3 h. ago AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and more to its December festival lineup

Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have unveiled the second wave of confirmed artists for the 2025 edition of the festival, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema headlining the expanded lineup.

Politics

7 h. ago Ghanaians Reject Utility Tariff Increases Amid Mismanagement Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/Ghanaians are pushing back against new utility tariff increases set to take effect January 1, 2026, arguing that consumers should not shoulder the burden of chronic inefficiencies at state utilities. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced electricity rates will rise by approximately 9.8 percent, while water tariffs will jump by about 15.9 percent. George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-reject-utility-tariff-increases-amid-mismanagement-claims/

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10 h. ago Tariff hikes will ‘completely wipe out’ 9% wage adjustment – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticised the recent water and electricity tariff increments, warning that the hikes will entirely negate the negotiated 9% wage adjustment for 2026 and further impoverish Ghanaians.

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11 h. ago Nigeria says Benin foiled coup shows Tinubu’s role in West Africa’s stability

The Presidency has described Nigeria’s response to the attempted coup in the Republic of Benin as a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in promoting peace and constitutional order across West Africa. PUNCH Online reported that soldiers operating under the “Military Committee for Refoundation,” led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, briefly seized the state television […]

Politics

12 h. ago Civil Society Coalition Rejects Ghana Lithium Royalty Reduction to Five Percent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/The Coalition for Accountable Resource Governance has strongly opposed the proposed five percent royalty rate in Ghana’s renegotiated Ewoyaa lithium agreement, describing the reduction as undermining national interests. CARG-Ghana issued a statement criticizing the government’s decision to lower the rate from 10 percent negotiated under the previous administration. The coalition argues the adjustment represents a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-coalition-rejects-ghana-lithium-royalty-reduction-to-five-percent/

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12 h. ago Village Girl Kitchen marks five years with donation of 1,000 hot meals to Nsawam Prison

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/village-girl-kitchen-marks-five-years-with-donation-of-1000-hot-meals-to-nsawam-prison/The fast-growing Ghanaian catering service marked its fifth anniversary with a gesture of compassion rather than extravagance over the weekend at the Nsawam Prison. On Sunday, November 30, inmates of Ghana’s largest prison received a surprise visit from the Village Girl Kitchen team, who organized a day of celebration. Rather than host a lavish celebration, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/village-girl-kitchen-marks-five-years-with-donation-of-1000-hot-meals-to-nsawam-prison/

Events

12 h. ago ICE Detains Nigerian Man Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking in Michigan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a 67 year old Nigerian man convicted of cocaine trafficking at a processing facility in Baldwin, Michigan, according to a December 5 statement from the Department of Homeland Security. Aderemi Joe Akefe is being held at the ICE North Lake Processing Facility alongside other individuals with criminal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ice-detains-nigerian-man-convicted-of-cocaine-trafficking-in-michigan/

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13 h. ago Ho Teaching Hospital Opens Meditation Garden for Wellness Tourism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-teaching-hospital-opens-meditation-garden-for-wellness-tourism/Ho Teaching Hospital has commissioned a Meditation Garden and Music Therapy Studio at its Kpogadzi annex, marking a significant expansion of its medical tourism initiative focused on mental and emotional wellness. The facility, located along the Ho-Kpetoe road, opened with a ceremony attended by diplomatic representatives from Guinea, Togo, and Nigeria. The new wellness center […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-teaching-hospital-opens-meditation-garden-for-wellness-tourism/

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13 h. ago New Passport Application Centres in Six Regions Set for Commissioning in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/Foreign Minister and North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that all newly created regions in Ghana will have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December. The facilities are complete and set to begin service before month end, marking the first time all regions will have their own passport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-passport-application-centres-in-six-regions-set-for-commissioning-in-december/

Sport

14 h. ago Nigerian Entertainer Nasboi Plans Exit from Entertainment After Reaching Financial Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/Nigerian skitmaker and singer Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has sparked social media discussions after announcing plans to quit entertainment and slip into oblivion once he reaches a personal financial target. The content creator made the declaration in a recent post on X, emphasizing that wealth matters more to him than fame. Nasboi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/

Events

15 h. ago Ghanaian PhD students in UK are unable to submit their theses over unpaid fees – Cohorts President

Prince Komla Bansah, President of the Ghanaian PhD Cohort in the United Kingdom, has revealed that several Ghanaian doctoral candidates are unable to submit their completed theses due to outstanding tuition fees owed by the Government of Ghana.

Politics

15 h. ago Team Ghana finishes maiden West African Para Games with 40 medals

Ghana wrapped up a historic campaign at the first-ever West African Para Games in Abeokuta, winning a total of 40 medals, made up of 4 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze to finish second behind hosts Nigeria.

Sport

17 h. ago Alan Kyerematen rejected my offer to serve as minister in 2000 – Kufuor reveals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has revealed that Alan Kyerematen declined an invitation to serve in his first government after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won power in the 2000 elections.

Politics

18 h. ago Only punishing the public – FABAG rejects ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes amid soaring inefficiency

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has launched a pushback against the latest utility tariff hikes.

Sport

20 h. ago Nigerian gov’t secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says

Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.

Events

21 h. ago Chevron to join Nigeria oil licence auction, plans rig deployment in 2026

Chevron said on Friday it will participate in Nigeria’s next oil licensing round and plans to deploy a drilling rig in late 2026 as it seeks to expand operations in Africa’s top energy producer.

Politics

21 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.

Society

24 h. ago ‘My family destroyed my marriage with Annie, now they’re after Natasha’ – 2Face

Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has accused members of his family of repeatedly interfering in his personal life.

Politics

24 h. ago Annie Macaulay reverts Instagram name to ‘Idibia’ amid 2Face’s marital drama with Natasha

Famous Nigerian actress and model, Annie Macaulay, has reverted her Instagram name back to Idibia, her estranged husband’s name.

Politics

24 h. ago Wizkid shades Davido as his album emerges most streamed African album of 2025

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has taunted his colleague Davido after his album Morayo emerged as Apple Music’s most-streamed album of 2025 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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