6 h. ago Mamprugu Youth demand retraction and apology from Kennedy Agyapong’s camp

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Politics

6 h. ago Mamprugu Youth blast Kennedy Agyapong’s camp over ‘politicisation’ of Bawku chieftaincy crisis

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA), Bawku Chapter, has issued a stern call on Mr Kennedy Agyapong and his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, to retract what they describe as a “reckless and malicious” social media publication against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Politics

7 h. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: CJ removal, Gbinyiri crisis, and Akwatia by

This Saturday on Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel take on three major issues shaking Ghana’s democracy and security.

Events

9 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

Politics

10 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong donates GH₵30,000 towards NPP Electoral Area Coordinator’s surgery in Bia West

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has donated GH₵30,000 in support of the surgery of an NPP Electoral Area Coordinator in the Bia West constituency of the Western North region. Mr Kennedy Agyapong gave out the amount during a meeting with NPP polling station executives […]

Events

13 h. ago Progressive Youth Alliance endorses Prof Seidu Alidu Mahama for Tamale Central

The Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA), a group made up of past and former students of Professor Seidu Alidu Mahama, has declared its support for him in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Tamale Central Constituency.

Politics

23 h. ago Ntim Fordjour cautions against politicising tribal conflicts amid Gbinyiri crisis

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising tribal conflicts, warning that such actions only deepen divisions and worsen insecurity.

Politics

30 h. ago Ghana Cybercrime Cases Surge to 2,008 as Losses Hit GH₵14.9 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/Ghana faces an escalating cybercrime crisis with reported incidents jumping from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period this year, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The figures were released at the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, showing online fraud accounted for 36% of cases, followed by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cybercrime-cases-surge-to-2008-as-losses-hit-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million/

Events

39 h. ago Jobberman Ghana empowers young women in Northern Ghana with off

In Sang, a community in the Mion District of the Northern Region, young women are finding new opportunities to build dignified livelihoods through the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program.

Politics

44 h. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

Politics

53 h. ago “Be prepared to die for Ghana” – Kwabena Agyepong urges Black Stars

Presidential aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has called on the Black Stars to show greater commitment and national pride as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.

Events

61 h. ago Reintroduction of National Sanitation Day is a renewed social contract – Local Gov’t Minister 

Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), Ahmed Ibrahim, has said the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day (NSD) is a renewed social contract between the government and citizens, anchored on accountability, enforcement, and sustainability. 

Politics

62 h. ago Fairtrade Africa Marks Two Decades Supporting Continental Farmers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fairtrade-africa-marks-two-decades-supporting-continental-farmers/Fairtrade Africa has invested nearly €700 million across 780 community projects during its 20-year existence, the organization announced as it launched a new strategic plan focused on regenerative agriculture and youth development. The Nairobi-based umbrella organization, which represents certified Fairtrade producers across Africa and the Middle East, says its investments have funded schools, healthcare facilities, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fairtrade-africa-marks-two-decades-supporting-continental-farmers/

Politics

2 d. ago Telecel Targets Young Entrepreneurs with Business Support Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/Telecel Ghana has launched its eighth annual Small and Medium Enterprises Month, focusing specifically on youth-led businesses through dedicated products and networking events scheduled throughout September. The telecommunications company announced the initiative under the theme “Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs,” marking a strategic shift toward supporting technology-driven startups and young business leaders across Ghana. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/

Events

3 d. ago IOC Opens Global Medal Design Competition for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ioc-opens-global-medal-design-competition-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/The International Olympic Committee has launched a worldwide competition seeking creative designs for medals that will be awarded at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Artists and designers have until October 7 to submit entries through a dedicated platform on Olympics.com, with submissions opening September 2. The competition seeks designs for the obverse […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ioc-opens-global-medal-design-competition-for-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/

Politics

3 d. ago New AfDB Chief Faces Infrastructure Crisis and Climate Financing Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/The African Development Bank’s newly installed president confronts massive infrastructure gaps and capital shortfalls that threaten to undermine continental trade ambitions, according to financial analysts assessing Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s leadership priorities. Toma Imirhe, a financial analyst speaking on Tuesday’s Asaase Breakfast Show, outlined the scale of challenges facing Tah following his formal assumption of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/

Economics

3 d. ago Ghana Prisons Service commissions clinic facility at James Camp Prisons  

The Ghana Prisons Service has commissioned its first clinic in the Greater Accra Region to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare for inmates, officers, and residents of nearby communities. 

Events

3 d. ago Ghana Banks Face Mounting Bad Debt Crisis Following Sovereign Default

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/Ghana’s banking sector continues struggling with deteriorating loan portfolios more than two years after the country’s sovereign debt restructuring, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the financial system. Non-performing loans reached 21.8 percent of total bank lending by December 2024, reflecting ongoing stress from the government’s 2022 debt crisis. The situation has worsened significantly from pre-default […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-face-mounting-bad-debt-crisis-following-sovereign-default/

Events

3 d. ago University Degrees Won’t Create Wealth, Entrepreneur Tells African Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/A prominent African business leader has challenged the conventional wisdom that formal education guarantees financial success. Speaking at a recent conference, Kwabena Obeng Darko urged young people across the continent to abandon their dependence on degrees and external funding. The entrepreneur delivered his message during TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast, addressing the theme “Navigating Business After School.” His comments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/

Politics

3 d. ago Traditional Chief Calls for Christians to Become Disciples Instead

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Albert Futukpor, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-chief-calls-for-christians-to-become-disciples-instead/A traditional ruler from the Volta Region urged believers to abandon the Christian label during a youth lecture in Accra, arguing that corruption scandals have damaged the faith’s reputation. Torgbui Tsifokpe III, Divisional Chief of Afuta Klikor in Ketu South Municipality, spoke Sunday at the Church of Pentecost’s Achimota Christian Village Assembly during their Youth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Albert Futukpor, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-chief-calls-for-christians-to-become-disciples-instead/

Politics