2 h. ago Japan’s PM Ishiba Resigns After Coalition Suffers Crushing Parliamentary Defeats

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japans-pm-ishiba-resigns-after-coalition-suffers-crushing-parliamentary-defeats/Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, ending less than a year in office following devastating electoral defeats that stripped his ruling coalition of parliamentary majorities in both legislative chambers. The 68-year-old Liberal Democratic Party leader told reporters he would step down as party president after his coalition suffered crushing losses in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/japans-pm-ishiba-resigns-after-coalition-suffers-crushing-parliamentary-defeats/

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3 h. ago Two Key Suspects Remanded Over Homowo Festival Triple Murder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-key-suspects-remanded-over-homowo-festival-triple-murder/Two men have been remanded in custody for their alleged roles in deadly clashes that left three people dead during Ghana’s traditional Homowo Festival celebrations in Accra last month. Christian Saka Ahianyevi, 35, a private security officer, and Newton Allotey, 26, a dispatch rider, appeared before the Adabraka District Court on charges of conspiracy to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-key-suspects-remanded-over-homowo-festival-triple-murder/

Events

3 h. ago Ghana Reports Sharp Rise in Mpox Cases as Infections Hit 494

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/Ghana has confirmed 27 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 494 as health authorities continue monitoring the ongoing outbreak across all 16 regions. The Ghana Health Service announced the latest figures as of Monday, September 1, 2025, representing a steady increase from recent weeks as the viral infection spreads throughout the West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/

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15 h. ago NDC refutes orchestrating CJ’s removal, cites petitioner’s longstanding legal history with Torkornoo

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, into police custody for his alleged role in a sophisticated digital fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of over GH¢303,950 from a bank customer.

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19 h. ago Legal Experts Divided Over Transparency in Chief Justice Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/Legal experts have expressed conflicting views on Ghana’s unprecedented Chief Justice removal process, with calls for transparency meeting criticism over procedural fairness and potential political motivations. Martin Kpebu, a prominent private legal practitioner, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to release the complete report that led to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s dismissal, arguing that secrecy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/

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19 h. ago Ghana Chief Justice Removal Sets New Accountability Precedent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-chief-justice-removal-sets-new-accountability-precedent/The unprecedented removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will serve as a powerful deterrent for future judicial leaders, with legal experts predicting heightened adherence to due process across the country’s highest court. Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu believes the removal will serve as a “powerful reminder to future heads of the judiciary about the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-chief-justice-removal-sets-new-accountability-precedent/

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24 h. ago Workplace AI Usage Nearly Doubles as Companies Transform Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-ai-usage-nearly-doubles-as-companies-transform-operations/Artificial intelligence adoption in the workplace has surged dramatically over two years, with white-collar workers leading a transformation that executives predict will fundamentally disrupt how businesses operate in 2025. Twenty-seven percent of white-collar employees now report frequently using AI at work, an increase of 12 percentage points since 2024, according to new Gallup research. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-ai-usage-nearly-doubles-as-companies-transform-operations/

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26 h. ago Two Women Granted Bail for Alleged Offensive Comments About President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-women-granted-bail-for-alleged-offensive-comments-about-president-mahama/Two women charged with making offensive statements about President John Mahama in connection with the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail totaling GH¢100,000 each by the Adenta Circuit Court. Priscilla Duah Birago, 29, a National Service person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, 29, a beautician, appeared before Judge Angela Attache on September 5, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-women-granted-bail-for-alleged-offensive-comments-about-president-mahama/

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27 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

Events

28 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Shows Diverse Trading Activity Across Security Types

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-shows-diverse-trading-activity-across-security-types/Ghana’s fixed income market demonstrated robust trading activity across multiple security categories on September 5, 2025, with government bonds, corporate instruments, and treasury bills all attracting investor interest, according to the latest Ghana Fixed Income Market trading report. The trading session encompassed a comprehensive range of securities including new and old Government of Ghana notes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-shows-diverse-trading-activity-across-security-types/

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29 h. ago Former Chief Justice Attempted Retirement Deal Before Court Challenge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-attempted-retirement-deal-before-court-challenge/Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo attempted to negotiate a retirement arrangement with President John Mahama before challenging her removal through the courts, according to revelations from a prominent lawyer involved in the case. Abraham Amaliba, a member of the National Democratic Congress legal team, disclosed on TV3’s KeyPoints program that Torkornoo had worked through two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-attempted-retirement-deal-before-court-challenge/

Economics

31 h. ago Shell, State Challenge Court Ruling Halting Offshore Drilling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/Shell and South African government officials have filed applications for leave to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted offshore drilling plans in Block 5/6/7 along the country’s southwest coast, setting up another legal battle over environmental protection and energy development. The original High Court victory came on August 13, 2025, when Judge […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/

Events

33 h. ago AU Warns Mobile Money Systems Enable US$580 Billion Annual Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/au-warns-mobile-money-systems-enable-us580-billion-annual-losses/African Union report identifies digital payment vulnerabilities as money laundering risk multiplies The African Union has raised serious concerns about vulnerabilities in mobile money and fintech systems that could facilitate money laundering and illicit financial flows, contributing to Africa’s staggering annual loss of $580 billion to financial crimes. A comprehensive report by the African Union […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/au-warns-mobile-money-systems-enable-us580-billion-annual-losses/

Events

44 h. ago “We’ll proceed to shut down MultiChoice tomorrow if ” — Samuel George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final warning to satellite television giant MultiChoice Ghana, threatening to shut down its operations tomorrow (September 6) if the company fails to engage in negotiations over a price reduction. In a strongly worded tweet on Friday night, the Minister accused the company of disrespecting Ghanaians and reneging […]

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45 h. ago “I have no intention of continuing to tolerate the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv” — Sam George

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has issued a final, unequivocal warning to satellite television provider MultiChoice Ghana over the back-and-forth about tariff reduction.

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47 h. ago Architectural Designs and the Embedded History of Social Injustice

Sitting around a table at a gathering in a privileged neighbourhood within one of the poorest countries in Africa, I initially found myself unimpressed by the expansive two-acre property that housed an imposing mansion. Although I was struck by the grandeur of the spacious residence and its extensive walls, the history behind it did not resonate with me until a friend from Sierra Leone posed a provocative question to a Malawian: “How did you manage to expel the colonisers while they enjoyed the favourable climate and these luxurious homes?” The woman, the personal assistant of the white hostess, appeared unprepared for such an inquiry, caught between her role as an employee and the candid acknowledgement of a colonial past.

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48 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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49 h. ago Mahama receives report detailing 2020 and 2024 electoral violence

President John Mahama has announced that he has received a comprehensive report detailing cases of electoral violence from the 2020 and 2024 general elections.

Events

53 h. ago MDC handling 28 complaints, 18 disciplinary cases, and 6 court actions against medical practitioners

The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has revealed it is currently handling a growing number of complaints, investigations, and court cases involving medical practitioners across the country.

Events

54 h. ago WAEC relocates 936 WASSCE candidates over alleged malpractice at Adventist SHS, Bantama

Candidates sitting for the WASSCE at the Adventist SHS-Bantama centre in Kumasi have been relocated to the WAEC office in Kumasi after reports of widespread examination malpractice.

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