58 m. ago Underfunding and GH¢12bn arrears crippling education delivery – Ntim Fordjour

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has warned that persistent underfunding and a backlog of over GH¢12 billion in budgetary arrears to the Ministry of Education are undermining the country’s learning outcomes.

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2 h. ago Nana Akomea refutes claims of selling STC land, says allegations are politically driven

Former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has strongly denied allegations that he sold off portions of the company’s land during his time in office, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated.

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6 h. ago Australia’s social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling

When Stephen Scheeler became Facebook's Australia chief in the early 2010s, he was a true believer in the power of the internet and social media for the public good.

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13 h. ago Finance Minister charges Osu Tax Office staff to boost revenue, pledges support and incentives

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged staff of the Osu Tax Service Centre to scale up their efforts in domestic revenue mobilisation.

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14 h. ago GTA responds to viral videos alleging kidnapping of tourists

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has reacted to a video circulating on social media in which a group of visiting Black Americans claim they were kidnapped and extorted by people they believed to be police officers.

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15 h. ago Ghana Tourism Authority Confirms Investigation Into Alleged Kidnapping of Black American Tourists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has confirmed that it is collaborating with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority to investigate a viral social media video in which visiting Black American tourists claim they were kidnapped and extorted by individuals posing as police officers. In a statement issued on Monday, the GTA said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-authority-confirms-investigation-into-alleged-kidnapping-of-black-american-tourists/

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16 h. ago GEA terminates contracts of 218 BizBox District Coordinators

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has brought an end to the contracts of all 218 district coordinators under its Business In The Box (BizBox) initiative, a decision that has left many affected staff confused and frustrated.

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17 h. ago OSP schedules next PPA CEO trial hearing for January 2026 after internal review

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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17 h. ago OSP updates on former PPA CEO trial, says hearing continues Jan. 20

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has defended its handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal following criticism from freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the OSP said the trial, which continued on December 8, 2025, is ongoing, with a pending motion to call an additional witness. The next sitting has been scheduled for January 20, 2026.

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18 h. ago Star Oil launches fuel now, pay later scheme using Ghanacard and credit scoring system

Star Oil has unveiled a new initiative that allows commercial drivers to buy fuel on credit using their Ghanacard and an individualised credit scoring system, offering much-needed financial relief to thousands of drivers across the country. The concept, dubbed Fuel Now, Pay Later, was announced in a Facebook post by Star Oil, following weeks of anticipation among its customers.

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20 h. ago Interior Ministry orders probe into Sammy Darko’s claim of assault by 17 Police officers

The Ministry of the Interior has launched a full investigation into allegations made by the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr Samuel Appiah Darko, who claimed live on television that he had been handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.

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20 h. 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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22 h. ago New Passport Application Centres in Six Regions Set for Commissioning in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/Foreign Minister and North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that all newly created regions in Ghana will have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December. The facilities are complete and set to begin service before month end, marking the first time all regions will have their own passport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/

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23 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK face court actions over unpaid rent amid 48

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has disclosed that some Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries are being dragged before UK courts by their landlords over unpaid rent.

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25 h. ago Ghana more stable, freer for journalists one year after elections – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says Ghana is enjoying a more stable political climate and greater media freedom a year after the 7th December 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Gbande argued that the country has seen “a stabilised society of unism” under the current administration. He said the public no longer feels that “a small group of families want to capture this nation,” a claim often echoed during the 2024 campaign season.

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29 h. ago Nigerian gov’t secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says

Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.

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38 h. ago BoG to cut policy rate aggressively in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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38 h. ago BoG to aggressively cut policy rate in coming months – Fitch Solutions

“With inflation in single digits, we expect the BoG to keep cutting aggressively through the coming months, further boosting private credit, corporate capex [capital expenditure], and domestic demand”.

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43 h. ago “President Mahama Celebrates 7th December Anniversary with Gratitude to Ghanaians”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/One year after his historic election win, President John Mahama has renewed his pledge to build an inclusive Ghana, free from discrimination and favoritism. In a reflective Facebook message, Mahama recounted the emotions of election day, praising Ghanaians’ “unwavering faith” and the collective effort that led to the NDC’s triumph. He highlighted his commitment to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/

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46 h. ago Soldiers Claim Coup in Benin as Government Says President Safe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/Soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from power, but government officials dismissed the claim and said loyal forces were containing the attempted coup. The unrest began in the early hours in Porto-Novo, where gunfire erupted near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. A group of soldiers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/

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