93 m. ago Ghana makes moves to deploy troops for ECOWAS ission in Benin after failed coup – JoyNews sources

Ghana has initiated processes to deploy its contingent to the ECOWAS Standby Force mission in Benin, following an attempted coup d’état in the country on Sunday, JoyNews has learned. This move aligns with directives issued by the Chair of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government for the immediate deployment of elements of […]

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2 h. ago Lightwave eHealth questions NHIA audit, flags missing GH₵10.45 million

Eric Adjei, Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, has raised concerns over what he describes as irregularities in the audit process conducted by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) into the company’s operations. Speaking on the JoyNews AM Show, he suggested that some issues may be linked to personal or institutional conflicts rather than genuine procedural lapses. According to Adjei, Lightwave, the developers of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS), has cooperated with audits and investigations, but the involvement of a competitor in the process raises questions about impartiality. “We do not have any problem with any institution going to do an audit or investigation. But again, why do you send a competitor to go do an audit?” he asked. The coordinator further disclosed that GH₵10.45 million, initially allocated to Lightwave from NHIA funds, was redirected to the auditing institution in 2024. He described the transaction as “surprising...

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3 h. ago Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Zelensky Response to Peace Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-expresses-disappointment-over-zelensky-response-to-peace-proposal/President Donald Trump has voiced frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his handling of a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, following three days of inconclusive negotiations in Florida. Trump suggested Sunday night before the Kennedy Center Honors that Zelensky was blocking progress on the peace plan, despite concluding weekend […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-expresses-disappointment-over-zelensky-response-to-peace-proposal/

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5 h. ago Ho Accommodation Shortage Signals Major Hotel Investment Opportunity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/Ho, the Volta Region capital, faces recurring accommodation shortages during major events, sending powerful signals to investors that the city desperately needs more hotel rooms as existing hospitality infrastructure consistently hits full capacity. The predictable pattern reveals a clear market gap. During peak periods, hotels and guesthouses reach 100 percent occupancy immediately, forcing hundreds of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-accommodation-shortage-signals-major-hotel-investment-opportunity/

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5 h. ago Strengthening OSP Could Recover Billions Lost to Corruption – Prof Azar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/Strengthening the Office of the Special Prosecutor could become a major revenue source for Ghana if properly resourced, according to legal practitioner Prof. Stephen Asare, amid growing calls to abolish the agency over performance concerns. Prof. Asare, known as Kwaku Azar, argues that the OSP struggles not because the concept is flawed, but because it […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/strengthening-osp-could-recover-billions-lost-to-corruption-prof-azar/

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9 h. ago Reset the system, not tariffs – FABAG demands full audit before any increases

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling for an immediate reversal of the latest utility tariff hikes.

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12 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.

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20 h. ago My vision is to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks; tackling dollarisation is also a major priority – Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has pledged to build an agile central bank ready for emerging risks.  According to him, financial technology and crypto pose real challenges and therefore his outfit is updating legislation, creating capacity, and strengthening its balance sheet to withstand shocks. Speaking in an interview with the Director of the […]

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21 h. ago GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague

The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]

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25 h. ago CRAG hails National Farmers’ Day, calls for accelerated action to achieve rice self

The Commercial Rice Growers Alliance Ghana (CRAG) has congratulated all Ghanaian farmers on the occasion of the 41st National Farmers’ Day, while commending the Government of Ghana for maintaining this key annual celebration that recognises the nation’s agricultural workforce.

