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West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned of possible cancellations of some papers from the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to the Council, this is due to alleged malpractice incidents reported at certain examination centers across the country
Justice Philip Bright Mensah, a nominee for the Supreme Court, has argued in favor of maintaining the legal age of sexual consent at 16 years. He made these remarks during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has urged the abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Ghana, arguing that judges should be granted the discretion to impose alternative sentences in capital cases
Petroleum prices are set to decrease at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the suspension of the GH¢1.0 Energy Sector Levy. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Pricing Outlook Report, this will be the seventh fuel price drop since February 16, 2025. The levy’s implementation would have caused significant fuel price increases
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from June 16 to 27, targeting all customers with unpaid bills—including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions
Gender activist and founder of the Ark Foundation, Mrs. Angela Dwamena Aboagye, has called on the government and opinion leaders to take action in ensuring the prosecution of men who impregnate BECE pupils as a result of defilement, rape, and other criminal offenses, in order to deter others
A total of 603,328 candidates across the country are set to sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG has called off the intended nationwide strike originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This decision followed recent developments and continued engagements with government officials regarding the controversial GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy
Commercial transport operators, in a press statement, are calling on the government to immediately reverse the imposition of the GH¢1 energy sector levy on all petroleum products. According to the operators, the introduction of the levy has increased their operational costs, negatively affecting their livelihoods and the general public
Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, Director of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has emphasized that only MTTD officers are authorized to inspect the condition of vehicles on public roads. He also advised drivers to assert their rights by asking for clear reasons when arrested or when their vehicles are impounded by police officers
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the independence of Ghana’s anti-corruption agencies. He pledged not to interfere in ongoing investigations or influence the discontinuation of cases involving both past and present public officeholders
In a dramatic move, the minority lawmakers walked out in protest, rejecting what they called the “E-Levy.” They made it clear they were not involved in passing the levy, signaling their solidarity with Ghanaians affected by the rising petroleum costs
Andy Appiah-Kubi, lead counsel for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says he is unperturbed by the decision of the Director of Legal Affairs, Gary Nimako, to block his phone number
In a call for improved menstrual health support, the National Coordinator of the Ghana Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals, Levlyn Konadu Asiedu, has urged the government to re-evaluate its policy on the distribution of sanitary pads
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the Majority Caucus will lead efforts to probe COVID-19 expenditures, the Agyapa Royalties deal, and the $190 million PDS scandal
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), spent the night in custody at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra after failing to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday evening
President John Mahama says recent gains by the Cedi have helped the country reduce its total debt burden by almost 150 billion Cedis. He says if the trajectory continues, the target of reaching 55 to 58 percent debt sustainability by 2028 will be met by the end of this year
Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has expressed concern over the persistently high cost of building materials, despite the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar
Tensions are escalating at Akyem Ankaase in the Atiwa East Municipality of the Eastern Region, amid allegations that illegal miners have invaded farmlands, destroying crops and property without compensation. The incidents have reportedly involved brutal treatment of victims, raising serious concerns among local farmers and residents over the disputed land seizure
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana from London, United Kingdom, after fully recovering from a recent illness that kept her away from public duties for several weeks
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has expressed deep concern over the growing influx of arms and ammunition into the country, many of which are unregistered and untraceable
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has announced that the government will soon evict scrap dealers occupying land designated for the Agenda 111 Hospital project at Agbogbloshie
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA), and Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has declared that her ministry’s intention and goal is to push the tourism sector as the main foreign exchange earner to Ghana and called on Ghanaians to rally behind the ministry.
