3 h. ago UPSA graduates 243 students and confers honoring doctorate on 3 Ghanaians

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-graduates-243-students-and-confers-honoring-doctorate-on-3-ghanaians/Report by Ben LARYEA The University of Professional Studies, Accra [UPSA] has graduated a 243 students from the school of Graduate studies and comprises of 12 Doctors of philosophy students, 9 Master of science. The occasion also witnessed conferment of honoring doctorate degrees to professor Joshua Alabi former Vice -Chancellor of UPSA and Board Chair […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-graduates-243-students-and-confers-honoring-doctorate-on-3-ghanaians/

Sport

3 h. ago Government’s reduction of Lithium Royalty Rate from 10% to 5% raises serious concerns – APL

The Africa Policy Lens (APL) has called on citizens, civil society organisations, and anti-corruption institutions to speak out against the government’s decision to reduce Ghana’s royalty rate in the Barari DV lithium agreement from the previously negotiated 10% to 5%.

Politics

5 h. ago Mahama calls for public–private partnerships to make healthcare more accessible

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about Ghana’s readiness to tackle non-communicable diseases, revealing that major health facilities outside Accra and Kumasi lack the necessary equipment to diagnose and treat these conditions.

Politics

6 h. ago GSTS Alumni launches Golf Club to support and create opportunities for students

The Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) Alumni Association (GAA) has officially launched the GAA Golf Club.

Society

7 h. ago Roads Ministry launches reforms to ensure quality bitumen supply

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced new measures aimed at eliminating substandard bitumen from Ghana’s road construction sector.

Politics

11 h. ago When power fails, systems must not: Lessons from the Epstein Files for Ghana’s safety and accountability culture

Across the United States, one of the most significant transparency conversations of modern times is unfolding — and the world is watching closely.

Politics

12 h. ago New Road Maintenance Trust Fund board tasked to ensure fair, nationwide allocation of resources

The newly inaugurated governing board of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund has been charged to ensure fair and transparent distribution of resources across all constituencies in the country.

Politics

12 h. ago They don’t ask for permission before using my songs – Stella Seal

Veteran Ghanaian gospel artiste Stella Aba Seal has raised concern about what she sees as a growing disregard for industry trailblazers, saying many young musicians use her songs without seeking permission.

Events

12 h. ago Audit Service rejects calls for restatement of MIIF 2024 financials; flags concerns over Agyapa

The Auditor-General’s Department has dismissed calls from the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to review and restate its 2024 audited financial statements.

Politics

13 h. ago Roads Minister warns board against misuse of Road Maintenance Trust Fund

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has cautioned members of the newly inaugurated governing board of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund against mismanaging resources allocated to the institution.

Events

13 h. ago Gov’t undertakes independent audit as Road Fund faces GH¢8bn debt burden

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has revealed that an independent audit is underway to validate certificates submitted by contractors owed by government.

Politics

13 h. ago Illicit flows bleed Ghana dry: How billions lost are crippling science education and local research

The Mankranso Senior High School and community were thrown into a state of frenzy after contestants of the school clinched a historic feat at the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz – an annual competition held for senior high schools in Ghana. The quiz tests both the theoretical and practical knowledge of participating students on biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics in what many argue are some of the most intense academic showdowns at the second-cycle level of education.

Politics

14 h. ago Police arrest four students over Wa Technical Institute riot

The Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, has confirmed the arrest of four students in connection with the violent disturbances at the Wa Technical Institute in November this year.

Events

14 h. ago Formalizing Okadas Will Boost Youth Employment and Safety Nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/At the Yango Partner Conference 2025, Mr. Osman Ayariga, CEO of the National Youth Authority, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to formalize motorcycle and tricycle commercial operations—a move set to create more structured opportunities for young people. Mr. Ayariga announced that the Ministry of Transport is finalizing a framework to legalize okada and pragyia services, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/formalizing-okadas-will-boost-youth-employment-and-safety-nationwide-osman-ayariga-declares-at-yango-conference/

Politics

15 h. ago Energy Ministry says PURC’s 9% tariff increase needed to protect utilities and fund power investments

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has defended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) recent decision to raise electricity tariffs by 9% effective January 2026, amid concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Politics

16 h. ago Kpandai chiefs urge President Mahama to intervene in election rerun dispute  

The chiefs of the Kpandai district have rejected the Tamale High Court order for a rerun of the parliamentary election, citing concerns over the court's decision and its potential impact on community peace. 

Politics

18 h. ago Legal challenge against Wesley Girls High School forces Ghana Supreme Court to define boundaries of religious liberty

The lawsuit against Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana is a pivotal Supreme Court case. It challenges the boundaries of religious freedom and institutional rights under Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The central legal question is whether a school, founded on Christian principles by the Methodist Church and substantially state-funded, can restrict the religious practices of its minority Muslim students. This conflict occurs in a national context where 71.3% of the population is Christian and 19.9% is Muslim, highlighting the significance of minority accommodation.

Events

24 h. ago Telecel Ghana marks international Disability Day with STEM training and Christmas party

Telecel Ghana Foundation organised a robotics training session followed by a cheerful Christmas party for over 600 students from both institutions.

Politics

25 h. ago Pay teacher allowances to improve student performance – Ntim Fordjour urges gov’t

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the government to urgently release funds to the Ministry of Education and clear all outstanding teacher allowances, saying these steps are vital to improving student performance nationwide.

Society

26 h. ago Legal Green Association launches scholarship scheme for law students

The Legal Green Association (LGA) has launched a scholarship scheme aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students at the Ghana School of Law. The launch took place on Sunday, 7th December, 2025, at Maison Français, University of Ghana.

Society