86 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.

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4 h. ago Chevron to join Nigeria oil licence auction, plans rig deployment in 2026

Chevron said on Friday it will participate in Nigeria’s next oil licensing round and plans to deploy a drilling rig in late 2026 as it seeks to expand operations in Africa’s top energy producer.

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5 h. ago Trump set to unveil $12bn farm aid package, Bloomberg News says

The United States is set to unveil a long-awaited farm aid package on Monday, offering assistance of $12 billion to farmers hit by low crop prices and tariff policies, Bloomberg News said on Sunday.

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9 h. ago Fresh Trouble for Heath Goldfields Limited As Prestea Residents Prepare ‘Red Demonstration’ on Wednesday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/Fresh trouble has hit Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) as thousands of aggrieved residents in the Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency of the Western Region gear up for what they describe as a massive “red demonstration” against the company for what they call persistent delays and gross disrespect to the people. The protest, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/

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10 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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13 h. ago CUTS raises concern over prolonged delay in consumer protection and competition law passage

A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […]

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15 h. ago Daddy Lumba’s case: Judge anticipated every issue – Twumasi Ankrah defends quality of verdict

The newly appointed Acting CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, has applauded the judge who ruled on the Daddy Lumba marriage case, describing her work as thorough, clear, and highly commendable.

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19 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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19 h. ago Former President Kufuor Jokes About Remarriage on Delay Show

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/Former President John Agyekum Kufuor playfully responded to questions about remarriage during an interview on The Delay Show, turning the question back to host Deloris Frimpong Manso and sparking laughter across the set. When Delay asked directly whether he would consider marrying again following the death of his wife Theresa Kufuor on October 1, 2023, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/

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20 h. ago GES Orders Dzodze School Head to Step Aside Over Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/Ghana Education Service has directed Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School Headmaster Joshua Vidzro to step aside immediately following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. A letter dated December 6, 2025, from the Volta Regional Directorate of Education stated the directive was necessary to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process. GES explained the allegations require […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/

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21 h. ago The War Against the OSP: How Power, Fear, and Politics Threaten Ghana’s Integrity — By Daniel Adjei Esq

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/Ghana’s political establishment has closed ranks in a rare moment of bipartisan unity—this time to demand the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor—following the dramatic arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu at the very institution, he accused of corruption. The confrontation has ignited nationwide alarm, and in an analysis written by Daniel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/

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22 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

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23 h. ago Emotional Affairs Cause Relationship Harm, Psychology Research Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-affairs-cause-relationship-harm-psychology-research-shows/Research indicates emotional affairs cause significant psychological damage to committed relationships, with experts warning about gradual boundary erosion that leads to betrayal. Emotional affairs develop when individuals form close, often secretive emotional bonds with someone outside their primary relationship. According to research data, between 15 to 20 percent of married couples are affected by infidelity, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-affairs-cause-relationship-harm-psychology-research-shows/

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23 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

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33 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Can Ghana navigate England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L?

In Group L, the senior national team will face 2018 semi-finalists England, 2018 finalists Croatia, and Panama, who are making only their second World Cup appearance.

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34 h. ago NAIMOS Task Force storms Fanteakwa South, dismantles galamsey operations

In the early hours of December 4, 2025, a NAIMOS task force set out from Accra for its usual galamsey fight. Their departure at 0330 hours marked the beginning of a determined push into the Eastern Region, where illegal mining activities had taken deep root. By 0730 hours the team had reached the Fanteakwa South District and immediately began a daylong operation that stretched late into the evening.

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35 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

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35 h. ago Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for shortlisted applicants seeking the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom. In a notice issued by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said it has completed the initial review of applications and will begin interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the prestigious international scholarship programme.

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36 h. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

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36 h. ago Black Stars set to play in Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia for 2026 World Cup group stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-set-to-play-in-toronto-boston-and-philadelphia-for-2026-world-cup-group-stage/Ghana will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches in Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia, according to the full tournament schedule unveiled on Saturday. The Black Stars kick off their campaign on Wednesday, June 17, when they face Panama at BMO Field in Toronto at 7pm Eastern Time. Ghana’s second match pits them against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-set-to-play-in-toronto-boston-and-philadelphia-for-2026-world-cup-group-stage/

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