66 h. ago Nigeria Confirms Approving US Christmas Day Airstrike on ISIS Camps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has confirmed the federal government approved a United States military airstrike on terrorist camps in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, with President Bola Tinubu giving the go ahead after intelligence sharing and high level consultations. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, December 26, Tuggar said it was Nigeria that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/

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4 d. ago Soldiers remove rival Mamprusi Chief Seidu Abagre from Bawku following Otumfuo mediation

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the rival Mamprusi chief, from Bawku Township in the Upper East Region, in line with recommendations contained in the Otumfuo Asantehene Osei Tutu II mediation report on the protracted Bawku conflict. The action was confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior in a […]

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8 d. ago Gov’t hid study showing lithium refining can’t be done in Ghana

Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has alleged that government officials may have misled the public about the prospects of refining Ghana’s lithium locally, claiming that Atlantic Lithium had already completed a study ruling out local processing. He accused in a post on X, calling on the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to “confirm or deny” the claims. In his detailed thread, Mr Simons suggested that previous public assurances by successive Mining Ministers—that the Ewoyaa Lithium project could include local refining—may not reflect the true position of the company involved.

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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.

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1 week ago Deliver the first scandal and you’re on your own – Fifi Kwetey confirms Mahama’s hard warning to ministers

President John Mahama has issued a firm warning to his ministers that any involvement in a scandal will attract swift and severe consequences, with no protection from the presidency or the party.

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1 week ago Education Ministry confirms November teacher allowances paid after ‘technical delay’

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that all teacher allowances for November 2025 have now been fully processed and paid, following a brief technical delay in the payroll system.

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2 w. ago Ghana Confirms No Issues for Latest Israeli Bound Travellers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the latest group of Ghanaian travellers arriving in Israel have encountered no mistreatment, restrictions, or impediments, signaling a potential easing of diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The assurance, announced on Thursday, 11 December 2025, follows official reports from Ghana’s Embassy in Israel and comes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-no-issues-for-latest-israeli-bound-travellers/

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2 w. ago Okudzeto Ablakwa: Ghana’s deportation of Israelis was a retaliatory response

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Ghana’s deportation of three Israeli nationals on Wednesday was a direct retaliatory measure following the unfair treatment and deportation of Ghanaians from Israel.

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2 w. ago Foreign affairs minister confirms Israel’s apology following Ghana’s retaliatory expulsions

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that Israeli authorities have apologised following the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, calling for de-escalation in the diplomatic row. Speaking on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, the minister said Ghana made it clear that it would respond firmly to any unjustified treatment of its citizens abroad.

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2 w. ago IMANI files RTI request seeking details on new nationwide SIM registration

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking full disclosure on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration exercise set to begin in early 2026. The group says the move is necessary to ensure transparency, legality, and data protection ahead of the rollout. In a request submitted on Monday, December 8, 2025, to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, IMANI asked for documents covering the legal basis of the new registration regime, technical design, biometric verification systems, procurement records, and oversight arrangements. The request was received by the Minister’s secretary, the think tank confirmed.

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3 w. ago Health Ministry says over 6,000 newly recruited nurses paid, urges posted Medical officers to report to work

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that over 6,000 newly recruited nurses have received their salaries, covering part of the 13,500 nurses recruited nationwide.

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3 w. ago Lands minister confirms 5% lithium royalty, cabinet to approve comprehensive guidelines

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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3 w. ago Gov’t introduces sliding royalty system to boost Ghana’s gains when lithium prices surge

Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has clarified that the current royalty rate for Ghana’s lithium resources stands at 5%, while revealing plans to introduce a permanent, comprehensive framework for mineral royalties across the country.

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3 w. ago Ghana not included in U.S. Green Card review — Foreign Minister confirms after meeting with US envoy

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension, following a formal briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson.

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3 w. ago Zipline deal: Cancellation not yet decided – Minister of Health

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, confirmed on Monday, December 1, 2025, that the government is engaged in ongoing discussions with drone delivery service Zipline Ghana regarding the future of their critical medical supply contract.

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