9 h. ago Sustaining ‘No Fee Stress’ policy: Education Minister eyes oil revenue

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for a portion of Ghana’s oil revenue to be dedicated to sustaining the No Fees Stress Policy, amid growing concerns over the programme’s financial future.

Politics

13 h. ago Ghana Fuel Prices Could Stabilize in October if Cedi Steadies Despite OPEC+ Boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-could-stabilize-in-october-if-cedi-steadies-despite-opec-boost/Fuel prices in Ghana could stabilize or decline into October if the cedi’s recent depreciation halts, despite Oil Marketing Companies raising pump prices in early September following the local currency’s weakness against major international currencies. OPEC+ agreed in principle to increase oil production by approximately 137,000 barrels per day starting October, during a video call […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fuel-prices-could-stabilize-in-october-if-cedi-steadies-despite-opec-boost/

Events

18 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Calls for Aggressive Farmer Education on Agricultural Insurance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged government to embark on an aggressive nationwide campaign to educate farmers on agricultural insurance, describing it as the most effective safeguard against climate shocks, bushfires, and disease outbreaks. According to him, while insurance companies already operate agricultural pool policies, the majority of farmers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/

Politics

21 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

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29 h. ago Legal Experts Divided Over Transparency in Chief Justice Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/Legal experts have expressed conflicting views on Ghana’s unprecedented Chief Justice removal process, with calls for transparency meeting criticism over procedural fairness and potential political motivations. Martin Kpebu, a prominent private legal practitioner, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to release the complete report that led to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s dismissal, arguing that secrecy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/

Politics

33 h. ago National Sanitation Day: Mahama urges united effort under ‘Clean Up Ghana’ agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a coordinated and sustained national action to tackle Ghana’s long-standing sanitation challenges, as he formally relaunched the National Sanitation Day initiative.

Politics

34 h. ago Abuakwa South MP demands overhaul of Ghana’s assessment system to end exam malpractices

Abuakwa South MP and public health lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold and deliberate policy shift in Ghana’s educational assessment system.

Politics

37 h. ago Ghana’s Financial NGOs Push Bank of Ghana for Tiered Microfinance Oversight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/Financial NGOs have intensified calls for the Bank of Ghana to implement differentiated regulatory frameworks that align supervision intensity with institutional capacity, while maintaining current GHS 300,000 minimum capital requirements. The Ghana Association of Financial NGOs presented its case during the organization’s 8th Annual General Meeting, arguing that uniform regulatory approaches impose disproportionate compliance burdens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/

Politics

38 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges Overhaul of Ghana’s Assessment System to Address Persistent Exam Malpractices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament’s Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold rethink of Ghana’s educational assessment system as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring examination malpractice crisis. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is evidence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/

Politics

45 h. ago ‘If you’re so stressed, fold up’ – Nana Yaa Jantuah to MultiChoice

A presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has called out MultiChoice Ghana amid its public dispute with the government. Speaking on Prime Insights, the former General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) told the broadcaster that if the company feels excessively burdened by regulatory demands, it should simply cease operations. “This is a sovereign nation, […]

Politics

58 h. ago GJA urges tougher laws, compensation for assaulted journalists

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, is calling on the government to strengthen legislation to protect journalists, warning that current laws are too weak to deter attacks.

Events

65 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

Politics

3 d. ago Korle Bu Renews Call for Organ Harvesting Laws to Cut Medical Costs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated urgent calls for Parliament to pass comprehensive organ harvesting legislation, arguing that current gaps force Ghanaian patients to spend thousands of dollars abroad for treatments available locally. Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam told Parliament’s Health Committee Wednesday that the absence of legal frameworks for organ donation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korle-bu-renews-call-for-organ-harvesting-laws-to-cut-medical-costs/

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

Economics

3 d. ago Mahama charges new envoys to champion Ghana’s ‘reset agenda’ on global stage

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghana’s newly appointed envoys to play a crucial role in advancing the government’s "Reset Agenda" on the international front.

Sport

3 d. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘I’m happy for him’ – Otto Addo on Derrick Kohn’s first Ghana call

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he is delighted to hand Derrick Kohn his maiden invitation to the national team ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.

Politics

3 d. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

Politics

4 d. ago NPP Accuses NDC Leaders of Death Threats Against Party Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/The New Patriotic Party has formally accused National Democratic Congress officials of issuing death threats against senior party figures, calling for police intervention to preserve Ghana’s democratic stability. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/

Politics

4 d. ago Northern Ghana Artisans Seek Equipment to Boost Farm Mechanization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/Local innovators across northern Ghana are calling for machinery support to expand production of agricultural implements, arguing that investment in indigenous technology could reduce import dependence and strengthen food security. Artisans who design and manufacture farming tools report that limited access to modern equipment constrains their ability to scale production and meet growing demand from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/

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5 d. ago Former Chief Justice Calls Colleague’s Removal Process Unfair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has condemned the removal of her successor as unfair and dangerous to judicial independence, following Ghana’s controversial dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Dramani Mahama sacked Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Monday, September 1, 2025, hours after he received the report of the 5-member committee he set up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-chief-justice-calls-colleagues-removal-process-unfair/

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