21 h. ago Security Agencies Arrest 141 Cybercrime Suspects and Landlord in Dawn Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/Security agencies have arrested 141 suspected members of organized cybercrime networks in a coordinated early morning operation on Saturday, December 27, 2025, targeting Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams in parts of Accra. The operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/

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47 h. ago Sam George lauds coordinated crackdown on cybercrime in Tabora and Lashibi

The Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has commended a joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service, which targeted organised cybercrime networks in Tabora and Lashibi.

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68 h. ago Accra Mayor Commends Security Agencies for Peaceful Christmas Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended the Metropolitan Security Council (METSEC) and emergency agencies in the city for what he described as strong performance in fire safety and general security as festive operations continue across the capital. The Mayor commended the security agencies on Christmas Eve during a meeting as part of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-commends-security-agencies-for-peaceful-christmas-operations/

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2 d. ago Security Expert Praises Ghana Police for Strong Year End Performance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-expert-praises-ghana-police-for-strong-year-end-performance/Fraud prevention expert and security consultant Richard Kumadoe has applauded the Ghana Police Service for ending 2025 on a high note under Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, citing improved morale, professional conduct and operational successes that enhanced public safety across the country. According to Kumadoe, the active participation of officers in nationwide […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-expert-praises-ghana-police-for-strong-year-end-performance/

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4 d. ago Nunoo Mensah Attributes Ghana’s Challenges to Lost Discipline and Soft Parenting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nunoo-mensah-attributes-ghanas-challenges-to-lost-discipline-and-soft-parenting/Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo Mensah believes Ghana’s biggest problem today is the loss of discipline and strong upbringing, arguing that society in the past played a major role in shaping children into responsible adults. Speaking on The KSM Show monitored by MyNewsGh, the former Chief of Defence Staff and National Security Advisor reflected on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nunoo-mensah-attributes-ghanas-challenges-to-lost-discipline-and-soft-parenting/

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4 d. ago Digital Assets Chamber Applauds Ghana’s Cryptocurrency Legislation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-assets-chamber-applauds-ghanas-cryptocurrency-legislation/The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation (CDABI-GH) has commended Parliament, the Bank of Ghana (BoG), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for passing landmark legislation that legalizes cryptocurrency trading in Ghana. In a statement issued on Monday, December 23, the Chamber described the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill as a historic achievement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-assets-chamber-applauds-ghanas-cryptocurrency-legislation/

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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 Cyber Security Authority Arrests 48 Suspected Cybercriminals in Dawhenya Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-arrests-48-suspected-cybercriminals-in-dawhenya-operation/The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in close collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 48 suspected cybercrime operatives during a coordinated, intelligence led nighttime raid in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo Prampram Constituency. The operation, carried out between 1:40 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, targeted four […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-arrests-48-suspected-cybercriminals-in-dawhenya-operation/

Events

4 d. ago Ghana Requires Licensing for Crypto Influencers Under New Virtual Asset Law

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/Ghana has formally approved a licensing regime for virtual asset services following Parliament’s passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill on December 19, 2025. The legislation provides Ghana’s first comprehensive legal framework for regulating virtual assets and establishes shared oversight between the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-requires-licensing-for-crypto-influencers-under-new-virtual-asset-law/

Technology

5 d. ago Interior Minister pledges government support to strengthen security services

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing challenges faced by Ghana’s security personnel, including housing, morale, and logistics, in the coming year.

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5 d. ago Ghana troop deployment to Jamaica and Benin triggers constitutional dispute over executive power

The recent deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to Jamaica and the rapid mobilization of troops to Benin mark a profound expansion of Ghana’s South-South cooperation. President John Mahama has framed the Caribbean mission as a moral imperative rooted in Pan-African solidarity, while the Benin deployment reinforces Ghana’s role as a regional security anchor. Backed by GH₵10 million in relief aid, these dual-front operations have simultaneously triggered a fierce domestic debate over executive power, fiscal transparency, and national priorities.

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5 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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5 d. ago Beyond Scholarships: How Ghana can transform global education partnerships into economic engine

When President John Dramani Mahama launched Ghana's revolutionary diplomatic Key Performance Indicators on 1st September 2025, one mandate stood out for its transformational potential yet received surprisingly little analysis: the requirement for envoys to "secure scholarships and facilitate exchange programmes with foreign institutions to enhance Ghana's human capital."

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6 d. ago Afreximbank provides US$750 million financing to Heirs Energies for field development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-provides-us750-million-financing-to-heirs-energies-for-field-development/The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has entered into a 750 million United States dollars financing partnership with Heirs Energies Limited in a deal expected to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic energy supply and support the company’s oil and gas expansion programme. The financing structured as a dual tranche senior secured reserve based lending facility was signed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-provides-us750-million-financing-to-heirs-energies-for-field-development/

Economics

6 d. ago Bank of Ghana and SEC to issue crypto directives within three months

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-and-sec-to-issue-crypto-directives-within-three-months/The Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission will issue detailed directives and regulatory instruments within the first quarter of 2026 to operationalize the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act following Parliament’s passage of the landmark cryptocurrency legislation. The Bank of Ghana issued a statement December 22, 2025, confirming that both regulators remain committed to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-and-sec-to-issue-crypto-directives-within-three-months/

Politics

6 d. ago NACOC to intensify drug surveillance at public events nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nacoc-to-intensify-drug-surveillance-at-public-events-nationwide/Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will conduct heightened operations at nightclubs, entertainment venues, and public events across the country throughout the festive season to combat drug abuse and trafficking. The initiative targets periods of increased social activity when drug abuse risks typically escalate. NACOC aims to safeguard public health and security through targeted enforcement combined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nacoc-to-intensify-drug-surveillance-at-public-events-nationwide/

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6 d. ago EOCO Confirms Fake Receipt in GH¢4m EXIM Bank Loan Linked to Chairman Wontumi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-confirms-fake-receipt-in-gh%c2%a24m-exim-bank-loan-linked-to-chairman-wontumi/The Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, has accused the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, of submitting forged documents to fraudulently secure a GH¢4 million loan from the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Speaking at the Accountability Series on Monday, December 22, Mr Ayine disclosed that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-confirms-fake-receipt-in-gh%c2%a24m-exim-bank-loan-linked-to-chairman-wontumi/

Politics

7 d. ago Army leadership hails troops, unity and security gains at 2025 WASSA

Senior officers of the Ghana Army have highlighted unity, professionalism and sustained security gains as the Army Headquarters held its 2025 West African Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA) in Accra.

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9 d. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Processes Nearly Two Billion Cedis on December Nineteenth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-processes-nearly-two-billion-cedis-on-december-nineteenth/The Ghana Fixed Income Market recorded 1.91 billion cedis across 1,662 transactions on December 19, 2025, driven by strong activity in government bonds and treasury bills as institutional investors maintained appetite for sovereign debt securities. New Government of Ghana notes and bonds dominated with 1.30 billion cedis traded through 85 separate deals, while corporate bonds […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-processes-nearly-two-billion-cedis-on-december-nineteenth/

Economics

1 week ago Youth joblessness a security risk as 1.3m remain idle – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Employment, George Opare Addo, has cautioned that the growing number of unemployed young people in Ghana poses a serious risk to national security, calling for urgent and collective action to confront the challenge.

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