11 h. ago Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

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11 h. ago Three injured as firefighters rescue 26 passengers after multi

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued 26 passengers after a multiple-vehicle collision near the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East Region.

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15 h. ago Galamsey cuts off cocoa farms in Mfantseman, farmers suffer heavy losses

Cocoa farmers in Mfantseman, located in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, are facing severe challenges as illegal mining activities have destroyed access routes to their farms, leaving large quantities of cocoa uncollected and stranded.

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34 h. ago Gun Amnesty: Take advantage before it expires on January 15 – Interior Ministry

The Ministry for the Interior has urged individuals in possession of illegal firearms to take advantage of the gun amnesty currently underway and voluntarily surrender their weapons before the January 15, 2026, deadline.

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37 h. ago Police net 120 suspects in major East Legon drug and crime swoop

A police operation to clamp down on illicit drug dealers and criminal gangs in the East Legon enclave has led to the arrest of 120 suspects, including six women. Following the arrests, the suspects were taken to the East Legon Police Station for screening to identify those connected to specific crimes and others suspected of […]

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60 h. ago Barker Vormawor Urges Stronger Capacity Building for ORAL Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker Vormawor has called for a new approach to ensure Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) succeeds, recommending the establishment of a 40 member white collar crime unit at the Attorney General’s Department. In a social media post, Barker Vormawor suggested the Attorney General should engage the Finance Minister to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/

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62 h. ago Nkrumah’s Son Blames Father’s Government for Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/Sekou Nkrumah has attributed the origins of the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict to deliberate political interference by his father’s government shortly after independence, making a rare and emotionally charged admission that challenges conventional narratives about the dispute. Speaking on Asaase Radio, the son of Ghana’s first President argued that the Mamprusi Kusasi conflict emerged not […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/

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67 h. ago Haruna Iddrisu demands tough sanctions for officials implicated in galamsey

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for strict punishment of public servants and political office holders found to be involved in illegal mining activities, insisting that only firm sanctions can serve as an effective deterrent against galamsey.

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3 d. ago Ghana to push UN motion declaring slave trade humanity’s greatest crime

President John Mahama has declared that Ghana will not forget, excuse or downplay the horrors of slavery, as the country prepares to push a United Nations motion to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the greatest crime against humanity.

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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 Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine Hidden in Bread

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-india-with-cocaine-hidden-in-bread/Indian authorities have arrested a 29 year old Nigerian woman for smuggling cocaine concealed inside bread loaves while travelling from Mumbai to Bengaluru. The arrested woman identified as Olajide Esther, was arrested on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 while travelling in a private bus from Mumbai to Bengaluru. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-india-with-cocaine-hidden-in-bread/

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4 d. ago Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Police located several guns, a stockpile of ammunition and a shopping list for bomb materials in the home of a Western Australian man arrested after pledging support for the Bondi attackers, a court has heard.

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4 d. ago Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.

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4 d. ago Nearly 4k shark fins seized at Kotoka Airport in major wildlife trafficking bust

Officials of the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission have intercepted a large consignment of dried shark fins at the Swissport Cargo Centre of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), dealing a major blow to illegal wildlife trade.

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4 d. ago PUWU issues ultimatum over illegal takeover of Ghana Water lands in Ashanti Region

The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has issued a firm ultimatum to relevant authorities to halt the illegal takeover and demolition of Ghana Water Ltd (GWCL) properties in the Ashanti Region.

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4 d. ago Charging illegal fares is a crime, passengers must resist – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a firm warning to commercial drivers against charging fares above approved rates, urging passengers to resist any unauthorised increases and report offending operators.

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4 d. ago Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences, including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police has said.

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5 d. ago Trump travelled on Epstein’s plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says

US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on the private jet of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein eight times between 1993 and 1996, a new email released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) says.

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5 d. ago Appiah Biblical Claims EOCO Probed Agradaa Over Seven Million Cedi Transfer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appiah-biblical-claims-eoco-probed-agradaa-over-seven-million-cedi-transfer/Prophet Appiah Biblical has alleged that financial investigations involving jailed evangelist Nana Agradaa were already underway before her conviction, citing questions raised over large money transfers linked to her operations. Speaking on Angel TV on Saturday, December 21, 2025, Appiah Biblical claimed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) summoned Agradaa after she moved GH¢7 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/appiah-biblical-claims-eoco-probed-agradaa-over-seven-million-cedi-transfer/

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5 d. ago NSA scandal: AG hints at plans to file civil suit against suspects 

Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, the Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, has hinted at plans to file civil charges against those involved in the National Service Authority (NSA) looting scandal.

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