approved at IFAB’s 140th Annual General Meeting in Hensol, Wales, on February 28, 2026, after thorough deliberations by stakeholders. One of the rules states that a substituted player will have 10 seconds to leave the field. As part of the reforms, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will now be able to review second yellow cards and corner kicks if a mistake is detected. This includes red cards resulting from incorrect yellow cards, cases of mistaken identity, and wrongly awarded corner kicks.
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March 04, 2026 16:21 UTC
No Visa Required: Ghanaians to travel freely to St Kitts and Nevis
Business News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced that all Ghanaians can now travel to St Kitts and Nevis without a visa. Ghana-Zambia agree on visa-free travel for citizensUnder the new arrangement, the visa waiver now includes ordinary passport holders. “I’m pleased to announce that Ghana and St. Kitts and Nevis have agreed to extend our 2018 visa waiver agreement. He described the move as a practical and transformative step that will enhance tourism, trade, business exchanges, and people-to-people connections between Ghana and St. Kitts and Nevis. Why the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nives wanted to meet President MahamaThe Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was hosted at the Jubilee House following his arrival in Ghana on a state visit on March 4, 2026.
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March 04, 2026 16:16 UTC
Attack on life of Court of Appeal judge foiled by bodyguard - Report
Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo suspected robbers: Patrick Alor, 23, and Akwasi Gyamfi, 21, allegedly attempted to break into the residence of a Court of Appeal judge. The police reported that the incident occurred late Tuesday, March 3, 2026, night at approximately 11:30 PM. Police details indicate that the two men scaled the fence of the property armed with cutlasses and a pair of scissors. According to the police statement, when the officer moved to intervene, the suspects resisted and attempted to disarm him. Attack on residence of High Court JudgeBoth men were struck in the legs by gunfire.
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March 04, 2026 16:16 UTC
All Ghanaians to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis visa-free – President Mahama
General News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced that all Ghanaians can now travel to St Kitts and Nevis without a visa. Ghana-Zambia agree on visa-free travel for citizensUnder the new arrangement, the visa waiver now includes ordinary passport holders. “I’m pleased to announce that Ghana and St. Kitts and Nevis have agreed to extend our 2018 visa waiver agreement. He described the move as a practical and transformative step that will enhance tourism, trade, business exchanges, and people-to-people connections between Ghana and St. Kitts and Nevis. Why the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nives wanted to meet President MahamaThe Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis was hosted at the Jubilee House following his arrival in Ghana on a state visit on March 4, 2026.
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March 04, 2026 16:06 UTC
Asah-Asante raises concerns over low voter turnout at the Ayawaso East by-election
"We saw a free and fair election an election devoid of violence and any aberration that undermines free and fair elections," he said. Ayawaso East By-Election: Voting ends, counting underwayNPP's Baba Ali Yussif conceded defeat and congratulated Baba Jamal, while suggesting the party could capture the seat in future contests. The winner, for his part, pledged to focus on development, stating that "the resetting of Ayawaso East starts now." The Ayawaso East seat has remained a stronghold of the NDC since 1992, with the party winning every parliamentary election held in the constituency. SO/VPOAyawaso East By-Election: Presiding Officer David Chinery explains voting process
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March 04, 2026 15:45 UTC
Today at the newsstand March 4, 2026
General News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBelow are some of today’s major news headlines:The Ghanaian pointGhana takes steps to secure enough fuel supply - Amid Middle East tensionsAfenyo-Markin referred to Parliament's privileges committee over recruitment allegationsGov't revokes 541 post-election appointments after review committee findingsDaily GraphicBaba Jamal wins Ayawaso East constituency seat1,201 public workers cleared for recruitmentGraphic Business-Stanbic forum: Transport sector needs stronger framework - Mawuko AfadzinuThe ChronicleOsahen touts NPP's pro-poor policiesNDC stalwarts mourn with Sammy GyamfiMinority takes cocoa price fight to the farmsThe CustodianNPP will continue to fight for cocoa farmers - Oppong NkrumahMinority storms farms to support cocoa farmersBest record, clear choice - Afenyo-Markin asserts centre-right NPP tradition outperformed rival traditions in GhanaThe Ghanaian PublisherNPP is Ghana's democratic pillar - Afenyo- MarkinMinority MPs storm cocoa farms over price cutFirst lady, NDC gurus mourn with Sammy Gyamfi
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March 04, 2026 15:32 UTC
'US strikes on Iran driven by greed, not nuclear threats' – Prof Agyeman-Duah
Prof Agyeman-Duah explained that the strikes are unrelated to the ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict or Iran’s nuclear program. Prof Agyeman-Duah criticised the UN’s inability to address these attacks due to the US’s veto power and blamed both the US and Israel for the recent strikes. Government to evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran amid rising conflictThe recent US strikes on Iran mark the latest in a series of tensions between the two countries. In June 2025, the US launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, claiming that the strikes destroyed key nuclear infrastructure. The strikes have raised regional tensions, with Iran reportedly retaliating against countries perceived to support US operations, including Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
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March 04, 2026 15:27 UTC