7 h. ago PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup after late comeback

European champions Paris St-Germain produced a superb late recovery before winning a penalty shootout to clinch the UEFA Super Cup and deny Thomas Frank a first trophy as Tottenham boss.

Sport

8 h. ago Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over gun attacks on Democrats’ homes

A failed Republican candidate in New Mexico was jailed for 80 years on Wednesday for contracting gunmen to carry out drive-by shootings on the homes of Democratic officials after his 2022 election defeat.

Politics

10 h. ago Fire officers contain inferno at Nogora commercial enclave at Ho Technical University

Fire officers moved in swiftly to contain a ravaging fire at a commercial enclave, known as Nogora Junction at Ho Technical University in the Volta Region. The officers numbering about 20, under the lead of the Ho Municipal Fire Officer, Divisional Officer II Seth Tey brought the fire under control to prevent further damage. The […]

Events

37 h. ago Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Deaths Climb to 155 Amid Wider Outbreak

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/Nigeria’s public health authorities confirm the Lassa fever death toll has reached 155, with at least three fatalities recorded this month alone. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 825 confirmed cases nationwide since January, alongside more than 6,520 suspected infections. A slight decline in the death rate among confirmed patients brings […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/

Events

60 h. ago UG students raise awareness about disabilities at Madina Market

Students from the University of Ghana’s Department of Social Work embarked on a sensitization campaign at Madina Market on Saturday to highlight the plight of persons with disabilities.

Events

3 d. ago Crystal Palace Claim Community Shield in Dramatic Shootout Win

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crystal-palace-claim-community-shield-in-dramatic-shootout-win/Crystal Palace lifted the Community Shield at Wembley after a penalty shootout victory over Liverpool, sealing back-to-back trophies following May’s FA Cup triumph. The Eagles overturned deficits twice in regular time, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty and Ismaila Sarr’s strike canceling out goals from Liverpool newcomers Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong. The 2-2 deadlock led to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crystal-palace-claim-community-shield-in-dramatic-shootout-win/

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9 d. ago Lack of water delayed Madina Ritz Junction fire response – Fire Service

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has revealed that efforts to fight Sunday’s blaze at Madina’s Ritz Junction were severely hampered by a lack of water due to dry hydrants in the area.

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9 d. ago Gas explosion behind Madina Ritz Junction Fire – Fire commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

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9 d. ago Madina Ritz Junction fire caused by gas explosion – Fire Commander confirms

The Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a gas cylinder explosion was the cause of Sunday’s devastating fire outbreak at Madina’s Ritz Junction, near the Redco down washing bay area.

Events

1 week ago Fire Damages Accra Tourist Centre, Separate Blaze Hits Madina Structures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fire-damages-accra-tourist-centre-separate-blaze-hits-madina-structures/A fire erupted at the Accra Tourist Information Centre around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, August 4, with preliminary reports indicating it originated in the kitchen of Rockz Waakye, a popular food vendor within the complex. Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel responded with five fire tenders, containing the blaze without injuries. The cause remains under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fire-damages-accra-tourist-centre-separate-blaze-hits-madina-structures/

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1 week ago Fire Destroys Makeshift Structures Near Madina Residential Complex

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fire-destroys-makeshift-structures-near-madina-residential-complex/A major fire consumed multiple makeshift structures near Madina Redco Flats on Saturday, August 3, causing significant property damage but no reported injuries. The blaze erupted around midday, rapidly engulfing wooden and metal shelters used for both housing and small-scale commerce in the vicinity. Eyewitnesses observed flames spreading to nearby traders’ goods and utility infrastructure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fire-destroys-makeshift-structures-near-madina-residential-complex/

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1 week ago Gunman shoots 10 during fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction

At least 10 people sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries on Sunday afternoon during a fire outbreak at Ritz Junction in Madina. According to one of the injured victims, Ernest Opare, says sustained bullet wounds to his forehead, back, and buttocks. He is currently admitted to Pentecost Hospital along with four others. Ernest narrated to […]

Events

1 week ago Fire sweeps through wooden structures at Madina Ritz Junction

More than fifty wooden structures and metal containers were destroyed, displacing scores of residents.

Events

1 week ago Police Kill Two Suspected Highway Robbers in Atebubu Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-kill-two-suspected-highway-robbers-in-atebubu-shootout/Ghana police shot dead two suspected armed robbers during an anti-robbery operation on the Atebubu highway in the Bono East Region. According to a July 30, 2025 statement from the Ghana Police Service, officers on patrol interrupted an ongoing attack against commuters. The suspects opened fire upon spotting the police, prompting a retaliatory exchange that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-kill-two-suspected-highway-robbers-in-atebubu-shootout/

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3 w. ago Jealous husband, 60, jailed 20 years after fatally shooting wife in front of child

A 60-year-old man, Doe Fiano, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment by an Accra High Court for fatally shooting his wife in the presence of their four-year-old child. Fiano pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was also handed an additional 10-year sentence for possessing a firearm without lawful authority. The sentences are to run concurrently, […]

Events

3 w. ago How Canada became the centre of a measles outbreak in North America

"That's measles," her grandmother said. Ms Birch was stunned, as she thought the disease had been eradicated.

Events

3 w. ago Black Queens Brace for Tough WAFCON Semifinal Against Hosts Morocco

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-queens-brace-for-tough-wafcon-semifinal-against-hosts-morocco/Ghana’s national women’s football team faces a monumental challenge as they prepare to battle tournament hosts Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinals on July 22. The Black Queens secured their semifinal berth – their first in nine years – through a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria, with goalkeeper Cynthia […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-queens-brace-for-tough-wafcon-semifinal-against-hosts-morocco/

Politics

3 w. ago Madina MP Lawyer Sosu Awarded For Championing Women And Children Health

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-mp-lawyer-sosu-awarded-for-championing-women-and-children-health/Member of Parliament for Madina constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Honourable Francis-Xavier Sosu has been recognized for his significant contributions to protecting women and children, especially in the realm of maternal health. His dedication earned him a prominent spotlight at the recent Repra Health Action 2025 Seed Summit. Hon. Sosu’s initiatives demonstrate a clear […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-mp-lawyer-sosu-awarded-for-championing-women-and-children-health/

Society

3 w. ago WAFCON 2024: I want to make history – Grace Asantewaa dreams of lifting the trophy

Black Queens midfielder Grace Asantewaa says her dream is to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and write her name into the history books of African football, following Ghana’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over Algeria. Ghana booked their place in the semifinals for the first time since 2016 after edging Algeria 4-2 on […]

Politics

3 w. ago 2024 WAFCON: Black Queens set up semifinal clash with hosts Morocco

Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they will face host nation Morocco. The Queens secured their spot after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Algeria in the quarterfinals, with goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan emerging as the hero by saving two penalties. This […]

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