6 h. ago Crypto fraudster sentenced for ‘epic’ $40bn stablecoin crash

A former crypto entrepreneur who was behind two digital currencies that collapsed and lost an estimated $40bn ($29.9bn) has been sentenced by a New York judge to 15 years in prison for an "epic" fraud.

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9 h. ago Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Predicts Major Drug Development Shifts in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/Dr Seth Lederman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals projects clinical trials will become smaller and faster this year as the biopharmaceutical industry responds to high Phase 2 failure rates. Lederman, who serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the clinical stage company, outlined four key predictions for drug development and regulatory changes expected to reshape […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/

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10 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention after court order

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from jail after a judge ruled the Trump administration had detained him "without lawful authority", his lawyer says.

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12 h. ago Mahama Blocks Parliamentary Move to Scrap Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/President John Dramani Mahama has asked Parliament’s leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to a statement issued by the presidency on Thursday. The directive, addressed to the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip, follows Mahama’s recent public backing for strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/

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13 h. ago Former UT Bank Boss Calls for Ruthless Leadership to Transform Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ut-bank-boss-calls-for-ruthless-leadership-to-transform-ghana/Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Retired), founder of the defunct UT Bank, says Ghana’s development will remain stalled unless leaders enforce rules without fear and citizens abandon their tolerance for wrongdoing. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with broadcaster Bernard Koku Avle on December 10, 2025, the former military officer argued that sabotage, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ut-bank-boss-calls-for-ruthless-leadership-to-transform-ghana/

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17 h. ago 1st Deputy Minority Whip slams Mahama over request to withdraw private member’s bill against OSP Act

The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has criticised President John Mahama for requesting the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip to withdraw a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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20 h. ago President Mahama requests Majority leadership to halt private members’ bill seeking to abolish OSP

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to suspend their move to introduce a Private Members’ Bill seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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21 h. ago Pakistan’s military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail

Pakistan's former spy chief has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court, on charges including violation of state secrets and interfering in politics.

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21 h. ago NYA CEO urges Yango couriers to uphold diligence and humility at 2025 Partner Conference

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on Yango couriers to uphold high standards of professionalism in their service delivery.

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22 h. ago Atlantic Lithium CEO Receives Over 217,000 Shares From Performance Rights

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-ceo-receives-over-217000-shares-from-performance-rights/Atlantic Lithium issued 217,720 ordinary shares to Chief Executive Officer Keith Muller on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, following the exercise of performance rights that vested in November under the company’s employee incentive scheme. The shares were granted on December 28, 2023, under the Atlantic Lithium Limited Rights Plan and vested on November 21, 2025. Following […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/atlantic-lithium-ceo-receives-over-217000-shares-from-performance-rights/

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22 h. ago 2026 World Cup: No fireworks with smoke will be allowed at stadiums – Security Chief warns

Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been advised to pay close attention to stadium safety guidelines as preparations intensify for the global showpiece.

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23 h. ago More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital

At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in the country's west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources.

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23 h. ago Ghanaian delegation joins global leaders in Morocco for 2025 Atlantic Dialogues Conference

A high-level Ghanaian delegation, comprising JoyNews journalist Eliasu Tanko, former Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces Frank Hanson, and former Defence Advisor to Nigeria Commodore James Osei Kontoh, has arrived in Morocco to participate in the 14th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference. The flagship forum, organised by the Policy Centre for […]

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46 h. ago CEO of GIPC calls on special envoys to drive foreign investments in Ghana

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged Ghana’s newly appointed Special Envoys to take a proactive role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and positioning the country as a leading destination for global capital. Speaking at a three-day orientation organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and […]

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46 h. ago No permanent staff terminated – GEA clarifies memo on expired project contracts

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has dismissed media reports suggesting that its Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Ansei, has sacked staff following the circulation of an internal memorandum dated 3rd December 2025. The Agency says such claims are “entirely inaccurate” and urged the public to disregard them.

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48 h. ago Fidelity Bank Chief Outlines Ghana Investment Opportunities for 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-chief-outlines-ghana-investment-opportunities-for-2025/Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, has identified four critical growth sectors for strategic capital deployment as the country’s economy rebounds in 2025, according to an interview published in Global Investor magazine. Opuni outlined SMEs, agriculture, sustainable extractives and regional trade as key investment areas during the interview featured in the premier publication […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-chief-outlines-ghana-investment-opportunities-for-2025/

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58 h. ago The Inconvenient Truth: Deliverism not the Barracks must hold Africa together

Across the African continent, an old political conversation has returned with troubling familiarity. Yet beneath the surface, something far more profound is shifting. The resurgence of coups does not indicate a renewed attraction to military rule. Instead, it exposes a quiet but powerful realisation that has spread through towns, cities and villages: citizens fear stagnation more than they fear soldiers.

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58 h. ago Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Soldiers Following Unauthorised Airspace Entry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-detains-11-nigerian-soldiers-following-unauthorised-airspace-entry/Burkina Faso authorities detained 11 Nigerian military personnel and seized a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft on December 8, 2025, after the plane made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso without prior authorization. The incident has escalated regional tensions between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States, marking the first direct military confrontation since the bloc’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-detains-11-nigerian-soldiers-following-unauthorised-airspace-entry/

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65 h. ago Okyenman Gyaasehene Denies Tension in Kwabeng, Calls for Arrest of Individuals Spreading Fear

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/The Okyenman Gyaasehene and Kwabenghene, Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, has strongly dismissed reports of tension and insecurity in the Kwabeng community, describing them as deliberate attempts by a few individuals to create fear and panic. Speaking in an exclusive interaction, the chief revealed that certain persons had previously threatened his life until the Regional Police […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/okyenman-gyaasehene-denies-tension-in-kwabeng-calls-for-arrest-of-individuals-spreading-fear/

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67 h. ago Ghana Business Women Awards 2025: Radia Adama Saani named outstanding woman in Travel and Tourism Leadership

The Chief Executive Officer of MoonTouch Travel Limited, Hajia Radia Adama Saani, has been honoured as Ghana’s Outstanding Woman in Travel and Tourism Leadership for 2025.

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