2 h. ago Dozens detained in US immigration raids in New York state, governor says

Governor Kathy Hochul and migrant advocacy groups said on Thursday that dozens of people were detained in parts of New York state after raids in Cato and Fulton by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement federal agents.

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3 h. ago Ntim Fordjour cautions against politicising tribal conflicts amid Gbinyiri crisis

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has urged political leaders to refrain from politicising tribal conflicts, warning that such actions only deepen divisions and worsen insecurity.

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10 h. ago African Trade Union Leader Demands Rejection of Predatory Loans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/Africa’s largest trade union confederation urged governments across the continent to reject loans with harmful conditions and renegotiate debt agreements that prioritize development over creditor interests, as the continent grapples with a $2.14 trillion debt burden. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, delivered the appeal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-trade-union-leader-demands-rejection-of-predatory-loans/

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10 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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10 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

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10 h. ago Market forces must work to stabilise cedi – Kodua Fokuo tells government

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has warned that the stability of the cedi cannot be achieved through constant injection of dollars into the market, urging government to pursue long-term reforms instead.

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12 h. ago Gel nail polish users, beware! Key ingredient in many gel polishes now banned in Europe

The European Union has moved to remove a common ingredient from many gel nail polishes, a change that took effect on September 1, 2025 and will reshape the salon and nail supply landscape across the globe.

Events

14 h. ago Bolt is the most downloaded travel and mobility app in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolt-is-the-most-downloaded-travel-and-mobility-app-in-ghana/Bolt number one, according to data collected by Sensor Tower, a digital intelligence company Ghana is one of 23 countries where Bolt is the most downloaded travel app Bolt aims to continue to grow in Ghana launching new cities and product features Bolt, the global shared mobility app with 200 million customers across more than […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolt-is-the-most-downloaded-travel-and-mobility-app-in-ghana/

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14 h. ago Ghana’s Okada reforms signals progress for urban mobility in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/By-Lined by Weyinmi Aghadiuno Head of Regulatory, Bolt Africa On the streets of many African cities today, the sound of motorcycle taxis, commonly known as Okada in West Africa and Bodaboda in East Africa fills the air. More than just a quick fix for traffic congestion, these two-wheeled vehicles have become essential to daily life, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/

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16 h. ago National service person allegedly steals GH¢303k from customer’s account

A 25-year-old National Service Person, Jesper Kobina Mensah, has been hauled before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd. customer.

Economics

18 h. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Carry Ghana’s story to the world as a land of opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed envoys with the task of projecting a renewed image of the country one that goes beyond political stability to highlight Ghana’s readiness for business, innovation, and inclusive growth.

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20 h. ago Egyapa Mercer reprimands Azorka for assaulting NPP 3rd Vice Chairman at Akwatia

Former Tourism Minister and ex-MP for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has condemned the assault on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Third Vice Chairman, Alhaji Osman Masawudu, allegedly carried out by supporters of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Vice Chairman, Chief Sofo Azorka.

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20 h. ago Freight Forwarders raise alarm over frequent ICUMS downtimes at Tema Port

Freight Forwarders operating at the Port of Tema have expressed growing frustration over repeated and unannounced downtimes of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), describing the situation as “untenable” and a serious threat to port efficiency.

Events

20 h. ago Cardi B turns courtroom memes into merch, hawks “Am I the Drama” CDs in LA traffic

Days after being cleared in a high profile civil trial, the rapper rolled up to Los Angeles traffic selling CDs that use three of her now famous courtroom images as cover art.

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25 h. ago Amahoro Coalition and Samaritan Group hosts refugee football tournament in Accra, paving pathway to professional careers

The maiden Refugee Football Scouting Tournament has successfully concluded with 17 players identified for structured training and future opportunities in Ghana’s Division One and Premier League, following a day of competitive matches and mentorship at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The tournament organised by the Amahoro Coalition – A […]

Sport

25 h. ago Ghanaian coaches are using fake CAF certificates – Club Licensing chairman reveals

Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee, Dr. Kwame Baah Nuakoh has alleged that some coaches in Ghana’s Premier and Division One Leagues, are using fake CAF certificates. Baah Nuakoh who made the startling revelation on Accra-based Sporty FM, disclosed that his outfit was notified by the Ghana Football Association.   ‘‘We were informed by the […]

Politics

32 h. ago NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah blames Sofo Azorka, NDC violence for Akwatia defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its loss in the Akwatia by-election to violent acts allegedly carried out by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly its National Vice Chairman, Sofo Azorka. Speaking on Joy News on Wednesday, September 3, the NPP’s Communication Director, Richard Ahiagbah, said the conduct of Mr. Azorka and his supporters […]

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33 h. ago Death toll rises to 60 in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

At least 60 people have died and dozens were rescued after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, local officials said on Wednesday.

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35 h. ago 2025 Democracy Cup: We will use Hearts of Oak to set example to Division One teams – Olympics captain

Great Olympics captain Kojo Zimbo has revealed that the club aims to use Hearts of Oak to set an example to Division One League teams that they are determined to return to the Ghana Premier League. The city rivals will clash in the 2025 Democracy Cup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the University of […]

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36 h. ago Former Official Challenges Mahama’s Claims on Road Project Funding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/Former Deputy Chief of Staff Francis Asenso Boakye has accused President John Mahama of misrepresenting facts about the stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road Project, intensifying political debate over the troubled infrastructure initiative. The dispute emerged after Mahama’s September 3 site inspection, where he questioned funding arrangements for the 33-kilometer dual carriageway project. The President expressed frustration about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/

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