52 m. ago UEFA Champions League: Salisu named in matchday 6 Team of the Week

AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu has been rewarded for his outstanding display in Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash against Galatasaray, earning a spot in the Matchday 6 Team of the Week. The Ghana international delivered another commanding performance at the heart of Monaco’s defence, helping the French side secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory over […]

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64 m. ago NPP has always voted on competence and ability, not where one comes from – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded individuals within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who promote divisive sentiments for their personal interests that the party and its founding tradition have never used tribal or religious considerations in choosing leaders. Speaking in Wa during his ongoing campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasised that the NPP has always prioritised competence, loyalty, and electability when selecting its leadership.

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87 m. ago There are no slaves or royals in the NPP; we are together as one for a common goal – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cautioned individuals within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who habitually look down on other members because of their background or religious affiliation to desist from such conduct, warning that it damages the party’s image and makes it unattractive. Addressing party members in Wa during his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia described as unfortunate recent comments suggesting that the NPP is divided between “slaves” and “royals,” insisting that the party is a community of equals, regardless of origin.

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2 h. ago ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced this on Facebook […]

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5 h. ago Mahama hints at involving the Red Cross in Free Primary Healthcare implementation

President John Dramani Mahama has indicated the government’s plan to engage civil society volunteers in implementing the Free Primary Healthcare Programme upon its launch.

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5 h. ago Mahama describes surge in chieftaincy and ethnic conflicts as ‘a major headache’

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the escalating number of chieftaincy, ethnic and land-related conflicts emerging across the country, warning that the trend has become a “major headache” for his government.

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7 h. ago Abu Trica (Frederick Kumi) Arrested Over Alleged Role in Vicious $8M AI Romance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted 31-year-old Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, for his alleged role in a sprawling $8 million romance-fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. According to an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Kumi was part of a criminal operation that used AI-powered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/

Events

14 h. ago Mahama Blocks Parliamentary Move to Scrap Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/President John Dramani Mahama has asked Parliament’s leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to a statement issued by the presidency on Thursday. The directive, addressed to the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip, follows Mahama’s recent public backing for strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/

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14 h. ago Telecel Partners Government to Train 100,000 Youths Under One Million Coders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/Telecel Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations to train 100,000 young Ghanaians over four years through its Startocode learning platform, supporting the government’s flagship One Million Coders Programme launched by President John Mahama in April 2025. The agreement was formalized at the Ministry’s headquarters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-partners-government-to-train-100000-youths-under-one-million-coders/

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17 h. ago Mahama should have engaged Majority leader privately on OSP Bill withdrawal – Kyei

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s request for Parliament to withdraw the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Amendment Bill.

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18 h. ago Justin Kodua questions constitutional basis for declared vacancy in Kpandai

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has raised concerns over Parliament’s notification to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the move as questionable and lacking a clear constitutional basis.

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19 h. ago 1st Deputy Minority Whip slams Mahama over request to withdraw private member’s bill against OSP Act

The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has criticised President John Mahama for requesting the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip to withdraw a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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19 h. ago Mahama commends Peace Council for leading MoU on managing religious diversity in mission schools

President John Mahama has commended the National Peace Council for spearheading the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by faith-based organisations, towards managing religious diversity in mission schools. 

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22 h. ago President Mahama requests Majority leadership to halt private members’ bill seeking to abolish OSP

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to suspend their move to introduce a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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22 h. ago Election Watch Ghana warns parties against boycotting Kpandai rerun

Election Watch Ghana has appealed to all major political parties—particularly the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—to fully participate in the forthcoming Kpandai by-election, cautioning that the credibility of Ghana’s democracy depends on broad and active engagement.

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24 h. ago GRA must stop intimidating entrepreneurs, support job creation

NPP flagbearer candidate Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to reform its approach toward local businesses, describing its methods as “harsh and intimidating.” He made the call during an outreach engagement with constituents in the Central Region, highlighting concerns about how revenue collection practices are affecting entrepreneurship. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country, they go through too much frustration. How do we expect to create jobs when the very institutions meant to help are scaring business owners?” Ken Agyapong said. The NPP flagbearer candidate argued that aggressive practices by some GRA officials create the perception that business owners are suspects rather than partners in national development.

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24 h. ago Mahama set to receive final Constitutional Review Committee report on December 22

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the long-awaited final report of the Constitutional Review Committee will be submitted to him on December 22.

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28 h. ago Bawumia is the most prepared to lead our party to victory – Napo to Bono NPP delegates

Former Energy Minister and 2024 New Patriotic Party running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reiterated his confidence in the leadership qualities of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, has been engaging members of the NPP ahead of the party’s January 31 primaries, with his latest tour taking him to the Bono Region.

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28 h. ago State Housing Company, Republic Bank seal mortgage deal to help tackle Ghana’s housing deficit

Ghana’s housing deficit—estimated at nearly two million units—is set to receive a major boost following a new mortgage partnership between State Housing Company Limited (SHC) and Republic Bank. The agreement aims to improve access to affordable home financing and ease long-standing affordability challenges within the housing sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed in Accra, is designed to expand mortgage availability to Ghanaians across various income levels, targeting one of the most significant constraints in the country’s real estate market. Despite strong demand for housing, mortgage financing remains inaccessible to many, preventing a large section of the population from entering the formal housing market.

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28 h. ago Residents Petition Mahama Over Heath Goldfields’ Continuous Refusal To Release Abandoned Shafts To Local Small

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/residents-petition-mahama-over-heath-goldfields-continuous-refusal-to-release-abandoned-shafts-to-local-small-scale-miners/Thousands of aggrieved residents of Prestea in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region have petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, seeking his immediate intervention in multiple issues they lamented are adversely affecting their livelihoods and employment opportunities. The residents, led by members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus and some assembly members […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/residents-petition-mahama-over-heath-goldfields-continuous-refusal-to-release-abandoned-shafts-to-local-small-scale-miners/

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