8 h. ago State Owned Enterprises Exceed Dividend Targets by Forty Six Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-owned-enterprises-exceed-dividend-targets-by-forty-six-percent/Ghana’s State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are on track to deliver dividends significantly above projections for 2025, marking a potential shift in performance for entities long criticized for persistent losses and fiscal drains on the national treasury. According to data from the 2026 Budget Statement analyzed by The High Street Journal, government collected GH¢1.35 billion in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-owned-enterprises-exceed-dividend-targets-by-forty-six-percent/

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9 h. ago Cudjoe Questions NPP Intellectual Capacity After Electoral Defeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/Franklin Cudjoe, founding president of policy think tank IMANI Africa, has publicly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as a decline in intellectual caliber, stating that the once vibrant opposition now comprises mostly uninspiring personnel. The policy analyst made the assessment December 28 in a social media post reflecting on the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cudjoe-questions-npp-intellectual-capacity-after-electoral-defeat/

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9 h. ago Ten Injured as Shooting Disrupts Friday Prayers at Ho Central Mosque

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-injured-as-shooting-disrupts-friday-prayers-at-ho-central-mosque/At least ten people sustained gunshot wounds when masked assailants stormed the Ho Central Mosque in the Volta Region on Friday, December 26, disrupting worship services and reigniting tensions over a prolonged leadership dispute within Ghana’s Muslim community. The violence occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. as worshippers gathered for Friday Jumu’ah prayers, according to multiple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ten-injured-as-shooting-disrupts-friday-prayers-at-ho-central-mosque/

Events

13 h. ago Ghana Traders Push Back: “No Father Christmas” in Customs Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/By Perdita AGYARKO In a sharply worded statement released on Tuesday, the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) doubled down on its criticism of Parliament’s recent approval of a partnership between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Cyprus‑registered TRUEDARE INVESTMENTS LIMITED. The deal, which introduces a digital customs‑tracking and AI‑audit system as a “no‑additional‑cost” add‑on to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-traders-push-back-no-father-christmas-in-customs-deal/

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15 h. ago Three injured as firefighters rescue 26 passengers after multi

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued 26 passengers after a multiple-vehicle collision near the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East Region.

Events

17 h. ago Police take over Gomoa Nyanyano after two factions clash in chieftaincy dispute

Two people injured after two faction clashes over Chietaincy at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District.

Events

41 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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42 h. ago Ghanaians entitled to propose constitutional changes – Charlotte Osei

A member of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has emphasised that every Ghanaian has the right to suggest amendments to the nation’s constitution, following criticisms of the CRC’s recent recommendations.

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48 h. ago Why Council of State must be fixed, not scrapped – Constitution Review Chair explains

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says Ghana should reform the Council of State rather than abolish it, arguing that the institution plays a critical role in a deeply polarised political system.

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60 h. ago $120,000 stolen from Ghanaian financial institution by hackers – INTERPOL

A Ghanaian financial institution was hit by a major ransomware attack that encrypted vast volumes of data and disrupted critical services, INTERPOL has disclosed.

Economics

65 h. ago Civil Society Leader Says Gold Programme Loss Claims Miss Bigger Picture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/Civil society activist Dr. Steve Manteaw has challenged the narrative surrounding reported 214 million dollar losses in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic gold purchase programme, arguing that focusing solely on operational costs while ignoring macroeconomic benefits distorts the programme’s actual impact. The natural resource governance expert maintains that critics and some analysts are fixating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/

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3 d. ago Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast in Nigeria, army says

The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, has confirmed that the explosion at a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday December 24, 2025, was carried out by a suicide bomber. PUNCH Online had reported that at least five people were confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained injuries following the blast at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque […]

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3 d. ago Gov’t pledges protection and compensation for journalists harmed in the line of duty

Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has assured that journalists injured while performing their duties will receive compensation, reiterating that safeguarding media practitioners is a constitutional responsibility of the state.

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3 d. ago Alarm Blows Over Devilish Plot By NPP Lawyer To Seek Removal of Sosu, Laadi Ayamba from GRA Board

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/A private legal action filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawyer, Mr Tapha Tassah, seeking the removal of two National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Governing Board of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has generated public debate and criticism. Mr Tassah, a die-hard NPP Lawyer based in Accra, filed a writ […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/alarm-blows-over-devilish-plot-by-npp-lawyer-to-seek-removal-of-sosu-laadi-ayamba-from-gra-board/

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4 d. ago Aplaku Mantse Appeals to Interior Minister and IGP to Act Against Gunmen Who Attacked Them

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aplaku-mantse-appeals-to-interior-minister-and-igp-to-act-against-gunmen-who-attacked-them/The Chief of Aplaku in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Kwei Aplaku III, has renewed his appeal to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander to, as a matter of urgency, provide him […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aplaku-mantse-appeals-to-interior-minister-and-igp-to-act-against-gunmen-who-attacked-them/

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4 d. ago US Lawyer Calls Red Notice Against Ken Ofori Atta Unnecessary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/Enayat Qasimi, the Washington based international lawyer representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, has criticized the Interpol Red Notice issued against his client, arguing that Ghanaian authorities were fully aware of his whereabouts and that the former minister’s constitutional rights have been violated throughout the investigation. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-lawyer-calls-red-notice-against-ken-ofori-atta-unnecessary/

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4 d. ago One dead, three in critical condition after another accident on Nkwanta

An accident on the Nkwanta–Kpassa road in the Oti region has claimed the life of a mobile phone accessories dealer, leaving three others in critical condition.

Events

4 d. ago Two dead, dozens injured in crash on Cape Coast–Takoradi highway

Two people have died and several others injured following a road traffic accident on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway at Abakam in the early hours of Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

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4 d. ago Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine Hidden in Bread

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-india-with-cocaine-hidden-in-bread/Indian authorities have arrested a 29 year old Nigerian woman for smuggling cocaine concealed inside bread loaves while travelling from Mumbai to Bengaluru. The arrested woman identified as Olajide Esther, was arrested on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 while travelling in a private bus from Mumbai to Bengaluru. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-woman-arrested-in-india-with-cocaine-hidden-in-bread/

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4 d. ago Youth must be critical consumers of political communication – Dr. Adutwum

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister for Education, has challenged Ghanaian youth to be critical consumers of political communication, warning that, much of the negativity dominating political discourse is deliberately crafted to influence votes rather than reflect reality.

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