11 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/

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13 h. ago Salaga South MP calls for unity and peace at Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming

The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, has called on chiefs, youth, settlers and opinion leaders in Kulaw to work together to promote peace, unity and development in the area. Addressing participants at the Kulaw 2025 Youth Homecoming durbar held at Buma, the MP stressed that sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual understanding. “Lasting development can only be achieved where there is peace, unity and cooperation among the people,” she said.

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14 h. ago 2025/26 GPL: Berekum Chelsea come from behind to beat XI Wonders 3

Berekum Chelsea strengthened their survival push with an impressive 3–1 victory over Eleven Wonders at the Golden City Park in their Premier League matchday 16 clash on Sunday.

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15 h. ago Robberies and ECG Meter Thefts Spark Urgent Call for Police Patrols on Manhean

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/Story By: Dennis Ato Keelson Shop owners along the busy Manhean-tiGO Pole-Mallam road in the Ga West Municipal Assembly, Greater Accra are urgently appealing to the Ghana Police Service to deploy regular patrols to the area. Their plea follows a recent spate of robberies targeting makeshift stores, which has left the business community in fear. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/robberies-and-ecg-meter-thefts-spark-urgent-call-for-police-patrols-on-manhean/

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15 h. ago Less than 1% renewables: Dr. Richard Obeng Mensah calls for legal and policy reset

Dr Richard Obeng Mensah has spent his life chasing answers to questions that affect every Ghanaian. One of such questions is as follows: ‘Why is reliable energy supply so hard to come by in Ghana’? From selling kerosene as a teenager in Techiman to advising on national energy law, Dr Mensah’s journey has been deeply […]

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17 h. ago PassionAir female pilot shares inspiring journey into aviation

“A young pilot at PassionAir, Ewurabena Ama Amoah, has shared her inspiring journey into aviation, describing how early childhood experiences and her family’s guidance ignited a lifelong passion for flying.”

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19 h. ago COPEC calls for continued investment to ensure TOR’s sustainability

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has emphasised the need for sustained financial support to secure the long-term operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).

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19 h. ago UN Urges End to Arbitrary Detentions in Guinea Bissau After Six Released

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-urges-end-to-arbitrary-detentions-in-guinea-bissau-after-six-released/The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) welcomed the release on Tuesday of six opposition figures from detention in Guinea Bissau as an encouraging step, but stressed that authorities must put an end to all arbitrary detentions and forms of intimidation. The UN statement on Friday called upon authorities in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/un-urges-end-to-arbitrary-detentions-in-guinea-bissau-after-six-released/

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19 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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22 h. ago Three Suspected Armed Robbers Killed in Christmas Eve Shootout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/Three suspected robbers were killed during a shootout with police in a bush between Anwiankwanta and the Jacobu Junction in the Ashanti Region on Christmas Eve. The men were part of a five-member gang allegedly preparing to launch attacks along the Anwiankwanta to Obuasi road. Police received intelligence on December 24, 2025, that the gang […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/three-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-in-christmas-eve-shootout/

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23 h. ago US Remains Safe Haven Despite Dollar Weakness, Analysts Note

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/Despite growing discussion about a weakening dollar and shifting global power dynamics, the United States continues to attract substantial foreign investment from wealthy individuals and institutions in developing countries and emerging economies. Market data from the United States Department of Treasury shows that after a brief selloff in April 2025 during the so called Liberation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-remains-safe-haven-despite-dollar-weakness-analysts-note/

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23 h. ago Ghanaian delegation set for January 20, 2026 trip to Latvia in Nana Agyei case – Ablakwa

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has formally responded to Ghana’s request for engagement over the ongoing investigations into the death of Nana Agyei, confirming its readiness to receive a Ghanaian delegation in Riga on January 20, 2026.

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27 h. ago Justice by guesswork is dangerous – Constitution Review Chair calls for data

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has warned that reforming Ghana’s justice system without solid data could do more harm than good.

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38 h. ago Kojo Antwi thrills fans with regal entry, marathon performance at ‘Antwified’ concert

Legendary Ghanaian musician, Kojo Antwi on Wednesday, December 24, delivered an unforgettable musical experience at his much-anticipated concert dubbed ‘Antwified’, held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

Sport

38 h. ago ‘Christmas babies’ in Volta and Oti regions receive MTN hampers as network expansion project begins

Sixty babies born on Christmas Day have received baby hampers from MTN Ghana as part of the company’s annual Christmas Baby Hamper initiative in the Volta and Oti Regions, bringing joy and support to mothers delivering during the festive season.

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38 h. ago ‘Christmas babies’ and their mothers in Volta and Oti regions receive MTN hampers

Sixty babies born on Christmas Day have received baby hampers from MTN Ghana as part of the company’s annual Christmas Baby Hamper initiative in the Volta and Oti Regions, bringing joy and support to mothers delivering during the festive season.

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40 h. ago Western Regional Minister urges Ghanaians to use Christmas to deepen national cohesion   

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has called on the citizenry to use the Christmas festive season to build upon the peace and stability in the country to bring shared prosperity to everyone. 

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42 h. ago Parents of Persons with Disabilities call for affordable rehabilitation services 

Parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities in Agona Nsaba in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish affordable rehabilitation centres and strengthen support systems to ease their caregiving burden. 

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44 h. ago Christmas Embrace: Sametro Group honours 250 widows in Tarkwa with gifts

The true spirit of Christmas—a blend of compassion, community, and tangible hope—filled a church in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality this festive season. Some 250 widows gathered, not for solemnity, but for a celebration of honour, receiving essential gifts and spiritual fellowship thanks to the annual initiative of the Sametro Group of Companies. Owners of Space […]

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45 h. ago 100 arrested in Accra’s Tabora in major Mobile Money fraud crackdown

The Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation has praised a major police-led operation that led to the arrest of 100 suspects in Tabora, accused of involvement in Mobile Money (MoMo) fraud and other cyber-enabled financial crimes.

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