3 h. ago Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but ‘thorny issues’ remain

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said progress had been made to end the Ukraine war during Florida talks but the US leader added "one or two very thorny issues" remained.

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19 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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30 h. ago Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia’s billionaires on side in the war against Ukraine

During the war with Ukraine, the number of billionaires in Russia has reached an all-time high. But in the 25 years Vladimir Putin has been in power, Russia's rich and powerful - known as oligarchs - have lost almost all their political influence.

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30 h. ago Attack on Kyiv shows ‘Russia doesn’t want peace’, Zelensky says

An intense Russian attack on Kyiv overnight shows Moscow "doesn't want peace", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday as he prepared for a fresh round of peace talks.

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41 h. ago Maggi Waakye Summit draws thousands as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival returns

Food lovers converged at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park on Friday, December 26, as the much-anticipated Maggi Waakye Summit returned vibrantly, reaffirming its place as Ghana’s biggest waakye festival.

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43 h. ago KNUST College of Engineering deepens industry partnerships to drive innovation and national development

The College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi is intensifying collaboration with industry partners to accelerate innovation, strengthen engineering education and deliver practical solutions to Ghana’s development challenges. The renewed push was outlined at the College of Engineering and Industry Symposium held at Kwawu-Nkwatia in the Eastern Region of Ghana under the theme “Engineering Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation and Development,” which brought together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to explore long-term collaboration models.

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43 h. ago Maggi Waakye Summit Celebrates Ghana’s Favourite Dish in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maggi-waakye-summit-celebrates-ghanas-favourite-dish-in-accra/Accra came alive with colour, flavour and culture as the Maggi Waakye Summit once again brought together food lovers from across the country to celebrate Ghana’s most popular indigenous dish. Held on December 26, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, the festival delivered a rich blend of food, music, art, games and community spirit, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/maggi-waakye-summit-celebrates-ghanas-favourite-dish-in-accra/

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45 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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47 h. ago Sam George lauds coordinated crackdown on cybercrime in Tabora and Lashibi

The Minister for Communications and Digital Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has commended a joint operation by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Police Service, National Security, and the Ghana Immigration Service, which targeted organised cybercrime networks in Tabora and Lashibi.

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47 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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60 h. ago Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on ending Russian war

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend, as talks continue ending Russia's full-scale war.

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67 h. ago Olympic Bronze Medalist Samuel Takyi Headlines Boxing Memorial Event Sunday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olympic-bronze-medalist-samuel-takyi-headlines-boxing-memorial-event-sunday/Sports Education And Management (SEM) Promotions stages a 14 bout boxing card at Bukom Boxing Arena on December 28 featuring Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi and national champions in what promoter Edward Coleman describes as a memorial event honouring fallen cruiserweight Ernest Akushey. Coleman confirmed Friday that the event, branded “The Night Of Reset, Entertainment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/olympic-bronze-medalist-samuel-takyi-headlines-boxing-memorial-event-sunday/

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67 h. ago Open Letter To The Law Enforcement Agencies And Parliament Of Ghana Demanding Truth, Justice And National Healing In The Death Of Charles Kwadwo Fosu (Daddy Lumba)

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/To: The Inspector–General of Police – Ghana Police Service The Criminal Investigations Department – Ghana Police Service The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice The Speaker of Parliament and Honourable Members of the Republic of Ghana All constitutionally mandated institutions tasked with law enforcement, justice, and public accountability   CC: support@police.gov.gh (Ghana Police Service – General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Serwaah Bonsu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/open-letter-to-the-law-enforcement-agencies-and-parliament-of-ghana-demanding-truth-justice-and-national-healing-in-the-death-of-charles-kwadwo-fosu-daddy-lumba/

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68 h. ago Ukraine Works Urgently to Repair Chernobyl Shield After Drone Strike

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/Deep inside the silent remains of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian engineers are working urgently to repair a massive radiation shield severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, with full restoration expected to take years. In February 2025, a Russian Geran 2 drone pierced a large hole through the roof of the New Safe […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ukraine-works-urgently-to-repair-chernobyl-shield-after-drone-strike/

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68 h. ago Industry Chamber Applauds Ghana’s Virtual Asset Legislation as Historic

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-chamber-applauds-ghanas-virtual-asset-legislation-as-historic/The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation Ghana (CDABI-GH) has praised regulators and Parliament for passing the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, describing it as a major milestone that brings clarity and credibility to the country’s digital asset ecosystem. In a statement issued in Accra on December 23, 2025, the Chamber said the new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/industry-chamber-applauds-ghanas-virtual-asset-legislation-as-historic/

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2 d. ago Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions

Ghana, 2 others to see strong absolute growth in electricity consumption – Fitch Solutions The electricity’s share in buildings energy use is set to rise from 17% to 19.2% by 2034, Fitch Solutions has disclosed. This would be driven primarily by rapid urbanisation and rising incomes. According to the Uk-based firm, major markets such as […]

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2 d. ago US Strike in Nigeria Raises Regional Trade Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/The United States carried out military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, placing regional trade risks at the centre of a widening security crisis in West Africa, where Nigeria anchors cross border commerce and transport corridors linking the coast to the Sahel. President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/

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3 d. ago Does Goldbod owe BoG US$214m, or has BoG lost US$214m? A policy and financial risk analysis

Introduction Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) and Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) have been celebrated as innovative strategies to strengthen Ghana’s reserves, reduce reliance on foreign exchange borrowing, and curb illicit gold exports. At the heart of these initiatives is the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), established in 2025 to support the accumulation of gold reserves by the […]

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3 d. ago Ghana’s 69th Independence Day Concert in UK to be held on March 7 – Sleeky Promotions

Sleeky Promotions, in partnership with UK-based outfit 1957 Empire, has officially announced the date for Ghana’s highly anticipated 69th Independence Day Concert, set to take place in the United Kingdom.

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3 d. ago BoG set to exit gold trading business, describes IMF’s losses tag as premature

The Bank of Ghana is set to exit the gold trading business from January 1, 2026. This is what JOYBUSINESS has picked up from persons with knowledge of the activity at the Central Bank.

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