58 m. ago Trial of man accused of stabbing firefighter set for December 17

The Achimota Circuit Court will on December 17, commence the trial of Sampson Azumah, a 21-year-old man accused of stabbing a firefighter at Adjiriganor.

Events

3 h. ago Nigerian gov’t secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says

Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.

Events

3 h. ago Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including a young child, police say

At least 11 people were killed on Saturday, including a three-year-old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said.

Events

8 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

Events

36 h. ago Easing Inflation Offers Ghanaian Traders Festive Sales Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/Ghanaian traders are preparing for a potentially profitable Christmas season as easing inflation creates favorable market conditions with improved pricing flexibility and stronger consumer purchasing power. November 2025 data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows headline inflation dropped to 6.3 percent, down from 8.0 percent in October, marking the eleventh consecutive month of declining price […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/easing-inflation-offers-ghanaian-traders-festive-sales-boost/

Economics

37 h. ago Daddy Lumba Immediate Family Files Lawsuit to Block December Funeral Plans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-immediate-family-files-lawsuit-to-block-december-funeral-plans/Immediate family members of late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu have filed a fresh lawsuit seeking to halt his scheduled December 13 funeral over concerns about unauthorized autopsy and alleged financial mismanagement. Five plaintiffs, including Obaapanyin Afia Adomah Pakoso of Kumasi, Robert Gyamfi, Georgina Gyamfi, Ernestina Fosuh, and Nana Afia Kobi, filed the writ at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-immediate-family-files-lawsuit-to-block-december-funeral-plans/

Society

41 h. ago Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire Along Border Killing Five

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/Fresh clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan left five Afghan civilians dead and three Pakistani civilians wounded along the volatile border overnight Friday, according to officials from both nations. The violence threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed just two months earlier. The fighting erupted near Spin Boldak, an Afghan border city in Kandahar province, where residents told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/

Events

41 h. ago Five districts in Upper East Region selected for gov’t Farmer Service Centres initiative   

Five districts in the Upper East Region have been selected as beneficiaries of the government’s Farmer Service Centre initiative, a major intervention aimed at transforming agricultural production and improving food security across the country.  

Politics

42 h. ago “Political Gimmicks Won’t Work’: Ashaiman Chief Fires MP Over IDA Land Issues

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/The Chief of Ashaiman, Nii Annang Adzor, has openly challenged the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, Hon. Ernest Norgbey, accusing him of dishonesty and a lack of respect for the traditional authority over matters concerning the Ashaiman Irrigation Development Authority (IDA) lands. He made the call during the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration held at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-gimmicks-wont-work-ashaiman-chief-fires-mp-over-ida-land-issues/

Politics

44 h. ago Nigerian Athlete Godson Oghenebrume Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge in US

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-athlete-godson-oghenebrume-pleads-guilty-to-firearm-charge-in-us/Nigerian track and field athlete Godson Oghenebrume has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a foreign national in the United States, leaving the 22-year-old sprinter facing up to 15 years in prison and potential deportation. United States Attorney Kurt Wall announced the guilty plea on December 3 following Oghenebrume’s court appearance before […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-athlete-godson-oghenebrume-pleads-guilty-to-firearm-charge-in-us/

Events

57 h. ago GPL 2025/26: Mensah brace fires All Blacks to victory over Eleven Wonders

Swedru All Blacks continued their form with a 2–0 victory over Eleven Wonders in their Ghana Premier League Week 13 clash on Friday.

Events

60 h. ago GPL 2025/26: Mensah brace fires Swedru All Blacks to 2–0 win over Eleven Wonders

Swedru All Blacks continued their impressive recent form with a solid 2–0 win over Eleven Wonders in their Ghana Premier League Week 13 clash on Sunday.

Events

61 h. ago Tanzania blocks activists online as independence day protests loom

Meta has restricted prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi-Tsehai's Instagram account within Tanzania following a government directive, escalating fears of digital censorship ahead of planned Independence Day protests on December 9.

Politics

63 h. ago Wa West Agric Director calls for stronger gov’t support after difficult farming year

The Wa West District Director of Food and Agriculture, Rashid Ibrahim, has appealed to the government to increase support for farmers after a challenging production year marked by erratic rainfall, rising input costs, and poor market prices.

Politics

65 h. ago FDA urges consumers to prioritise safety when purchasing products during festive season

The Ashanti Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Nathaniel Nana Kwabena Nkrumah, has advised consumers to be extra vigilant when purchasing food, medicines, beverages, and other regulated products during the festive season.

Sport

2 d. ago A nation that left its farmers behind – Minority blasts gov’t over GH¢5bn grain disaster

The NPP MPs are accusing it of presiding over a GH¢5 billion grain disaster and leaving farmers and fishers behind at a time they need the state most.

Politics

3 d. ago Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

Prominent Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi has accused the government of instigating the removal of her social media accounts that she has been using to mobilise Tanzanians against the government.

Politics

3 d. ago Tems under fire for declaring self ‘Jesus baby’ despite making secular music

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has sparked controversy after declaring herself “a Jesus baby.”

Sport

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.

Politics

3 d. ago Parliamentary Committee recommends €178m for five GAF aircraft

Parliament's Committee on Defence and Interior has recommended two major agreements totalling approximately €178m for the immediate retooling and modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet.

Politics