45 m. ago Journalist Manasseh Azure Accuses NCA of Dishonesty in DStv Pricing Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-manasseh-azure-accuses-nca-of-dishonesty-in-dstv-pricing-dispute/Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has criticized the National Communications Authority for lacking transparency and shifting positions in its handling of the DStv pricing controversy, arguing that government officials have misrepresented Multichoice Ghana’s stance throughout the dispute. In a detailed analysis posted on social media, Azure accused the NCA of dishonesty and shifting positions in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-manasseh-azure-accuses-nca-of-dishonesty-in-dstv-pricing-dispute/

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8 h. ago Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam Amid Regional Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/Ethiopia will officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on September 9, marking completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project despite continuing diplomatic tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the September inauguration during parliamentary proceedings, confirming that the $4.2 billion project spanning 14 years of construction is now fully operational […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/

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17 h. ago Ghana WAEC Releases Private BECE Results for 1,661 Candidates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination for private candidates, with three results withheld pending investigations into alleged examination malpractices. WAEC announced Friday the availability of results on its official website for candidates who sat the private BECE examination, according to a statement signed by John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/

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18 h. ago Anloga DCE, chiefs, and health officials vow to sanction sanitation defaulters

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Mrs. Sandra Seyram Kpedor, in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate, has pledged to crack down on residents who fail to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise. The warning was issued during the latest clean-up activity in Anloga, where leaders expressed […]

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22 h. ago NPP Official Seeks Political Asylum, Cites Government Persecution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum abroad, alleging systematic persecution and death threats under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Abronye, widely known as “Abronye DC,” was summoned by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in February 2025 following public allegations that the president had withheld GH₵550 million […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/

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22 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

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22 h. ago Photos: Mahama relaunches National Sanitation Day, urges collective action

President John Mahama has officially reintroduced the National Sanitation Day (NSD), calling on Ghanaians to unite in keeping the nation clean and healthy.

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25 h. ago We have names of party bigwigs cutting deals with corrupt officials of previous gov’t – Fifi Kwetey hints

The General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has stated the party has picked intelligence of attempts by party members to cut deals with persons on the list of prosecution by the government.

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25 h. ago ORAL: Proper due diligence must be done in prosecuting corrupt officials – Fifi Kwetey

General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has cautioned the Attorney General against yielding to pressure to hurriedly prosecute persons found culpable in the government's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

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29 h. ago Saiid Kwasi Adu Launches Debut Book: ‘Living A Healthy Lifestyle’

The forecourt of North Hills International School was abuzz with energy on Thursday morning as a distinguished gathering of family, friends, dignitaries, and members of the public came together for the official launch of ‘Living A Healthy Lifestyle’, the debut publication by Saiid Kwasi Adu. Chaired by Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso I, the Omanhene Kyeame […]

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29 h. ago Shell, State Challenge Court Ruling Halting Offshore Drilling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/Shell and South African government officials have filed applications for leave to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted offshore drilling plans in Block 5/6/7 along the country’s southwest coast, setting up another legal battle over environmental protection and energy development. The original High Court victory came on August 13, 2025, when Judge […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/

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29 h. ago Insurance Regulator Donates Body Bags Amid Road Safety Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-regulator-donates-body-bags-amid-road-safety-crisis/The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has donated 300 body bags to Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) following an urgent request prompted by depleted supplies and rising road fatalities. The donation addresses a critical shortage as road deaths continue climbing in Ghana. Official statistics show 1,504 people died in road accidents between […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-regulator-donates-body-bags-amid-road-safety-crisis/

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30 h. ago Former Presidential Staffer Slams Minister’s DStv Strategy as ‘Populist Blackmail’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-staffer-slams-ministers-dstv-strategy-as-populist-blackmail/A former presidential staffer has launched a scathing attack on Communications Minister Sam George’s approach to forcing DStv price reductions, describing it as populist tactics that could damage Ghana’s investment climate. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who served under the Akufo-Addo administration, criticized George’s confrontational strategy as “blackmail and threats” that undermines proper business engagement and regulatory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-staffer-slams-ministers-dstv-strategy-as-populist-blackmail/

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30 h. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Arrested on Financial Crimes Charges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/The Economic and Organised Crime Office has detained Liberal Party of Ghana leader Kofi Akpaloo on multiple financial crime allegations including fraud, money laundering, and dissipating public funds, marking a significant development in Ghana’s anti-corruption enforcement. Officials arrested the 2024 presidential candidate during a dawn operation at his Kumasi residence on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/

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30 h. ago U.S. Justice Department Considers Gun Restrictions for Transgender Americans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/Preliminary discussions follow tragic Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that killed two children The U.S. Justice Department is exploring potential restrictions on firearm ownership for transgender individuals following last week’s deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church that left two children dead and multiple others injured. Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/

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46 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

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56 h. ago StarHealth Insurance officially launched after 3 years of successful operations in Ghana

StarHealth Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Star Assurance Group, has officially launched operations in Ghana following two years of foundational development. Star Health is a private health insurer, offering affordable and seamless services for individuals, groups, SMEs, and large corporations. It provides coverage for outpatient, inpatient, specialist consultations, maternity care, employee assistance, preventive healthcare, […]

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58 h. ago Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé 

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE).

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65 h. ago Guyana’s President Ali Secures Second Term Amid Oil Wealth Debates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali has secured a decisive second five-year term after his People’s Progressive Party won eight of ten electoral districts in Monday’s general election, according to official results released by the Guyana Elections Commission. The PPP/C secured 242,498 votes, capturing majorities in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Eight and Nine, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/guyanas-president-ali-secures-second-term-amid-oil-wealth-debates/

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67 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

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