4 h. ago Abu Trica (Frederick Kumi) Arrested Over Alleged Role in Vicious $8M AI Romance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted 31-year-old Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, for his alleged role in a sprawling $8 million romance-fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. According to an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Kumi was part of a criminal operation that used AI-powered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-frederick-kumi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-vicious-8m-ai-romance-fraud-ring/

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11 h. ago Ghanaian National Abu Trica charged with $8m romance scam targeting elderly victims

A federal grand jury has returned a 2-count indictment charging a Ghanaian National, Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million.

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17 h. ago Israel urges Ghana to address consular dispute through diplomatic channels as two “mature states”

An Israeli official has denied claims that Israel apologised to Ghana over the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, insisting that the issue was a “consular problem” that should be handled through diplomatic channels. The official, who revealed to Myjoyonline, said Israel had raised the matter with Ghana “more than once” and stressed that such issues are usually resolved quietly between “two friendly and mature states.” This contradicts an earlier statement by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who told the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, that Israeli authorities had apologised and that both sides were working to de-escalate the situation.

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20 h. ago We will not tolerate mistreatment of our citizens – Okudzeto Ablakwa to Israel Embassy

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has condemned Israel's recent actions towards Ghanaian nationals, following a troubling incident at Ben Gurion International Airport on December 7.

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21 h. 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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22 h. ago Forestry Commission arrests 11 Chinese, 10 Ghanaians in major raid on Yakombo forest reserve

The Forestry Commission has organised a major raid on illegal mining camps degrading the Yakombo Forest Reserve in the Buipe Forest District of the Savannah Region. 11 Chinese nationals and their 10 Ghanaian collaborators were arrested in active illegal mining within the reserve.

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4 d. ago CRAG hails National Farmers’ Day, calls for accelerated action to achieve rice self

The Commercial Rice Growers Alliance Ghana (CRAG) has congratulated all Ghanaian farmers on the occasion of the 41st National Farmers’ Day, while commending the Government of Ghana for maintaining this key annual celebration that recognises the nation’s agricultural workforce.

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5 d. ago Togbe Afede Salutes Farmers While Urging Revival of Agricultural Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/Togbe Afede XIV has paid powerful tribute to Ghanaian farmers while calling for stronger national commitment to revive key agricultural sectors during the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region on Friday. The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, who chaired the 41st edition of the statutory event, was joined by chiefs, queens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/

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6 d. ago Bryan Acheampong salutes farmers, outlines vision for resilient agricultural sector

Flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bryan Acheampong has praised Ghanaian farmers for their hard work and contribution to national development as the country marks Farmers’ Day.

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6 d. ago Minority urges government to tackle smuggling and protect local farmers

The Minority in Parliament has warned that unchecked smuggling of rice, fish, and other food products is undermining Ghanaian farmers and threatening national food security.

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9 d. ago ‘Create 10 Ghanaian billionaires’: Amoabeng urges Mahama to back local tycoons

Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the founder of the defunct UT Bank, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to implement a bold, non-partisan national strategy focused on deliberately creating at least 10 Ghanaian billionaires to serve as economic pillars for the nation.

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9 d. ago Ghana Airports prepares for surge in diaspora arrivals during festive season

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has assured travellers that airport operations will run this festive season, as the nation expects a significant influx of members of the Ghanaian diaspora.

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2 w. ago Ghlobal Diaspora Council appoints Prof Douglas Boateng as Chair of Homeland Fund Committee

The Ghlobal Diaspora Council (GDC) has appointed Professor Douglas K. Boateng as Chair of the Ghlobal Homeland Fund Implementation Committee (GHFIC), the body tasked with setting up the Ghlobal Homeland Fund — a new private-sector–driven investment vehicle intended to mobilise resources from the Ghanaian Diaspora for national development.

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2 w. ago Government Prioritizing Food Sovereignty and Value Addition — Vice President Tells Ghanaians in Angola

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated government’s commitment to food sovereignty, value addition in natural resources, and inclusive national development during a meeting with the Ghanaian community in Luanda, Angola. The Vice President engaged the community shortly after the AU–EU Summit, accompanied by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. They […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-prioritizing-food-sovereignty-and-value-addition-vice-president-tells-ghanaians-in-angola/

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2 w. ago Kumasi High court told Daddy Lumba died a German national, not Ghanaian

The nationality of legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has emerged as a key point of contention in an ongoing case before a Kumasi High Court. Born on September 29, 1964, at Nsuta in the Ashanti Region to Johnson Kwadwo Fosu and Ama Saa (also known as Comfort Gyamfi), Daddy […]

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2 w. ago Civic Courage Prime Ingredient for National Progress, Afoko Tells Ghanaian Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civic-courage-prime-ingredient-for-national-progress-afoko-tells-ghanaian-youth/Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has described civic courage as the prime ingredient for national progress, insisting that defending principles, speaking truth to power and protecting democracy must never be treated as partisan or ideological acts but as moral duties. Delivering his address at the fifth Dialogue Public Lecture held […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civic-courage-prime-ingredient-for-national-progress-afoko-tells-ghanaian-youth/

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3 w. ago Prophet Predicts Contract Extension for IGP Yohuno Despite Upcoming Mandatory Retirement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prophet-predicts-contract-extension-for-igp-yohuno-despite-upcoming-mandatory-retirement/A popular Ghanaian cleric, Prophet Bernard Adzraku of ECG The Jesus Nation Church in Ho, has declared that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno will remain in office beyond his mandatory retirement date of December 27, 2025. IGP Yohuno, appointed in March 2025, is expected to retire when he turns 60 in line with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prophet-predicts-contract-extension-for-igp-yohuno-despite-upcoming-mandatory-retirement/

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3 w. ago Marlin Beach owner wins top honour at National Tourism Awards 2025

The Grand Arena in Accra came alive last night as industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders gathered for the 2025 National Tourism Awards, held under the inspiring theme “Celebrating Ghanaian Ingenuity and Excellence in Tourism.”

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4 w. ago Kobby Kyei’s Shine Summit empowers boys to speak up and break the silence

The 2025 edition of the Shine Summit organised by Ghanaian online journalist and social impact advocate Kobby Kyei has sparked national conversation about the need to extend equal emotional and psychological support to the boy child.

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last month Sierra Leonean woman’s ordeal in Ghana highlights flaws in deportation process – Asah

Political scientist Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has criticised the Ghanaian government’s handling of the ongoing deportation of West African nationals from the United States, describing the situation as “difficult to understand” and calling for more humane treatment of those affected.

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