8 h. ago AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and more to its December festival lineup

Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have unveiled the second wave of confirmed artists for the 2025 edition of the festival, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema headlining the expanded lineup.

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Tourism Authority Confirms Investigation Into Alleged Kidnapping of Black American Tourists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has confirmed that it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority to investigate a viral social media video in which visiting Black American tourists claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers. In a statement issued on Monday, the GTA said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/

Events

12 h. ago Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers after fierce gun battle

The Northern Regional Police Command has successfully arrested three suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation conducted on Saturday, December 6, in Bokpaba, a community located along the Bimbilla–Yendi stretch of the Eastern Corridor.

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14 h. ago Dr. John Kpikpi Links Galamsey Crisis to Poor Resource Stewardship — Praises Government’s Goldbod Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, remains one of Ghana’s most persistent national challenges despite years of government-led interventions, military operations, policy reforms and public campaigns. Successive administrations have struggled to curb the destruction of water bodies, forests and farmlands, even as communities continue to express frustration over lack of meaningful benefits from the nation’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-john-kpikpi-links-galamsey-crisis-to-poor-resource-stewardship-praises-governments-goldbod-initiative/

Events

16 h. ago Nigeria says Benin foiled coup shows Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability

The Presidency has described Nigeria’s response to the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin as a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in promoting peace and constitutional order across West Africa. PUNCH Online reported that soldiers operating under the “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, briefly seized the state television […]

Politics

17 h. ago Bono Region Police cracks down on robbery gangs in intelligence

The Bono Regional Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against armed robbery and organised crime, following the arrest and prosecution of several suspects believed to be behind a string of violent attacks across the region.

Events

17 h. ago Lightwave eHealth questions NHIA audit, flags missing GH₵10.45 million

Eric Adjei, Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, has raised concerns over what he describes as irregularities in the audit process conducted by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) into the company’s operations. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, he suggested that some issues may be linked to personal or institutional conflicts rather than genuine procedural lapses. According to Adjei, Lightwave, the developers of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), has cooperated with audits and investigations, but the involvement of a competitor in the process raises questions about impartiality. “We do not have any problem with any institution going to do an audit or investigation. But again, why do you send a competitor to go do an audit?” he asked. The coordinator further disclosed that GH₵10.45 million, initially allocated to Lightwave from NHIA funds, was redirected to the auditing institution in 2024. He described the transaction as “surprising...

Events

17 h. ago ICE Detains Nigerian Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking in Michigan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a 67 year old Nigerian man convicted of cocaine trafficking at a processing facility in Baldwin, Michigan, according to a December 5 statement from the Department of Homeland Security. Aderemi Joe Akefe is being held at the ICE North Lake Processing Facility alongside other individuals with criminal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/

Politics

18 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

Society

18 h. ago New Passport Application Centres in Six Regions Set for Commissioning in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/Foreign Minister and North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that all newly created regions in Ghana will have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December. The facilities are complete and set to begin service before month end, marking the first time all regions will have their own passport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/

Sport

19 h. ago Bank of Ghana to Issue Revised Cybersecurity Directive for Financial Institutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/The Bank of Ghana plans to issue a revised Cyber and Information Security Directive early next year, introducing tougher governance standards and expanding sector-wide monitoring systems as rising digital payments expose banks and fintechs to sophisticated attacks. Officials announced the measures at a cybersecurity summit in Accra, emphasizing the need to match regulatory frameworks with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-to-issue-revised-cybersecurity-directive-for-financial-institutions/

Politics

19 h. ago Nigerian Entertainer Nasboi Plans Exit from Entertainment After Reaching Financial Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/Nigerian skitmaker and singer Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has sparked social media discussions after announcing plans to quit entertainment and slip into oblivion once he reaches a personal financial target. The content creator made the declaration in a recent post on X, emphasizing that wealth matters more to him than fame. Nasboi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/

Events

19 h. ago International Organization for Migration Seeks US$4.7 Billion for 2026 Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-organization-for-migration-seeks-us4-7-billion-for-2026-operations/The International Organization for Migration has announced funding requirements totaling 4.7 billion dollars to assist 41 million vulnerable people worldwide in 2026. The organization faces a 3.4 billion dollar gap after securing 1.3 billion dollars, with priorities focused on saving lives, addressing displacement and facilitating regular migration pathways. The Global Appeal 2026 represents a significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-organization-for-migration-seeks-us4-7-billion-for-2026-operations/

Economics

19 h. ago Police rescues kidnap victim at Wapuli, 3 arrested, one suspect at large

The Ghana Police Service in the Northern Region has rescued a kidnap victim at Wapuli in the Yendi Division after a swift intelligence led operation. A Northern Regional situation report indicates that the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, RPID, on December 2, 2025, at about 9,30 a.m. The kidnappers demanded […]

Events

19 h. ago Telecel Executive Calls for Academia Industry Partnership to Bridge Digital Inclusion Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-executive-calls-for-academia-industry-partnership-to-bridge-digital-inclusion-gap/Telecom operators and research institutions must establish continuous exchange partnerships to develop solutions closing Africa’s digital inclusion gap, a Telecel Ghana executive told delegates at the Future of Digital Countries Africa Regional Summit in Accra. Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, argued during a panel discussion that evidence led innovation remains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-executive-calls-for-academia-industry-partnership-to-bridge-digital-inclusion-gap/

Politics

19 h. ago Former NAFCO CEO seeks High Court review of EOCO property freezing order

The former Chief Executive of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hanan, has asked the High Court to overturn a freezing order imposed on four of his properties by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Society

19 h. ago Cybersecurity Must Be Shared Social Responsibility, CSA Manager Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-must-be-shared-social-responsibility-csa-manager-says/Senior Manager at the Cyber Security Authority Isaac Socrates Mensah has stressed that cybersecurity in Ghana must be treated as a shared social responsibility rather than a purely technical issue as criminals continue to evolve tactics at a rapid rate. In an interview with The High Street Journal, Mensah explained that the purpose of awareness […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-must-be-shared-social-responsibility-csa-manager-says/

Politics

20 h. ago Galamsey fight: NAIMOS intensifies Western North operations with decisive Samreboi swoop

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) deployed a specialised team to Samreboi in the Amenfi West Municipality on December 7, as part of its sustained nationwide offensive against illegal mining.

Politics

21 h. ago Police rescue kidnapping victim in Yendi, arrest three suspects after intelligence

Police in the Northern Region have rescued a kidnapping victim and arrested three suspects following a targeted intelligence-led operation in Wapuli, in the Yendi District. The Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, confirmed the operation in an internal situation report, explaining that officers acted swiftly after the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate on 2 December 2025. According to the report, the kidnappers had demanded GH¢100,000 from the victim’s family.

Events

21 h. ago Ghana more stable, freer for journalists one year after elections – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says Ghana is enjoying a more stable political climate and greater media freedom a year after the 7th December 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Gbande argued that the country has seen “a stabilised society of unism” under the current administration. He said the public no longer feels that “a small group of families want to capture this nation,” a claim often echoed during the 2024 campaign season.

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