84 m. ago Interior Ministry orders probe into Sammy Darko’s claim of assault by 17 Police officers

The Ministry of the Interior has launched a full investigation into allegations made by the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Mr Samuel Appiah Darko, who claimed live on television that he had been handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.

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90 m. ago NDC ‘party hawks’ instigating removal of key officials of independent institutions – Afenyo

Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused powerful figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of pushing an agenda to remove key public office holders under the guise of government restructuring.

Politics

98 m. ago No record of assassination attempt – Interior Ministry contradicts OSP

The Interior Ministry says there is no record or report of any assassination attempt on Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, contrary to claims made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Politics

2 h. ago Kwabeng youth accuse chief of ignoring galamsey devastation: “Our lands are being destroyed”

Tensions are rising in Kwabeng, the capital of Atiwa District in Ghana’s Eastern Region, as angry youth protest against widespread illegal mining (galamsey) activities.

Sport

2 h. ago Interior Ministry orders full probe into alleged assassination attempts on Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng

The Ministry of the Interior has launched a full-scale investigation following claims that the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, survived two assassination attempts while carrying out his mandate.

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2 h. ago When the law speaks clearly but the public remains unconvinced, what has failed?

A quiet day off has led to an unexpected “epiphany” as I followed the matter between the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Martin Kpebu and the unfolding brouhaha (because I teach a course, Public Relations, Law, and Ethics). My take is simple. This is not only about law, but also about institutional voice. Through […]

Politics

3 h. ago Rooney Claims Salah Destroying Liverpool Legacy With Public Outburst

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rooney-claims-salah-destroying-liverpool-legacy-with-public-outburst/Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has accused Mohamed Salah of damaging his Liverpool legacy after the Egyptian forward publicly criticized the club and manager Arne Slot following a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds United on Saturday. Rooney urged Slot to drop Salah from the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Inter Milan and Saturday’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rooney-claims-salah-destroying-liverpool-legacy-with-public-outburst/

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3 h. ago ‘I was used as a pawn’ – Manasseh Azure walks away from OSP case after explosive concerns

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of weakening its own case against former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss A.B. Adjei.

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3 h. ago Analyst Questions Secrecy Around Government WhatsApp Platform With Journalists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/Dr. Joshua Zaato has raised concerns about a government-initiated WhatsApp platform that reportedly includes journalists, civil society actors, and officials from key accountability institutions, questioning the lack of transparency surrounding its creation and membership. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, 8 December 2025, the governance and public policy analyst from the University of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/analyst-questions-secrecy-around-government-whatsapp-platform-with-journalists/

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4 h. ago Food and Beverages Association Calls for Tariff Suspension Over Utility Mismanagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has demanded immediate suspension of recent utility price increases, arguing that chronic inefficiency and financial waste at state utilities make the new charges unjustifiable. FABAG says consumers should not bear the burden of operational failures at the Electricity Company of Ghana and Ghana Water Company Ltd. The Public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/food-and-beverages-association-calls-for-tariff-suspension-over-utility-mismanagement/

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4 h. ago OSP turning PPA CEO probe into a “foolish case” – Manasseh Azure

Freelance investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has described the handling of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) CEO scandal by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as “becoming a foolish case.” Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Friday, December 6, Manasseh expressed frustration at what he described as delays and procedural issues that undermine the prosecution’s effectiveness.

Politics

6 h. ago Ghana more stable, freer for journalists one year after elections – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, says Ghana is enjoying a more stable political climate and greater media freedom a year after the 7th December 2024 general elections. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Gbande argued that the country has seen “a stabilised society of unism” under the current administration. He said the public no longer feels that “a small group of families want to capture this nation,” a claim often echoed during the 2024 campaign season.

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9 h. ago Only punishing the public – FABAG rejects ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes amid soaring inefficiency

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has launched a pushback against the latest utility tariff hikes.

Sport

14 h. ago ‘I was bullied into supporting Tinubu’ – Actress Bimbo Akintola

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about the reason behind her unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The movie star, who supported Tinubu during the last election, explained that she increased her support for the then-APC candidate because an opposition supporter bullied her over her choice of Tinubu. She claimed that her increased […]

Politics

14 h. ago ‘My family destroyed my marriage with Annie, now they’re after Natasha’ – 2Face

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has accused members of his family of repeatedly interfering in his personal life.

Politics

17 h. ago Ofankor–Nsawam Road: Roads Ministry announces new diversion for asphalt works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a new traffic diversion on the N6 dual carriageway as contractors commence critical asphalt works on a section of the Ofankor–Nsawam road. A public notice issued by the project team on Sunday, December 7, 2025, stated that the main stretch of the N6 from Ofankor to White […]

Sport

21 h. ago GIMPA Law School Dean strengthens ties with International Justice Bodies on historic visit to The Hague

The Dean of the Law School of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, recently concluded a landmark visit to The Hague as part of the Ghanaian delegation attending the 24th Annual Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Alongside senior […]

Events

23 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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27 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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28 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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