25 m. ago Muslim Mentors Empower Nima Schoolgirls on Health and Learning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/muslim-mentors-empower-nima-schoolgirls-on-health-and-learning/Professional Muslim women brought crucial mentorship to young students at Adab Preparatory School in Nima last week, focusing on education, hygiene, and health awareness. The Muslimah Mentorship Network (MMN) organised the July 31 outreach as part of its monthly youth empowerment drive, sending four mentors to engage students in practical life lessons. Miss Rahma Kabore […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/muslim-mentors-empower-nima-schoolgirls-on-health-and-learning/

Politics

5 h. ago Five dead, several injured in Kumasi–Accra highway crash at Asuboi

A fatal accident on the Kumasi–Accra highway at Asuboi, near Suhum in the Eastern Region, has claimed the lives of at least five people, with several others sustaining injuries.

Events

10 h. ago Helicopter crash victims were on mission to promote responsible mining, not to fight galamsey – Inusah Fuseini

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has clarified that the victims of the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region were not on a mission to fight illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, but rather to promote responsible mining.

Events

18 h. ago Bolgatanga Technical Institute Shut Indefinitely After Student Unrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/Authorities have closed Bolgatanga Technical Institute indefinitely following violent student protests that saw the housemaster’s office and library set ablaze. The Upper East Region school’s shutdown, ordered Thursday, aims to protect students, staff, and property while investigations unfold, confirmed Ajono Martin Adonis, local secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. No injuries were reported, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/

Society

20 h. ago Homebuyer Regrets Surge: 82% Face Costly Pitfalls After Purchase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/Despite homeownership remaining a top aspiration, over 82% of 2024 buyers report significant regrets, reveals a Highland Cabinetry analysis. Experts pinpoint five critical missteps from hidden costs to location woes turning dream homes into financial stressors. 1. Renovation Budgets Explode Nearly half of homeowners (48%) face higher-than-expected purchasing costs, while 78% blow renovation budgets—44% by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/

Economics

21 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressures Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressures-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

Events

21 h. ago Nigerian Equities Dip Amid Oil Pressure Despite Broader Economic Hopes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/Nigerian stocks retreated on Thursday, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index slipping 0.34% to 145,367.03 points as broad-based sector weakness overshadowed pockets of resilience. Eight sectors closed lower while five held flat, reflecting cautious sentiment amid persistent oil revenue challenges. Financials, transportation, and energy minerals lagged most sharply. The government confirmed oil earnings fell short […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-dip-amid-oil-pressure-despite-broader-economic-hopes/

Events

21 h. ago Ghana’s Legal Time Bomb: How Waiting Too Long Kills Valid Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/Ghana’s courts won’t hear your case no matter how strong it is if you miss strict legal deadlines, legal experts warn. The Limitation Act, 1972 (NRCD 54) acts as a countdown clock on justice, extinguishing the right to sue once time expires. Ignoring these deadlines means losing your chance forever, even for serious wrongs. Act […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-legal-time-bomb-how-waiting-too-long-kills-valid-claims/

Events

22 h. ago US Sprinter Fred Kerley Suspended Over Doping Test Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/World champion sprinter Fred Kerley faces a potential two-year ban after being provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three doping tests. The 30-year-old American—holder of Olympic 100m silver (2021) and bronze (2024) medals and 2022 world title—violated anti-doping “whereabouts” rules requiring athletes to declare locations for unannounced testing. Kerley has vowed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/

Politics

31 h. ago Your presence will painfully be missed – Joyce Bawah Mogtari eulogises Dr. Omane Boamah

Senior Presidential Aide and Advisor to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has delivered a deeply emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah.

Politics

31 h. ago Young Investors Network expands financial literacy drive nationwide

The Young Investors Network (YIN) is ramping up its nationwide campaign to boost financial literacy. The initiative aims to equip Ghana’s youth with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in the stock market. It also seeks to empower them to make informed investment decisions. Speaking at the Investment Education Summit, Executive Director Joshua […]

Economics

33 h. ago Helicopter crash must trigger renewed spirit to end galamsey – Volta Fair Secretariat

The Secretariat of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair has urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to ending illegal mining following the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash. It stressed that it would be the “most fitting tribute” to the memory of the eight people who lost their lives during a mission to find a […]

Events

40 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.

Politics

49 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers’ Union raises red flag over casualisation in mining sector, urges gov’t to act

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has warned that the growing shift from permanent employment to casual and contract work in the mining sector is eroding job security, undermining workers’ welfare, and threatening the stability of the industry.

Politics

51 h. ago Phyna Accuses Dangote Group of Mishandling Sister’s Truck Accident

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/phyna-accuses-dangote-group-of-mishandling-sisters-truck-accident/Nigerian reality star Josephina “Phyna” Otabor has publicly confronted billionaire Aliko Dangote over her sister’s alleged injuries from a Dangote Group truck accident. The Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner claims the company instructed police to remove the truck’s license plate instead of addressing her sister’s medical needs. In a heated social media post, Phyna described how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/phyna-accuses-dangote-group-of-mishandling-sisters-truck-accident/

Politics

51 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

Sport

52 h. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

Politics

52 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

53 h. ago CDD backs election observers’ call for EC appointment overhaul, presidential age limit

Programmes Director in charge of Election Security at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Paul Mensah Abrampah, has backed calls by the Commonwealth and African Union observer mission for a transparent and merit-based process to appoint Electoral Commission (EC) commissioners.

Politics

53 h. ago 4 dead, 14 injured in horrific Asukawkaw fuel tanker accident

Tragedy struck in Asukawkaw, a community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after a fuel tanker ran into a crowd at the local market on Thursday, killing four and injuring 14 others.

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