19 h. ago The War Against the OSP: How Power, Fear, and Politics Threaten Ghana’s Integrity — By Daniel Adjei Esq

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/Ghana’s political establishment has closed ranks in a rare moment of bipartisan unity—this time to demand the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor—following the dramatic arrest of private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu at the very institution, he accused of corruption. The confrontation has ignited nationwide alarm, and in an analysis written by Daniel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-war-against-the-osp-how-power-fear-and-politics-threaten-ghanas-integrity-by-daniel-adjei-esq/

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38 h. ago Emotional Cheating Threatens Relationships More Than Physical Infidelity Experts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-cheating-threatens-relationships-more-than-physical-infidelity-experts-say/Emotional cheating represents one of the most damaging yet overlooked threats to romantic relationships, with recent research suggesting it often causes deeper betrayal than physical infidelity. Unlike sexual affairs that involve physical contact, emotional cheating centers on developing strong emotional bonds with someone outside the primary relationship, making it harder to detect and potentially more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/emotional-cheating-threatens-relationships-more-than-physical-infidelity-experts-say/

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65 h. ago Minority urges government to tackle smuggling and protect local farmers

The Minority in Parliament has warned that unchecked smuggling of rice, fish, and other food products is undermining Ghanaian farmers and threatening national food security.

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67 h. ago Galamsey is killing our cocoa, our water, our future – Minority warns of food security meltdown

The Minority in Parliament is warning that illegal mining is destroying cocoa farms, poisoning water sources, and threatening Ghana’s long-term food security.

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3 d. ago Gov’t is fully equipped to fight all crimes – Interior Minister

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has warned criminal groups across the country, saying the government is now better equipped and fully prepared to confront all forms of crime.

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3 d. ago Union Threatens Nationwide Action Over Utility Price Increases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/Ghana’s labor federation has rejected newly approved electricity and water tariff increases, warning it will mobilize workers across the country unless government raises the agreed 9% wage adjustment for 2026 to compensate for higher utility costs. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) issued the ultimatum Wednesday, one day after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/

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3 d. ago Lawmaker Warns Growing Central Control Threatens Local Governance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/A senior opposition legislator has accused government of systematically eroding local autonomy through increased central directives that contradict Ghana’s constitutional decentralisation framework, calling the trend a structural threat to democracy at the district level. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the charge Wednesday during debate on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/

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6 d. ago Mining communities face rising threat from galamsey and youth joblessness

Ghana is at an urgent inflection point regarding national security, with experts warning that economic grievances and the proliferation of illegal mining are creating fertile ground for violent extremist groups in the country’s mineral-rich regions.

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6 d. ago Foreign Minister warns rising religious tensions in mission schools could hurt Ghana’s global reputation

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has warned that Ghana risks serious reputational damage on the international stage if the escalating tensions over religious practices in mission schools are not urgently addressed.

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6 d. ago Wesley Girls’ brouhaha can degenerate our society into something else – Interior Minister warns

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has issued a stark warning over the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged restrictions on Muslim students at Wesley Girls’ High School.

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8 d. ago Asantehene urges President Mahama to act swiftly on unemployment, calls for support for SMEs

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise Ghana’s growing unemployment crisis, warning that the situation poses a threat to national stability. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, the Asantehene said the country can no longer overlook the scale of joblessness among the youth.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Unemployment Drops But Youth Joblessness Remains Critical Challenge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-drops-but-youth-joblessness-remains-critical-challenge/Ghana’s overall unemployment rate has declined to 13.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 13.3 percent in the previous quarter, but youth joblessness remains alarmingly high at 32 percent for those aged 15 to 24, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures, released on August 28, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-drops-but-youth-joblessness-remains-critical-challenge/

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1 week ago Catholic Bishops criticise Education Minister over religious rights comments

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed strong disappointment over recent remarks by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, warning schools not to infringe on students’ rights to practise their religion.

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1 week ago Zipline grounds drones at 3 key hubs as state debt hits GH¢175m

A critical segment of Ghana’s emergency medical supply chain has begun to collapse, threatening the lives of rural patients across the country.

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1 week ago IGP’s mandate extension not a morale killer – MP suggests Afrobarometer test

South Tongu MP, Maxwell Lukutor, has defended the proposed decision to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, insisting the move is lawful and does not threaten morale within the Ghana Police Service.

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1 week ago Agric Minister raises alarm over soaring import bill and historic food inflation

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has warned that Ghana’s food economy had reached a critical state prior to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assuming office in January 2025, noting that the country’s dependency on imported staples had become “alarming”.

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1 week ago Lawyer Urges Intensified Efforts to Extradite Former Finance Minister

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-urges-intensified-efforts-to-extradite-former-finance-minister/Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged the government to intensify efforts to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta from the United States, warning that delays jeopardize the state’s ability to recover assets linked to alleged financial losses. The lawyer stated that extradition involves a complex process requiring not just diplomatic relations but sustained […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawyer-urges-intensified-efforts-to-extradite-former-finance-minister/

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2 w. ago ACEP Questions Springfield Oil Block Takeover, Defends Regulatory Process

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/acep-questions-springfield-oil-block-takeover-defends-regulatory-process/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has clarified its opposition to the government’s proposed acquisition of the Springfield oil block, insisting the dispute centers on protecting legal and governance principles in Ghana’s petroleum sector rather than undermining local content support. Executive Director Benjamin Boakye stressed that bypassing the Petroleum Commission’s regulatory authority threatens the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/acep-questions-springfield-oil-block-takeover-defends-regulatory-process/

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2 w. ago Armed miners hold five forest reserves hostage, Ghana Institute of Foresters reveals

Five forest reserves in Ghana remain under the control of armed miners, as illegal mining continues to threaten the country’s protected forests, the Ghana Institute of Foresters (GIF) has disclosed.

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2 w. ago Sports Ministry should not manage Sports Fund – Magnus Rex Danquah

International Sports Consultant Magnus Rex Danquah has warned that placing the Sports Fund under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation could lead to its collapse. The Sports Fund Bill seeks to create a sustainable pool of resources for infrastructure, capacity building, and athlete welfare nationwide. But Rex Danquah insists the initiative will struggle to succeed […]

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