15 h. ago Filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki Stripped and Dragged to Benin Palace Over Alleged Disrespect

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki was attacked, stripped and forcibly taken to the palace of the Oba of Benin on December 28 by youths accusing him of disrespecting the traditional ruler, an incident that has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for investigation. The assault occurred at Uwa Primary School in Benin City where Obaseki, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/filmmaker-don-pedro-obaseki-stripped-and-dragged-to-benin-palace-over-alleged-disrespect/

Politics

21 h. ago Sam George warns Ghanaians against assisting illegal acquisition of citizenship

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

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22 h. ago Tyler Perry sued by another aspiring actor alleging sexual assault and seeking $77m in damages

Tyler Perry is facing another sexual assault lawsuit from an aspiring actor that his lawyers are calling a "money grab."

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3 d. ago Nkrumah’s Son Blames Father’s Government for Bawku Chieftaincy Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/Sekou Nkrumah has attributed the origins of the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict to deliberate political interference by his father’s government shortly after independence, making a rare and emotionally charged admission that challenges conventional narratives about the dispute. Speaking on Asaase Radio, the son of Ghana’s first President argued that the Mamprusi Kusasi conflict emerged not […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nkrumahs-son-blames-fathers-government-for-bawku-chieftaincy-crisis/

Politics

4 d. ago MISA Energy rebrands in Kumasi, pledges better service and sustainability

MISA Energy, formerly ENGEN Ghana, has officially introduced its new brand to the Kumasi market, promising improved customer experience while maintaining the same fuel quality and convenience customers are used to. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the Aprade community along the Kumasi–Accra highway, Chief Executive Officer Brent Nartey said the rebrand is about sharpening the company’s focus for the future rather than changing what already works. “What we have done with this rebrand is to make what is already on the market better, clearer, and more future-focused. Our commitment to exceptional service, reliability and trust hasn’t changed,” Mr Nartey said.

Politics

5 d. ago Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Police located several guns, a stockpile of ammunition and a shopping list for bomb materials in the home of a Western Australian man arrested after pledging support for the Bondi attackers, a court has heard.

Events

5 d. ago Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbols

A British national in Australia has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols.

Politics

5 d. ago Charging illegal fares is a crime, passengers must resist – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a firm warning to commercial drivers against charging fares above approved rates, urging passengers to resist any unauthorised increases and report offending operators.

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5 d. ago Russell Brand charged with new offences of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences, including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police has said.

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6 d. ago NSA scandal: AG hints at plans to file civil suit against suspects 

Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine, the Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice, has hinted at plans to file civil charges against those involved in the National Service Authority (NSA) looting scandal.

Politics

6 d. ago Indian doctor suspended after viral video shows assault on breathing patient

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/indian-doctor-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-assault-on-breathing-patient/A resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla has been suspended indefinitely following a viral video showing him repeatedly punching a patient who had complained about rude treatment on December 22, 2025. The patient, identified as Arjun Panwar from Mashot village in Kupvi area, had undergone a bronchoscopy test at the hospital and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/indian-doctor-suspended-after-viral-video-shows-assault-on-breathing-patient/

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7 d. ago LPG’s Kofi Akpalu and others to be charged for alleged forgery and related offences – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpalu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and others will be charged with forgery and related offences following investigations into alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract.

Politics

7 d. ago LPG’s Kofi Akpaloo to be charged for alleged fraud in GH¢3.1m COCOBOD payment – AG

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has announced that Percival Kofi Akpalu of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) and others will be charged with forgery and related offences following investigations into alleged financial impropriety involving a COCOBOD feeder roads contract.

Politics

7 d. ago South African Court Denies Bail to Traffic Officers in Nigerian Murder Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-court-denies-bail-to-traffic-officers-in-nigerian-murder-case/Four South African traffic police officers charged with murdering Nigerian national Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu have been denied bail by the Klerksdorp Magistrates Court. The officers appeared in court Thursday following the fatal shooting on the N12 highway early Wednesday morning. The accused officers are Inspector Rudolph Foromo, 29, Inspector Smanga Dladla, 31, Inspector Colani Senzo […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-court-denies-bail-to-traffic-officers-in-nigerian-murder-case/

Events

7 d. ago Nana Oye urges structured diaspora engagement as Ghana pushes 24

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff in-charge of Administration, has called for a more deliberate and structured engagement with the African diaspora.

Politics

7 d. ago Kobby Brown Releases New Highlife Banger “Megye Me Nkawa” Featuring Kurl Songx

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kobby-brown-releases-new-highlife-banger-megye-me-nkawa-featuring-kurl-songx/Ghanaian highlife singer Kobby Brown has officially unveiled a brand-new single titled “Megye Me Nkawa,” featuring popular Ghanaian singer Kurl Songx. The song, produced by talented hitmaker Kin Dee, is already making waves as a powerful addition to Ghana’s rich highlife sound. “Megye Me Nkawa,” which translates to “I’m Taking Back My Ring,” tells a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kobby-brown-releases-new-highlife-banger-megye-me-nkawa-featuring-kurl-songx/

Sport

7 d. ago AMA Boss Leads Task Force to Arrest Six Drivers Over Unapproved Fares

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city. The operation, which commenced around 5:30 pm, began at the COCOBOD section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ama-boss-leads-task-force-to-arrest-six-drivers-over-unapproved-fares/

Events

7 d. ago Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to False Statements in US Firearm Purchase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-pleads-guilty-to-false-statements-in-us-firearm-purchase/A 25-year-old Nigerian national unlawfully present in the United States has pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements while attempting to purchase a firearm. United States Attorney Baxter Kruger of the Southern District of Mississippi and ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-national-pleads-guilty-to-false-statements-in-us-firearm-purchase/

Events

8 d. ago First Atlantic Bank targets African expansion as IPO strengthens capital, governance

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Bank, Odun Odunfa, says the bank’s decision to go public is closely tied to its ambition to expand operations beyond Ghana into other African markets, leveraging new capital, stronger governance and increased brand visibility. Speaking in an interview with Joy News at a celebratory lunch event […]

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9 d. ago Any prosecutor who files 78 charges is not serious — Kofi Bentil on Ofori‑Atta Case

In a critique of the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) strategy in the ongoing SML scandal prosecution, Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has expressed reservations over the sheer number of charges filed against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta and his co‑accused.

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