78 m. ago Parliament approves budget allocations despite Minority’s chaotic scenes over Kpandai dispute

Parliament has approved reports on allocations from the 2026 Budget despite chaotic scenes that erupted earlier in the chamber following protests by the Minority over the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant. The Majority succeeded in adopting the report moments after tension peaked, with members of the Minority abandoning their seats and massing in […]

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2 h. ago Cybele Energy becomes first African company to secure an oil block in Guyana

Africa Legal Associates (ALPi Ghana) has announced the successful signing of the Petroleum Agreement and the issuance of the Petroleum Exploration License for Shallow Water Block S7 to Cybele Energy Ltd., led by its president, Beatrice Mensah-Tayui, at a ceremony held today at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.

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5 h. ago Parliament not clothed to declare Kpandai seat vacant – Kyei

Former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has criticised Parliament’s decision to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, insisting that only a court has the constitutional mandate to declare a parliamentary seat vacant.

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6 h. ago GAF, sister security agencies to conduct joint show of force exercise in Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security agencies, will on Thursday, December 11, 2025, conduct a coordinated Joint Show of Force Exercise in Accra as part of ongoing security preparations.

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6 h. ago Bawumia commends Star oil for rolling out individualised credit scoring for fuel purchases

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has applauded Star Oil Ghana Limited for adopting Ghana’s new individualised credit scoring system to allow drivers to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard. The initiative, he said, demonstrates the practical value of the digital reforms he championed while in office.

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8 h. ago Minority demands immediate withdrawal of letter declaring Kpandai seat vacant

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the official letter notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the action as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Annoh-Dompreh insisted the letter—signed by the Clerk to Parliament on December 4, 2025—was issued in disregard of due process, especially since a motion for stay of execution is still pending in court.

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8 h. ago Manhyia South MP accuses speaker of partisanship over Kpandai re

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for what he describes as inconsistent and partisan handling of the Kpandai parliamentary re-run issue. Speaking on Joy Midday News, the MP questioned why the Speaker allowed the Clerk to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy despite a pending motion for stay of execution filed at the court. According to him, the Speaker’s position contradicts previous practice where legal processes were allowed to conclude before a vacancy was declared in similar cases.

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9 h. ago ECOWAS declares regional state of emergency over rising coups, security threats

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency, citing escalating political instability and security threats across several member states. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja on Tuesday. Omar Touray said the worsening situation in the sub-region demands urgent attention and collective action.

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9 h. ago Wode Maya: Africa’s cultural diplomat championing tourism through digital storytelling

With a drone in one hand and a smile in every frame, WodeMaya has become more than just a YouTuber. He is Ghana’s and Africa’s official ambassador, showcasing the continent’s culture, people, and potential to millions across the globe.

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10 h. ago GTEC rolls out firm measures to curb misuse of honorary titles

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced a series of stringent measures aimed at curbing the growing misuse of honorary doctorate and professorial titles across the country.

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11 h. ago Police seek diplomatic help to contact US woman who alleged kidnapping by masked officers

The Ghana Police Service says it is working through diplomatic channels to secure the cooperation of an American woman who posted a viral video alleging she was kidnapped and robbed by persons she claimed were police officers. The police made this known in a press release on Monday, December 9, 2025, detailing challenges in investigating the serious claims made by Arianna Naomi Mackey.

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12 h. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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12 h. ago Energy Ministry hits back at Minority, says 9% tariff hike modest compared to their 27%

The Spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has fired back at criticisms from the Minority in Parliament over the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) announcement of a 9% electricity tariff increase effective January 2026.

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13 h. ago I am not troubled; we didn’t cheat – Nyindam responds as Kpandai poll heads for re

The candidate at the centre of the Kpandai election challenge, Matthew Nyindam, says he remains unfazed by the latest developments surrounding the Kpandai Parliamentary Elections, insisting that he has nothing to hide as the Electoral Commission (EC) prepares for a court-ordered re-run. Speaking on the AM Show, Mr Nyindam maintained that he is calm because his side did not engage in any wrongdoing in the disputed 2024 race.

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13 h. ago High Court ruling on Kpandai will stand unless overturned by Supreme Court

The Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, says the decision by Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency is simply a constitutional requirement and will remain in force unless a higher court reverses the ruling. Speaking on the AM Show, he explained that the High Court’s decision ordering a re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai must be respected by all parties, including Parliament and the EC.

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15 h. ago TUC slams PURC over ‘premature’ and ‘disrespectful’ tariff announcement

Vice Chair of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Ken Tweneboa Kodua, has taken strong exception to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) decision to announce new electricity and water tariffs without concluding discussions with organised labour.

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24 h. ago NACOC nabs 3 in connection with 1,158kg suspected cocaine shipment to Belgium

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 1,158-kilogram consignment of a substance suspected to be cocaine, shipped from Ghana to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

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25 h. ago Africa Unites in Unprecedented Acts of Generosity for GivingTuesday 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/The Continent Adopts a Global Movement and Transforms it into a uniquely African Celebration of Care and Shared Humanity Millions across the world’s most generous continent by percentage of income donated came together on December 2, 2025, with unprecedented continental coordination to celebrate GivingTuesday, honouring giving traditions that have sustained communities for centuries and transforming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-unites-in-unprecedented-acts-of-generosity-for-givingtuesday-2025/

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26 h. ago Why the haste? – NPP MP question’s EC notification over vacant Kpandai seat despite stay of exection

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has expressed surprise and concern over Parliament’s decision to formally notify the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency despite active legal processes challenging the decision.

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26 h. ago Explainer: Why electricity and water tariffs have surged to 9.86% and 15.92%, respectively

Ghana’s utility landscape entered a phase of steady and cumulative pricing adjustments in 2025, with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approving a combined 18.34% increase in electricity tariffsand 4.02% for water. These increments were spread across quarterly reviews.

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