16 h. ago King Paluta Says London Concert Backlash Part of Orchestrated Attack

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/king-paluta-says-london-concert-backlash-part-of-orchestrated-attack/Ghanaian musician King Paluta has addressed the London concert controversy, claiming the backlash represents a calculated effort to damage his reputation rather than a simple disagreement over his stage conduct. The rapper questioned the motives behind allegations levelled against him during an interview with Zionfelix. “Those who know me question why these allegations are being […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/king-paluta-says-london-concert-backlash-part-of-orchestrated-attack/

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16 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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22 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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30 h. ago Kidnap suspect arrested in Tamale as Police rescue victim after four days

A 26-year-old man, Fuseini Ibrahim, has been arrested in Tamale for allegedly kidnapping a young lady, Haruna Adamu, who was held captive for four days.

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38 h. ago Three suspected armed robbers shot dead by Police in Ashanti region

Police in the Ashanti South Regional Command have shot dead three suspected armed robbers who attempted a highway robbery between Anwiankwanta and Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. Two others reportedly escaped arrest. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command revealed that intelligence indicated suspects Seidu, Tijani, and others—wanted in connection with several robberies and killings in […]

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45 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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57 h. ago $120,000 stolen from Ghanaian financial institution by hackers – INTERPOL

A Ghanaian financial institution was hit by a major ransomware attack that encrypted vast volumes of data and disrupted critical services, INTERPOL has disclosed.

Economics

58 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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59 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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60 h. ago Mali Coach Saintfiet Condemns Four Year AFCON Cycle as European Imposition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has launched a stinging attack on the decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of the traditional two year cycle, describing the move as one imposed on Africa by global football authorities and European clubs driven by financial interests. Speaking to reporters in Rabat on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mali-coach-saintfiet-condemns-four-year-afcon-cycle-as-european-imposition/

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3 d. ago Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast in Nigeria, army says

The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, has confirmed that the explosion at a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday December 24, 2025, was carried out by a suicide bomber. PUNCH Online had reported that at least five people were confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained injuries following the blast at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque […]

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3 d. ago Heavy rainstorms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night

Heavy rainstorms across large parts of California triggered floods and mudslides and left three dead as of Christmas night, according to local officials.

Events

3 d. ago The Licensure Fallacy: A misplaced narrative on WASSCE performance

In the wake of the recently released West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, public debate has been regrettably shaped by a misleading narrative suggesting that student underperformance is a direct consequence of teachers failing licensure examinations. This assertion, made by the Hon. Minister of Education on JoyNews program EduWatch, is not only factually […]

Politics

4 d. ago One dead, three in critical condition after another accident on Nkwanta

An accident on the Nkwanta–Kpassa road in the Oti region has claimed the life of a mobile phone accessories dealer, leaving three others in critical condition.

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4 d. ago Two dead, dozens injured in crash on Cape Coast–Takoradi highway

Two people have died and several others injured following a road traffic accident on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway at Abakam in the early hours of Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

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4 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.

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4 d. ago Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also scaled record highs, as investors piled into precious metals on safe-haven demand and expectations that U.S. interest rates will fall further next year.

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Dips Slightly in Light Trading Session

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-dips-slightly-in-light-trading-session/The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) recorded a marginal decline on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, dropping 7.45 points to close at 8,751.66, down from 8,759.11 the previous trading day. The Ghana Stock Exchange Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also experienced a decline, falling 9.85 points to close at 4,637.38 compared to 4,647.23 on Monday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-dips-slightly-in-light-trading-session/

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Wanted Suspect for Theft at Diaspora Summit 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/Police have arrested a man on the wanted list after an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), following complaints of theft from participants. According to the Accra Regional Police Command, working together with the Central Division Police Command, officers intensified surveillance at the event after receiving […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-for-theft-at-diaspora-summit-2025/

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5 d. ago Bank of Ghana Projects Lending Rates Could Fall to 10 Percent by Late 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-projects-lending-rates-could-fall-to-10-percent-by-late-2026/The Bank of Ghana (BoG) expects lending rates in the country could drop to around 10 percent by the end of 2026, earlier than previously projected, as macroeconomic conditions improve, Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has said. Speaking at the central bank’s year end Festival of Nine Lessons, Carols and Thanksgiving Service in Accra on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-projects-lending-rates-could-fall-to-10-percent-by-late-2026/

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