99 m. ago Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike

Air Transat, one of Canada’s largest airlines, said it will start gradually suspending some flights starting on Monday ahead of a planned strike. The union representing the airline’s pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday, announcing that Air Transat pilots will stop showing up to work on Wednesday if a contract agreement is not […]

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13 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

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18 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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19 h. ago Soldiers Claim Coup in Benin as Government Says President Safe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/Soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from power, but government officials dismissed the claim and said loyal forces were containing the attempted coup. The unrest began in the early hours in Porto-Novo, where gunfire erupted near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. A group of soldiers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/

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31 h. ago Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and MP for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, on Thursday joined the national debate over whether the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served its intended purpose or should be scrapped altogether, calling for sober reflection guided by the rule of law rather than partisan interest. Parliament on Thursday held a spirited debate on the relevance and constitutionality of the OSP, which has recently come under intense public scrutiny.

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38 h. ago I support Parliament’s call to scrap the OSP – Elikem Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says he fully supports Parliament’s proposal to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), insisting the office has failed in its purpose.

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41 h. ago “Political Gimmicks Won’t Work’: Ashaiman Chief Fires MP Over IDA Land Issues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/The Chief of Ashaiman, Nii Annang Adzor, has openly challenged the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Hon. Ernest Norgbey, accusing him of dishonesty and a lack of respect for the traditional authority over matters concerning the Ashaiman Irrigation Development Authority (IDA) lands. He made the call during the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration held at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/

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66 h. ago Minority urges government to tackle smuggling and protect local farmers

The Minority in Parliament has warned that unchecked smuggling of rice, fish, and other food products is undermining Ghanaian farmers and threatening national food security.

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67 h. ago Analysis: After allocating over ₵1bn, parliament now turns on the OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has returned to the centre of national debate, this time over questions of effectiveness and recent controversy.  Tensions rose after the arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu for what the office described as “obstructing an officer in the lawful execution of their duties”.  Mr. Kpebu has in recent weeks criticised […]

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67 h. ago Minority sounds alarm over fuel shortages crippling Ghana’s fishing communities

The Minority in Parliament has sounded the alarm over worsening conditions in Ghana’s fishing communities, accusing the government of neglect and logistical failures that threaten food security and livelihoods.

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67 h. ago Minority calls for urgent action to shield farmers from rising production challenges

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the mounting challenges facing Ghanaian farmers and fishers, warning that rising production costs and logistical barriers are eroding competitiveness and threatening livelihoods.

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68 h. ago Bawumia’s favourability rises, widens lead in new Global Info analytics survey

With less than two months for the NPP to go to the polls to elect its 2028 presidential candidate, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is on course to be retained by members of the NPP as Flagbearer, Global Info Analytics has reported. In a detailed breakdown and analysis of its latest survey yesterday, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Musa Dankwa, said the favourability rate of Dr Bawumia, among NPP delegates, had risen from the last period of survey, while those of the other contenders had declined.

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68 h. ago Minority accuses gov’t of neglect after GH¢5bn rice left to waste

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the hardships facing Ghanaian farmers, highlighting the abandonment of over 1 million metric tonnes of paddy rice valued at GH¢5 billion.

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68 h. ago Galamsey is killing our cocoa, our water, our future – Minority warns of food security meltdown

The Minority in Parliament is warning that illegal mining is destroying cocoa farms, poisoning water sources, and threatening Ghana’s long-term food security.

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68 h. ago Keta is drowning, not fishing – Minority demands urgent fix to premix fuel breakdown

The Minority in Parliament has marked this year’s Farmers’ Day with a fierce warning that Keta and other coastal communities are drowning, not fishing, because of the chronic breakdown in premix fuel supply.

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69 h. ago Move to scrap OSP is premature, Inusah Fuseini tells Majority caucus

Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, is urging the Majority Caucus in Parliament to slow down on its move to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that such a decision would be premature.

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3 d. ago Parliamentary Committee recommends €178m for five GAF aircraft

Parliament's Committee on Defence and Interior has recommended two major agreements totalling approximately €178m for the immediate retooling and modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet.

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3 d. ago BoG declines request for extension of ARB Apex Bank’s MD contract

The Bank of Ghana has declined a request seeking to extend the contract of the current Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank, Alex Kwasi Awuah.  This follows a request from the MD for a “ No Objection to Renewal of His Contract.” Speaking in an interview with Joy Business, Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at […]

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3 d. ago Special Prosecutor to be invited to Parliament over detention of Martin Kpebu – Dafeamekpor

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is to be invited to Parliament after Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, accused his office of abusing its authority in the arrest and detention of private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s parliament wins top honour at PICCASO awards Africa for data protection leadership

Efforts to strengthen data protection and digital rights across the continent have received renewed attention as the PICCASO Awards Africa honoured individuals and organisations championing privacy and responsible technology use.

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