1 hour ago Ghana Police announce temporary road closures, diversions for Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced a series of temporary road closures and diversions in Accra on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to facilitate the smooth running of the Millennium Marathon organized by Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL). In a statement issued on its Facebook page on Friday, September 5, the Police urged the public to […]

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17 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

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38 h. ago FDA Western Region Threatens Legal Action Over Food Vendor Permits

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has intensified enforcement of mandatory Street Food Vendor Permits in the Western Region, threatening prosecution for operators who fail to comply with the 2022 requirement designed to improve public health standards. The permit, introduced under the Public Health Act 2012, aims to enhance sanitary conditions among roadside and mobile food […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/

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55 h. ago Samini Signs Major Brand Ambassador Deal with Somoco Ghana Limited

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samini-signs-major-brand-ambassador-deal-with-somoco-ghana-limited/Ghanaian reggae-dancehall superstar Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, popularly known as Samini, yesterday signed a comprehensive brand ambassador agreement with Somoco Ghana Limited at the company’s headquarters on Dadeban Road, North Industrial Area, Accra. The signing ceremony, which took place on Monday afternoon, was witnessed by company staff and several of Samini’s enthusiastic fans who gathered to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samini-signs-major-brand-ambassador-deal-with-somoco-ghana-limited/

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62 h. ago Ghana Road Safety Authority Threatens Legal Action Over Billboard Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/Ghana’s National Road Safety Authority has warned it will sue municipal assemblies that permit illegal billboards on road medians, following a major enforcement operation in Accra. The authority conducted a clearance exercise in the Ayawaso West Municipality on Tuesday, removing several illegal structures that officials said obstructed motorists’ vision and heightened crash risks. Acting Director-General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/

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2 d. ago Transport Union Warns Drivers Against Illegal Fare Hikes Despite Rising Fuel Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transport-union-warns-drivers-against-illegal-fare-hikes-despite-rising-fuel-costs/The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has issued a stern warning to drivers against increasing transport fares without official approval, even as fuel prices continue their upward climb. The caution follows another round of fuel price increases that took effect on September 1, despite falling crude oil prices on international markets. According to data from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/transport-union-warns-drivers-against-illegal-fare-hikes-despite-rising-fuel-costs/

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3 d. ago Irish quartet Florence Road unveil new single amid rising industry buzz

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/irish-quartet-florence-road-unveil-new-single-amid-rising-industry-buzz/Dublin-based rock band Florence Road have released their latest track “Break The Girl” alongside a music video filmed in their hometown of Bray, continuing what critics are calling one of 2025’s most impressive breakthrough campaigns. The single received its debut as Jack Saunders’ “Hottest Record” on BBC Radio 1, marking another milestone for the group […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/irish-quartet-florence-road-unveil-new-single-amid-rising-industry-buzz/

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6 d. ago Journalists give nurses’ leader five days to retract threats or face court

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalists-give-nurses-leader-five-days-to-retract-threats-or-face-court/The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a five-day ultimatum to the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, demanding he retract comments threatening journalists or face legal action. Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum sparked controversy with remarks made during a June interview on Neat FM, where he appeared to threaten journalists who criticized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalists-give-nurses-leader-five-days-to-retract-threats-or-face-court/

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8 d. ago More care, more love: Softcare supports Ghana’s road safety campaign

Softcare, a trusted brand committed to family well-being and community development, has once again demonstrated its dedication to social responsibility by partnering with the Coalition of Road Sense Network and the Ghana Road Safety Authority.

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9 d. ago Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s workers clean Tema streets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-national-petroleum-corporations-workers-clean-tema-streets/Ghana’s state oil company sent executives into the streets this week, turning a busy Tema road into an unlikely workplace for corporate environmental action. Staff from Ghana National Petroleum Corporation grabbed brooms and trash bags to clear debris from Meridian-Harbor Road. The unusual sight of oil industry workers doing street cleaning forms part of what […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-national-petroleum-corporations-workers-clean-tema-streets/

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1 week ago Eight Lives Lost Daily: Why Ghana must treat Road Safety as a National Emergency

Eight Ghanaians do not make it home every day because of road crashes. That is not an abstract statistic; it’s eight empty seats at dinner tables every single day. Statistics from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) for January–June 2025 show 7,289 reported crashes involving 12,354 vehicles, injuring over 8,300 people and killing 1,504, more […]

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Aviation Authority Charts Course for Growth and Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aviation-authority-charts-course-for-growth-and-safety/Ghana’s aviation leaders are planning for the future amid rising passenger numbers and new global challenges. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority just wrapped up a three-day strategy workshop to review this year’s performance and draft its corporate plan for the next three years. Acting Director-General Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur called for innovation to keep pace […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aviation-authority-charts-course-for-growth-and-safety/

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2 w. ago Kumasi Braces for Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Late Queen Mother’s Funeral Rites

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-ahead-of-late-queen-mothers-funeral-rites/Police in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have announced significant road closures around the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi this Thursday. The measures are part of security preparations for the one-week observance of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away earlier this month at age 98. The revered queen mother’s death was formally announced by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-braces-for-traffic-disruptions-ahead-of-late-queen-mothers-funeral-rites/

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2 w. ago Ofankor–Nsawam Road: Maripoma Returns To Site Since Thursday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofankor-nsawam-road-maripoma-returns-to-site-since-thursday/It has been established that Maripoma Enterprise Limited, contractors working on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road, has returned to site as of Thursday, August 14, 2025. For commuters, business owners, and residents, the return is seen more of progress; “We are glad the contractor has shown up. We want results, not excuses anymore,” one commuter told this […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofankor-nsawam-road-maripoma-returns-to-site-since-thursday/

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3 w. ago Commercial transport operators threaten protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and other commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to repair the deteriorating Pokuase–Nsawam road or face a nationwide protest.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: Police announce traffic diversions for state funeral

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra on Friday, August 15, to ensure safety and smooth traffic management during the inter-denominational and inter-faith state funeral for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Road Safety Crisis Demands Urgent Overhaul After Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/The recent helicopter crash that killed Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers, Omane Boamah and Murtala Mohammed, alongside six others, has exposed deeper systemic failures in national safety protocols. Yet even as investigators probe the air disaster, a deadlier crisis unfolds daily on Ghana’s roads, where neglect and corruption have turned commutes into lethal gambles. Road […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-road-safety-crisis-demands-urgent-overhaul-after-tragedies/

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3 w. ago GRTCC urges urgent road repairs after fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the country’s road network to curb the rising carnage.

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3 w. ago Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Operations Amid Safety Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has declared war on illicit fuel storage and sales, warning unlicensed operators face immediate shutdowns. In a public notice issued August 12, the regulator revealed a surge in illegal petroleum activities—from covert storage depots to unauthorized retail points—threatening public safety and market stability. “These operations bypass safety protocols, risking explosions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/

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