Parts of the country experienced power outages on Sunday evening following a heavy rainstorm. In a statement, ECG attributed the outages to damage caused by the storm to sections of its power distribution network. The company assured affected customers that its engineers are working diligently to repair the faults and restore electricity supply as soon as possible
A Kumasi High Court has sentenced a notorious armed robber, Dominic Afriyie, also known as GH, to life imprisonment for murder and an additional 120 years with hard labour on two counts of robbery
Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association has raised concerns over the National Service Secretariat charging an unauthorized fee each month when members submit their performance forms, which are required to determine their allowance eligibility. Despite no official fee being mandated, the Secretariat has been taking money from the nurses and midwives, prompting the association to demand an immediate halt to this practice
Economist Stephen Afreh Akotia has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to ensure that controversial evangelist and former priestess Nana Agradaa pays the appropriate 10% tax on the $800 she received from the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Lawyer Samuel Gyamfi
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged African leaders to ensure that the continent’s growing debt burden does not compromise its dignity or hinder its development. Speaking at the African Union’s Debt Conference in Lomé, Togo, he emphasized that when properly managed, debt should serve as a tool for progress—driving growth and creating opportunities across Africa
Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) is urging traders to lower prices following the recent appreciation of the cedi. In a brief statement, GUTA called on the trading community to reflect the currency gains in their pricing and adjust the prices of goods and services accordingly.
Economist Prof. Lord Mensah has clarified that the recent strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi against the U.S. dollar does not guarantee a reduction in the cost of goods and services.
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku, has appealed to assembly members to support and confirm the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) nominated by President John Dramani Mahama. She emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation to ensure effective local governance and development
In a resounding show of confidence, Hon. Thomas Masud has been overwhelmingly endorsed as the preferred choice for Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Many believe he will be the most effective leader the Atebubu-Amantin Municipal Assembly has had since gaining autonomy, with his vision rooted in a bold Resetting Agenda for growth and progress
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has disclosed that 20% of the installed streetlights in the region have been stolen due to widespread theft. She shared this information during a media address at the District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee confirmation process
New Patriotic Party (NPP) and several other political groups staged a protest in Accra on Monday to oppose the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, citing concerns over judicial independence and due process.
Residents of Akatakyieso in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region are living in fear after an alleged invasion by an unauthorised taskforce on the concession of Mickey Mining Company
Effective today, foreigners are no longer permitted to operate in the local gold trading sector. Companies must now purchase gold exclusively from the Ghana Gold Board, rather than directly from miners or mining firms. Acting Managing Director of Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, stated that the move is intended to streamline operations and bring greater regulation to the sector
A person, believed to be a supporter of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the former aspirant for the NPP flagbearership, has been stabbed by heavily built men allegedly providing security for the party during the NPP's "Thank You Tour" in the Bantama Constituency.
Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, clashed with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, in Berekum, Bono Region, during Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s national thank-you tour
Assemblymember for the Wakawaka Electoral Area in the Bole Municipality of the Savannah Region, Emmanuel Wadekuu, has appealed for help following the collapse of the only primary school building in the community due to heavy rainstorms
Ashanti Regional Police Command has opened an investigation into a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Nyinahin on Thursday, April 24, 2025, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others
Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has strongly condemned recent developments at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), describing the treatment of medical staff and the dismissal of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as unjust and an abuse of power.
Private Legal Practitioner Nana Agyei Bawuah has stated that the suspension Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama is unconstitutional
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has directed the immediate revocation of all mining licenses held by Akonta Mining Company Limited
Cashew Farmers Association of Ghana has welcomed the NDC’s Feed Ghana Programme, highlighting its potential to boost agriculture and create jobs. They, however, urged proper implementation and cautioned against political interference, calling for direct engagement with farmers
Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has praised the One Million Coders Programme as a game-changing initiative designed to drive innovation and transform Ghana’s economy.
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called on his constituents—including farmers, youth, chiefs, and all community members to rise up and put an end to galamsey activities in the area
Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, has urged Ghanaian youth to actively embrace the government’s ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ policy as a strategic path toward economic empowerment and improved food security
President of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fish Farmers, Lemuel Martey Quashie, says the newly introduced Feed Ghana project holds great promise, especially with the involvement of various institutions such as the Prison Service, students, the military, and others.