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28 h. ago Reports Claim Gospel Musician Obaa Tiwaa Dead, Verification Ongoing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/Unconfirmed reports circulating online claim veteran gospel musician Obaa Tiwaa of Asomafo Band has died, though official confirmation remains pending as of December 7, 2025. NewsGhana is working to verify the claims with family members and management of the gospel group. No official statement has been released by the musician’s family or representatives. Multiple sources […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/

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31 h. ago PIAC Extends Petroleum Revenue Transparency Drive to Market Traders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/The Public Interest and Accountability Committee has launched targeted outreach to market women in Accra, responding to complaints that ordinary citizens remain uninformed about petroleum revenue spending despite 15 years of commercial oil production. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong told PIAC officials during Friday’s engagement that no authority has ever explained how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/piac-extends-petroleum-revenue-transparency-drive-to-market-traders/

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31 h. ago Market Women Call for Clear Information on Petroleum Revenue Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/Market women in Ghana’s capital are calling for clearer, more accessible information on petroleum revenue spending since oil production began in 2010, highlighting persistent communication gaps between authorities and local traders. Deputy Market Queen of Madina Market Theresa Ansong stated during an engagement with PIAC that traders have long lacked information about government spending of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/market-women-call-for-clear-information-on-petroleum-revenue-spending/

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43 h. ago DVLA Workers’ Union opens 2025 Annual Residential Delegates Congress with call for excellence, equity and solidarity

The 2025 Annual Residential Delegates Congress of the DVLA Workers’ Union opened at the Royal Lee’s Hotel in Akuapem Tutu in the Eastern Region.

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44 h. ago President Mahama, Lordina support retired Assemblies of God pastors, widows with medical care and Christmas gifts

President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, have sponsored free medical screening, treatment, and medical supplies for retired pastors, their spouses, and widows of pastors of the Assemblies of God, Ghana. In addition, Mrs Lordina Mahama presented each beneficiary with a Christmas hamper containing fabric, rice, oil, tin tomatoes, Indomie, and […]

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45 h. ago Nollywood Icon Antar Laniyan Reveals Military Career Dream Before Acting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nollywood-icon-antar-laniyan-reveals-military-career-dream-before-acting/Veteran Nollywood actor Antar Laniyan has disclosed that becoming an actor was never part of his original life plan, revealing he initially aspired to join the military. The filmmaker shared this revelation during a recent appearance on the Behind The Fame podcast, where he opened up about his three distinct personality sides and the unexpected […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nollywood-icon-antar-laniyan-reveals-military-career-dream-before-acting/

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45 h. ago GIMPA Law School dean visits The Hague for international court discussions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gimpa-law-school-dean-visits-the-hague-for-international-court-discussions/The Dean of GIMPA Law School, Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The visit included discussions on accelerating Ghana’s accession to key international conventions. Alongside senior officials from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gimpa-law-school-dean-visits-the-hague-for-international-court-discussions/

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45 h. ago Dangote targets global leadership in fertilizer and refining by 2028

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/Aliko Dangote has unveiled an ambitious industrial expansion plan targeting global leadership in both fertilizer production and oil refining within three years. Speaking at the formal launch of several major projects on December 11, Dangote outlined targets to quadruple urea output and exceed the world’s largest refinery capacity. The group aims to boost urea output […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dangote-targets-global-leadership-in-fertilizer-and-refining-by-2028/

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49 h. ago Takoradi Harbour reports sharp decline in stowaway incidents amid security crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/takoradi-harbour-reports-sharp-decline-in-stowaway-incidents-amid-security-crackdown/Managers at Takoradi Harbour have announced a notable decrease in stowaway incidents, attributing this success to strict adherence to the International Ship and Port Security Code and other maritime standards. The improvement has made the port increasingly appealing to shipping lines. During the harbour’s annual ISPS security systems drill involving all state security agencies, Harbour […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/takoradi-harbour-reports-sharp-decline-in-stowaway-incidents-amid-security-crackdown/

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49 h. ago Plan International reports major gains in water sanitation hygiene access for girls

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plan-international-reports-major-gains-in-water-sanitation-hygiene-access-for-girls/Plan International Ghana has announced significant progress in improving water, sanitation and hygiene services across two municipalities, highlighting how expanded access is transforming the lives of children, especially girls. Speaking at the closeout ceremony of the Integrated Package for Sustainable Development Project, Country Director Constant Tchona underscored the essential role of WASH in empowering girls […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plan-international-reports-major-gains-in-water-sanitation-hygiene-access-for-girls/

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