86 m. ago AG contests suspended CJ’s court action against Shining Stars petition

The Office of the Attorney-General has moved to strike out a second judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is seeking to have one of three removal petitions against her dismissed.

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1 hour ago Communiqué issued at the National Project Management Conference

Following extensive deliberations, expert panel sessions, and stakeholder engagements at the National Project Management Conference, attended by professionals, policymakers, development partners, academics, and civil society.

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2 h. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

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5 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral

Ghana will be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

5 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral today

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

7 h. ago Nigeria approves $2.6bn electricity sector debt refinancing plan

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4 trillion naira ($2.61 billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance minister said.

Economics

8 h. ago AG moves to strike out suspended CJ’s fresh challenge to removal petition

The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to strike out a motion for judicial review connected to ongoing proceedings over a petition for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Events

8 h. ago Over 200 prophecies submitted since national directive – Presidential Envoy reveals

The Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has revealed that over 200 prophecies have been submitted to his office since a directive was issued, yet only a small fraction warrant further consideration. In the wake of the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, Mr Afriyie Ankrah clarified that his […]

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9 h. ago Defamation case: Lawyer for Dua Agyeman cross examines GTEC official

The academic credentials of Professor Edward Dua Agyeman, a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service, became a subject of contention at a defamation case at the Accra High Court. Prof. Dua Agyeman sued the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, in 2018 for defamation. Mr Asiedu Nketia is […]

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12 h. ago Ghana Doctors Champion Local Foods in Childhood Cancer Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/Nutrition and breastfeeding could prove decisive weapons against rising childhood brain cancer cases in Ghana, according to specialists at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Neurosurgeon Dr. Teddy Totimeh and paediatric oncologist Dr. Ernestina Schandorf shared this urgent message during a national radio interview, revealing that brain and central nervous system tumours—once considered rare—now rank as Ghana’s second […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/

Society

12 h. ago Our role goes beyond national prophecies evaluations – Presidential envoy

The Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has again defended his office’s move to receive and review prophecies, stressing that the role involves several other duties beyond prophecy evaluation.

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12 h. ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

13 h. ago Minister, NIA Explore Collaboration to Boost Efficiency and Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/The Minister responsible for Public Sector Reform, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has paid a working visit to the National Identification Authority (NIA) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability in the public sector. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the engagement was to gain first-hand knowledge of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/

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14 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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14 h. ago Deputy National DRIP coordinator warns against misuse of DRIP equipment

The Deputy National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Kwadwo Nyarko Aboagye, has issued a stern warning to District DRIP Coordinators in the Northern and Savannah Regions to handle the equipment with care and refrain from using it for illegal purposes.

Events

15 h. ago Buem Traditional Council joins nation in mourning, honours victims of helicopter crash

The Buem Traditional Council has added a voice to the national tribute for the eight victims of the military helicopter crash, underscoring the tragedy's impact on communities far beyond the nation's capital.

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16 h. ago The Big Push: Ghana’s panacea towards joblessness and skills for the future

When President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Big Push Agenda, the headlines focused on the figure: US$10 billion to supercharge infrastructure across the nation.

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16 h. ago MTN signs $2m deal to sponsor four Ghana national teams until 2027

MTN Ghana has signed a two-year partnership with the Ghana Football Association worth $2 million to become the headline sponsor of four male and female national teams. The deal marks a shift from the agreement signed before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was also valued at $2 million but covered only the Black […]

Economics

16 h. ago Koforidua Catholic Bishop warns clergy against unfounded prophecies after helicopter crash

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has urged religious leaders to exercise restraint and sensitivity when speaking publicly about the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others. Speaking at a vigil organised by the Eastern Region branch of the National […]

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16 h. ago Melcom Group signs book of condolence in honour of 8 fallen patriots

Melcom Group of Companies has expressed its condolences to the government and the bereaved families of the national leaders and gallant officers who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash. Led by the Group Managing Director (MD), Ramesh Sadhwani, he signed a book of condolence at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in memory of […]

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