4 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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5 h. ago Ghanaians Feel Trapped in Democracy Without Real Choice, Says Review Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has revealed that public consultations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) uncovered growing frustration among citizens who feel Ghana’s democratic system no longer offers meaningful alternatives despite regular elections. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, said nationwide engagements showed people remain appreciative of democratic freedoms, particularly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/

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7 h. ago Stay Away From Akporman Lands or Risk Losing Your Properties – Dream Alive Construction Warns Developers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stay-away-from-akporman-lands-or-risk-losing-your-properties-dream-alive-construction-warns-developers/Dream Alive Construction has issued a strong public warning urging prospective land developers to stay away from lands at Akporman in the Greater Accra Region, citing a court judgment in its favour and the risk of fraudulent land transactions. The warning follows a High Court ruling delivered at Adenta on July 20, 2024, in Suit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stay-away-from-akporman-lands-or-risk-losing-your-properties-dream-alive-construction-warns-developers/

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8 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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12 h. ago Mamprugu Council Condemns Seidu Abagre Arrest as Unconstitutional

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mamprugu-council-condemns-seidu-abagre-arrest-as-unconstitutional/The Mamprugu Traditional Council has condemned the arrest of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, who was enskinned by the OverLord and King of Mamprugu, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah II, on February 15, 2023, as the 15th Bawku Naaba. In a press statement issued on Friday, December 26, 2025, the Council condemned Naa Sheriga’s arrest, the unlawful […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mamprugu-council-condemns-seidu-abagre-arrest-as-unconstitutional/

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12 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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13 h. ago Alavanyo Paramount Queen backs Asantehene in opposition to inclusion of Queenmothers in Houses of Chiefs

The Paramount Queen of the Alavanyo Traditional Area, Mamaga Ametor II, has declared her support for His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, over his rejection of proposals to include traditional queens and queenmothers in the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs.

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16 h. ago African Payment System Gains Traction as Dollar Shortages Persist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is gaining momentum across the continent as African countries seek alternatives to dollar dependence for cross border trade. PAPSS enables importers and exporters to settle transactions in their domestic currencies, with central banks handling net settlement behind the scenes. The system completes transactions in seconds, compared with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-payment-system-gains-traction-as-dollar-shortages-persist/

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28 h. ago MTN Donates Hampers To Christmas Babies At Cape Coast Hospital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, James Kweku Baako, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-donates-hampers-to-christmas-babies-at-cape-coast-hospital/While many Ghanaians celebrated Christmas and New Year in the comfort of their homes, 25 mothers at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital welcomed newborns into the world. To mark the occasion, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) continued its annual tradition of supporting “Christmas Babies” by presenting 25 hampers filled with essential items to mothers at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, James Kweku Baako, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-donates-hampers-to-christmas-babies-at-cape-coast-hospital/

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33 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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34 h. ago Gun Amnesty: Take advantage before it expires on January 15 – Interior Ministry

The Ministry for the Interior has urged individuals in possession of illegal firearms to take advantage of the gun amnesty currently underway and voluntarily surrender their weapons before the January 15, 2026, deadline.

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39 h. ago CRC Proposals: We were very mindful not to create problems while solving existing ones – Charlotte Osei

Lawyer and former Chair of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Charlotte Osei, has emphasised the importance of caution and balance in Ghana’s constitutional reform process.

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57 h. ago Mamprugu Traditional Council Slams Government Over Arrest and Removal of Bawku Naaba

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mamprugu-traditional-council-slams-government-over-arrest-and-removal-of-bawku-naaba/The Mamprugu Traditional Council has strongly condemned the removal of the Bawku Naaba, Naa Sheriga Alhaji Seidu Abagre, from Bawku, describing the action as unlawful, unconstitutional, and deeply troubling. In a statement issued on December 26, 2025, the Nayiri, Overlord and King of Mamprugu, accused the Government of Ghana of carrying out indiscriminate arrests, intimidation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mamprugu-traditional-council-slams-government-over-arrest-and-removal-of-bawku-naaba/

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59 h. ago Let’s prove our readiness power through deeds, not words – Afenyo

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift their focus from post-election sympathy to deliberate action as the party charts a path toward recovery after its 2024 electoral defeat.

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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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60 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/

Events

60 h. ago Barker Vormawor Urges Stronger Capacity Building for ORAL Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker Vormawor has called for a new approach to ensure Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) succeeds, recommending the establishment of a 40 member white collar crime unit at the Attorney General’s Department. In a social media post, Barker Vormawor suggested the Attorney General should engage the Finance Minister to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/barker-vormawor-urges-stronger-capacity-building-for-oral-success/

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64 h. ago Building with Purpose: Koans Estate CEO Kofi Anokye Calls for Reflection, Responsibility, and Faith This Christmas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-with-purpose-koans-estate-ceo-kofi-anokye-calls-for-reflection-responsibility-and-faith-this-christmas/Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten / Muhammad Faisal Mustapha…. As the year draws to a close and the Christmas season ushers in a moment of reflection, Mr. Kofi Anokye, Chief Executive Officer of Koans Estate, has delivered a message that blends corporate leadership, civic responsibility, and spiritual grounding a message he believes is urgently needed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-with-purpose-koans-estate-ceo-kofi-anokye-calls-for-reflection-responsibility-and-faith-this-christmas/

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67 h. ago TMPC urges caution and vigilance in use of traditional and alternative medicine

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has called on the public to exercise caution and vigilance when seeking traditional medical services during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

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3 d. ago King Charles’ Christmas message urges unity in divided world

The King's Christmas message has invoked the wartime spirit, calling on communities to pull together in an increasingly divided world and urging people to get "to know our neighbours".

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