55 m. ago Ghana Opposition Questions Activist’s Extended Detention After Bail

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/NPP members are raising alarms over the continued police detention of social media activist Sir Obama Pokuase despite meeting all bail conditions, suggesting it’s retaliation for his criticism of Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). The activist, affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), was arrested by national security operatives at his residence in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/

Politics

70 m. ago Ghana Attorney General Defends Chief Justice Suspension Amid International Pressure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/Ghana’s Attorney General has firmly rejected calls from international legal bodies to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo, insisting her suspension will stand until a judicial misconduct inquiry concludes. The position follows a joint appeal by the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), which argued the suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/

Economics

5 h. ago Bolgatanga Technical Institute Shut Indefinitely After Student Unrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/Authorities have closed Bolgatanga Technical Institute indefinitely following violent student protests that saw the housemaster’s office and library set ablaze. The Upper East Region school’s shutdown, ordered Thursday, aims to protect students, staff, and property while investigations unfold, confirmed Ajono Martin Adonis, local secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. No injuries were reported, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/

Society

6 h. ago GaDangme Association Honors Fallen Officials in Washington Embassy Tribute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gadangme-association-honors-fallen-officials-in-washington-embassy-tribute/The GaDangme Association of Washington DC signed a condolence book at Ghana’s embassy this week, joining a nation in mourning eight officials killed in a military helicopter crash. Chairwoman Rowina Naa Odarkai Lamptey Moses led the delegation, penning heartfelt tributes to Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gadangme-association-honors-fallen-officials-in-washington-embassy-tribute/

Politics

6 h. ago Ghana Grapples with Quality Jobs Crisis as Only 13% of Workers Secure Good Positions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/Ghana’s workforce faces a stark reality: 87% of workers cling to low-quality jobs that barely sustain them, while just 13% hold positions offering fair pay, stability, and skills matching. This sobering data, from the World Bank’s 9th Ghana Economic Update, exposes a critical mismatch between education and opportunity, leaving graduates disillusioned and human capital wasted. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-quality-jobs-crisis-as-only-13-of-workers-secure-good-positions/

Events

6 h. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

Politics

7 h. ago Beyond the Uniform: Restore or Emphasize the Human Qualities, Dignity and Values, of The Ghanaian Soldier

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/Honoring the Fallen, Confronting Political Indifference, and Restoring Dignity to the Armed Forces   In the quiet corridors of Ghana’s military history, countless reformers have served, sacrificed, and faded into anonymity. Their names are rarely etched in stone, their stories seldom told. Yet they are the backbone of the republic, men and women who have […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/

Events

8 h. ago Ghana Establishes Support Fund for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/President John Mahama has launched a national fund to secure the education, healthcare, and welfare of eight children orphaned by the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom. The initiative begins with a GH₵500,000 contribution from Stanbic Bank, bolstered by government seed funding. “The Fund for the children of the victims of August 6 will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

9 h. ago US Sprinter Fred Kerley Suspended Over Doping Test Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/World champion sprinter Fred Kerley faces a potential two-year ban after being provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three doping tests. The 30-year-old American—holder of Olympic 100m silver (2021) and bronze (2024) medals and 2022 world title—violated anti-doping “whereabouts” rules requiring athletes to declare locations for unannounced testing. Kerley has vowed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/

Politics

9 h. ago AG rejects demands by Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers to reinstate suspended CJ Torkonoo

The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly rebuffed a joint statement from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) criticising the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Attorney General stated that the suspension is fully compliant with the Constitution of Ghana and will not be lifted […]

Politics

9 h. ago Ghana Revamps VAT System and Tax Dispute Resolution in Major Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has announced sweeping reforms to modernize tax administration, including the long-pending rollout of the Fiscal Electronic Device Act (Act 966) and a major overhaul of Value Added Tax (VAT). The changes aim to boost compliance, reduce business costs, and foster a more collaborative taxpayer relationship. Speaking during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/

Politics

9 h. ago Ghana Invests GH¢100 Million to Fortify National Food Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/The government has allocated GH¢100 million to bolster the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) this year, aiming to secure Ghana’s food reserves against emergencies and market disruptions. The funding, detailed in the Food and Agriculture Ministry’s 2025–2028 expenditure framework, will enable NAFCO to purchase and store essential commodities, reinforcing its role in price stabilization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/

Politics

10 h. ago Ghana Land Ruling Sparks Ownership Fears Decades After Purchase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-land-ruling-sparks-ownership-fears-decades-after-purchase/A recent High Court decision in Accra has reignited deep-seated anxieties about land security across Ghana. The court restored 123 acres in Tesa to the Numo Kofi Anum family, ending Regimanuel Gray Limited’s occupation dating back to 1991. While the company developed the land under an agreement promising fair compensation, the ruling underscores a troubling […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-land-ruling-sparks-ownership-fears-decades-after-purchase/

Politics

11 h. ago Bar Council of England and Wales, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

Politics

11 h. ago Bar Council, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

Politics

13 h. ago Newsfile to tackle calls for ruthless galamsey fight, review of prophecy directive, and arrests over free speech

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel will probe how the August 6, Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two ministers, a national security coordinator, and crew members, will lead to the ruthless fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey.

Events

16 h. ago Helicopter crash: Reroy Group expresses solidarity with grieving families

Reroy Group, a leading Ghanaian company in the manufacturing and energy sectors, has expressed its profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed the lives of eight public officials.

Events

17 h. ago Ghana Mourns: Caskets lowered during final salute at Military Cemetery – Video

After the solemn state funeral at Black Star Square, the nation’s fallen heroes from the August 6 military helicopter crash were laid to rest with full military honours at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo. The flag-draped caskets of the eight victims, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, […]

Sport

19 h. ago They served with pride and fell with honour – Chief of Defence Staff pays tribute to Omane Boamah, three fallen soldiers

Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah, paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and three soldiers who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash.

Economics

19 h. ago Haruna Iddrisu mourns Omane Boamah: A tribute to a fallen colleague and brother

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has paid a moving tribute to the late Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, who died alongside seven others in a tragic military helicopter crash on 6th August 2025.

Sport