6 h. ago CUTS raises concern over prolonged delay in consumer protection and competition law passage

A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […]

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8 h. ago Gospel Icon Maame Tiwaa of Yaw Sarpong Asomafo Dies After Brief Illness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a brief illness in Accra. The singer passed away Sunday morning, ending a remarkable career that spanned over four decades in Ghana’s gospel music industry. Born Mary Tiwaa, she became […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/

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9 h. ago Daddy Lumba’s case: Legal expert hails judge’s thorough, transparent 74

Managing Associate at Beyuo & Co., Iris Aggrey-Orleans has commended the meticulous approach of a presiding judge in a spousal cases involving legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, known in showbiz circles as Daddy Lumba, with speed and alacrity, praising both its clarity and accessibility for the general public.

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13 h. ago Legendary Yaw Sarpong’s backing vocalist Maame Tiwaa passes on

Ghana’s gospel music community has been struck by grief following the death of Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong.

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14 h. ago Reports Claim Gospel Musician Obaa Tiwaa Dead, Verification Ongoing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/Unconfirmed reports circulating online claim veteran gospel musician Obaa Tiwaa of Asomafo Band has died, though official confirmation remains pending as of December 7, 2025. NewsGhana is working to verify the claims with family members and management of the gospel group. No official statement has been released by the musician’s family or representatives. Multiple sources […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/

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24 h. ago Daddy Lumba Family Reaffirms Papa Shee as Official Spokesperson

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-family-reaffirms-papa-shee-as-official-spokesperson/The family of late highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh has clarified persistent misrepresentations surrounding funeral arrangements and confirmed Evangelist Papa Shee remains their official spokesperson despite public confusion. In a press statement dated December 6, 2025, the family reaffirmed that Papa Shee, known privately as Nana Yaw Akosah, maintains longstanding authority to speak on their […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumba-family-reaffirms-papa-shee-as-official-spokesperson/

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35 h. ago Agricultural Development Bank pledges full support for Feed Ghana Programme initiatives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/The Agricultural Development Bank has pledged unwavering commitment to supporting government agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating national development through the Feed Ghana Programme. Deputy Managing Director for Services Professor Ferdinand Ahiakpor made the statement Thursday on behalf of Managing Director Edward Ato Sarpong at the 16th National Farmers Forum held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-development-bank-pledges-full-support-for-feed-ghana-programme-initiatives/

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61 h. ago Ashanti regional minister drags Democracy Hub member to court over alleged galamsey remarks

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has initiated legal action against Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah of the pressure group Democracy Hub, accusing him of making defamatory statements during a live radio interview that later spread widely on social media.

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64 h. ago GTA boss outlines three priorities to drive Volta Region’s tourism growth

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, has identified three strategies that will help grow tourism in the Volta Region.

Transport

69 h. ago More than 300 flights cancelled as Indian airline IndiGo faces ‘staff shortage’

India's biggest airline IndiGo faced a growing crisis, with more than 300 flights cancelled since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.

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3 d. ago More than 300 flights cancelled as Indian airline faces ‘staff shortage’

India's biggest airline IndiGo faced a growing crisis, with more than 300 flights cancelled since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded nationwide.

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3 d. ago Kumawu MP donates to support farmers’ day celebration in the district

Ernest Yaw Anim, Member of Parliament for the Kumawu has donated various items to support the farmers’ day celebration in the area.

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4 d. ago Minority raises alarm over proposed airport service charge hike

Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Boamah, has raised concerns over what he describes as a hidden plan by the government to drastically increase airport passenger service charges from GH₵5 to GH₵100.

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4 d. ago Ing. Seth Ahene urges greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in TVET programmes

Civil engineer and Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ing. Seth Oduro Yaw Ahene, has called on stakeholders to prioritise the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

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4 d. ago Drop in WASSCE 2025 performance – Reality check or victory for integrity?

Last week, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) released the 2025 results, sparking intense debate across the country. After years of impressive pass rates under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, this year’s results show a sharp decline in performance. Pass rates in Core Mathematics pass rates fell from 66.86% in 2024 to 48.73%, while Social Studies dropped from 71.53% to 55.82%.

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4 d. ago David Living releases new worship single ‘And It Came to Pass’

Ghanaian gospel artiste David Living Asiam, known professionally as David Living, has released a new live-recorded single titled And It Came to Pass.

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4 d. ago From Paralysis to Professional Success: Ing. Seth Ahene’s inspiring journey on Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities

Civil engineer and Fellow of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ing. Seth Oduro Yaw Ahene, shared his remarkable story on JoyFM's Super Morning Show during this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Sport

4 d. ago GPRTU Urges Drivers and Passengers to Prevent Holiday Accidents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/Road safety officials are calling for heightened vigilance as Ghana enters the 2025 festive travel period. Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Moro, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), emphasized that December tragedies need not be inevitable. “It is not automatic that December is full of accidents. Most accidents can be avoided,” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gprtu-urges-drivers-and-passengers-to-prevent-holiday-accidents/

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5 d. ago South Africa’s Matric Reform Vote Sparks Global Education Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/South Africa’s Parliament is poised to vote on a landmark education reform that could redefine the country’s academic standards and reshape its future workforce. At the heart of the debate is a proposal to raise the minimum pass mark for the National Senior Certificate (Matric) from 30% to 50% — a move that has ignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africas-matric-reform-vote-sparks-global-education-debate/

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5 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: GES must apologise to parents; failures expose collapse of academic interventions – Adutwum’s Spokesperson

Spokesperson for Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Yaw Opoku Mensah, has strongly criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) following its recent press release on the 2025 WASSCE results, describing the statement as “a shameful political attempt to cover up leadership failure.”

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