Paramount Chief of Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has condemned the recent violent incident at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Mampong, Ashanti Region, and issued a strong warning against the use of tribal sentiments in politics
Some irate youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region have staged protests for two days over the nomination of a Municipal Chief Executive (MCE)
Five illegal miners, including three Chinese nationals, are currently in the custody of the Central North Police Command's Anti-Galamsey Taskforce and will face prosecution
Ghanaians in Nigeria are concerned about the escalating issues of corruption and the galamsey menace in Ghana. They have called on the Mahama government to find solutions to these problems
Health Promotion Officer at the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate, Addo Abraham has reaffirmed that mosquito nets are highly effective in the fight against malaria
National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that, starting Monday, 7th April 2025, it will resume the issuance of printed backlogs and first-time registration of Ghana Cards at all its District Offices in the Greater Accra Region
Cyber Security Authority has issued a warning about a significant increase in online fraud. In the first quarter of 2025, financial losses amounted to 4.4 million cedis, a sharp rise from the 2.4 million cedis reported in the first quarter of 2024. In light of this, Adom News spoke to a security analyst, Samuel Nana Appiah, about preventing online fraud
Nana Oye Gyimah, Communications Officer of the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights, has highlighted that if the government is lacking the funding to complete Agenda 111, they should partner with stakeholders who have the capability and interest to help complete it. She announced this during the presentation of key findings from the 2025 Budget Health Analysis in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama has called for an urgent investigation into the alleged drug and money trafficking at Kotoka International Airport. His call for the inquiry came after NPP MP for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fodjour, raised an alarm about the transactions at Ghana's premier airport
Three people are said to be seriously injured and receiving treatment at Kasoa Polyclinic following a clash between Muslim youths during Ramadan Street Carnival at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region
Coalition, including Wear Ghana, A Rocha Ghana, and the Economic Fighters League, hosted an awards ceremony to raise awareness about illegal mining. Awura Abena Agyeman urged President Mahama to fulfill his 2024 election promise to protect the environment, particularly forest reserves and water bodies, in the fight against galamsey
Dr. Joseph Kuyon, NADMO Director, explained that the emergency supplies were distributed to provide immediate relief to the most vulnerable, particularly those who rely on market transactions for basic needs. He assured that a thorough assessment would be conducted, and a report would be submitted to the government for further assistance
Former Deputy Minister for Energy, Collins Adomako Mensah, has described the disappearance of 1,350 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from the port as strange, urging that investigations be conducted into the matter
Parliament has approved a budget allocation of GH₵1.28 billion for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition for the 2025 fiscal year
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, has revealed that Kwabena Adu Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), was arrested over his involvement in the controversial $7 million cyber defense system contract, which was allegedly diverted into his personal account
A member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response team is battling for his life after being attacked by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region.
President John Mahama has strongly condemned the killing of a soldier in Bawku, emphasising that military personnel are deployed to maintain peace and should not be harmed in conflicts they are not involved in.
Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed that the National Insurance Commission will fully implement the ten percent third party vehicle insurance levy that ought to have started 1st February, 2025. According to him this has become possible after a successful stakeholder engagement with various transport unions and the Insurance Commission
The Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has given the police administration end of March, 2025 to give an update of investigation over the confusion and violence during the council of state elections.
The youth of Atwedi have urgently appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene in the fight against illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has ravaged their community.
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has recalled an unheeded warning from the Ashanti overlord, which he believes was a contributing factor to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)'s poor performance in the 2024 elections
President John Dramani Mahama has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, from his position, appoints Tetteh Yohuno as the new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has established a taskforce to address Ghana's recurring flooding issues as the rainy season approaches. The taskforce will implement measures to prevent flooding and reduce its impact
A confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sefwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has left five people dead and several others severely injured
Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, marking the first major economic blueprint of the Mahama administration since taking office
A collaborative operation between the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Ghana Armed Forces has resulted in the seizure of 10 excavators, a bulldozer, and the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal mining within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western North Region
President John Dramani Mahama has placed a strong call on Ghanaians to help make a bold decision against financial dependence and move the country from relying on donors. In this regard, the President proposes homegrown policies which will see economic growth, youth employment and critical agro industrialization to make the country coffers stable.
