1 hour ago Trial of man accused of stabbing firefighter set for December 17

The Achimota Circuit Court will on December 17, commence the trial of Sampson Azumah, a 21-year-old man accused of stabbing a firefighter at Adjiriganor.

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4 h. ago Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Donald Trump has slammed Democrat Henry Cuellar's "lack of loyalty" for not defecting to the Republican Party after he was pardoned by the US president.

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5 h. ago In Nigeria, anguish turns to anger for parents of kidnapped children

Two weeks after one of Nigeria's worst school kidnappings, parents of the more than 250 missing children are desperate for news and dismayed at what they see as the slow response from authorities.

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5 h. ago Trump set to unveil $12bn farm aid package, Bloomberg News says

The United States is set to unveil a long-awaited farm aid package on Monday, offering assistance of $12 billion to farmers hit by low crop prices and tariff policies, Bloomberg News said on Sunday.

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9 h. ago Fresh Trouble for Heath Goldfields Limited As Prestea Residents Prepare ‘Red Demonstration’ on Wednesday

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/Fresh trouble has hit Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL) as thousands of aggrieved residents in the Prestea-Huni Valley Constituency of the Western Region gear up for what they describe as a massive “red demonstration” against the company for what they call persistent delays and gross disrespect to the people. The protest, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fresh-trouble-for-heath-goldfields-limited-as-prestea-residents-prepare-red-demonstration-on-wednesday/

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10 h. ago Police Top Chief And Sourh Tongu DCE Land In Contempt Suit Over Endorsement Of Fraudulent Agave Protest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/Rising tensions in the Agave Traditional Area have triggered a legal showdown in the High Court at Sogakope, where businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and his brother Kobena Mensah Woyome have filed a motion for commital for contempt against the Sogakope District Police Commander through the Inspector General of Police and the South Tongu District Security […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/

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10 h. ago Police Top Chief And South Tongu DCE Land In Contempt Suit Over Endorsement Of Fraudulent Agave Protest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/Rising tensions in the Agave Traditional Area have triggered a legal showdown in the High Court at Sogakope, where businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome and his brother Kobena Mensah Woyome have filed a motion for commital for contempt against the Sogakope District Police Commander through the Inspector General of Police and the South Tongu District Security […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/police-top-chief-and-sourh-tongu-dce-land-in-contempt-suit-over-endorsement-of-fraudulent-agave-protest/

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15 h. ago Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt Led by Lieutenant Colonel Tigri

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced on Sunday that security forces thwarted an attempted coup launched by a group of soldiers who briefly seized control of state television and attacked the presidential residence in Cotonou. A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions in the early morning […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/benin-government-foils-military-coup-attempt-led-by-lieutenant-colonel-tigri/

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15 h. ago Gospel Icon Maame Tiwaa of Yaw Sarpong Asomafo Dies After Brief Illness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/Maame Tiwaa, the celebrated backing vocalist of legendary gospel group Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo, died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a brief illness in Accra. The singer passed away Sunday morning, ending a remarkable career that spanned over four decades in Ghana’s gospel music industry. Born Mary Tiwaa, she became […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gospel-icon-maame-tiwaa-of-yaw-sarpong-asomafo-dies-after-brief-illness/

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17 h. ago “President Mahama Celebrates 7th December Anniversary with Gratitude to Ghanaians”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/One year after his historic election win, President John Mahama has renewed his pledge to build an inclusive Ghana, free from discrimination and favoritism. In a reflective Facebook message, Mahama recounted the emotions of election day, praising Ghanaians’ “unwavering faith” and the collective effort that led to the NDC’s triumph. He highlighted his commitment to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-celebrates-7th-december-anniversary-with-gratitude-to-ghanaians/

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20 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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20 h. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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20 h. ago Former President Kufuor Jokes About Remarriage on Delay Show

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/Former President John Agyekum Kufuor playfully responded to questions about remarriage during an interview on The Delay Show, turning the question back to host Deloris Frimpong Manso and sparking laughter across the set. When Delay asked directly whether he would consider marrying again following the death of his wife Theresa Kufuor on October 1, 2023, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-kufuor-jokes-about-remarriage-on-delay-show/

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20 h. ago Former Special Prosecutor Amidu Accuses Agyebeng of Making Martyr Out of Kpebu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-special-prosecutor-amidu-accuses-agyebeng-of-making-martyr-out-of-kpebu/Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has criticized current officeholder Kissi Agyebeng for incompetently transforming lawyer Martin Kpebu into a martyr through his arrest and detention on December 3, 2025, following corruption allegations against the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Amidu wrote in a December 6 statement that the arrest and detention of Kpebu, a constitutional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-special-prosecutor-amidu-accuses-agyebeng-of-making-martyr-out-of-kpebu/

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20 h. ago Kissi Agyebeng Incompetently Made A Martyr Out Of Martin  Kpebu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kissi-agyebeng-incompetently-made-a-martyr-out-of-martin-kpebu/INTRODUCTION  The arrest and detention of Martin Luther Kpebu a well known constitutional activist and anti-corruption campaigner on 3 December 2025 and the onerous bail terms imposed on him to secure his freedom for the summary offence of obstructing an authorized officer of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from preforming a function under […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kissi-agyebeng-incompetently-made-a-martyr-out-of-martin-kpebu/

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21 h. ago Soldiers Claim Coup in Benin as Government Says President Safe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/Soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television on Sunday claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon from power, but government officials dismissed the claim and said loyal forces were containing the attempted coup. The unrest began in the early hours in Porto-Novo, where gunfire erupted near the presidential residence at Camp Guezo. A group of soldiers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/soldiers-claim-coup-in-benin-as-government-says-president-safe/

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21 h. ago IGP Leads Show of Force Exercise With Newly Acquired Armoured Vehicles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu led a show of force exercise on Saturday, December 6, 2025, deploying the Ghana Police Service’s recently acquired armoured vehicles across key areas of Accra to signal heightened security readiness ahead of the Christmas season. The highly visible manoeuvre was designed to deter criminal activity as the nation enters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/

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21 h. ago GES Orders Dzodze School Head to Step Aside Over Allegations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/Ghana Education Service has directed Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School Headmaster Joshua Vidzro to step aside immediately following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. A letter dated December 6, 2025, from the Volta Regional Directorate of Education stated the directive was necessary to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process. GES explained the allegations require […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ges-orders-dzodze-school-head-to-step-aside-over-allegations/

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21 h. ago Reports Claim Gospel Musician Obaa Tiwaa Dead, Verification Ongoing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/Unconfirmed reports circulating online claim veteran gospel musician Obaa Tiwaa of Asomafo Band has died, though official confirmation remains pending as of December 7, 2025. NewsGhana is working to verify the claims with family members and management of the gospel group. No official statement has been released by the musician’s family or representatives. Multiple sources […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/reports-claim-gospel-musician-obaa-tiwaa-dead-verification-ongoing/

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21 h. ago Daddy Lumba’s Family Denounces False Funeral Poster, Sets Record Straight on Widow’s Status

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumbas-family-denounces-false-funeral-poster-sets-record-straight-on-widows-status/The family of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, has issued a firm rebuttal to what it calls distortions surrounding his funeral plans and the public portrayal of his widow, Mrs. Akosua Serwah Fosuh. In a statement, the family distanced itself from a funeral poster that has been circulating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daddy-lumbas-family-denounces-false-funeral-poster-sets-record-straight-on-widows-status/

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