There are musicians, and then there are architects of sound, rare figures whose melodies shape generations and whose rhythms become the heartbeat of a nation. For Ghana, one such giant was Ebo Taylor, the legendary guitarist, composer, bandleader and producer whose music helped define the soul of Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat for more than six […]

Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso is confident his side has what it takes to overcome Aduana FC in the MTN FA Cup semi-finals.The Abrankese-based outfit secured their place in the last four stage of the competition on Sunday after defeating Berekum Chelsea 4-3 on penalties in their quarter-final showdown.Speaking in his post-match interview, Frimpong Manso admitted that the next tie against Aduana FC will be very difficult.He believes the semi-final clash scheduled for April

Neymar’s hopes of playing at the World Cup are fading with the Santos forward once again left out of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the upcoming friendlies in the United States. Brazil’s matches against France and Croatia on March 26 in Boston and March 31 in Orlando, respectively, will be the last encounters before […]

Charterhouse, Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have introduced a new policy known as the “swing period,” aimed at giving songs released late in the year a fair chance of being considered for nominations in the following year. Speaking at the nominee announcement for the 27th edition of the awards, Robert Klah, Head […]

Nations FC head coach Frimpong Manso has indicated that his sideâ??s MTN FA Cup quarter-final victory against Berekum Chelsea over the weekend did not come easy. The gaffer and his outfit faced off with their fellow Premier League opponent on Sunday at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park to battle for a place in the semi-finals of the cup competition.After a goalless stalemate in regulation and extra time, the contest had to be settled from the penalty spot, with Nations FC securing

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched a Passenger Complaints Portal (PCP) in Accra to provide air passengers with a convenient platform to report travel-related issues and seek redress. The launch coincided with the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day 2026, held under the theme “Safe Skies, Confident Passengers”. The PCP is a digital […]

Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft with registration number 9GADV crashed in Tema on Monday, 16 March 2026. This is contained in a press release issued the GCAA. “The aircraft was flying from Ho to Accra, estimating Accra at 1520 Z. The last contact with the aircraft on radio was […]

President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process. Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security … The post President Mahama directs

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi has clarified that the aircraft that crashed in Tema Community 17 on March 16, does not belong to the Ghana Armed Forces. This is contained in a post he made on social media. “We have received reports of a fatal crash involving a privately owned microlight aircraft […]

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft crashed in Tema on Monday while flying from Ho to Accra. In a statement issued on March 16, the regulator said the aircraft, registered 9G-ADV, was expected to arrive in Accra at 1520 Zulu time (GMT). However, the last radio contact with the […] The post GCAA confirms microlight aircraft

President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process. Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security […]

Three persons are feared dead following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One, near the central business district of the city. Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene working to retrieve the charred bodies from the wreckage. Mr Ahmed Abdullia, the Assemblyman for Kwesi […] The post BREAKING…Helicopter crashes in Tema;

The coming few days will tell whether the Maama administration is adhering to its own promise to stop abuse of sole-sourced contracts and even restrictive tendering, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has said. Braimah makes the point that there is perhaps nothing that constitutes abuse of state resources […]

At the request of the minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with members of the Parliamentary Minority Caucus today. The engagement afforded the Caucus an opportunity to provide the Fund with feedback on recent economic developments in Ghana. The discussions were mutually beneficial to both sides as stakeholders in … The post Minority Caucus meets

By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU ebenezer.njoku@thebftonline.com The World Bank has committed US$300million to a new secondary education initiative in Ghana, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has confirmed, stating that the funding, nearly double what was initially discussed, will prioritise the rehabilitation and upgrading of technical and vocational senior high schools across the country. The announcement […] The post Education

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said that two bodies have been retrieved from the helicopter crash site in Tema. This was announced by the PRO of the GNFS, Ebenezer Ayensu, who said this on TV3 on March 16. Ayensu further stated that all teachers and students of the school where the crash happened […]

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Reports reaching 3news is that a Skyarrow micro light aircraft has crashed in Tema, Community 1, site 17. Two pilots are feared dead. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred at about 3:30pm. Ghana Fire Service Personnel are said to be on the ground to assess the situation and offer the necessary assistance. “Two bodies have been […]

Generally, businesses in the country operate in a highly dynamic cost environment largely influenced by macroeconomic, structural and regulatory factors. That said, the outlook of the economy has shown stability with renewed investor confidence. In light of that, the 2026 Budget statement seeks to consolidate gains that will sustain economic growth. Based on the need […] The post How