Ghanaians are today holding celebratory activities to mark the country's liberation from colonial rule nearly seven decades ago. Unlike previous years where grand ceremonies ignited the country's historic Black Star Square and regional capitals, this year's commemoration will be "modest" to cut cost, the Government has said
Economic Dialogue 2025 concluded at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together key figures to discuss Ghana’s economic challenges. However, the event was overshadowed by controversy as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) claimed exclusion from the forum, with party officials asserting that they did not receive an official invitation.
Dr. Nsiah Asare responds strongly to John Mahama's remarks regarding the funding of the Agenda 111 project. He addresses the criticisms and sets the record straight, defending the government's efforts and highlighting the progress made in securing funding for the ambitious healthcare initiative
Upper Denkyira East Municipal Health Directorate has recorded a staggering 115 suicidal attempt cases in 2024. This revelation came to light during the directorate's annual performance review meeting with stakeholders in Dunkwa-on-Offin
Government is set to operationalize the Komenda Sugar Factory soon, with the goal of creating numerous jobs. Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, visited the factory to assess its current status and gather firsthand information on challenges preventing its progress. She emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring the factory resumes sugar production using locally grown sugarcane
Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Brigadier Tanye-Kulono, is calling on the government to remove COVID-19 and VAT levies on transit cargo to boost business transactions at the port
Former Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called on the government to take decisive steps in integrating Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a key strategy to tackle Ghana’s expanding infrastructure deficit
Staff members of the Ghana Standard Authority have expressed strong opposition to the Director General, Prof. Alex Dodoo, accusing him of poor performance and financial mismanagement. In a petition addressed to the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the disgruntled staff have called for the removal of Prof. Dodoo. They believe that his dismissal would facilitate a thorough investigation into the allegations they have raised against him
Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority Board, has been released after spending several hours in custody at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). His lawyer, Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie, confirmed the release to the press, noting that the detention was related to ongoing investigations into financial issues during his time at the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and former Registrar of Scholarships Secretariat, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang is calling the Mahama-led Administration not to scrap the betting tax and Covid-19 levy entirely, but use the funds to pay for students’ scholarships
President John Mahama has sworn in the newly appointed and elected members of Ghana's Council of State, following their election as representatives from the 16 regions. He urged the members to go beyond ceremonial duties and serve with integrity and dedication, highlighting the significance of their role in shaping national policies. The Council is expected to provide wisdom and oversight to the presidency
Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Roads & Highways, Alhaji Inusa Fuseni has stated that delays in the formation of Parliamentary Committees will affect work of parliament.
Dr. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, head pastor of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has shared his surprise at the positive qualities of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking during a sermon at his church on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Dr. Owusu-Bempah admitted that he never realized Mahama was such a good person until now
A 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Patricia Nimako, has been shot and killed at Krofrom in the Ashanti region. The suspected armed robbers bolted with an amount of GH₵10,000 and mobile phones
Two suspects have been apprehended by the Agona Kwanyarko Police and transferred to the Agona Swedru Divisional Police Command in connection with the murder of an Okada rider
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has been instructed to appear before Parliament within the week. He is required to provide a detailed briefing on the recent outbreaks of cholera, cerebrospinal meningitis, and other public health emergencies in various regions of the country
Concerns have been raised about using products with expiry dates that fall within the given month, particularly with food, medicines, and other consumables. This can create confusion, as consumers are often uncertain whether a product is still safe and effective to use up until the expiry date or before the end of the month
Residents of the Tensungo suburb of Bawku in the upper east region are demanding an investigation into the killing of a 38 year old woman and her two children by men allegedly in military uniform
President John Dramani Mahama has promised that the Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region will be operational under his leadership. He emphasized that his government is dedicated to advancing the project as planned, aiming to establish the Central Region as the nation’s top sugar producer
