31 h. ago Western Regional Minister urges Ghanaians to use Christmas to deepen national cohesion   

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called on the citizenry to use the Christmas festive season to build upon the peace and stability in the country to bring shared prosperity to everyone. 

Politics

3 d. ago Christmas celebration: Expose wrongs, embrace lawful initiatives—Clergy urge Ghanaians

Christian leaders have called on Ghanaians to expose wrongdoing and support lawful initiatives that safeguard the common good of the people to give true meaning to Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ.

Politics

3 d. ago Christmas should inspire unity and national renewal – Prof Opoku

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has used her annual Christmas message to urge Ghanaians to embrace unity, compassion and collective responsibility as the country works towards national renewal. In her message to mark the festive season, Prof Opoku-Agyemang said Christmas should serve as a reminder of the enduring values of hope, peace, love and […]

Politics

4 d. ago Nigerian Singer Peter Okoye Praises Stonebwoy’s Work Ethic and Humility

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-singer-peter-okoye-praises-stonebwoys-work-ethic-and-humility/Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, professionally known as Mr P or Peter Psquare, has lauded Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy for his exceptional humility and professionalism, urging Ghanaians to protect their superstar. In an interview on The Afternoon Show on TV3 monitored on Tuesday, December 24, the former P-Square member recounted his collaboration experience with Stonebwoy, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-singer-peter-okoye-praises-stonebwoys-work-ethic-and-humility/

Politics

5 d. ago President Mahama Urges Unity and Hope in First Christmas Message

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-urges-unity-and-hope-in-first-christmas-message/President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the hope of Christmas as he recommitted his administration to inclusive growth, job creation and economic recovery in his first festive message since returning to office. In a Christmas message released on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, posted on his official Facebook page, Mahama described […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-urges-unity-and-hope-in-first-christmas-message/

Politics

5 d. ago Veep urges Ghanaians to embrace the Christmas spirit of hope and compassion

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to embrace the true spirit of Christmas, hope, peace, love, and compassion as the country advances under the government’s “Resetting Ghana” agenda.

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5 d. ago Financial Expert Warns Against December Overspending As January Blues Loom

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-expert-warns-against-december-overspending-as-january-blues-loom/A chartered banker has urged Ghanaians to exercise financial discipline during the festive season to avoid the harsh economic reality that typically follows in January. Patrick Baah Abankwa, a financial literacy coach, says the month’s notorious reputation stems from poor spending habits in December rather than any fault of the calendar itself. In many Ghanaian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/financial-expert-warns-against-december-overspending-as-january-blues-loom/

Events

7 d. ago Ghanaians Urge World Cup Earnings Fund New Sports Development Fund

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-urge-world-cup-earnings-fund-new-sports-development-fund/Growing calls emerge for Ghana to channel its 2026 FIFA World Cup proceeds into the newly established Ghana Sports Fund rather than routine spending following parliament’s December 18 passage of the landmark legislation. Parliament passed the Ghana Sports Fund Bill on December 18, 2025, establishing a legal foundation for structured sports financing through multiple revenue […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-urge-world-cup-earnings-fund-new-sports-development-fund/

Sport

9 d. ago Activist urges stronger border security, environmental protection, and accountability

Women and children’s rights activist and politician, Christabel Adomako Kye, has urged the Ghanaian government to prioritise border security, environmental protection, and transparency in the management of state resources.

Politics

9 d. ago MP Says Ghana Premier League Unattractive Due to Lack of Funding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mp-says-ghana-premier-league-unattractive-due-to-lack-of-funding/Tafo MP Vincent Assafuah Ekow has described the Ghana Premier League as one of the most unattractive sporting activities in Africa, attributing the situation to insufficient funding for domestic football competitions. Speaking during parliamentary debate on the Ghana Sports Fund Bill, the legislator said resources supposed to be used to fund sporting activities in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mp-says-ghana-premier-league-unattractive-due-to-lack-of-funding/

Sport

9 d. ago Jerry Ahmed Shaib questions betting tax link in Sports Fund Bill

Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has questioned the transparency of funding sources listed in the Sports Fund Bill, warning against what he described as a possible rebranding of betting tax. Contributing to the debate on the floor of Parliament, Mr. Shaib expressed concern over references to proceeds from special sports lotteries. “Speaker, […]

Economics

9 d. ago You can’t levy athletes to Fund Sports Bill – Former Sports Minister

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has backed the Ghana Sports Fund Bill, 2025, while strongly cautioning government against relying on athletes as a source of funding for the proposed fund.

