6 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

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7 h. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC

The dual British-American national was a dealer to Hollywood's rich and famous, who ran a "stash house" of drugs, including cocaine, Xanax, fake Adderall pills and ketamine.

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7 h. ago Police Top Chief And Sourh Tongu DCE Land In Contempt Suit Over Endorsement Of Fraudulent Agave Protest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/Rising tensions in the Agave Traditional Area have triggered a legal showdown in the High Court at Sogakope, where businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and his brother Kobena Mensah Woyome have filed a motion for commital for contempt against the Sogakope District Police Commander through the Inspector General of Police and the South Tongu District Security […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/

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7 h. ago Police Top Chief And South Tongu DCE Land In Contempt Suit Over Endorsement Of Fraudulent Agave Protest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/Rising tensions in the Agave Traditional Area have triggered a legal showdown in the High Court at Sogakope, where businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and his brother Kobena Mensah Woyome have filed a motion for commital for contempt against the Sogakope District Police Commander through the Inspector General of Police and the South Tongu District Security […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/

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10 h. ago CUTS raises concern over prolonged delay in consumer protection and competition law passage

A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […]

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11 h. ago GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague

The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]

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12 h. ago Gospel Icon Maame Tiwaa of Yaw Sarpong Asomafo Dies After Brief Illness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a brief illness in Accra. The singer passed away Sunday morning, ending a remarkable career that spanned over four decades in Ghana’s gospel music industry. Born Mary Tiwaa, she became […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/

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13 h. ago George Asah Bekoe is the legitimate family head responsible for alienating Asare Kofi Asona Mensah Family Lands – Court declares

The Nsawam Circuit Court has declared that Abusuapanyin George Asah Bekoe, the Head of family for the Asare Kofi Asona Mensah family is the rightful person to alienate the family lands situate at Odomase, Kwadwo Fosu, Warabeba and Okanta near Nsawam in the Eastern Region.

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16 h. ago Family Health University graduates 318 healthcare professionals

Family Health University (FHU) has held its December 2025 graduation ceremony at the forecourt of the University in Accra, celebrating the achievements of 318 new healthcare professionals from its Medical School and School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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17 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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18 h. ago IGP Leads Show of Force Exercise With Newly Acquired Armoured Vehicles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu led a show of force exercise on Saturday, December 6, 2025, deploying the Ghana Police Service’s recently acquired armoured vehicles across key areas of Accra to signal heightened security readiness ahead of the Christmas season. The highly visible manoeuvre was designed to deter criminal activity as the nation enters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/

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20 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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21 h. ago Festive Demand Boosts Ride Hailing Fares But Traffic Limits Earnings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/festive-demand-boosts-ride-hailing-fares-but-traffic-limits-earnings/The festive season traditionally presents high demand for ride hailing services in Ghana, with platforms such as Bolt and Uber seeing surges in commuters seeking faster alternatives to crowded trotros and congested streets, though heavy traffic significantly limits driver earnings despite increased fares. According to drivers operating across Accra and Kumasi, while there are more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/festive-demand-boosts-ride-hailing-fares-but-traffic-limits-earnings/

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21 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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21 h. ago PIAC Extends Petroleum Revenue Transparency Drive to Market Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has launched targeted outreach to market women in Accra, responding to complaints that ordinary citizens remain uninformed about petroleum revenue spending despite 15 years of commercial oil production. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong told PIAC officials during Friday’s engagement that no authority has ever explained how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/

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28 h. ago Daddy Lumba Family to Appeal Court Ruling Over German Marriage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-family-to-appeal-court-ruling-over-german-marriage/The direct family of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh will pursue legal remedies following a court ruling that recognized both Akosua Serwaa and Priscilla Ofori as surviving wives of Daddy Lumba. In a press statement issued on December 6, 2025, the family expressed full respect for the judicial process but insisted portions of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-family-to-appeal-court-ruling-over-german-marriage/

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31 h. ago NAIMOS Task Force storms Fanteakwa South, dismantles galamsey operations

In the early hours of December 4, 2025, a NAIMOS task force set out from Accra for its usual galamsey fight. Their departure at 0330 hours marked the beginning of a determined push into the Eastern Region, where illegal mining activities had taken deep root. By 0730 hours the team had reached the Fanteakwa South District and immediately began a daylong operation that stretched late into the evening.

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33 h. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

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35 h. ago Nigerian Senate President files 200 billion naira defamation suit against colleague

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a two hundred billion naira defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central over sexual harassment allegations she made against him. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on December 5. In a Facebook post, Akpoti Uduaghan confirmed receiving notice of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/

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35 h. ago GIMPA Law School dean visits The Hague for international court discussions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gimpa-law-school-dean-visits-the-hague-for-international-court-discussions/The Dean of GIMPA Law School, Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The visit included discussions on accelerating Ghana’s accession to key international conventions. Alongside senior officials from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gimpa-law-school-dean-visits-the-hague-for-international-court-discussions/

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