8 h. ago Kofi Akpaloo granted bail after arrest over alleged fraud, other financial crimes

Leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has been granted bail to the tune of GHs10 million.

Events

14 h. ago Two women granted GH¢100k bail over offensive remarks against President Mahama

Two women accused of making abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama in connection with the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.

Politics

29 h. ago Two women arrested over abusive statements against Mahama granted GH¢100K bail 

Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. 

Events

3 d. ago Ghana’s Money Laundering Prosecutions Surge Despite Drop in Overall Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre has reported a significant shift in financial crime patterns, with money laundering prosecutions climbing even as overall fraud cases decreased over the past five years. The FIC’s 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Report revealed that authorities investigated 27,043 fraud cases between 2019 and 2023. Of these incidents, 635 suspects faced money laundering charges, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/

Sport

3 d. ago FIC expresses worry about threats Money laundering poses to Ghana’s economy

“Various predicate offences, including drug trafficking, corruption, fraud and organised crime, contribute to the ML landscape. The financial sector, real estate sector and informal markets are particularly exposed to these ML threats. Additionally, cross-border activities, including the use of shell companies and international remittances, obscure the detection and prevention of ML”, it disclosed in the 2025 AML Report.

Sport

4 d. ago Police Arrest Alleged Ringleader in Deadly Omanjor Palace Attack

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-alleged-ringleader-in-deadly-omanjor-palace-attack/Police have arrested a suspected ringleader behind the deadly assault on Omanjor Chief’s Palace that left three people dead and 49 others injured. Newton Allotey was apprehended during a coordinated early morning operation in Dansoman as authorities intensify efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice. Four Special Support Unit teams conducted the targeted arrest around […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-alleged-ringleader-in-deadly-omanjor-palace-attack/

Events

9 d. ago Helicopter crash: Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false publication 

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, a broadcast journalist, over the publication of alleged false news concerning the August 6 helicopter crash. 

Events

9 d. ago Wontumi FM presenter freed on GH₵100K bail over false news allegation

A journalist with Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, has been granted bail after spending two weeks in police custody.

Politics

2 w. ago Shatta Wale Granted Bail in Lamborghini Probe Tied to US$4M US Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shatta-wale-granted-bail-in-lamborghini-probe-tied-to-us4m-us-fraud/Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been released on bail after hours of interrogation by the country’s anti-financial crime unit. The Economic and Organised Crime Office set bail at 10 million Ghana cedis with two sureties following questions about the origins of his luxury vehicle. The investigation centers on a 2019 Lamborghini Urus that American […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shatta-wale-granted-bail-in-lamborghini-probe-tied-to-us4m-us-fraud/

Politics

2 w. ago Shatta Wale granted GH₵10 million bail amid Lamborghini inquiry

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, bail of GH₵10 million with two sureties to be justified.

Politics

2 w. ago Mobile Money Festival Returns to Promote Financial Inclusion in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-festival-returns-to-promote-financial-inclusion-in-ghana/MobileMoney LTD has launched the second season of its community festival, MoMofest, with a vibrant event in Bukom, Jamestown. The initiative aims to drive financial inclusion and fraud awareness through a blend of entertainment and education, bringing the cashless ecosystem directly to neighbourhoods. The festival kicked off with performances by popular artists like Olivetheboy and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-festival-returns-to-promote-financial-inclusion-in-ghana/

Economics

2 w. ago NPP Activist Threatens Retaliation Against Broadcaster After Arrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-activist-threatens-retaliation-against-broadcaster-after-arrest/Ghanaian political tensions escalated as AY, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) social media activist, publicly vowed to “deal ruthlessly” with United Television host Agya Kwabena. Her threat follows her arrest by National Security Operatives over alleged death threats against President John Mahama and his family. Speaking on Movement Television, AY accused Kwabena of fabricating claims […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-activist-threatens-retaliation-against-broadcaster-after-arrest/

Events

2 w. ago Ashigbey calls for arrest of Yamin and Abanga Over alleged galamsey ties

Convenor of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called for the arrest of Joseph Yamin, the NDC National Organiser and Yakubu Abanga, the party’s National Vice Chairman, in connection with their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities.

Events

2 w. ago Hairdresser granted GH¢150K bail over TikTok threats against Mahama, First Lady 

A hairdresser being investigated over TikTok threats against President John Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has been granted bail in the sum of GH1¢50,000 by an Accra Circuit Court. 

Events

2 w. ago Hairdresser granted GH¢150,000 bail over alleged death threats against Mahama

A hairdresser being investigated over TikTok threats against President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has been granted bail in the sum of GHC150,000 by an Accra Circuit Court.

Events

3 w. ago NPP activists Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail but remain in custody

NPP activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and TikTok personality Prince Ofori, alias Fante Comedy, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court but will spend the night in police custody.

Politics

3 w. ago Police arrest two over alleged threats to kill Mahama; Behead Lordina

The Ghana Police Service have arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Dramani Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

Events

3 w. ago Security agencies closing in on middlemen who enriched themselves awarding scholarships

Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, reveals investigations are far advanced to arrest and prosecute persons alleged to have taken bribes for government scholarships.

Events

3 w. ago Ugandan court denies bail to veteran opposition leader in treason case

A Ugandan judge refused to grant bail on Friday to veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been in jail for nearly nine months on treason charges.

Politics