9 h. ago Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Scrapping Fixed Academic Retirement Age

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-scrapping-fixed-academic-retirement-age/The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is proposing removal of the compulsory retirement age of 60 years from the 1992 Constitution, with its chairman arguing that current arrangements force productive academics out of universities prematurely. Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, speaking December 27 during a TV3 interview with Kemmini Amanor, questioned why university lecturers must retire five […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-scrapping-fixed-academic-retirement-age/

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32 h. ago Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue

The head of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has demanded $1m (£740,000) in damages from a musician who cancelled a concert after President Donald Trump's name was added to the venue.

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37 h. ago Source of GOLDBOD’s trading funds questioned amid reported $214m loss

Economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr George Domfeh, has questioned the source of trading funds for GOLDBOD.

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50 h. ago Too young to lead? – Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s Constitution undervalues its youth

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s Constitution sends a troubling message to young people by undervaluing their place in national leadership.

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56 h. ago Dave Bishop outlines vision as he seeks Ghana Boxing Federation executive board position

Boxing administrator Dave Bishop has officially begun campaigning for a seat on the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Executive Board, promising reforms aimed at strengthening athlete development and expanding opportunities for Ghanaian boxers. In a statement announcing his bid, Mr Bishop said his decision to contest is driven by a belief in boxing’s ability to unite communities and empower young athletes across the country. “I believe in the power of boxing to unite and empower athletes across the nation. Together, we can build a stronger and more competitive boxing community,” he said.

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66 h. ago Civil Society Leader Says Gold Programme Loss Claims Miss Bigger Picture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/Civil society activist Dr. Steve Manteaw has challenged the narrative surrounding reported 214 million dollar losses in the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic gold purchase programme, arguing that focusing solely on operational costs while ignoring macroeconomic benefits distorts the programme’s actual impact. The natural resource governance expert maintains that critics and some analysts are fixating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-leader-says-gold-programme-loss-claims-miss-bigger-picture/

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68 h. ago “Let Purpose, Not Pleasure, Lead This Season” – Dr. Osei Kwame Boakye

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/let-purpose-not-pleasure-lead-this-season-dr-osei-kwame-boakye/As Ghana and the global community usher in the warmth of Christmas and look ahead to a hopeful New Year, Dr. Osei Kwame Boakye, widely known as Kwame Despite, has issued a thoughtful and far reaching message of gratitude, responsibility, and faith one that reflects both his personal convictions and the corporate values of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/let-purpose-not-pleasure-lead-this-season-dr-osei-kwame-boakye/

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3 d. ago “Responsible Youth as the Bedrock of Development”: Mary Haruna Challenges Nadowli Kaleo Youth to Lead with Integrity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/responsible-youth-as-the-bedrock-of-development-mary-haruna-challenges-nadowli-kaleo-youth-to-lead-with-integrity/In a strong and reflective address that resonated deeply with both young participants and community leaders, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Nadowli Kaleo District, Hon. Mary Haruna, has challenged the youth of the district to embrace discipline, integrity, and community service as the foundation for sustainable development and future leadership. Speaking at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/responsible-youth-as-the-bedrock-of-development-mary-haruna-challenges-nadowli-kaleo-youth-to-lead-with-integrity/

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4 d. ago Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

Democratic US Representative Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit seeking to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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4 d. ago Young sanitation diplomat urges children to lead cleanliness drive

A Child Sanitation Diplomat from the Accra College of Education Demonstration School, Artaldus Sung Kuuntanaa has called on children to become ambassadors for sanitation and hygiene.  

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4 d. ago U.S. lawyer suggests GRA–SML case is politically motivated; says Ofori

Enayat Qasimi, an international legal practitioner and lead counsel for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has described the ongoing GRA–SML case as politically driven, insisting that his client is not attempting to evade justice. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Qasimi argued that investigative authorities, particularly the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), were […]

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4 d. ago Aplaku Mantse Appeals to Interior Minister and IGP to Act Against Gunmen Who Attacked Them

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aplaku-mantse-appeals-to-interior-minister-and-igp-to-act-against-gunmen-who-attacked-them/The Chief of Aplaku in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Nii Kwei Aplaku III, has renewed his appeal to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander to, as a matter of urgency, provide him […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/aplaku-mantse-appeals-to-interior-minister-and-igp-to-act-against-gunmen-who-attacked-them/

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4 d. ago NPP Primary: Bawumia still in strong lead in latest Global InfoAnalytics survey

With a little over a month to the NPP Primaries, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is inching closer to the victory mark, Global InfoAnalytics has reported in its latest survey.

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4 d. ago English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development. The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.” Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

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4 d. ago Zita Benson driven by vision, refuses to be an armchair High Commissioner – Ghana UK High Commission

H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, is determined to lead through direct engagement rather than from behind a desk.

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4 d. ago Self Inflicted Wounds: How we always let opportunities slip through our fingers!

Ghana was supposed to lead the Afrobeats takeover of the world, but we lost that chance to dominate the global market. Hiplife became a movement, Azonto sent shock waves around the world, and we did all with virtually no budget. It was all organic, and we sat down and let Nigeria grab it and run […]

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5 d. ago Abu Trica Appears in Court Under Heavy Security Over Romance Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-appears-in-court-under-heavy-security-over-romance-fraud/Abu Trica has made his first public appearance since his arrest a few days ago, appearing before the Gbese District Court in Accra on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, under tight security following his arrest over an alleged multi million dollar romance fraud scheme. The Ghanaian socialite, who also bears other names like Frederick Kumi and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abu-trica-appears-in-court-under-heavy-security-over-romance-fraud/

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5 d. ago Pope accepts Bishop Mante’s resignation, names UCC lecturer to lead Jasikan Diocese

The Vatican has announced the resignation of the Bishop of Jasikan, Most Reverend Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante, and the appointment of Reverend Simon Kofi Appiah as his successor.

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5 d. ago Accra regional police urge vigilance ahead of the festive season

In the lead-up to the festive season, the Accra Regional Police Command has stepped up its security operations across the region, with increased patrols, additional personnel, enhanced intelligence gathering, and visibility operations.

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5 d. ago Christmas offers moment for reflection, stewardship and hope — AME Zion Presiding Bishop

The Presiding Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church, Western West Africa Episcopal District, Rt. Rev. Dr Hilliard Kwashie Dela Dogbe has called on Ghanaians to use the Christmas season as a time for national reflection, stewardship and renewed hope, as the country prepares to enter 2026. In a Christmas message issued on […]

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