18 h. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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4 d. ago Calls to Scrap OSP Are Only Public Opinion, Not Government Policy – Felix Ofosu Kwakye

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has shot down speculation that the government is preparing to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). During an appearance on GHOne TV, he made it clear that no official suggestion or decision regarding the office’s abolishment has reached the government. He explained that public commentary—whether supportive or critical—is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/

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7 d. ago Nigeria Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Over Kidnappings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency on November 26, directing immediate measures to combat a surge in kidnappings and attacks that have gripped Africa’s most populous nation. The declaration came after a particularly alarming week that saw multiple mass abduction incidents across different regions, prompting public outcry and demands for decisive government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-declares-nationwide-security-emergency-over-kidnappings/

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7 d. ago Central region chiefs reject claims of opposing 5% lithium royalty

Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, has dismissed reports that chiefs in the Central Region are resisting the government’s decision to peg Ghana’s lithium royalty at 5%. He says the claims—circulating in sections of the media—are false and engineered by civil society group Friends of the Nation (FoN).

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8 d. ago Minority Leader blasts gov’t over alleged galamsey enablement

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has accused the government of enabling illegal mining, stating that its decision to allow the Gold Board to purchase gold from small-scale miners effectively finances galamsey activities.

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9 d. ago Rigid school structures make religious freedom ‘very difficult’ – Warns ex

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council has moved decisively to enforce Ghana’s mandatory retirement laws, officially curtailing the tenure of Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

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9 d. ago UCC council ends Prof. Boampong’s tenure, revises contract to expire on his 60th birthday

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially announced that the tenure of its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, ended on September 18, 2025, the day he turned 60, in compliance with Ghana’s constitutional retirement requirements. The decision was taken at the 124th Regular Meeting of the University Governing Council held on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

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1 week ago Majority Leader defends use of Heritage Fund for power sector investment

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s decision to apply portions of the Heritage Fund to power sector investments, describing the move as “innovative common sense.”

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1 week ago Ewoyaa, Krampakrom chiefs oppose government’s 5% lithium royalty reduction

Traditional leaders of Ewoyaa, Krampakrom, and surrounding communities in the Central Region have voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s lithium royalty rate from 10% to 5%, describing the move as a shortchange to local communities.

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1 week ago Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 18 Percent Returns to 14 Day Bill

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-cuts-policy-rate-to-18-percent-returns-to-14-day-bill/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has slashed its monetary policy rate by 350 basis points to 18.0 percent and announced a return to the 14 day Government bill as its main instrument for open market operations. The decision, reached at the conclusion of the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-cuts-policy-rate-to-18-percent-returns-to-14-day-bill/

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1 week ago Mahama Government Faces Criticism Over IGP Contract Extension Decision

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/President John Dramani Mahama’s approval of a two year contract extension for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has sparked public criticism over apparent policy inconsistency, coming seven months after government suspended all post retirement contracts. The extension, contained in a letter dated November 25, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-government-faces-criticism-over-igp-contract-extension-decision/

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1 week ago Kwakye Ofosu justifies public updates on sensitive petitions

Government Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the Mahama administration’s decision to publicly update Ghanaians on sensitive petitions against public office holders is a deliberate move to strengthen transparency and accountability.

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2 w. ago Journalist Criticizes Political Inconsistency Over Presidential Aircraft Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/Journalist Peter Ankomah has criticized what he describes as political inconsistency surrounding government plans to acquire new presidential aircraft, linking the issue to the fatal military helicopter crash that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers in August 2025. Speaking on Movement TV, Ankomah argued that the national conversation around presidential jets has been shaped […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/

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2 w. ago UK did ‘too little, too late’, leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry

The UK response to Covid was "too little, too late" and led to thousands more deaths in the first wave, an inquiry into government decision-making says.

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2 w. ago Explain why you blocked aircraft purchases for years – Nitiwul fires at gov’t

The Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, is demanding answers from government over its decision to acquire two new aircraft for the Ghana Air Force after years of rejecting similar proposals.

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2 w. ago Eduwatch critiques Ghana’s 2026 education budget, highlights key gaps

The Africa Education Watch has raised concerns regarding the allocation of funds for the education sector, urging the government to take more decisive steps to address persistent gaps in funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development.

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2 w. ago Africa Disability Institute welcomes key gains for PWDs in 2026 budget

The Africa Disability Institute, (ADI), has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 3% to 5% in the 2026 National Budget. ADI, a leading African centre for disability rights research, inclusion policy, and social development advocacy identified the move as a meaningful advancement […]

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2 w. ago Actress Ama K Abebrese Condemns Government Appointments Amid Misconduct Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/British Ghanaian actress Ama K Abebrese has criticized the appointment of men with documented allegations of sexual misconduct to senior government positions, arguing such decisions undermine accountability for gender based violence. Abebrese made the comments November 18 in a social media post that did not name specific individuals but referenced broader concerns about ethical vetting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/actress-ama-k-abebrese-condemns-government-appointments-amid-misconduct-allegations/

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3 w. ago RUPAG applauds government move to restrict raw rubber exports in 2026 Budget

The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has lauded the government for announcing a decisive policy in the 2026 Budget to restrict the export of raw rubber (cuplumps), describing it as a “critical and timely intervention” to protect Ghana’s domestic rubber industry. The budget, in paragraph 1028, confirmed that the restriction forms part of the […]

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash report overlooks pilots’ mental State – Kabiru

Walewale MP and Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has criticised the recently released report on the military helicopter crash.

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