4 h. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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5 h. ago NPP activists Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail but remain in custody

NPP activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and TikTok personality Prince Ofori, alias Fante Comedy, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court but will spend the night in police custody.

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6 h. ago Former South Korean First Lady Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained Tuesday on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and election interference. A Seoul court issued the warrant after a four-hour hearing, rejecting her denials and citing concerns she might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea’s history that both a former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/

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7 h. ago Kumasi Archbishop leads delegation to console Asantehene over Asantehemaa’s passing

Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, to pray for the Asantehene and to convey his sympathy message to the King, following the demise of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The delegation also visited the Asantehemaa’s court to officially convey their sympathies […]

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7 h. ago ‘Thank You for Tamale Central withdrawal, but expect defeat in Akwatia’ – NDC to NPP

National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its decision not to contest the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, calling it a responsible and peace-promoting gesture.

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13 h. ago Let’s not rush in selecting Murtala’s successor – Asiedu Nketia to NDC

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has expressed gratitude to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for deciding not to contest the upcoming Tamale Central by-election.

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26 h. ago Court remands building contractor over drug exportation without license  

A building contractor has been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court 9 for alleged exportation of drugs without a license. 

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27 h. ago Military officer, 7 others remanded over fuel tanker robbery  

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded seven individuals, including a military officer, for allegedly robbing a fuel tanker driver of his vehicle and its contents. 

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29 h. ago ‘Shameful decision must be contested in court’ – Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe on GFA presidential term limit

Accra Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has strongly criticised the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to extend the presidential term limit from two to three terms. At its 31st Ordinary Congress on Tuesday, the GFA approved an amendment to its statutes, increasing the maximum tenure for the presidency. Of the 124 members […]

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30 h. ago BCM Ghana Refutes Angela List’s Claims Over Spintex Workshop Incident

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bcm-ghana-refutes-angela-lists-claims-over-spintex-workshop-incident/BCM Ghana Limited has dismissed as false recent online publications by businesswoman Angela List denying involvement in an alleged land guard attack on the company’s Spintex workshop. The company says contrary to her claims that the incident was a lawful police operation based on a court order, the attack was carried out by armed land […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bcm-ghana-refutes-angela-lists-claims-over-spintex-workshop-incident/

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31 h. ago Lecturer Sues to Stop Zimbabwe Graduation Over Strike Fallout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lecturer-sues-to-stop-zimbabwe-graduation-over-strike-fallout/A University of Zimbabwe lecturer has launched an urgent court bid to halt tomorrow’s graduation ceremony, alleging compromised degrees due to a lecturers’ strike. Dr. Phillemon M. Chamburuka, representing the Association of University Teachers, filed for an injunction demanding an independent audit of the 2024–2025 second semester results before any degrees are awarded. His High […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lecturer-sues-to-stop-zimbabwe-graduation-over-strike-fallout/

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34 h. ago Tamale Central withdrawal ‘not necessarily about death’ but strategy – NPP’s Adomako Kissi

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Adomako Kissi, has admitted that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision not to contest the Tamale Central by-election is not a goodwill gesture because of the late MP’s death, but a calculated political strategy, as the seat is a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking […]

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35 h. ago We were contesting Akwatia seat in court; we’ll contest the by

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its readiness to contest the Akwatia by-election on September 2, while casting doubt on the motives behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) approach to recent parliamentary polls. 

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36 h. ago GFA presidential term extension not about Kurt Okraku – Bibiani GoldStars CEO

His remarks come during the 31st Ordinary Congress in Prampram, where members are considering the amendment that could allow the current GFA President, Kurt Okraku, to contest for a third term when his current mandate ends in 2027.

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38 h. ago Bawumia secures support of over 490 youth organisers before 2026 NPP flagbearer contest

A coalition of more than 490 Youth Organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) — including both substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies nationwide — has pledged firm and unreserved support for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primary set for January 2026.

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45 h. ago Nigeria arraigns five accused in 2022 Catholic church massacre in Abuja court

Nigerian prosecutors on Monday arraigned five men accused of carrying out a deadly Islamist militant attack on a Catholic church in Owo, in the southwestern Ondo state, that killed at least 50 worshippers in 2022 and wounded over 100 others.

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52 h. ago My Goal Is to Champion Menstrual Hygiene and Reproductive Health Among Girls – Aseye

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/my-goal-is-to-champion-menstrual-hygiene-and-reproductive-health-among-girls-aseye/A contestant in the Miss Eastern/Volta 2025 pageant representing the Community Health Nurses Training School in Akim Oda, Miss Peacefield Hodzi Gbordzekpor — known on stage as Aseye — says her quest for the crown is driven by a passion to champion menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and self-care, particularly among young girls. Representing the Community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/my-goal-is-to-champion-menstrual-hygiene-and-reproductive-health-among-girls-aseye/

Sport

55 h. ago Ghana Olympic Committee Honors Fallen Nationals in Jubilee House Tribute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-olympic-committee-honors-fallen-nationals-in-jubilee-house-tribute/Ghana’s sporting leadership gathered at the seat of government on Monday to mourn compatriots tragically lost in the Adansi incident last week. The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), led by President Richard Akpokavie, laid wreaths at the Jubilee House in a solemn ceremony representing national federations, athletes, and sports officials across the country. “We pay tribute […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-olympic-committee-honors-fallen-nationals-in-jubilee-house-tribute/

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56 h. ago Party youth executives pick flagbearer forms for Bryan Acheampong

A group of youthful New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives has picked nomination forms for Dr. Bryan Acheampong to contest in the party’s flagbearership race.

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56 h. ago Second chances are not a reward for weak candidates: they are for winnable ones

Like the infamous amendment to the laws in George Orwell’s Animal Farm that eventually read, “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others”, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Executive Committee (NEC) directive cautioning aspirants in the flagbearer race not to campaign until after the Akwatia by-election was clearly never intended to be applied evenly.

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