85 m. ago Painter remanded for allegedly stealing electrical cables at Bank of Ghana

A painter working on the Bank of Ghana building at Ridge in Accra has been remanded into police custody for stealing quantities of assorted copper cables, valued at GH¢1,035,500. 

Events

53 h. ago GFA hands GHC 5.1M deal to Chief of Staff to procure buses in blatant conflict of interest

The room was filled with anticipation. Club administrators, coaches, and football enthusiasts had gathered in Kumasi for the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) Ordinary Congress in 2023. As the GFA President, Kurt Okraku, took the stage, his voice carried the weight of promise and change.

Economics

53 h. ago GFA hands GHC 5.1m bus deal to Chief of Staff in blatant conflict of interest, buses remain unregistered

The room was filled with anticipation. Club administrators, coaches, and football enthusiasts had gathered in Kumasi for the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) Ordinary Congress in 2023. As the GFA President, Kurt Okraku, took the stage, his voice carried the weight of promise and change.

Economics

3 d. ago Chieftaincy conflict: Security forces deployed to restore order at Bunkpurugu

Security personnel have been deployed to the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo district to ensure peace and stability following a violent attack on the Nanik community.

Politics

4 d. ago DR Congo conflict: 500 mpox patients flee clinics after rebel looting

More than 500 mpox patients have fled clinics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the last month amid the current conflict.

Politics

4 d. ago WHO says water contamination suspected in Congo village hit by illness 

Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it's too early for a definitive conclusion.

Events

5 d. ago Mahama Demands Arrests, Asset Freezes in NSS Fraud Scandal as Suspects Flee Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/President John Dramani Mahama has ordered law enforcement agencies to pursue and arrest individuals implicated in a massive National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost-name scandal, warning that suspects believed to have fled the country will face international warrants. In his first State of the Nation Address to Parliament, Mahama also directed authorities to freeze all assets […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/

Events

6 d. ago Trump Dismisses Ukraine’s NATO Aspirations, Vows to Reclaim Occupied Land

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/trump-dismisses-ukraines-nato-aspirations-vows-to-reclaim-occupied-land/U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to Ukraine on Wednesday, declaring that its hopes of joining NATO were effectively over. “You can forget about it,” Trump told reporters at the White House, suggesting that Ukraine’s aspirations to join the military alliance may have even contributed to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The remarks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/trump-dismisses-ukraines-nato-aspirations-vows-to-reclaim-occupied-land/

Politics

6 d. ago African Business Giants Navigate Tough Year as Top 500 Ranking Highlights Slowdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/african-business-giants-navigate-tough-year-as-top-500-ranking-highlights-slowdown/Africa’s corporate landscape is facing a challenging year, as revealed by the latest Top 500 African Companies ranking, published by The Africa Report and Jeune Afrique. The 2025 edition shows a 3.1% decline in total revenues, with Africa’s largest firms collectively earning $736.8 billion—a stark contrast to the near 25% growth seen in the previous two years. The slowdown reflects a confluence of economic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://newsghana.com.gh/african-business-giants-navigate-tough-year-as-top-500-ranking-highlights-slowdown/

Politics

6 d. ago Paris prosecutor drops case against Apple over Congo minerals, document shows

French prosecutors have closed a case filed by Democratic Republic of Congo accusing Apple subsidiaries of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, according to a document seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Events

6 d. ago Deadly illness in Congo may be malaria, health officials say

A condition that has killed at least 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo this month is suspected to be malaria or food poisoning, local health officials said on Thursday.

Politics

6 d. ago Green Shorelines: Innovative solutions for coastal protection and biodiversity conservation in Ghana

Introduction: Ghana, a coastal nation with a coastline stretching over 500 kilometers along the Gulf of Guinea, is increasingly confronted with the multifaceted impacts of climate change, particularly coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and the degradation of natural habitats. These threats endanger the country’s biodiversity, disrupt local livelihoods, and hinder economic activities, especially in communities […]

Politics

7 d. ago Rastafari Council Ghana hosts free health screening in Accra

In a remarkable display of community commitment, the Rastafari Council, Ghana (RCG), in collaboration with the Natural Way Herbal Clinic, successfully conducted a free health screening exercise at the MUSIGA headquarters in Accra.

Politics

9 d. ago US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war

American singer-songwriter John Legend has told the BBC he is unfazed by a public backlash against his decision to perform in Rwanda, despite the country's involvement in the war in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Sport

9 d. ago Illegal miners have destroyed over 7,500 football pitches of forest reserve – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, says the spate of devastation of forest reserves by the illegal miners is comparable to 7,500 football pitches.

Politics

1 week ago Three years of resilience: Ukraine’s unyielding battle against Russian aggression

On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the world reflects on a conflict that has reshaped global geopolitics, tested international law, and underscored the resilience of the Ukrainian people.

Events

1 week ago Man offers to split winnings after thieves win jackpot with his credit card

A Frenchman has appealed to two thieves who used his stolen credit card to purchase a jackpot-winning scratch card to come forward, promising to split the €500,000 (£413,664) prize with them.

Politics

1 week ago Gregory Afoko granted GH₵500k bail after almost 10 years on remand

The High Court in Accra on Friday, February 21, 2025, granted bail in the sum of GH₵500,000 with two sureties to Mr Gregory Afoko after almost a decade on remand while standing trial for his alleged role in the murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama. […]

Politics

1 week ago GNFS calls for assistance to construct clinics, trauma facilities for personnel

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has called on the Government to assist them in constructing a clinic and trauma facility to cater for the health needs of personnel.

Events

1 week ago Spiritual healing ends in tragedy as patient is found dead in the bush

Kwabena Tandoh, a resident of Assin-Tomfokro, had been seeking spiritual healing for a swollen neck at a prayer camp in Akrampa but was found dead in a bush under bizarre circumstances.

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