3 d. ago Burial rites for Murtala Mohammed, Muniru Limuna scheduled for Aug. 10

The Presidency has announced the burial rites for former Minister for Environment Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala and former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, two Muslim victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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5 d. ago Your skill gets you in, your attitude keeps you there – GetBundi founder fires up youths for job market

Osita Oparaugo, the visionary behind GetBundi Education Technology and Doballi, has made a rallying call to 3,000 Ghanaian youth embarking on a transformative training programme in customer service and virtual administration.

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5 d. ago State funeral for helicopter crash victims to be held on Aug. 15 at Black Star Square

President John Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square in Accra to honour the eight individuals who perished in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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6 d. ago Global Auto Theft Rings Target Ghana’s Luxury Car Market, CID Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-auto-theft-rings-target-ghanas-luxury-car-market-cid-warns/Ghana’s booming luxury vehicle market is facing exploitation by international theft syndicates, authorities reveal, following the high-profile seizure of dancehall artist Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and U.S. investigators confirmed the $150,000 SUV was part of a smuggled batch tied to a convicted Ghanaian fraudster in America, spotlighting systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-auto-theft-rings-target-ghanas-luxury-car-market-cid-warns/

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7 d. ago 1st batch of National Apprenticeship Programme beneficiaries to be matriculated on Aug. 12 – Opare

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has announced that the first cohort of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme will be matriculated on August 12, 2025.

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7 d. ago 1st batch of NAP beneficiaries to be matriculated on Aug 12 – Opare

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has announced that the first cohort of Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme will be matriculated on August 12, 2025.

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8 d. ago GCB Bank honoured for excellence in project delivery at 2025 PMEA

GCB Bank has received top recognition at the 2025 Project Management Excellence Awards (PMEA), winning “Bank Project of the Year” and being adjudged as 1st Runner-Up for Overall Project of the Year for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Platform Implementation.

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8 d. ago List: ECG announces power outages in multiple regions for maintenance works on Aug. 4 & 5

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced both scheduled and emergency maintenance works across several regions from Monday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as part of efforts to improve power supply reliability.

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8 d. ago Dr. Daniel McKorley Crowned Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time at the 2025 Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-daniel-mckorley-crowned-most-influential-entrepreneur-of-all-time-at-the-2025-entrepreneurs-foundation-of-ghana-awards/Business magnate and philanthropist Dr. Daniel McKorley was honoured with the title *”Most Influential Entrepreneur of All Time”* at the 15th Anniversary and Awards Ceremony of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Ghana (EFG), held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Friday, 1st August 2025. The prestigious award recognizes decades of entrepreneurial excellence, job creation, industry transformation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-daniel-mckorley-crowned-most-influential-entrepreneur-of-all-time-at-the-2025-entrepreneurs-foundation-of-ghana-awards/

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8 d. ago Photos: Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation holds 15th anniversary awards gala

The Ghana Entrepreneurs Foundation marked its 15th Anniversary Awards and Dinner Gala in grand style on Friday, 1st August 2025, in Accra, celebrating nearly two decades of excellence in championing entrepreneurial leadership and national development.

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8 d. ago Ghana Deploys 32,000 Youth in Health, Security, and Education Roles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has fully deployed 32,000 young people across critical public service sectors, meeting 2025 targets for health, security, and education initiatives. Youth Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the milestone during the Government Accountability Series, highlighting the placement of 6,000 Community Medical First Responders, 6,000 Community Health Workers, and 2,000 Community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-32000-youth-in-health-security-and-education-roles/

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8 d. ago Ghana Revamps National Service with Military Training and Agribusiness Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/Ghana will launch a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme for national service personnel starting August 31, targeting 10,000 graduates in pilot cohorts before scaling to 100,000. Youth Minister George Opare Addo clarified the initiative—developed with the Ghana Armed Forces—aims to instill “discipline, national pride, and leadership,” not militarization. The reforms align with the National Service […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-national-service-with-military-training-and-agribusiness-focus/

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8 d. ago Ghana Commits GH₵110 Million to National Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/The government has allocated GH₵110 million to expand the Adwumawura Programme, a youth entrepreneurship initiative targeting job creation through startup support and mentorship. Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo confirmed the funding during an accountability forum in Accra, stating the program managed by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) aims to equip informal-sector youth with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-commits-gh%e2%82%b5110-million-to-national-youth-entrepreneurship-initiative/

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9 d. ago Gov’t allocates GH₵110m for Adwumawura, GH₵300m for NAP – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the government has allocated GH₵110 million to the nationwide rollout of the Adwumawura programme, and GH₵300 million to support the National Apprenticeship Programme.

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9 d. ago NAP beneficiaries to receive monthly stipends during training – Youth Development Minister

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that all beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) will receive monthly stipends while undergoing training.

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9 d. ago 2025 NSS registration paused over system shutdown – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has confirmed that registration for the 2025/2026 National Service Scheme (NSS) has been temporarily suspended following the shutdown of the Centralised Management System (CMS).

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9 d. ago NAP is not just about training, but employability – Youth Development Minister

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has emphasised that the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) is not merely focused on skills training but is designed to ensure long-term employability for young Ghanaians.

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9 d. ago NAP shows President Mahama’s genuine resolve to tackle youth unemployment – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has lauded the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) as a bold and practical demonstration of President John Mahama’s unwavering commitment to tackling unemployment in Ghana.

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9 d. ago Gunman shoots 10 during fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction

At least 10 people sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries on Sunday afternoon during a fire outbreak at Ritz Junction in Madina. According to one of the injured victims, Ernest Opare, says sustained bullet wounds to his forehead, back, and buttocks. He is currently admitted to Pentecost Hospital along with four others. Ernest narrated to […]

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9 d. ago Enyiresi incident: Ambulance Service refutes alleged misleading reports, urges public cooperation

The Management of the National Ambulance Service has noted with concern various media reports and circulating videos regarding an incident involving its crew from the Atiwa West District and some members of the public at the Enyiresi Government Hospital on the night of Thursday, 1st August 2025.

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