3 h. ago Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Soldiers Following Unauthorised Airspace Entry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-detains-11-nigerian-soldiers-following-unauthorised-airspace-entry/Burkina Faso authorities detained 11 Nigerian military personnel and seized a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft on December 8, 2025, after the plane made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso without prior authorization. The incident has escalated regional tensions between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States, marking the first direct military confrontation since the bloc’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-detains-11-nigerian-soldiers-following-unauthorised-airspace-entry/

Events

3 h. ago India Deports 32 Nigerians Linked to Transnational Drug Syndicate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-deports-32-nigerians-linked-to-transnational-drug-syndicate/Indian authorities deported 32 Nigerians connected to a major drug trafficking network within 10 days of their arrest during a coordinated multi-state operation. The deportations followed one of India’s largest crackdowns targeting a foreign-controlled narcotics and money laundering syndicate operating across Delhi, Greater Noida, Gwalior and Visakhapatnam in late November 2025. According to senior officials […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-deports-32-nigerians-linked-to-transnational-drug-syndicate/

Politics

11 h. ago Oboy Sika returns with new hit single “DammI Scopa” after years abroad

Ghanaian highlife lovers have reason to celebrate as celebrated musician Samuel Nana Kwakye, widely known by his stage name Oboy Sika, makes a powerful return to the music scene with his brand-new single, “DammI Scopa.” Oboy Sika, long admired for his soulful vocals and distinctly African sound, has built a legacy rooted in authenticity and […]

Events

13 h. ago Apple Music Announces Vigro Deep’s Exclusive Isgubhu DJ Mix, With Dlala Thukzin Featured On The Isgubhu Playlist Cover

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-announces-vigro-deeps-exclusive-isgubhu-dj-mix-with-dlala-thukzin-featured-on-the-isgubhu-playlist-cover/Apple Music has today announced South African DJ and trailblazing producer Vigro Deep as the latest Isgubhu featured artist, alongside his exclusive Isgubhu DJ Mix. A pioneer of the global Amapiano movement, Vigro Deep has become synonymous with hard-hitting production, fearless experimentation and a sound forged from Pretoria’s kasi grooves and refined for the world […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-announces-vigro-deeps-exclusive-isgubhu-dj-mix-with-dlala-thukzin-featured-on-the-isgubhu-playlist-cover/

Politics

13 h. ago Apple Music Shines Spotlight on Africa’s Next Wave with Up Next Artists LUUKHANYO, CupidSzn, Messiah4L & Itare

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-shines-spotlight-on-africas-next-wave-with-up-next-artists-luukhanyo-cupidszn-messiah4l-itare/From South Africa to Nigeria, Ghana to East Africa, meet the fresh talent elevating African sound to new heights. Apple Music is proud to reveal the latest selection of artists featured in its acclaimed Up Next artist development program. This month, the spotlight shines on four exceptional acts: LUUKHANYO (South Africa), CupidSzn (Nigeria), Messiah4L (Ghana), […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-shines-spotlight-on-africas-next-wave-with-up-next-artists-luukhanyo-cupidszn-messiah4l-itare/

Culture

17 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.

Events

19 h. ago Ghana Education crisis deepens as WASSCE Results expose systemic gaps

The provisional 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), confront Ghana with a deepening crisis in secondary education. The catastrophic decline in core subjects, especially Core Mathematics and Social Studies, signals a failure to equip nearly half a million candidates with foundational knowledge. Only 48.73% of candidates achieved the minimum A1-C6 passes in Core Mathematics. These results confirm one of the poorest national performances recorded recently.

Events

24 h. ago Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan

At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Events

30 h. ago AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and more to its December festival lineup

Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have unveiled the second wave of confirmed artists for the 2025 edition of the festival, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema headlining the expanded lineup.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘He left me’ – Meagan Good says breakup with DeVon Franklin was painful but not a failure

Actress Meagan Good has opened up about the end of her marriage to producer and pastor Devon Franklin, describing the experience as deeply painful but not the result of wrongdoing by either partner.

Events

34 h. ago Parliament Opposition Slams Utility Tariff Hikes as Consumer Punishment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/Parliament’s Minority Caucus has demanded immediate withdrawal of new electricity and water tariff increases, describing them as unfair punishment for utility company failures. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced increases of 9.86 percent for electricity and 15.92 percent for water, effective January 1, 2026. George Kwame Aboagye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-opposition-slams-utility-tariff-hikes-as-consumer-punishment/

Politics

37 h. ago Nigeria says Benin foiled coup shows Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability

The Presidency has described Nigeria’s response to the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin as a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in promoting peace and constitutional order across West Africa. PUNCH Online reported that soldiers operating under the “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, briefly seized the state television […]

Politics

39 h. ago ICE Detains Nigerian Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking in Michigan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a 67 year old Nigerian man convicted of cocaine trafficking at a processing facility in Baldwin, Michigan, according to a December 5 statement from the Department of Homeland Security. Aderemi Joe Akefe is being held at the ICE North Lake Processing Facility alongside other individuals with criminal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/

Politics

39 h. ago Ho Teaching Hospital Opens Meditation Garden for Wellness Tourism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-teaching-hospital-opens-meditation-garden-for-wellness-tourism/Ho Teaching Hospital has commissioned a Meditation Garden and Music Therapy Studio at its Kpogadzi annex, marking a significant expansion of its medical tourism initiative focused on mental and emotional wellness. The facility, located along the Ho-Kpetoe road, opened with a ceremony attended by diplomatic representatives from Guinea, Togo, and Nigeria. The new wellness center […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-teaching-hospital-opens-meditation-garden-for-wellness-tourism/

Politics

40 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

Society

40 h. ago India actor Dileep cleared in 2017 rape and abduction case of actress

A son planning to return home for Christmas, two brothers with weddings scheduled early next year, a family visiting a tourist hotspot for the first time, and a young man on holiday with friends.

Culture

40 h. ago Nigerian Entertainer Nasboi Plans Exit from Entertainment After Reaching Financial Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/Nigerian skitmaker and singer Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has sparked social media discussions after announcing plans to quit entertainment and slip into oblivion once he reaches a personal financial target. The content creator made the declaration in a recent post on X, emphasizing that wealth matters more to him than fame. Nasboi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/

Events

40 h. ago Ghana’s future football stars shine as Adrobaa R/C wins Milo U

Adrobaa Roman Catholic School from the Ahafo Region has been crowned champions of the Milo U-13 Champions League, marking the return of one of Ghana’s most celebrated grassroots football tournaments after a six-year hiatus. Speaking at the finals held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Paa Joe Park in Kumasi on Saturday, December 6, Nestlé Ghana Managing Director, Salomé Azevedo, praised the tournament for shaping young talent. “We are thrilled to witness the young talents showcasing their skills today. The kids’ performance is truly impressive, and we hope to see this tournament continue annually without interruptions,” she said.

Sport

41 h. ago Police rescues kidnap victim at Wapuli, 3 arrested, one suspect at large

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has rescued a kidnap victim at Wapuli in the Yendi Division after a swift intelligence led operation. A Northern Regional situation report indicates that the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, RPID, on December 2, 2025, at about 9,30 a.m. The kidnappers demanded […]

Events

41 h. ago Ho Accommodation Shortage Signals Major Hotel Investment Opportunity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/Ho, the Volta Region capital, faces recurring accommodation shortages during major events, sending powerful signals to investors that the city desperately needs more hotel rooms as existing hospitality infrastructure consistently hits full capacity. The predictable pattern reveals a clear market gap. During peak periods, hotels and guesthouses reach 100 percent occupancy immediately, forcing hundreds of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/

Politics