2 h. ago Africans must reclaim their dignity and history – Dr Ibn Chambas urges

African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has urged Africans across the continent and in the diaspora to rise boldly in defence of their dignity, identity, and cultural heritage.

Politics

2 h. ago Only punishing the public – FABAG rejects ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes amid soaring inefficiency

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has launched a pushback against the latest utility tariff hikes.

Sport

4 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.

Events

5 h. ago Chevron to join Nigeria oil licence auction, plans rig deployment in 2026

Chevron said on Friday it will participate in Nigeria’s next oil licensing round and plans to deploy a drilling rig in late 2026 as it seeks to expand operations in Africa’s top energy producer.

Politics

5 h. ago In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

Two weeks after one of Nigeria's worst school kidnappings, parents of the more than 250 missing children are desperate for news and dismayed at what they see as the slow response from authorities.

Society

7 h. ago Walewale tensions boil over as NDC executives hold crisis meeting

NDC regional executives were forced into an emergency meeting in Walewale on Sunday, December 7, 2025, as anger among supporters over alleged neglect in recent appointments reached a breaking point.

Events

8 h. ago Nigeria moves fast to shield Benin’s democracy from dawn coup, say Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s Armed Forces for what he described as a swift and decisive defence of democracy in the Republic of Benin.

Politics

10 h. ago Fresh Trouble for Heath Goldfields Limited As Prestea Residents Prepare ‘Red Demonstration’ on Wednesday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/Fresh trouble has hit Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) as thousands of aggrieved residents in the Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency of the Western Region gear up for what they describe as a massive “red demonstration” against the company for what they call persistent delays and gross disrespect to the people. The protest, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/

Politics

10 h. ago Embrace ESG Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding – Deloitte Assurance Partner to firms

Dr. Kwabena Situ, Assurance Partner at Deloitte Ghana, has urged institutions to embrace the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Materiality Assessment to unlock potential funding. According to him, investors are keen on the Materiality Assessment since it is an impact-driven activity. An ESG Materiality Assessment is a crucial process where institutions identify, evaluate, and prioritise the […]

Politics

12 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong begins Central Regional campaign tour with major healthcare donations

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has launched his Central Regional campaign tour with a pledge to strengthen healthcare delivery in the region, promising equipment and infrastructure that he says will “last forever and ever”.

Politics

13 h. ago CUTS raises concern over prolonged delay in consumer protection and competition law passage

A leading policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s prolonged delay in passing a Consumer Protection Law and a Competition Law. The call was made at the launch of the book ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana: A Legal Compass’, authored by Francisca Kusi Appiah, Vice Dean of the UPSA […]

Politics

13 h. ago Dumelo urges youth to embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship at VYE Forum

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has encouraged young people in the Volta Region to take advantage of the vast opportunities in agriculture and entrepreneurship.

Politics

14 h. ago NAIMOS task force arrests 7 illegal miners in raid at Kwaebibirem

A National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) task force has carried out a decisive midnight operation at Asuom in the Kwaebibirem District of the Eastern Region, leading to the arrest of seven individuals involved in illegal mining activities.

Events

15 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

Politics

15 h. ago George Asah Bekoe is the legitimate family head responsible for alienating Asare Kofi Asona Mensah Family Lands – Court declares

The Nsawam Circuit Court has declared that Abusuapanyin George Asah Bekoe, the Head of family for the Asare Kofi Asona Mensah family is the rightful person to alienate the family lands situate at Odomase, Kwadwo Fosu, Warabeba and Okanta near Nsawam in the Eastern Region.

Events

20 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

Politics

20 h. ago Two suspects arrested in coordinated robbery attacks at Nkasiem

The Ahafo Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects believed to be part of an organised robbery syndicate responsible for a series of coordinated attacks on multiple businesses in Nkasiem on December 2.

Events

20 h. ago Amedzofe Canopy Walkway temporarily closed after structural incident

The Amedzofe Canopy Walkway in the Volta Region has been temporarily shut down following an incident on Wednesday involving one of the small exit pillars that supports a section of the structure.

Politics

21 h. ago GES Orders Dzodze School Head to Step Aside Over Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/Ghana Education Service has directed Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School Headmaster Joshua Vidzro to step aside immediately following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. A letter dated December 6, 2025, from the Volta Regional Directorate of Education stated the directive was necessary to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process. GES explained the allegations require […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/

Politics

22 h. ago Soldiers on Benin’s national television claim to have seized power

A group of soldiers on Benin's national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region.

Events