12 h. ago Robberies and ECG Meter Thefts Spark Urgent Call for Police Patrols on Manhean

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson Shop owners along the busy Manhean-tiGO Pole-Mallam road in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Greater Accra are urgently appealing to the Ghana Police Service to deploy regular patrols to the area. Their plea follows a recent spate of robberies targeting makeshift stores, which has left the business community in fear. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/

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15 h. ago Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

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19 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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19 h. ago US Nigeria Strikes Could Boost Foreign Investment Confidence, Analysts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/Nigeria’s joint military action with the United States against terrorist groups is being viewed by some analysts as more than a security operation, potentially representing a turning point for foreign investment confidence in Africa’s most populous economy. The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on December 25, targeting two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/

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20 h. ago Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has formally responded to Ghana’s request for engagement over the ongoing investigations into the death of Nana Agyei, confirming its readiness to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026.

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20 h. ago Cedi Maintains Stability Against Dollar During Christmas Week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/The Ghanaian cedi held steady on the interbank foreign exchange market during the Christmas week, trading around GHS 11.10 to the US dollar, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The relative stability comes as the festive season draws to a close, offering a reprieve from the currency volatility experienced earlier in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedi-maintains-stability-against-dollar-during-christmas-week/

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34 h. ago Tema Oil Refinery resumes crude refining after years of shutdown

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has officially resumed crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity.

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38 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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62 h. ago 70 mothers receive Christmas hampers from MTN after delivering at KATH

Mobile telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has put smiles on the faces of 70 mothers who recently gave birth at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi by distributing hampers filled with essential baby products.

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63 h. ago Nigeria Confirms Approving US Christmas Day Airstrike on ISIS Camps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has confirmed the federal government approved a United States military airstrike on terrorist camps in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, with President Bola Tinubu giving the go ahead after intelligence sharing and high level consultations. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, December 26, Tuggar said it was Nigeria that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/

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66 h. ago Obuasi Bitters Luv FM Nite with the Stars Thrills Kumasi on Christmas Eve

Rattray Park in Kumasi came alive on Christmas Eve as music lovers gathered for a thrilling edition of the Obuasi Bitters Luv FM Nite with the Stars, an event marked by glitz, energy, and top-tier performances. Long before the first act mounted the stage, patrons had filled the park, drawn by anticipation and the promise […]

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66 h. ago Obuasi Bitters Luv FM Nite with the Stars Thrills Kumasi on Christmas Day

Rattray Park in Kumasi came alive on Christmas Day as music lovers gathered for a thrilling edition of the Obuasi Bitters Luv FM Nite with the Stars, an event marked by glitz, energy, and top-tier performances. Long before the first act mounted the stage, patrons had filled the park, drawn by anticipation and the promise […]

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68 h. ago Does Goldbod owe BoG US$214m, or has BoG lost US$214m? A policy and financial risk analysis

Introduction Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) have been celebrated as innovative strategies to strengthen Ghana’s reserves, reduce reliance on foreign exchange borrowing, and curb illicit gold exports. At the heart of these initiatives is the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), established in 2025 to support the accumulation of gold reserves by the […]

Economics

3 d. ago MISA Energy rebrands in Kumasi, pledges better service and sustainability

MISA Energy, formerly ENGEN Ghana, has officially introduced its new brand to the Kumasi market, promising improved customer experience while maintaining the same fuel quality and convenience customers are used to. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the Aprade community along the Kumasi–Accra highway, Chief Executive Officer Brent Nartey said the rebrand is about sharpening the company’s focus for the future rather than changing what already works. “What we have done with this rebrand is to make what is already on the market better, clearer, and more future-focused. Our commitment to exceptional service, reliability and trust hasn’t changed,” Mr Nartey said.

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3 d. ago Ashanti Region: NADMO prioritises preventive measures to reduce road carnage

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has intensified preventive interventions to curb the rising incidence of road accidents in the Ashanti Region, with a focused operation on accident-prone sections of the Kumasi–Accra Highway.

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4 d. ago Sarkodie Returns to Accra for Rapperholic 2025 Christmas Day Concert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sarkodie-returns-to-accra-for-rapperholic-2025-christmas-day-concert/Award winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie will headline the 2025 edition of his annual Rapperholic concert on December 25 at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), marking his return to the capital after a successful Homecoming edition in Kumasi earlier this year. The Christmas Day event, which has become a staple on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sarkodie-returns-to-accra-for-rapperholic-2025-christmas-day-concert/

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4 d. ago Ashanti Region: NADMO prioritises preventive measures to reduce road carnage  

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has intensified preventive interventions to curb the rising incidence of road accidents in the Ashanti Region, with a focused operation on accident-prone sections of the Kumasi–Accra Highway. 

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4 d. ago English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development. The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.” Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

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4 d. ago Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Police located several guns, a stockpile of ammunition and a shopping list for bomb materials in the home of a Western Australian man arrested after pledging support for the Bondi attackers, a court has heard.

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4 d. ago Clear Asokwa–Ahodwo corridor by January 4 or risk eviction – Kumasi Mayor warns traders

The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has directed traders and other operators occupying the Asokwa Interchange to Ahodwo Roundabout stretch to vacate the area by January 4, 2026, or face compulsory removal.

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