15 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

Politics

18 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

Politics

19 h. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

Economics

33 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/

Politics

33 h. ago Minister rejects claims of political bias as NDC Regional chair is named North East Best Farmer

The selection of Ibrahim Abdul Rauf Tanko, North East Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chairman of the Hajj Board, as the Overall Best Farmer has stirred debate at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Chereponi. Mr Tanko, a large-scale mixed farmer, received a tricycle, farming tools, and assorted prizes after […]

Politics

33 h. ago CAC to shut down unregistered PoS operators from January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced that all unregistered Point of Sale operators in Nigeria will be shut down effective January 1, 2026. The Commission also placed financial technology firms enabling illegal transactions under strict surveillance in a statement released on Saturday, December 6. The CAC described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cac-to-shut-down-unregistered-pos-operators-from-january-2026/

Politics

35 h. ago US jails Nigerian fraud mastermind for 20 years over nationwide bank scam

A Nigerian national described by US prosecutors as a “perpetual thief” and the mastermind of a sprawling nationwide bank-fraud network has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating schemes that stole and laundered more than 2 million dollars.

Events

36 h. ago Obuasi Trade Show Returns December 17 with Expanded Economic Impact Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/The sixth edition of the Obuasi Trade Show will run from December 17 to 20 at Black Park near Len Clay Sports Stadium, featuring the most ambitious programme since the exhibition began in 2019 with expanded activities aimed at strengthening local businesses and boosting the municipality’s economy. Board Chairman of the Obuasi Trade Show Consortium, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/

Politics

37 h. ago Ice Prince Zamani urges men to prepare properly before pursuing marriage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-prince-zamani-urges-men-to-prepare-properly-before-pursuing-marriage/Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani has shared his fears about marriage, saying almost everything these days puts the fear of marriage in single people like him. The rapper used his friend who just got married last year as an example of challenges facing modern marriages. In a social media post, he revealed that his friend […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-prince-zamani-urges-men-to-prepare-properly-before-pursuing-marriage/

Politics

37 h. ago KSM says he has criticized every government including Rawlings and Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/Media personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa has rejected claims that he favors any political administration, saying his career shows consistent criticism of every government regardless of party affiliation. Speaking on KSM UNFILTERED as monitored, the satirist recalled his radio days during the Rawlings era when he delivered sharp commentary on the then president. He said his approach […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ksm-says-he-has-criticized-every-government-including-rawlings-and-mahama/

Politics

39 h. ago Nigerian Athlete Godson Oghenebrume Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in US

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-athlete-godson-oghenebrume-pleads-guilty-to-firearm-charge-in-us/Nigerian track and field athlete Godson Oghenebrume has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a foreign national in the United States, leaving the 22-year-old sprinter facing up to 15 years in prison and potential deportation. United States Attorney Kurt Wall announced the guilty plea on December 3 following Oghenebrume’s court appearance before […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-athlete-godson-oghenebrume-pleads-guilty-to-firearm-charge-in-us/

Events

40 h. ago Martin Kpebu dismisses claims he seeks to become Special Prosecutor

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected suggestions that he is positioning himself to take over as Special Prosecutor, describing the claims as baseless and “laughable”.

Events

40 h. ago Martin Kpebu denies verbally abusing OSP officers, says allegations are fabricated

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly rejected claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that he verbally abused its officers during his recent visit to the institution.

Events

54 h. ago Ambassador urges U.S. investors to prioritise land verification as Ghana courts more investment

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has called on American investors to scale up their engagement in Ghana’s expanding economy, while stressing the need for strict land verification as a crucial first step in establishing operations in the country.

Events

57 h. ago ECOWAS mediation and security council holds 43rd Ambassadorial

The 43rd Meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ambassadorial level was held on Thursday at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, bringing together Permanent Representatives of Member States, Directors of the Commission, and officials from the Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and Early Warning Directorates.

Politics

61 h. ago ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee Holds 4th Meeting In Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-permanent-representatives-committee-holds-4th-meeting-in-abuja/The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened its fourth meeting on Monday, 1 December 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The session was chaired by H.E. Julius Sandy, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria and ECOWAS, representing the current Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-permanent-representatives-committee-holds-4th-meeting-in-abuja/

Politics

62 h. ago Nigeria Tightens Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/Nigeria’s central bank has removed all limits on cash deposits while introducing stricter withdrawal caps in what represents the most sweeping overhaul of cash management rules since 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the changes on Tuesday in a circular to banks and financial institutions, marking the latest push toward reducing the economy’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/

Politics

63 h. ago Minority urges government to tackle smuggling and protect local farmers

The Minority in Parliament has warned that unchecked smuggling of rice, fish, and other food products is undermining Ghanaian farmers and threatening national food security.

Politics

64 h. ago Nigerian National Receives Five Year Sentence for Pandemic Relief Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-receives-five-year-sentence-for-pandemic-relief-fraud/A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $1.4 million in restitution after pleading guilty to defrauding pandemic relief programs designed to help struggling businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Nosa Edokpaigbe was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez in Colorado after admitting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-receives-five-year-sentence-for-pandemic-relief-fraud/

Politics

68 h. ago Feed Ghana, feed industry – Deputy Agric Minister Dumelo outlines new direction

Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, says government's agricultural strategy centres on feeding the local industry as the country pushes for a stronger and more structured sector.

Politics