8 h. ago Gospel Icon Maame Tiwaa of Yaw Sarpong Asomafo Dies After Brief Illness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a brief illness in Accra. The singer passed away Sunday morning, ending a remarkable career that spanned over four decades in Ghana’s gospel music industry. Born Mary Tiwaa, she became […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/

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9 h. ago Daddy Lumba’s case: Legal expert hails judge’s thorough, transparent 74

Managing Associate at Beyuo & Co., Iris Aggrey-Orleans has commended the meticulous approach of a presiding judge in a spousal cases involving legendary highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, known in showbiz circles as Daddy Lumba, with speed and alacrity, praising both its clarity and accessibility for the general public.

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13 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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13 h. ago Legendary Yaw Sarpong’s backing vocalist Maame Tiwaa passes on

Ghana’s gospel music community has been struck by grief following the death of Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong.

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14 h. ago Soldiers Claim Coup in Benin as Government Says President Safe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/Soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from power, but government officials dismissed the claim and said loyal forces were containing the attempted coup. The unrest began in the early hours in Porto-Novo, where gunfire erupted near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. A group of soldiers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/

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14 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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14 h. ago Soldiers on Benin’s national television claim to have seized power

A group of soldiers on Benin's national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region.

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16 h. ago IMANI Questions Fate of Biometric Data Before New Registration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/Policy think tank IMANI Centre for Policy and Education is demanding government accountability on biometric data from previous SIM registration before citizens provide fresh details in the 2026 exercise. The organization raised concerns about the custody, protection, and current location of fingerprints and facial images collected during the 2022 registration exercise. IMANI revealed that verification […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-fate-of-biometric-data-before-new-registration/

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28 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

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29 h. ago Ghana Shippers Authority Urges Spare Parts Dealers to Lower Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/The Ghana Shippers Authority has called on spare parts dealers to reduce prices following the cedi’s recent appreciation, saying consumers must benefit from ongoing economic improvements. Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by leaders of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association to the Authority’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-shippers-authority-urges-spare-parts-dealers-to-lower-prices/

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29 h. ago WhatsApp platform linking government accountability institutions with journalists sparks debate on Newsfile

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/A discussion on Joy FM’s Newsfile has sparked fresh debate about the existence and purpose of a WhatsApp platform reportedly hosting officials from key state accountability institutions, Supreme Court representatives, civil society actors and prominent journalists. The matter became a point of contention on Saturday, December 6, during deliberations on the Office of the Special […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whatsapp-platform-linking-government-accountability-institutions-with-journalists-sparks-debate-on-newsfile/

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33 h. ago Ras Mubarak And Borderless Africa Tour: Progress, Purpose, Personality

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ras-mubarak-and-borderless-africa-tour-progress-purpose-personality/Abstract In August 2025, Ghanaian politician and Pan‑African advocate Ras Mubarak embarked on an unprecedented 163‑day, 40,000‑kilometre road expedition across 39 African countries. The initiative—known as the Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign—seeks to accelerate the movement toward a visa‑free African continent by 2030. This report examines the progress of the tour to date, its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ras-mubarak-and-borderless-africa-tour-progress-purpose-personality/

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34 h. ago Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire Along Border Killing Five

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/Fresh clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan left five Afghan civilians dead and three Pakistani civilians wounded along the volatile border overnight Friday, according to officials from both nations. The violence threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed just two months earlier. The fighting erupted near Spin Boldak, an Afghan border city in Kandahar province, where residents told […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pakistan-and-afghanistan-exchange-fire-along-border-killing-five/

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34 h. ago Smartphones transform journalism practice as reporters abandon traditional equipment for mobile devices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smartphones-transform-journalism-practice-as-reporters-abandon-traditional-equipment-for-mobile-devices/Smartphones have revolutionized journalism in Ghana, with reporters increasingly abandoning traditional equipment in favor of mobile phones that combine multiple functions into one compact device. Journalists say modern smartphones now serve as cameras, recorders, laptops, televisions and radios all in one, making news gathering faster, lighter and more efficient than traditional methods that required multiple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smartphones-transform-journalism-practice-as-reporters-abandon-traditional-equipment-for-mobile-devices/

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35 h. ago Kissi Agyebeng has survived two assassination attempts – Sammy Darko reveals

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has reportedly survived two assassination attempts, a senior official at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed, highlighting the personal risks faced by the agency’s personnel while carrying out high-profile investigations.

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35 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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35 h. ago Ace Ankomah proposes merger of Special Prosecutor and Public Prosecutions offices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/Ghanaian legal practitioner Ace Ankomah has proposed consolidating the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions into a new Independent National Prosecutions Authority to remove prosecutorial power from Executive control. Ankomah, a senior partner at Bentsi Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, made the comments Friday in a Facebook post amid ongoing political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ace-ankomah-proposes-merger-of-special-prosecutor-and-public-prosecutions-offices/

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35 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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35 h. ago Vice President says NHIS reforms are boosting public confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said Thursday that recent reforms in the National Health Insurance Scheme are restoring public trust and driving increased enrollment nationwide. Speaking after a briefing with senior National Health Insurance Authority officials, the Vice President reported that membership numbers are climbing as citizens respond to improved service delivery. The meeting included […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/

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36 h. ago 4.6 Billion Still Lack Essential Health Services as Nations Launch Reform Compacts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/An estimated 4.6 billion people worldwide still lack access to essential health services while 2.1 billion face financial hardship from healthcare expenses, according to the 2025 Global Monitoring Report released Friday at the Universal Health Coverage High-Level Forum in Tokyo. The report, jointly published by the World Health Organization and World Bank, reveals that progress […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/

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