2 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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3 h. ago Agricultural cooperatives emerging as climate champions in rural Ghana

In the Assin Central District of Ghana’s Central Region, cocoa farmers gather not just to discuss yields and prices, but to collectively chart survival strategies against a climate that no longer follows familiar patterns.

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3 h. ago Ashland Foundation donates food items to Krachi Local Prison

The Ashland Foundation Ghana has donated food items valued at GH¢40,000 to the Krachi Local Prison, as part of its Smile Agenda 2025 initiative aimed at supporting the welfare of inmates.

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4 h. ago Government Pledges Support for Diaspora Entrepreneurs at Accra Expo

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/  Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting diaspora and local entrepreneurs, with Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie describing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) as central to Ghana’s economic and cultural advancement. Speaking at Ahaspora’s Aha Ye De Diaspora Festival and Made-in-Ghana Expo held at the CAL Bank Head Office at Ridge, Accra, the Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-support-for-diaspora-entrepreneurs-at-accra-expo/

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5 h. ago Ibrahim Mahama supports disability groups with Christmas donation

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Engineers and Planners and Dzata Cement, Ibrahim Mahama, has extended support to persons with disabilities through a donation to the Disabled Christian Fellowship International and the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.

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9 h. ago Only shortlisted teachers with index numbers eligible for GES promotion exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will proceed on Monday and Tuesday next week, issuing stringent guidelines that bar any candidate without an official index number from writing the test.

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10 h. ago Constitutional Amendment Process Empowers Minority in Parliament Says Barker

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, has stated that Ghana’s constitutional amendment process grants significant power to the parliamentary minority, making unilateral changes by any governing party virtually impossible. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, December 27, 2025, the activist and lawyer emphasized that constitutional reforms must navigate stringent parliamentary procedures that cannot bypass […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-amendment-process-empowers-minority-in-parliament-says-barker-vormawor/

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10 h. ago Sports Betting Surge Sparks Mental Health Concerns Among Ghana Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/Sports betting has exploded across Ghana, transforming from casual entertainment into what health experts now describe as a public health crisis. Recent data from GeoPoll’s 2025 report shows that 71% of Ghanaians have placed bets, with young people comprising the majority of participants. The confluence of widespread smartphone access, mobile money platforms, and aggressive marketing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/

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10 h. ago ADC Demands Accountability Report Over US Airstrike on Nigerian Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as displaying “historic incompetence” following airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it supports lawful efforts to protect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/

Events

10 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 Mr Eazi Pledges Two Million Dollars for Event Venues in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/Nigerian musician and businessman Mr Eazi has announced his intention to build an indoor and outdoor event centre in Ghana, with the project’s future hinging on the provision of land by tourism authorities. The artist made the declaration while performing at Detty Rave in Accra on December 28, 2025. He challenged Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mr-eazi-pledges-two-million-dollars-for-event-venues-in-accra/

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14 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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25 h. ago ‘Wizkid is my boy, I accommodated him years ago’ – American rapper, Wale 

Nigerian-American rapper Wale has revealed the role he played in Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid's career.

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25 h. ago [Video] ‘I don stop to dey give belle anyhow’ – 2Baba confesses 

Famous Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has made a public confession.

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28 h. ago Tema Oil Refinery resumes crude refining after years of shutdown

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has officially resumed crude oil refining operations after several years of inactivity.

Events

35 h. ago Victoria Bright: Weak institutions make presidential term extension risky

Chartered legal practitioner and entrepreneur, Victoria Bright, has voiced her opposition to the proposal to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, stressing that the country’s institutions are not yet robust enough to support such a change.

Politics

36 h. ago Why Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee’s Work Should Be Extended to Strategic Communication

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has completed the task it was formally given. Through extensive consultations and careful analysis, it compiled citizen views and expert input and submitted its report, Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy, to the President on Monday, December 22, 2025. In procedural terms, the Committee’s mandate has been fulfilled. […]

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36 h. ago Prof. Prempeh defends lowering presidential age, cites Kufuor’s early leadership roles

Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), has justified the committee’s recommendation to reduce the minimum age for presidential candidates to 30, responding to criticisms that the proposal could allow inexperienced individuals to assume the nation’s highest office.

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36 h. ago MP Baffour Awuah advocates for legal framework on presidential continuity, not term extension

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has argued that Ghana’s governance challenges require legal provisions that ensure continuity of presidential leadership, rather than an extension of presidential term limits.

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40 h. ago DeThompsonDDT earns six major nominations at 2025 Western Music Awards

Ghanaian musician and producer DeThompsonDDT has emerged as one of the leading nominees at the 9th edition of the Western Music Awards, earning six nominations across major categories.

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