3 h. ago Suspension of new DVLA Plate: Abuakwa South MP warns of insurance and public safety risks

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has formally suspended the planned rollout of its new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-embedded vehicle licence plates, amid legal, parliamentary and public safety concerns.

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5 h. ago Akatsi North DCE warns PWD beneficiaries against selling livelihood support items

The District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, Bless Kwadzo Katamani, has cautioned beneficiaries under the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) programme against selling the livelihood support items provided to them.

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6 h. ago Prempeh Defends Thirty Year Presidential Age Proposal as Voter Choice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has defended the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) recommendation to lower the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 30 years, arguing that voters rather than constitutional barriers should determine who leads the nation. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, dismissed concerns that a 30 year […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prempeh-defends-thirty-year-presidential-age-proposal-as-voter-choice/

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8 h. ago Robberies and ECG Meter Thefts Spark Urgent Call for Police Patrols on Manhean

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson Shop owners along the busy Manhean-tiGO Pole-Mallam road in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Greater Accra are urgently appealing to the Ghana Police Service to deploy regular patrols to the area. Their plea follows a recent spate of robberies targeting makeshift stores, which has left the business community in fear. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/

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10 h. ago TAGG Raises Alarm Over GRA–TRUEDARE Digital Tracking Deal, Demands Full Disclosure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investments Limited for the introduction of a digital customs tracking and artificial intelligence audit system, warning that the deal could impose hidden costs on traders and consumers. In a press statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/

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12 h. ago Sports Betting Surge Sparks Mental Health Concerns Among Ghana Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/Sports betting has exploded across Ghana, transforming from casual entertainment into what health experts now describe as a public health crisis. Recent data from GeoPoll’s 2025 report shows that 71% of Ghanaians have placed bets, with young people comprising the majority of participants. The confluence of widespread smartphone access, mobile money platforms, and aggressive marketing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/

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16 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Sustainability Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is at the center of intense debate over its financial operations and risk management as the Bank of Ghana prepares to exit artisanal gold trading on January 1, 2026. The controversy intensified following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fifth Review report on Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme, which disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-faces-scrutiny-over-financial-sustainability-concerns/

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16 h. ago Ivory Coast Holds Legislative Elections Amid Political Divisions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/Ivorians went to the polls on Saturday to elect 255 members of the National Assembly, in a legislative vote shaped by deep political tensions following a contentious presidential election two months earlier. Polling stations opened across the country’s 205 electoral constituencies on December 27, with voting scheduled to run until 6:00 pm local time. Some […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/

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58 h. ago Civil Society Groups Blame Weak National Assembly Oversight for Nigeria Fuel Quality Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/Nigerian political parties and civil society organisations have declared that years of inadequate parliamentary oversight created conditions enabling substandard fuel imports and the regulatory confrontation between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Dangote Refinery. The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society groups operating under the Coalition […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/

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59 h. ago Pastor Says Church Members Equally Accountable in Relationships With Clerics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pastor-says-church-members-equally-accountable-in-relationships-with-clerics/A Nigerian pastor has defended Pastor Chris Okafor following allegations of a romantic relationship involving actress Doris Ogala, arguing that responsibility in such matters should not be placed on clerics alone and that church members bear equal accountability. Pastor Gideon Chika Onyeudo, popularly known as Beloved Onyeudo, who leads Christ Divine Worship Assembly International, shared […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pastor-says-church-members-equally-accountable-in-relationships-with-clerics/

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61 h. ago U.S. Commerce flags Ghana’s new mining policy, port delays affecting American firms

Senior officials from the United States Department of Commerce have raised concerns over Ghana’s mining regulations, investor-related bottlenecks, and the status of Ghanaian students in the U.S. during a meeting with Ghana’s Ambassador to Washington, Victor Emmanuel Smith.

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63 h. ago US Strike in Nigeria Raises Regional Trade Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/The United States carried out military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, placing regional trade risks at the centre of a widening security crisis in West Africa, where Nigeria anchors cross border commerce and transport corridors linking the coast to the Sahel. President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/

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63 h. ago Economist Assures Public on IMF Programme Extension Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/Following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposal to extend Ghana’s bailout programme by three months, economist and Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Theo Acheampong, has moved to calm public concerns about the recommendation. The extension, which would shift the programme’s end date from May 16, 2026, to August 16, 2026, was disclosed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-assures-public-on-imf-programme-extension-proposal/

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68 h. ago Ada PWDs boycott Assembly disbursement over procurement concerns

Some Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Ada East District on December 23, 2025, boycotted a planned disbursement exercise by the Ada East District Assembly, citing alleged procurement breaches and non-compliance with established by-laws.

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3 d. ago “Leadership Is Service”: Hon. John Desmond Sowah Nai’s Christmas Message of Faith, Responsibility, and Hope for Ga West

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-is-service-hon-john-desmond-sowah-nais-christmas-message-of-faith-responsibility-and-hope-for-ga-west/Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten | Muhammad Faisal Mustaph.. As the year draws to a close and communities across Ghana prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Hon. John Desmond Sowah Nai, is calling on citizens and public servants alike to reflect on faith, responsibility, and collective […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/leadership-is-service-hon-john-desmond-sowah-nais-christmas-message-of-faith-responsibility-and-hope-for-ga-west/

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4 d. ago AMA Maintains Toll Collection Throughout Christmas and New Year

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-maintains-toll-collection-throughout-christmas-and-new-year/The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will continue collecting approved tolls and fees throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, including weekends, while activating 24 hour sanitation and security operations to sustain essential city services during the peak holiday season. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 23, the Assembly announced that the decision targets […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-maintains-toll-collection-throughout-christmas-and-new-year/

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4 d. ago Japan steps up support for Ghana’s rice value chain as challenges mount

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s rice value chain and broader food security efforts, as concerns grow over the impact of illegal mining on rice-producing communities. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the UNIDO-backed Improving the Technology and Quality Control System for Higher-Value Addition in the Post-Harvest Processes of the Rice Value Chain (ITEQ-Rice) project, Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, described the initiative as a symbol of the long-standing partnership between the two countries.

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4 d. ago English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development. The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.” Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

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4 d. ago Bagbin Calls for Balance Between National Security and Press Freedom

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-calls-for-balance-between-national-security-and-press-freedom/Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for a careful balance between safeguarding national security and upholding freedom of expression in Ghana. Speaking through a representative at the 3rd Annual Dinner Night of the Ghana Journalists Association in Accra, Mr Bagbin stressed that while national security concerns are legitimate, they must not be […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-calls-for-balance-between-national-security-and-press-freedom/

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4 d. ago KMA engages Moshi Zongo residents in citywide salt intake reduction campaign

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), with support from the Partnership for Healthy Cities, has engaged residents of Moshi Zongo in the Manhyia North Sub-Metropolis as part of a comprehensive citywide campaign aimed at creating awareness on excessive salt intake among residents.

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