3 h. ago Death of Venezuelan opposition figure in custody ‘vile’, US says

The US has criticised the Venezuelan government over the death of an opposition figure in custody, calling it a "reminder of the vile nature" of President Nicolás Maduro's regime.

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7 h. ago ‘I was bullied into supporting Tinubu’ – Actress Bimbo Akintola

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about the reason behind her unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The movie star, who supported Tinubu during the last election, explained that she increased her support for the then-APC candidate because an opposition supporter bullied her over her choice of Tinubu. She claimed that her increased […]

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10 h. ago ‘Ketamine Queen’ spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC

The dual British-American national was a dealer to Hollywood's rich and famous, who ran a "stash house" of drugs, including cocaine, Xanax, fake Adderall pills and ketamine.

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20 h. ago Legendary Yaw Sarpong’s backing vocalist Maame Tiwaa passes on

Ghana’s gospel music community has been struck by grief following the death of Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong.

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20 h. ago Former President Kufuor Jokes About Remarriage on Delay Show

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/Former President John Agyekum Kufuor playfully responded to questions about remarriage during an interview on The Delay Show, turning the question back to host Deloris Frimpong Manso and sparking laughter across the set. When Delay asked directly whether he would consider marrying again following the death of his wife Theresa Kufuor on October 1, 2023, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/

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23 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

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41 h. ago Majority NDC supporters don’t want NPP to elect Bawumia as Flagbearer – Global InfoAnalytics

Members of the governing NDC appear to favour Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the opposition NPP’s Flagbearer for the 2028 elections, according to new findings by Global InfoAnalytics.

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54 h. ago Prime Insight: OSP vs. Kpebu and petitions to remove EC boss to dominate discussions this Saturday

Legal discussions are set to take centre stage this morning as Joy Prime's Prime Insight gathers key figures to dissect two of Ghana's most critical governance issues: the controversial arrest of lawyer Martin Kpebu and the numerous legal challenges filed against the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensah and her two deputies.

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3 d. ago Daddy Lumba saga: Fresh feud erupts as immediate family sues to block funeral over autopsy and cash donations

The public mourning for Ghanaian highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, universally known as Daddy Lumba, has devolved into an acrimonious legal battle, with his core relatives demanding judicial intervention to halt the funeral process and compel an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

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3 d. ago Nungua Chief Behind Accra’s Chieftaincy Turmoil — Nii Ayi Okufoubour Alleges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nungua-chief-behind-accras-chieftaincy-turmoil-nii-ayi-okufoubour-alleges/Tensions within the traditional leadership structure of the Greater Accra Region have intensified as Nii Ayi Okufoubour, a respected traditional figure, has launched a strong criticism against the Chief of Nungua Nii Odaifio Welentsi, accusing him of fueling prolonged chieftaincy disputes across the region. According to Nii Ayi Okufoubour, the persistent conflicts tearing through several […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nungua-chief-behind-accras-chieftaincy-turmoil-nii-ayi-okufoubour-alleges/

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3 d. ago Kpebu says he now has 15 charges against Kissi Agyebeng as more citizens submit information

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says he is building an expanded list of corruption allegations against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, revealing that he now has 15 charges and expects the number to grow as more citizens continue to provide him with fresh information. Speaking to JoyNews after his release from custody on Wednesday, December 3, Mr Kpebu said the volume of information being shared with him daily is increasing and requires time to properly assess.

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3 d. ago Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama makes history as first African to top ArtReview’s Global Power 100 list

Ghanaian Artist and PhD student in Painting and Sculpture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ibrahim Mahama, has become the first African to top ArtReview’s prestigious Power 100 list, the influential annual ranking of the most powerful figures in contemporary art. The 2025 list was released on December 4, 2025. […]

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3 d. ago Finance Minister welcomes further drop in inflation, calls it “real, measurable progress”

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reacted positively to the latest inflation figures, describing the continued decline as clear evidence that the economy is stabilising. Inflation fell to 6.3% in November 2025, the lowest since the 2021 rebasing and the eleventh straight month of decline. Dr. Forson said the numbers confirm that key […]

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3 d. ago Lawmaker Warns Growing Central Control Threatens Local Governance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/A senior opposition legislator has accused government of systematically eroding local autonomy through increased central directives that contradict Ghana’s constitutional decentralisation framework, calling the trend a structural threat to democracy at the district level. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the charge Wednesday during debate on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/

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4 d. ago ‘My arrest was a suicide mission by Kissi Agyebeng’ – Martin Kpebu claims after release from OSP custody

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has described his arrest by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as entirely unjustified, insisting it forms part of what he terms a “suicide mission” being pursued by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

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4 d. ago OSP accuses Martin Kpebu of ‘pattern of misconduct’ after his release from custody

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has accused private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu of repeatedly disrespecting its security officers, following his release from custody on Wednesday, December 3.

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4 d. ago ‘No excuse’ – California doctor sentenced to 30 months in Matthew Perry overdose case

A California doctor who supplied ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison - becoming the first person to receive a sentence in the actor's overdose death.

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4 d. ago Health Minister gives newly posted doctors one week to report amid widespread no

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has given newly posted medical doctors an additional week to report to their duty stations, following what he described as an alarming nationwide refusal to take up postings. Mr Akandoh said the initial reporting figures were “not encouraging,” revealing that seven out of every ten newly assigned doctors […]

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5 d. ago Youth demand independent probe after man dies in police cells at Twifo Praso 

Youth of Assin Swedru Akuapem in the Assin Central Municipality of the Central Region have issued a strong warning, threatening to burn down the Twifo Praso Police Station following the alleged death of their 40-year-old relative and friend, George Annim, while in police cells. 

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5 d. ago Inaugural Surf Expo Africa Honours South African Watersports Pioneer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inaugural-surf-expo-africa-honours-south-african-watersports-pioneer/The first Surf Expo Africa (SEA) paid special tribute to John Whitmore, a founding figure in South African surfing and sailing known affectionately as “The Oom,” during its weekend program at the Cape Town International Conference Centre. The expo ran November 29 and 30, bringing together watersports, wellness, and travel professionals and enthusiasts for presentations, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/inaugural-surf-expo-africa-honours-south-african-watersports-pioneer/

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