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Onua TV 'explodes' with Onua Showtime Reloaded
All is set for the highly anticipated reloaded edition of Onua Showtime, Ghana’s favourite live entertainment talk show.
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President Mahama pushes reparations, calls for united African front at diaspora summit
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Africans and members of the African diaspora across the world to unite in the pursuit of reparative justice and the dismantling of false narratives about Africa.
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3 arrested for impersonating Speaker of Parliament and Inspector General of Police on social media
Three people have been arrested for impersonating the Speaker of Parliament and the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested the three for impersonating the Speaker, IGP and other personalities.
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Frequent use of emergency contraceptives could affect fertility, youth warned
Ms Doris Ocansey, the Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, has cautioned adolescents and young people against the frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills, warning that abuse could have adverse health implications.
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Chief of Staff, Abubakar discuss using theatre to project Ghana
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has held high-level discussions with award-winning playwright and director, Latif Abubakar, on how to leverage the power of theatre as a tool for national storytelling, cultural diplomacy and global positioning.
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Streetlight theft undermining Accra’s illumination effort — Regional Minister
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has raised concern about the persistent theft and vandalism of streetlight infrastructure, describing it as a major setback to efforts to keep Accra well-lit and safe, especially during the festive season.
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Parliament okays agreement for Accra-Kumasi expressway
Parliament has approved the concession agreement between the government of Ghana and the Accra-Kumasi Expressway Ltd as the concessionaire for the Accra-Kumasi expressway project.
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UK High Commissioner commends Right To Information Commission
The United Kingdom (UK) has commended Ghana for the establishment and steady progress of the Right To Information Commission (RTIC).
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Sacred grove preservation: Local response to global climate crisis
Towering trees formed a dense canopy overhead, filtering the scorching sunlight into dappled patterns on the floor.
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Crack the whip! - Brig. Gen. Dan Frimpong (Rtd) writes
In my recent article of November 28, 2025, titled If gold rusts, what will iron do? I stated as follows:
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US suspends green card visa lottery scheme after Brown University shooting
President Donald Trump has suspended the US green card lottery scheme in the wake of a mass shooting at Brown University last week in which two people were killed.
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Wejia maintenance to disrupt water supply across 20 communities
Residents and businesses across more than twenty communities in Accra are set to face significant water supply disruption this Friday as the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) undertakes critical maintenance at the Wejia Water Treatment Plant.
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Where will delegates vote? NPP announces approved centres ahead of January 31 primary (FULL LIST)
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the approved voting centres for its flagbearer election, scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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Troops, aid to Jamaica: Move reflection of Ghana’s humanitarian commitment — Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the government’s decision to deploy 54 army engineers and five medical doctors to Jamaica as a reflection of Ghana’s commitment to humanitarian calls.
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Sam Jonah petitions Foreign Minister over ‘illegal’ takeover of Nigerian investments
Statesman and business mogul, Sir Dr Sam Jonah, has petitioned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to intervene in what he describes as the unlawful attempt to deprive him of his investment in a housing project in Nigeria.
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Biomedical engineers shortage threatens Ghana’s medical diagnostics — GSBE President
The President of the Ghana Society of Biomedical Engineers (GSBE), Dr George Boadu, has expressed concern over the shortage of biomedical engineers in the country, warning that the deficit is undermining the reliability of medical diagnostics and patient monitoring systems.
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EOCO smashes online scam in Ghana, UK - Recovers $15.19m
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered $15.19 million from an international online investment scam that targets Ghanaian and British citizens.
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Parliament passes Sports Development Fund Bill
Parliament has passed the long-awaited Ghana Sports Fund Bill, unlocking a new era of structured financing for sports development in Ghana.
This landmark legislation, which has undergone extensive scrutiny and inter-agency collaboration, received final approval after comprehensive deliberations on the floor of Parliament on Thursday (December 18, 2025).
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Police step up security in Nalerigu following burning of two houses
The Inspector General of Police has deployed reinforcement teams and armoured vehicles to Nalerigu and surrounding communities in the North East Region after two houses were set ablaze by some youth in the regional capital.
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Six drivers arrested as AMA boss enforces approved public transport fares
Six commercial drivers were arrested on Wednesday evening when the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, personally led a task force to crack down on operators charging unapproved transport fares in the city.
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Atewa DISEC warns miners over failure to reclaim degraded lands
The Atewa East District Security Council (DISEC) has stated it will not waver in its efforts to crack down on illegal mining activities within the district.
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Accra: Corn miller in court for planning to set Kantamanto shops ablaze
A 26-year-old corn miller has been put before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly preparing to burn down shops at the Kantamanto market in Accra.
According to the prosecution, Kwame Asare told police investigators that he took the decision to burn the shops because some individuals within the market were worrying him.
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EOCO exceeds 2025 recovery target with $336.6m haul as crypto fraud victims await compensation
The Economic and Organised Crime Office recorded recoveries totalling $336.6 million in 2025, exceeding its annual target by $133.4 million, as victims of a Chinese-Malaysian cryptocurrency fraud are set to receive compensation from a separate $15.191 million seizure.
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High Court dismisses petition challenging declaration of Frank Asiedu Bekoe as winner of Suhum 2024 Parliamentary election
The High Court in Koforidua has dismissed an election petition challenging the declaration of the New Patriotic Party’s Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, as the winner of the 2024 Parliamentary election in Suhum.
In a judgment today (Dec 18, 2025), the court, presided over by Justice George Krofa Addae, stated that the petition filed by Kwadjo Asante, an independent candidate in the 2024 parliamentary election, lacked merit.
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Fire Service to enforce compulsory fire extinguishers in vehicles nationwide from December 18
The Ghana National Fire Service has announced plans to launch a nationwide compliance exercise from Wednesday, December 18, 2025, to ensure that all vehicles on Ghana’s roads are equipped with functional, GNFS-certified portable fire extinguishers.