2 h. ago Filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki Stripped and Dragged to Benin Palace Over Alleged Disrespect

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki was attacked, stripped and forcibly taken to the palace of the Oba of Benin on December 28 by youths accusing him of disrespecting the traditional ruler, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for investigation. The assault occurred at Uwa Primary School in Benin City where Obaseki, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/

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3 h. ago Ashland Foundation donates food items to Krachi Local Prison

The Ashland Foundation Ghana has donated food items valued at GH¢40,000 to the Krachi Local Prison, as part of its Smile Agenda 2025 initiative aimed at supporting the welfare of inmates.

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4 h. ago Government Pledges Support for Diaspora Entrepreneurs at Accra Expo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/  Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting diaspora and local entrepreneurs, with Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie describing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as central to Ghana’s economic and cultural advancement. Speaking at Ahaspora’s Aha Ye De Diaspora Festival and Made-in-Ghana Expo held at the CAL Bank Head Office at Ridge, Accra, the Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/

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4 h. ago Salaga South MP calls for unity and peace at Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming

The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has called on chiefs, youth, settlers and opinion leaders in Kulaw to work together to promote peace, unity and development in the area. Addressing participants at the Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming durbar held at Buma, the MP stressed that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding. “Lasting development can only be achieved where there is peace, unity and cooperation among the people,” she said.

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6 h. ago Robberies and ECG Meter Thefts Spark Urgent Call for Police Patrols on Manhean

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson Shop owners along the busy Manhean-tiGO Pole-Mallam road in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Greater Accra are urgently appealing to the Ghana Police Service to deploy regular patrols to the area. Their plea follows a recent spate of robberies targeting makeshift stores, which has left the business community in fear. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/

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7 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

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10 h. ago COPEC calls for continued investment to ensure TOR’s sustainability

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has emphasised the need for sustained financial support to secure the long-term operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

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10 h. ago ADC Demands Accountability Report Over US Airstrike on Nigerian Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as displaying “historic incompetence” following airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it supports lawful efforts to protect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/

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10 h. ago UN Urges End to Arbitrary Detentions in Guinea Bissau After Six Released

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-urges-end-to-arbitrary-detentions-in-guinea-bissau-after-six-released/The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) welcomed the release on Tuesday of six opposition figures from detention in Guinea Bissau as an encouraging step, but stressed that authorities must put an end to all arbitrary detentions and forms of intimidation. The UN statement on Friday called upon authorities in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-urges-end-to-arbitrary-detentions-in-guinea-bissau-after-six-released/

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10 h. ago Tyler Perry sued by another aspiring actor alleging sexual assault and seeking $77m in damages

Tyler Perry is facing another sexual assault lawsuit from an aspiring actor that his lawyers are calling a "money grab."

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14 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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14 h. ago African Payment System Gains Traction as Dollar Shortages Persist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is gaining momentum across the continent as African countries seek alternatives to dollar dependence for cross border trade. PAPSS enables importers and exporters to settle transactions in their domestic currencies, with central banks handling net settlement behind the scenes. The system completes transactions in seconds, compared with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/

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14 h. ago Ivory Coast Holds Legislative Elections Amid Political Divisions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/Ivorians went to the polls on Saturday to elect 255 members of the National Assembly, in a legislative vote shaped by deep political tensions following a contentious presidential election two months earlier. Polling stations opened across the country’s 205 electoral constituencies on December 27, with voting scheduled to run until 6:00 pm local time. Some […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ivory-coast-holds-legislative-elections-amid-political-divisions/

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18 h. ago Justice by guesswork is dangerous – Constitution Review Chair calls for data

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has warned that reforming Ghana’s justice system without solid data could do more harm than good.

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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. 

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33 h. ago Parents of Persons with Disabilities call for affordable rehabilitation services 

Parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Agona Nsaba in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish affordable rehabilitation centres and strengthen support systems to ease their caregiving burden. 

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50 h. ago Dave Bishop outlines vision as he seeks Ghana Boxing Federation executive board position

Boxing administrator Dave Bishop has officially begun campaigning for a seat on the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Executive Board, promising reforms aimed at strengthening athlete development and expanding opportunities for Ghanaian boxers. In a statement announcing his bid, Mr Bishop said his decision to contest is driven by a belief in boxing’s ability to unite communities and empower young athletes across the country. “I believe in the power of boxing to unite and empower athletes across the nation. Together, we can build a stronger and more competitive boxing community,” he said.

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56 h. ago Gold Surges Seventy Percent in 2025 as Global Uncertainty Drives Record Rally

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/Gold and silver posted their strongest annual gains since 1979 as geopolitical tensions, anticipated United States interest rate cuts and central bank purchases drove both precious metals to record highs throughout 2025, according to the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The Mumbai based trade organization released its annual bullion market review December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-surges-seventy-percent-in-2025-as-global-uncertainty-drives-record-rally/

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56 h. ago Volta Regional House of Chiefs renew call on Immigration to remove inland barriers at Sogakope, Asikuma

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs (VRHC) has renewed its call on the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to remove the inland barriers at Sogakope and Asikuma.

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57 h. ago A Call for Transformative Leadership Through Kennedy Agyapong for Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/Fellow Ghanaians,   Ghana stands at a crossroads. Eight years of promises. Eight years of rhetoric. And yet, what have we seen? Inflation that hurts families. Youth unemployed. Agriculture stagnant. Industry stagnant. Healthcare struggling. Roads crumbling. Energy unreliable. The people suffer. The nation suffers. Leadership is measured not by words. Leadership is measured by results. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/a-call-for-transformative-leadership-through-kennedy-agyapong-for-ghana/

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