92 m. ago Former South Korean First Lady Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained Tuesday on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and election interference. A Seoul court issued the warrant after a four-hour hearing, rejecting her denials and citing concerns she might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea’s history that both a former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/

Events

5 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

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6 h. ago Wontumi Multimedia Challenges NCA Station Closures Amid Arrest Outcry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/Wontumi Multimedia executive Gordon Asare Bediako has sharply criticized Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) for abruptly shutting down nine radio stations, including three of its outlets, over licensing disputes. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show Wednesday, Bediako insisted the company met all regulatory requirements, calling the closures unjustified. “We submitted our fire certificate, EPA permit, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/

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6 h. ago NPP youth wing damns arrest of Fante Comedy, Akosua Jollof and Sir Obama Pokuase

The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the arrest and detention of two TikTok personalities, Fante Comedy and AY, as well as the apprehension of social media activist Sir-Obama Pokuase, describing the actions of the Ghana Police Service as “shamelessly biased” and “absolutely partisan.”

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7 h. ago Police arrest NPP acitivist ‘Sir Obama Pokuase’ over illegal arms display

The Ghana Police Service has arrested an NPP activist, Daniel Adomako, popularly known on social media as 'Sir Obama Pokuae' in an intelligence-led operation targeting the illegal possession and public display of sophisticated weapons.

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7 h. ago Police arrest NPP activist ‘Sir Obama Pokuase’ over illegal arms display

The Ghana Police Service has arrested an NPP activist, Daniel Adomako, popularly known on social media as 'Sir Obama Pokuae' in an intelligence-led operation targeting the illegal possession and public display of sophisticated weapons.

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20 h. ago Ghana Narcotics Agency Nabs Key Suspect in Major Airport Drug Bust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended Lincoln Nii Okaija, the prime suspect behind a foiled attempt to smuggle 738 parcels of suspected cannabis through Kotoka International Airport. Okaija was arrested at the Aflao border while fleeing to Togo en route to France, ending a days-long manhunt. Authorities confirmed Okaija played a central role in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/

Politics

21 h. ago Court remands building contractor over drug exportation without license  

A building contractor has been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court 9 for alleged exportation of drugs without a license. 

Events

23 h. ago Police arrest two over alleged threats to kill Mahama; Behead Lordina

The Ghana Police Service have arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Dramani Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

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23 h. ago 2 arrested over alleged threats to kill Mahama, behead Lordina

The Ghana Police Service have arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Dramani Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

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23 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Urged to Build Skills, Shun Drugs for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation. In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/

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26 h. ago Royal Council Petitions IGP, Demands Overhaul of Accra Regional Police Command Over Alleged Unlawful Palace Raid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/  The Chairman of the Abola Piam Royal Council, Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka, has filed a formal petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as a “frightening and unlawful assault” on his palace by armed officers believed to have acted without proper authorisation. The petition, lodged with the Police Intelligence and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Boadi Dickson, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/royal-council-petitions-igp-demands-overhaul-of-accra-regional-police-command-over-alleged-unlawful-palace-raid/

Politics

26 h. ago Security agencies closing in on middlemen who enriched themselves awarding scholarships

Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, reveals investigations are far advanced to arrest and prosecute persons alleged to have taken bribes for government scholarships.

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31 h. ago New HIV Prevention Shot Priced at US$28k Sparks Access Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/Gilead Sciences has secured US approval for Yeztugo, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, but its $28,000 annual price is raising alarms. The drug, lenacapavir, offers a vital alternative for people who struggle with daily pills. In globally diverse trials involving thousands, Yeztugo proved over 99.9% effective at preventing HIV infection. It’s approved for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/

Economics

31 h. ago Seven arrested over fuel tanker hijack at Teacher Mante, police recover 2 tankers and pumping machine

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven people in connection with the armed hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.

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35 h. ago Halle Berry’s first husband slammed for saying actress doesn’t cook, doesn’t clean, just wasn’t ‘motherly’

Halle Berry’s first ex-husband, David Justice, was slammed by fans for saying he divorced her because the actress didn’t possess “motherly” traits.

Politics

47 h. ago IGP promotes two officers after swift operation that rescued robbery victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-promotes-two-officers-after-swift-operation-that-rescued-robbery-victims/Two officers of the Ghana Police Service have been promoted after rescuing two robbery victims and arresting seven suspects in a coordinated operation across Greater Accra and the Eastern Region. Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka of the Anyaa District Command has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy, while Constable Joseph […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-promotes-two-officers-after-swift-operation-that-rescued-robbery-victims/

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56 h. ago IGP promotes officers for bravery in rescuing robbery victims

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted two Ghana Police Service officers for their bravery in rescuing two robbery victims and arresting seven suspects during an operation in the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions.

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64 h. ago Trump weighs reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Politics

66 h. ago Police arrest five suspects linked to motorbike attacks in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of being behind a series of violent robberies perpetrated by a gang of motorbike riders, popularly known as the “Akwashee Boys,” within Accra. 

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