23 m. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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42 m. ago Lightwave considers court action over Health Ministry’s silence on LHIMS dispute

Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, Eric Adjei, says the company may be forced to pursue legal action as its dispute with the Ministry of Health over the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) continues without resolution. Speaking on the AM Show, he disclosed that Lightwave has formally submitted documents to the Office of the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Health but has received no response.

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95 m. ago Lightwave eHealth questions NHIA audit, flags missing GH₵10.45 million

Eric Adjei, Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, has raised concerns over what he describes as irregularities in the audit process conducted by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) into the company’s operations. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, he suggested that some issues may be linked to personal or institutional conflicts rather than genuine procedural lapses. According to Adjei, Lightwave, the developers of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), has cooperated with audits and investigations, but the involvement of a competitor in the process raises questions about impartiality. “We do not have any problem with any institution going to do an audit or investigation. But again, why do you send a competitor to go do an audit?” he asked. The coordinator further disclosed that GH₵10.45 million, initially allocated to Lightwave from NHIA funds, was redirected to the auditing institution in 2024. He described the transaction as “surprising...

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2 h. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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3 h. ago KNUST launches Nkabom collaborative project to transform Ghana’s agri

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially launched the Nkabom Collaborative Project, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Ghana’s agri-food and nutrition ecosystem. Speaking at the launch on Farmers’ Day, Mr Piere Brunache Jr., Director of the Nkabom Collaborative Secretariat at McGill University, Canada, described the project as a platform that will create thousands of jobs and support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

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3 h. ago EU Envoy Calls Ghana Partnership Indispensable Amid Sahel Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel has urged stronger cooperation between Ghana and the EU, describing the relationship as indispensable as violent extremism and political instability intensify across the Sahel region. João Cravinho said his three day mission to Ghana reinforced the EU’s conviction that Ghana is both a reliable and necessary partner […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eu-envoy-calls-ghana-partnership-indispensable-amid-sahel-crisis/

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3 h. ago New Book Highlights Gaps in Ghana Consumer and Competition Laws

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/A new book examining gaps in Ghana’s consumer and competition laws has been launched in Accra, raising renewed questions about why the country still lacks comprehensive legal framework to protect buyers and ensure fair market conduct. The book titled Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana A Legal Compass was unveiled on the eve of World […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-book-highlights-gaps-in-ghana-consumer-and-competition-laws/

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3 h. ago Kufuor reveals NPP plot against him after 1996 election loss

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) opposed his nomination for a second attempt as the party’s Flagbearer following his 1996 presidential election defeat. Speaking in an interview, Kufuor recounted the challenges he faced within his own party as he prepared for the 2000 elections.

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3 h. ago Kufuor says some NPP members wanted him out after his 39% showing in the 1996 election

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) opposed his nomination for a second attempt as the party’s Flagbearer following his 1996 presidential election defeat. Speaking in an interview, Kufuor recounted the challenges he faced within his own party as he prepared for the 2000 elections.

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3 h. ago Little sleep, no pay: India’s poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths

A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home.

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8 h. ago Reset the system, not tariffs – FABAG demands full audit before any increases

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling for an immediate reversal of the latest utility tariff hikes.

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11 h. ago In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

Two weeks after one of Nigeria's worst school kidnappings, parents of the more than 250 missing children are desperate for news and dismayed at what they see as the slow response from authorities.

Society

18 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong begins Central Regional campaign tour with major healthcare donations

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has launched his Central Regional campaign tour with a pledge to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region, promising equipment and infrastructure that he says will “last forever and ever”.

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26 h. ago Former President Kufuor Jokes About Remarriage on Delay Show

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/Former President John Agyekum Kufuor playfully responded to questions about remarriage during an interview on The Delay Show, turning the question back to host Deloris Frimpong Manso and sparking laughter across the set. When Delay asked directly whether he would consider marrying again following the death of his wife Theresa Kufuor on October 1, 2023, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/

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29 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

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44 h. ago Social media poll shows Kennedy Agyapong leading among NDC and floating voters

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/social-media-poll-shows-kennedy-agyapong-leading-among-ndc-and-floating-voters/A new social media poll shared by Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director Mussah Dankwah on December 6 suggests contrasting preferences among NDC voters and floating voters regarding potential New Patriotic Party flagbearer candidates for 2028. The latest online sampling points towards increased preference for Kennedy Agyapong over former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Sharing the graphic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/social-media-poll-shows-kennedy-agyapong-leading-among-ndc-and-floating-voters/

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47 h. ago Majority NDC supporters don’t want NPP to elect Bawumia as Flagbearer – Global InfoAnalytics

Members of the governing NDC appear to favour Kennedy Ohene Agyapong over former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the opposition NPP’s Flagbearer for the 2028 elections, according to new findings by Global InfoAnalytics.

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47 h. ago Bentil Defends OSP as Manasseh Azure Raises Credibility Concerns Over SML Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/Lawyer Kofi Bentil insists Ghana needs the Office of the Special Prosecutor despite growing criticism, even as investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni highlights procedural irregularities and contradictory claims that raise serious questions about the office’s credibility. The contrasting perspectives emerged during separate television appearances this week. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, December 6, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bentil-defends-osp-as-manasseh-azure-raises-credibility-concerns-over-sml-claims/

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53 h. ago Tourists Are Already Booking Ghana Through GTDC—So Why Build Another App?

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/Ghana’s flagship digital tourism marketplace is becoming a surprising global success story—yet a new proposal from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is stirring debate about the future of the country’s digital tourism ecosystem. The Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM), developed by the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has quietly evolved into a thriving hub where international […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tourists-are-already-booking-ghana-through-gtdc-so-why-build-another-app/

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63 h. ago Chief Justice urges judicial staff to uphold compassion and professionalism

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on all judicial officers to demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and professionalism in their interactions with court users, stressing that such conduct is fundamental to the Judiciary’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality justice.

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