72 m. ago Linda Ocloo calls for discipline at relaunch of National Sanitation Day

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has urged Ghanaians to embrace sanitation as a national culture and legacy during the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day (NSD).

Politics

4 h. ago Nigerian Nationals Receive Lengthy Prison Terms for Vehicle Theft

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-nationals-receive-lengthy-prison-terms-for-vehicle-theft/Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to substantial prison terms totaling 48 years for their involvement in an organized vehicle theft syndicate that targeted victims across Kumasi’s commercial districts. Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze were arrested June 20, 2025, by the Ashanti Regional Police Command during operations targeting criminal activities involving parked vehicles. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-nationals-receive-lengthy-prison-terms-for-vehicle-theft/

Events

4 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

Politics

5 h. ago Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam Amid Regional Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/Ethiopia will officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on September 9, marking completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project despite continuing diplomatic tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the September inauguration during parliamentary proceedings, confirming that the $4.2 billion project spanning 14 years of construction is now fully operational […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/

Politics

13 h. ago Western Region Minister Proposes Training Program for Road Equipment Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has proposed leveraging the District Road Improvement Programme to train machine operators and technicians through the Youth Employment Agency, potentially creating thousands of jobs while ensuring effective equipment utilization. Nelson outlined his vision during an orientation program for District Coordinators in the Western Region, where 49 coordinators from Western North, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/

Politics

13 h. ago Bawumia Launches Ashanti Region Campaign Tour for NPP Primary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-launches-ashanti-region-campaign-tour-for-npp-primary/Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will launch a comprehensive three-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region from September 10-12, seeking delegate support ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. The campaign blitz will cover seven operational zones within the Ashanti Region, representing Bawumia’s most extensive regional outreach since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-launches-ashanti-region-campaign-tour-for-npp-primary/

Politics

15 h. ago Anloga DCE, chiefs, and health officials vow to sanction sanitation defaulters

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Mrs. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate, has pledged to crack down on residents who fail to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The warning was issued during the latest clean-up activity in Anloga, where leaders expressed […]

Politics

17 h. ago My Rights, My Future: Media joins fight against child labour in Oti and Volta regions

The grim reality of child labour and trafficking in Ghana’s fishing and cocoa-growing communities took centre stage at a media engagement held in Dambai, where journalists were urged to become stronger allies in protecting vulnerable children. The event, organised by Right to Play in collaboration with Partners in Community Development Programme (PACODEP) and the Alliance […]

Politics

17 h. ago Electricity brings new hope to Vodza landing beach community

The fishing community of Vodza in the Keta Municipality of the Volta region has welcomed a new dawn of opportunity and safety following the extension of electricity to its landing beach, an initiative made possible through the Keta Investment Promotion Centre (KIPC), led by its Chief Executive, Madam Enyonam Apetorgbor. For years, fishermen and processors […]

Sport

19 h. ago NPP Official Seeks Political Asylum, Cites Government Persecution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum abroad, alleging systematic persecution and death threats under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Abronye, widely known as “Abronye DC,” was summoned by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in February 2025 following public allegations that the president had withheld GH₵550 million […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/

Politics

19 h. ago From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/

Economics

20 h. ago Dear government, completing Navrongo stadium is not about brick and mortar, it’s about dignity and inclusion

On a dusty stretch of land in Navrongo, in Ghana’s Upper East Region, sits the skeleton of a dream.

Politics

20 h. ago Anlo State to observe sacred Aƒekplɔkplɔ spiritual cleansing ritual ahead of traditional festival season

The traditional authorities of Anlo State have announced the commencement of the sacred Aƒekplɔkplɔ spiritual cleansing ritual, a centuries-old tradition that serves as a cornerstone of the region’s cultural and spiritual calendar. The ritual, which translates to “spiritual cleansing” in the Ewe language, will take place from Friday, September 5, through Saturday morning, September 6, […]

Politics

21 h. ago Presidential Staffer Tells MultiChoice to Exit Ghana if Operations Unsustainable

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-staffer-tells-multichoice-to-exit-ghana-if-operations-unsustainable/Presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has escalated rhetoric in Ghana’s pay-TV pricing dispute, telling MultiChoice to cease operations if regulatory compliance proves too burdensome for the company’s business model. Her intervention comes amid intensifying tensions between government and the DStv operator, where Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has demanded 30% subscription fee reductions by September […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-staffer-tells-multichoice-to-exit-ghana-if-operations-unsustainable/

Politics

21 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

Events

23 h. ago Global Air Cargo Rates Show Mixed Performance Across Regions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/Global air cargo markets displayed varied performance across different trade lanes during the final week of August, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading growth while North America experienced continued softness, according to the latest data from WorldACD Market Data. Worldwide air freight rates averaged $2.44 per kilogram during the week ending August 31, representing a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/

Transport

26 h. ago Oil Prices Head for Weekly Decline as Supply Concerns Override Geopolitical Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-head-for-weekly-decline-as-supply-concerns-override-geopolitical-risks/Oil prices retreated for a third consecutive day Friday, positioning crude for its first weekly decline in two weeks as mounting supply concerns overshadowed persistent geopolitical tensions. Crude oil fell to $61.97 per barrel on September 5, down 2.38% from the previous day, extending a streak of losses that began Wednesday. The decline follows two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-head-for-weekly-decline-as-supply-concerns-override-geopolitical-risks/

Politics

26 h. ago Youth of Manso Tontokrom prevent military invasion of their mining site

Hundreds of youth at Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti Region have had a sleepless night after blocking the entry of military personnel to their mining site.

Events

29 h. ago Abuakwa South MP Extends Support to Displaced Sawla Residents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-extends-support-to-displaced-sawla-residents/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has extended a hand of support to displaced victims of the recent Sawla Gbenyiri conflict in the Savannah Region, who are currently seeking refuge in Akyem Kyebi-Oman. Through the Abuakwa South National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Secretariat, the MP donated a relief package on Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-extends-support-to-displaced-sawla-residents/

Politics

32 h. ago Viral Video Fuels Outrage, Exposes Tensions Over Omanjor Shooting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/A viral video circulating online has sparked outrage and raised questions about the alleged involvement of certain individuals in the Omanjor shooting incident. The incident, which occurred during Homowo, resulted in the deaths of five individuals who were shot and killed after paying a courtesy call to the Omanjor chief. In the video, Asafoatse brother […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/

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