11 h. ago Three Suspected Armed Robbers Killed in Christmas Eve Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The men were part of a five-member gang allegedly preparing to launch attacks along the Anwiankwanta to Obuasi road. Police received intelligence on December 24, 2025, that the gang […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/

Events

27 h. ago ‘Christmas babies’ in Volta and Oti regions receive MTN hampers as network expansion project begins

Sixty babies born on Christmas Day have received baby hampers from MTN Ghana as part of the company’s annual Christmas Baby Hamper initiative in the Volta and Oti Regions, bringing joy and support to mothers delivering during the festive season.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Christmas babies’ and their mothers in Volta and Oti regions receive MTN hampers

Sixty babies born on Christmas Day have received baby hampers from MTN Ghana as part of the company’s annual Christmas Baby Hamper initiative in the Volta and Oti Regions, bringing joy and support to mothers delivering during the festive season.

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55 h. ago Legendary Coach Kwatelai Quartey to Receive Special Boxing Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legendary-coach-kwatelai-quartey-to-receive-special-boxing-award/Veteran boxing coach Kwatelai Quartey has been recognized with a Special Award for his decades-long contribution to Bukom and Ghana boxing, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the sport’s history. No account of Ghana’s boxing history is complete without mention of Quartey, affectionately known as Wutor, the long serving head […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legendary-coach-kwatelai-quartey-to-receive-special-boxing-award/

Sport

4 d. ago GOC secures financial support ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has received a timely financial boost to support preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as efforts intensify toward athlete readiness and institutional planning.

Sport

4 d. ago Ghana ends 2025 in 4th place in Africa with highest debt to IMF

Ghana recently received US$365 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the fifth tranche of an IMF bailout package signed in 2022. This is expected to increase the country’s indebtedness to the Bretton Woods institution.

Politics

5 d. ago Police Arrest Wanted Suspect for Theft at Diaspora Summit 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/Police have arrested a man on the wanted list after an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), following complaints of theft from participants. According to the Accra Regional Police Command, working together with the Central Division Police Command, officers intensified surveillance at the event after receiving […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana Receives First Drought Insurance Payout Worth US$2.86 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/Ghana has received a total of US$2.86 million under its first ever sovereign drought insurance policy from African Risk Capacity (ARC) Limited to support farmers affected by severe drought conditions during the 2024 planting season. The payout, which was officially presented to the government on Monday, is intended to assist about 109,000 vulnerable households in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-receives-first-drought-insurance-payout-worth-us2-86-million/

Economics

7 d. ago Youth Programme Wins Top Recognition at Africa Europe Foundation Awards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-programme-wins-top-recognition-at-africa-europe-foundation-awards/The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab secured first place among 401 applicants at the 2025 Africa Europe Foundation Youth Awards and won the .eu Web Awards People’s Choice category with a perfect score, marking significant recognition for youth engagement efforts across both continents. The four year programme, part of the AU-EU Youth Lab initiative, received the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-programme-wins-top-recognition-at-africa-europe-foundation-awards/

Events

7 d. ago Academic City Receives Tech Education Award at Technovation Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/Academic City University earned recognition as the Tech-driven Education Institution of the Year 2025 at the Technovation Awards held in Accra, marking the institution’s approach to integrating technology with higher education in Ghana. The university received the award at the ceremony where Prof. Fred McBagonluri, President of Academic City was honoured as the Most Outstanding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/academic-city-receives-tech-education-award-at-technovation-ceremony/

Events

9 d. ago ofi Ghana Limited receives Outstanding Agribusiness Award in the Gold Category at President’s National Export Awards

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) Ghana Limited, the only cocoa processing facility in the Northern Sector, a leading exporter of cashews, and a Licensed Buying Company (LBC) in Ghanas cocoa sector, has received the Outstanding Agribusiness award in the Gold category at the 33rd & 34th Presidents National Awards for Export Achievement. The award recognises ofi’s […]

Politics

1 week ago Ghana to receive 300 new ISUZU buses to boost public transport, deputy transport minister confirms

Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister of Transport, has announced the final inspection of 300 new ISUZU buses in Egypt, which are set to be delivered to Ghana as part of efforts to modernise the country’s public transport system. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Affo-Toffey said the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to providing efficient, safe, and reliable transport for Ghanaians.

Politics

1 week ago President Mahama Receives Bawku Peace Mediation Report From Asantehene at Jubilee House

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-receives-bawku-peace-mediation-report-from-asantehene-at-jubilee-house/President John Dramani Mahama received the Bawku peace mediation report from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on December 16, 2025 at Jubilee House in Accra calling for reconciliation among residents of the Upper East regional town engulfed in conflict for several decades. The presentation ceremony brought together government officials, security officials, religious leaders, traditional chiefs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-receives-bawku-peace-mediation-report-from-asantehene-at-jubilee-house/

Politics

1 week ago Energy Minister receives PSP framework to drive efficiency in power distribution sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Ghana’s electricity distribution sector, describing it as a major milestone in ongoing reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Politics

2 w. ago Colombian Vice President Leads Business Delegation To GPHA To Explore Investment Opportunities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-vice-president-leads-business-delegation-to-gpha-to-explore-investment-opportunities/The Vice President of Colombia, H.E. Francia Elena Márquez Mina, on Friday, 12th December 2025, led a high-level business delegation to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) as part of efforts to explore investment opportunities and deepen bilateral trade relations between Colombia and Ghana. The delegation was received on behalf of the Director-General of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-vice-president-leads-business-delegation-to-gpha-to-explore-investment-opportunities/

Politics

2 w. ago Metrohm Central Africa opens Ghana hub to boost industrialisation and quality standards

Ghana’s drive toward industrialisation has received a significant boost with the inauguration of Metrohm Central Africa, a regional centre dedicated to high-precision chemical analysis and technical support.

Politics

2 w. ago Village Girl Kitchen marks five years with donation of 1,000 hot meals to Nsawam Prison

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/village-girl-kitchen-marks-five-years-with-donation-of-1000-hot-meals-to-nsawam-prison/The fast-growing Ghanaian catering service marked its fifth anniversary with a gesture of compassion rather than extravagance over the weekend at the Nsawam Prison. On Sunday, November 30, inmates of Ghana’s largest prison received a surprise visit from the Village Girl Kitchen team, who organized a day of celebration. Rather than host a lavish celebration, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/village-girl-kitchen-marks-five-years-with-donation-of-1000-hot-meals-to-nsawam-prison/

Events

3 w. ago Nigerian Senate President files 200 billion naira defamation suit against colleague

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a two hundred billion naira defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central over sexual harassment allegations she made against him. The suit was lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on December 5. In a Facebook post, Akpoti Uduaghan confirmed receiving notice of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-senate-president-files-200-billion-naira-defamation-suit-against-colleague/

Politics

3 w. ago Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/United States President Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington on Friday, an award created by football’s governing body to recognize individuals who promote global peace and unity through exceptional actions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the honour onstage at the John F. Kennedy Centre […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/

Politics

3 w. ago Nigerian National Receives Five Year Sentence for Pandemic Relief Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-receives-five-year-sentence-for-pandemic-relief-fraud/A Nigerian man has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $1.4 million in restitution after pleading guilty to defrauding pandemic relief programs designed to help struggling businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Nosa Edokpaigbe was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez in Colorado after admitting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-receives-five-year-sentence-for-pandemic-relief-fraud/

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