6 h. ago Filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki Stripped and Dragged to Benin Palace Over Alleged Disrespect

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki was attacked, stripped and forcibly taken to the palace of the Oba of Benin on December 28 by youths accusing him of disrespecting the traditional ruler, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for investigation. The assault occurred at Uwa Primary School in Benin City where Obaseki, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/

Politics

7 h. ago Ghanaians Feel Trapped in Democracy Without Real Choice, Says Review Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has revealed that public consultations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) uncovered growing frustration among citizens who feel Ghana’s democratic system no longer offers meaningful alternatives despite regular elections. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, said nationwide engagements showed people remain appreciative of democratic freedoms, particularly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/

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13 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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13 h. ago Guinea Votes as Doumbouya Seeks Seven Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/Guinea held a presidential election on Sunday widely expected to hand General Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven year mandate, completing the West African nation’s transition back to civilian rule. Some 6.7 million registered voters went to the polls, which opened at 07:00 GMT on Sunday and closed at 18:00 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guinea-votes-as-doumbouya-seeks-seven-year-presidential-term/

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14 h. ago ADC Demands Accountability Report Over US Airstrike on Nigerian Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as displaying “historic incompetence” following airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it supports lawful efforts to protect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/

Events

14 h. ago Saudi Coalition Warns Yemen Separatists of Immediate Military Response

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saudi-coalition-warns-yemen-separatists-of-immediate-military-response/The Saudi led coalition in Yemen has warned it will respond immediately to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that undermine de escalation efforts in the southern region of the country. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman said on X on Saturday that it is time for troops from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saudi-coalition-warns-yemen-separatists-of-immediate-military-response/

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14 h. ago Security Agencies Arrest 141 Cybercrime Suspects and Landlord in Dawn Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/Security agencies have arrested 141 suspected members of organized cybercrime networks in a coordinated early morning operation on Saturday, December 27, 2025, targeting Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams in parts of Accra. The operation was led by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, National […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-agencies-arrest-141-cybercrime-suspects-and-landlord-in-dawn-operation/

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17 h. ago US Nigeria Strikes Could Boost Foreign Investment Confidence, Analysts Say

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/Nigeria’s joint military action with the United States against terrorist groups is being viewed by some analysts as more than a security operation, potentially representing a turning point for foreign investment confidence in Africa’s most populous economy. The United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria on December 25, targeting two […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-nigeria-strikes-could-boost-foreign-investment-confidence-analysts-say/

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18 h. ago Africa Must Industrialise Commodities to Capture Value, Afreximbank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/African nations must move beyond exporting raw commodities to unlock higher value through processing and manufacturing, according to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Commodity Bulletin Number 2 for 2025. The report analyzes global markets for wheat, rubber and cotton, finding sharply diverging trends that offer both opportunities and challenges for African economies seeking to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-must-industrialise-commodities-to-capture-value-afreximbank-says/

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18 h. ago Nigeria Advances to AFCON Last Sixteen After Tunisia Victory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-advances-to-afcon-last-sixteen-after-tunisia-victory/Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured a place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night. The match, played at Fez Stadium in Morocco, saw Nigeria score three goals through Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring qualification from their group with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-advances-to-afcon-last-sixteen-after-tunisia-victory/

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37 h. ago ‘NDC can’t change the constitution alone’ – Minority MPs hold key role, says Barker

Convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has observed that the legal process required to amend recommendations by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) could significantly strengthen the influence of the minority in Parliament.

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39 h. ago Why Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee’s Work Should Be Extended to Strategic Communication

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has completed the task it was formally given. Through extensive consultations and careful analysis, it compiled citizen views and expert input and submitted its report, Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy, to the President on Monday, December 22, 2025. In procedural terms, the Committee’s mandate has been fulfilled. […]

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40 h. ago Presidential Age Limit: Unrestricted democracy could breed chaos – Prof. Agyeman

Former Senior Governance Advisor of United Nations, Prof. Kwaku Agyeman-Duah has warned that an unrestrained interpretation of democracy could plunge society into chaos, stressing the need for expert guidance within governance systems.

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47 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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58 h. ago Terror attacks in Nigeria affect all faiths, not only Christians – Security analyst

A Nigerian security analyst, Denis Amachree, has emphasised that terrorist attacks in Nigeria are not confined to any single religious group, warning that all citizens, regardless of faith, are at risk.

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58 h. ago US strikes on terrorists in Nigeria timely and strategic – Security analyst

A Nigerian security analyst, Denis Amachree, has welcomed the recent United States military operation against terrorist groups in Nigeria, describing the intervention as timely and commendable.

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60 h. ago Civil Society Groups Blame Weak National Assembly Oversight for Nigeria Fuel Quality Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/Nigerian political parties and civil society organisations have declared that years of inadequate parliamentary oversight created conditions enabling substandard fuel imports and the regulatory confrontation between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Dangote Refinery. The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 75 civil society groups operating under the Coalition […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-blame-weak-national-assembly-oversight-for-nigeria-fuel-quality-crisis/

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61 h. ago Mali Coach Saintfiet Condemns Four Year AFCON Cycle as European Imposition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a stinging attack on the decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of the traditional two year cycle, describing the move as one imposed on Africa by global football authorities and European clubs driven by financial interests. Speaking to reporters in Rabat on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/

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61 h. ago Nigeria Confirms Approving US Christmas Day Airstrike on ISIS Camps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has confirmed the federal government approved a United States military airstrike on terrorist camps in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, with President Bola Tinubu giving the go ahead after intelligence sharing and high level consultations. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, December 26, Tuggar said it was Nigeria that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-confirms-approving-us-christmas-day-airstrike-on-isis-camps/

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61 h. ago Ukraine Works Urgently to Repair Chernobyl Shield After Drone Strike

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/Deep inside the silent remains of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian engineers are working urgently to repair a massive radiation shield severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, with full restoration expected to take years. In February 2025, a Russian Geran 2 drone pierced a large hole through the roof of the New Safe […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/

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