12 h. ago Bolgatanga Technical Institute Shut Indefinitely After Student Unrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/Authorities have closed Bolgatanga Technical Institute indefinitely following violent student protests that saw the housemaster’s office and library set ablaze. The Upper East Region school’s shutdown, ordered Thursday, aims to protect students, staff, and property while investigations unfold, confirmed Ajono Martin Adonis, local secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. No injuries were reported, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/

Society

15 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressures Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

Events

15 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressure Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

Events

46 h. ago Asante Gold Secures US$350 Million to Boost Ghana Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/Asante Gold Corporation has completed the first stage of its $500 million financing package, receiving $350 million to advance its mining projects in Ghana. The Vancouver-based company confirmed the funds include proceeds from a $125 million mezzanine facility, a $50 million gold stream agreement, and a $10 million private placement with Appian Capital. An initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/

Economics

53 h. ago Ghana Military Awaits Experts to Examine Crashed Helicopter’s Recorder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has confirmed the armed forces are preserving the anti-crash recorder recovered from the August 6 helicopter crash site while awaiting specialized aviation experts and manufacturers to determine how to analyze its data. The device—critical to understanding why the Z-9 helicopter plunged near Bamako, killing eight including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/

Events

66 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

Events

66 h. ago Ghana Sets 2025 Deadline for Landmark Islamic Finance Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/Ghana is accelerating plans to become West Africa’s Islamic finance hub with comprehensive regulations for banking, insurance, and capital markets due by year-end 2025. Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, adviser to the Bank of Ghana, confirmed the joint framework developed by the central bank, Securities and Exchange Commission, and National Insurance Commission will cover non-interest banking, Sukuk bonds, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-2025-deadline-for-landmark-islamic-finance-framework/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana Police Investigate Death Threats Against President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/Ghanaian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a viral TikTok video containing death threats targeting President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. The Ghana Police Service confirmed the probe in an August 12 Facebook statement, revealing two suspects Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu are already in custody. The disturbing video features a female […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-investigate-death-threats-against-president-mahama/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana Narcotics Agency Nabs Key Suspect in Major Airport Drug Bust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended Lincoln Nii Okaija, the prime suspect behind a foiled attempt to smuggle 738 parcels of suspected cannabis through Kotoka International Airport. Okaija was arrested at the Aflao border while fleeing to Togo en route to France, ending a days-long manhunt. Authorities confirmed Okaija played a central role in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/

Politics

3 d. ago Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Deaths Climb to 155 Amid Wider Outbreak

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/Nigeria’s public health authorities confirm the Lassa fever death toll has reached 155, with at least three fatalities recorded this month alone. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 825 confirmed cases nationwide since January, alongside more than 6,520 suspected infections. A slight decline in the death rate among confirmed patients brings […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/

Events

4 d. ago Michael Jackson Concert Sock Sells for US$8,800 in French Auction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/michael-jackson-concert-sock-sells-for-us8800-in-french-auction/A single crystal-studded sock worn by Michael Jackson during a 1997 concert in Nice, France, fetched €7,688 ($8,822) at an auction in Nîmes. The rhinestone-adorned athletic sock, discovered by a technician near Jackson’s dressing room after his HIStory World Tour performance, was dubbed a “cult object” by auctioneers. Specialist Aurore Illy confirmed bidding surpassed initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/michael-jackson-concert-sock-sells-for-us8800-in-french-auction/

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana confirms 18 additional Mpox cases, bringing total to 346

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the confirmation of 18 fresh cases of Mpox, pushing the cumulative number of infections nationwide to 346. The death toll remains unchanged at one, with no additional fatalities reported and no patients currently receiving hospital care. In its previous update on 7 August 2025, the GHS urged the […]

Sport

6 d. ago Davido Confirms US$3.7 Million Price Tag for Miami Wedding to Chioma

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/davido-confirms-us3-7-million-price-tag-for-miami-wedding-to-chioma/Nigerian superstar Davido has revealed his Miami wedding to long-time partner Chioma Rowland cost a staggering $3.7 million (approximately ₦5.5 billion). The disclosure came during Friday’s “Havana Night” pre-wedding celebration, where the Grammy-nominated artist told guests, “We spent 3.7 million dollars in cash. You should know what we are doing. It’s crãzy.” The lavish ceremony […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/davido-confirms-us3-7-million-price-tag-for-miami-wedding-to-chioma/

Economics

6 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

Events

6 d. ago ChrisMD and Shannon Confirm Amicable Split After YouTube Romance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chrismd-and-shannon-confirm-amicable-split-after-youtube-romance/British YouTubers Chris Dixon (known as ChrisMD) and Shannon Langdon have ended their relationship, the content creator confirmed via Instagram in February 2023. Dixon shared the news directly with followers, stating the couple mutually decided to part ways after carefully choosing the timing of the announcement. “Shannon and I have decided to break up,” he […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chrismd-and-shannon-confirm-amicable-split-after-youtube-romance/

Politics

8 d. ago Accra Sports Stadium confirmed as venue for GHALCA Top Four Tournament

Ghana League Clubs Association President, John Ansah, has confirmed the Accra Sports Stadium as the venue for the Top Four tournament.

Sport

8 d. ago Kumasi Daddy Lumba Vigil Postponed Indefinitely Amid National Mourning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-daddy-lumba-vigil-postponed-indefinitely-amid-national-mourning/Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency has indefinitely postponed the Kumasi candlelight vigil for music icon Daddy Lumba, originally planned for Saturday, August 9. The decision honors President John Mahama’s declaration of three days of national mourning following a military helicopter crash that killed eight personnel. Acting Executive Secretary Gideon Aryeequaye confirmed the move in a Thursday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-daddy-lumba-vigil-postponed-indefinitely-amid-national-mourning/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghana Banks to Lower Lending Rates as Key Benchmark Falls Below 20%

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reference-rate-drops-to-19-67-banks-to-cut-lending-rates-credit-relief-expected-for-borrowers/Commercial banks in Ghana will reduce lending costs for borrowers following a sharp decline in the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR), offering potential relief to businesses and households. The benchmark rate dropped from 23.69% in June to 19.67% this month, the Ghana Association of Banks confirmed today. This shift comes after the Bank of Ghana cut […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reference-rate-drops-to-19-67-banks-to-cut-lending-rates-credit-relief-expected-for-borrowers/

Politics

8 d. ago Helicopter disaster: Black box found at crash site – Minister confirms

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has confirmed that the black box of the Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter, which crashed and burst into flames on Wednesday, August 9, has been retrieved.

Events

9 d. ago Bodies of military helicopter crash victims transferred to 37 Military Hospital

The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that the bodies of all eight victims of Wednesday’s fatal Z-9 military helicopter crash have been flown to Accra and deposited at the 37 Military Hospital in preparation for interment.

Events