Politics

1 week ago Jerry Ahmed opposes use of athletes’ bonuses as Sports Fund sources

President of Ghana Weightlifting Federation and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has pushed back against provisions in the Sports Fund Bill that propose funding sports development through athletes’ bonuses.

Sport

1 week ago Jonah Capital accounts blocked in Nigeria, leaving 200 workers unpaid

Kojo Ansah Mensah, Managing Director and CEO of Jonah Capital, says the company’s operations have been hit hard by the ongoing investment dispute in Nigeria, revealing that staff salaries have been halted after alleged fraudulent documents were used to interfere with the firm’s bank accounts. The revelations come over renewed diplomatic efforts by Ghana to intervene after businessman Sir Sam Jonah formally petitioned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on December 13, 2025. In his 11-page petition, Sir Jonah accused Nigeria’s CAC of unlawfully expropriating his shares in the Abuja-based River Park Estate project and sidelining court processes. The petition urges the Ghanaian government to engage Nigerian authorities, alert ECOWAS to possible breaches of regional investment protections, and demand a reversal of the CAC’s actions to safeguard millions of dollars in Ghanaian-led investments.

Politics

1 week ago Foreign Affairs Ministry probes death of Ghanaian student in Latvia after family alleges foul play

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says his office has launched urgent investigations into the reported death of a Ghanaian student in Latvia, following growing concerns from the victim’s family about possible foul play. In a post on X, the minister described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and assured the public that the government is pursuing the matter through diplomatic channels.

Society

1 week ago Mzbel Advises Married Women To Allow Husbands Explore Outside Marriage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mzbel-advises-married-women-to-allow-husbands-explore-outside-marriage/Ghanaian musician Mzbel urged married women to allow their husbands to explore relationships with other women during an interview on Accra based Okay FM on Wednesday December 18, arguing that letting men explore makes marriages more interesting and less tense. The singer born Belinda Ekua Amoah stated it is about time married women know they […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mzbel-advises-married-women-to-allow-husbands-explore-outside-marriage/

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1 week ago Shatta Wale Urges Ghetto Youth to Avoid Illegal Activities, Emphasizes Legal Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shatta-wale-urges-ghetto-youth-to-avoid-illegal-activities-emphasizes-legal-success/Ghanaian dancehall sensation Shatta Wale has issued a strong warning to young people, particularly those from the ghettos, urging them to pursue legitimate avenues for financial success. In a recent post on Facebook, the “Kakai” hitmaker encouraged youths to follow the path of earning money legally, warning of dire consequences for those involved in illegal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shatta-wale-urges-ghetto-youth-to-avoid-illegal-activities-emphasizes-legal-success/

Events

1 week ago Bokpin downplays fresh debt concerns, says Ghana has exited high

Professor Godfred Bokpin,an Economist and University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) lecturer, has played down concerns over Ghana’s recent rise in public debt, insisting the country is no longer classified as being at high risk of debt distress. Speaking on Joy FM’s AM Show, Prof Bokpin urged Ghanaians to focus on the broader debt sustainability […]

Politics

1 week ago Gender Minister urges men, boys to lead fight against gender

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, has called for a nationwide shift in attitudes towards masculinity, urging Ghanaians to place men and boys at the heart of efforts to end gender-based violence. She made the call while delivering the keynote address at the maiden National Conference on Positive Masculinity held in Accra, describing the forum as the beginning of a long-overdue national conversation on redefining masculinity to advance gender equality and social justice.

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2 w. ago Senyo Hosi urges support for Office of the Special Prosecutor

Former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has urged Ghanaians to give the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) time and space to establish itself.

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