4 h. ago Edem warns youth against drug abuse at 9th Eledzi Health Walk

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and entertainer Denning Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbey Edem, has cautioned young people against drug abuse, describing it as a destructive habit capable of ruining lives, families and communities.

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5 h. ago Suspension of new DVLA Plate: Abuakwa South MP warns of insurance and public safety risks

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has formally suspended the planned rollout of its new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-embedded vehicle licence plates, amid legal, parliamentary and public safety concerns.

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6 h. ago Agricultural cooperatives emerging as climate champions in rural Ghana

In the Assin Central District of Ghana’s Central Region, cocoa farmers gather not just to discuss yields and prices, but to collectively chart survival strategies against a climate that no longer follows familiar patterns.

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6 h. ago Akatsi North DCE warns PWD beneficiaries against selling livelihood support items

The District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, Bless Kwadzo Katamani, has cautioned beneficiaries under the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) programme against selling the livelihood support items provided to them.

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8 h. ago Salaga South MP calls for unity and peace at Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming

The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has called on chiefs, youth, settlers and opinion leaders in Kulaw to work together to promote peace, unity and development in the area. Addressing participants at the Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming durbar held at Buma, the MP stressed that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding. “Lasting development can only be achieved where there is peace, unity and cooperation among the people,” she said.

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8 h. ago Stay Away From Akporman Lands or Risk Losing Your Properties – Dream Alive Construction Warns Developers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stay-away-from-akporman-lands-or-risk-losing-your-properties-dream-alive-construction-warns-developers/Dream Alive Construction has issued a strong public warning urging prospective land developers to stay away from lands at Akporman in the Greater Accra Region, citing a court judgment in its favour and the risk of fraudulent land transactions. The warning follows a High Court ruling delivered at Adenta on July 20, 2024, in Suit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stay-away-from-akporman-lands-or-risk-losing-your-properties-dream-alive-construction-warns-developers/

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10 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

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12 h. ago TAGG Raises Alarm Over GRA–TRUEDARE Digital Tracking Deal, Demands Full Disclosure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has raised serious concerns over Parliament’s approval of an agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and TRUEDARE Investments Limited for the introduction of a digital customs tracking and artificial intelligence audit system, warning that the deal could impose hidden costs on traders and consumers. In a press statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tagg-raises-alarm-over-gra-truedare-digital-tracking-deal-demands-full-disclosure/

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13 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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13 h. ago Sports Betting Surge Sparks Mental Health Concerns Among Ghana Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/Sports betting has exploded across Ghana, transforming from casual entertainment into what health experts now describe as a public health crisis. Recent data from GeoPoll’s 2025 report shows that 71% of Ghanaians have placed bets, with young people comprising the majority of participants. The confluence of widespread smartphone access, mobile money platforms, and aggressive marketing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/

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14 h. ago Saudi Coalition Warns Yemen Separatists of Immediate Military Response

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saudi-coalition-warns-yemen-separatists-of-immediate-military-response/The Saudi led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that undermine de escalation efforts in the southern region of the country. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman said on X on Saturday that it is time for troops from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saudi-coalition-warns-yemen-separatists-of-immediate-military-response/

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14 h. ago Martin Amidu Denies Badigamsira Arrested for Sharing His Articles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-denies-badigamsira-arrested-for-sharing-his-articles/Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has dismissed claims that Alhaji Inusah Abdul Majeed Badigamsira was arrested solely for sharing his articles on the Bawku mediation, insisting the youth association executive faces separate criminal allegations. Amidu issued a detailed statement on December 27 responding to a press release attributed to the Nayiri that suggested Badigamsira’s December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-denies-badigamsira-arrested-for-sharing-his-articles/

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14 h. ago Nobody Was Arrested On Account Of Sharing Martin Amidu’s  Articles On Bawku Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nobody-was-arrested-on-account-of-sharing-martin-amidus-articles-on-bawku-mediation/I read in the mainstream online media published news reports attributed to a press release by  the Nayiri in which an Executive Member of the Mamprugu Youth Association, Alhaji Inusah  Abdul-Majeed Badigamsira, was allegedly arrested on 23 December 2025 “merely for  sharing an epistle authored” by me on the Asantehene’s Bawku Mediation Report while I  […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nobody-was-arrested-on-account-of-sharing-martin-amidus-articles-on-bawku-mediation/

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18 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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22 h. ago Justice by guesswork is dangerous – Constitution Review Chair calls for data

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has warned that reforming Ghana’s justice system without solid data could do more harm than good.

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23 h. ago Reform without data is a gamble – Constitution Review Chair warns against rushing Supreme Court changes

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee has warned against rushing reforms to Ghana’s judicial structure without firm data to justify the changes, particularly proposals affecting the Supreme Court.

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40 h. ago Presidential Age Limit: Unrestricted democracy could breed chaos – Prof. Agyeman

Former Senior Governance Advisor of United Nations, Prof. Kwaku Agyeman-Duah has warned that an unrestrained interpretation of democracy could plunge society into chaos, stressing the need for expert guidance within governance systems.

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44 h. ago DeThompsonDDT earns six major nominations at 2025 Western Music Awards

Ghanaian musician and producer DeThompsonDDT has emerged as one of the leading nominees at the 9th edition of the Western Music Awards, earning six nominations across major categories.

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47 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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47 h. ago Too young to lead? – Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s Constitution undervalues its youth

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s Constitution sends a troubling message to young people by undervaluing their place in national leadership.

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