80 m. ago Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike

Air Transat, one of Canada’s largest airlines, said it will start gradually suspending some flights starting on Monday ahead of a planned strike. The union representing the airline’s pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday, announcing that Air Transat pilots will stop showing up to work on Wednesday if a contract agreement is not […]

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1 hour ago Nigerian gov’t secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says

Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.

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3 h. ago Trump set to unveil $12bn farm aid package, Bloomberg News says

The United States is set to unveil a long-awaited farm aid package on Monday, offering assistance of $12 billion to farmers hit by low crop prices and tariff policies, Bloomberg News said on Sunday.

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7 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

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8 h. ago Ofankor–Nsawam Road: Roads Ministry announces new diversion for asphalt works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a new traffic diversion on the N6 dual carriageway as contractors commence critical asphalt works on a section of the Ofankor–Nsawam road. A public notice issued by the project team on Sunday, December 7, 2025, stated that the main stretch of the N6 from Ofankor to White […]

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9 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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11 h. ago BoG to cut policy rate aggressively in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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11 h. ago BoG to aggressively cut policy rate in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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12 h. ago GREDA President pushes for swift reduction in interest rates

“Our sector cannot unlock its full potential until interest rates are brought down to realistic levels,” he said. “We need urgent, decisive action, not gradual adjustments. A rapid reduction will not only support developers but also empower ordinary citizens who dream of owning a home.”

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12 h. ago Chernobyl radiation shield ‘lost safety function’ after drone strike, UN watchdog says

A protective shield covering the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine can no longer provide its main containment function following a drone strike earlier this year, according to a UN watchdog.

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12 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

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15 h. ago Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says

Benin's interior minister has appeared on national TV to announce that an attempted coup in the West Africa nation has been thwarted.

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19 h. ago Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.

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21 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

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29 h. ago Ghana Celebrates 41st Farmers Day With Single Digit Credit Pledge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/Ghana marked its 41st National Farmers Day on Friday with President John Dramani Mahama pledging that his government will ensure agricultural credit interest rates fall below 10 percent to boost food production nationwide. Addressing the national celebration at Ho Sports Stadium in the Volta Region, Mahama noted that prevailing commercial bank interest rates make credit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-celebrates-41st-farmers-day-with-single-digit-credit-pledge/

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33 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

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33 h. ago Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for shortlisted applicants seeking the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom. In a notice issued by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said it has completed the initial review of applications and will begin interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the prestigious international scholarship programme.

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35 h. ago ADB lauds gov’t’s agricultural initiatives, commits to providing needed support

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has applauded the government’s agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development.

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36 h. ago Martin Kpebu to file petition seeking removal of Special Prosecutor next week

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu announced on Saturday, December 6, that he will submit a formal petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng next week. Kpebu described the action as marking the end of the Office of the Special Prosecutor in its current form. Kpebu stated the petition would be submitted this coming […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-kpebu-to-file-petition-seeking-removal-of-special-prosecutor-next-week/

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36 h. ago XG member Cocona announces transmasculine and nonbinary identity on 20th birthday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/Cocona, a member of Japanese girl group XG, marked their 20th birthday by revealing they identify as transmasculine and nonbinary. The announcement shared with the group’s 3.2 million Instagram followers on Saturday, December 6, included disclosure of top surgery completed earlier this year. The artist did not specify updated pronouns in the announcement. Photos accompanying […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/xg-member-cocona-announces-transmasculine-and-nonbinary-identity-on-20th-birthday/

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