Adhoc Committee investigating the January 30 disturbances at the Appointments Committee held its first session on February 5. Chairman Bernard Ahiafor and Minister for Roads and Highways shared their accounts, with Ahiafor suggesting the minority may have caused the conflict that halted the vetting process
Bishop Sam Owusu, founder and leader of Pottersville Church International, has boldly prophesied that Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is spiritually destined to become the future president of Ghana
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has requested UNICEF's support to provide sanitary pads in schools, fulfilling the government's promise to improve access to menstrual health resources
NDC has urged the Electoral Commission to resolve issues from the recent Special Voting exercise before the December 7 elections, citing concerns over irregularities, including the conduct of officials and the use of erasable indelible ink. The party emphasized the need to ensure a credible electoral process
Ahead of the December 7 General Election, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he will only accept the election results if the process is transparent and credible
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Tema Motorway Interchange, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the area. He noted that the project, funded by a grant from the Japanese government, will stimulate economic activities not only in Ghana but also across the ECOWAS region
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is urging Ghanaian electorates to vote massively for Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia and the NP Parliamentary Candidates on Saturday for them to win this year's election
Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is urging spare parts dealers at Suame Magazine spare parts dealers to vote for his flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to enable him to implement the flat rate tax policy to their own benefit.
The Sunyani Forest Service of the Forestry Commission is warning illegal lumbering in the forest reserves. At the stakeholder's engagement in Sunyani, the Sunyani Forest District manager, FRANCIS BROBBEY has issued a stern warning to illegal lumbers invading both the government reserves and private ones to halt their operations or face the consequences of their actions.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has affirmed its willingness to undergo audits by both local and international organizations to verify its actions concerning the alleged distribution of unwholesome Moshosho rice to senior high schools. At a press conference addressing the issue, the FDA reaffirmed that all approvals granted were in full compliance with best practices and regulatory standards. The Authority emphasized its commitment to transparency and public health safety amidst ongoing scrutiny. The FDA has faced criticism for not conducting proper due diligence before extending the best-before date on more than 22,000 bags of rice imported by Lamens Africa Limited.
Five persons comprising of three drivers and two Storekeepers have been arrested in Techiman for diverting food items meant for the Kintampo and Jema Senior High Schools in the Bono East Region.Briefing the Media at his office in Techiman, the Bono East Regional Minister Kwasi Adu-Gyan revealed that the National Intelligence Bureau [NIB] in the Region intercepted a KIA Rhino.
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, has highlighted the Ministry's remarkable strides in creating over 12,000 jobs and feeding approximately 4 million children through the school feeding program. She shared these achievements during the 2024 Annual Summit held under the theme: Promoting Equality and Inclusive Development through the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024.
National Ghana Small Arms and Light Weapons have cautioned Ghanaians to desist from smuggling and patronizing weapons illegally following the weapons uncovered by customs officers at Tema port yesterday.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in five new ambassadors at a ceremony at the Jubilee House, Accra. The event underscored the critical role of diplomacy in advancing Ghana’s national interests and enhancing its global reputation.
The area from Amasaman through Nsawam to Suhum in the Eastern region is expected to become an industrial hub if the NDC led by John Mahama wins the 2024 elections. This falls under John Mahama’s job creation agenda where the various firms will be given incentives to run a three-shift system in his 24-hour economy. John Mahama made this known when he started his tour of the region in the Nsawam Adoagyiri constituency.
Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to build affordable housing units in every district across the country. This initiative aims to alleviate housing challenges faced by Ghanaians while creating more job opportunities for artisans in local communities
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that his plan to train one million young people in digital skills will include 5,000 youth from the Kwadaso Constituency
The Kidney Association of Ghana has welcomed as good news, the permanent inclusion of kidney dialysis on the list of diseases covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for all Kidney patients effective December 1.
Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is accusing the President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahohuo Yaw Gyebi II of active involvement in partisan politics.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says if elected his government will establish a Women's Trade Empowerment Fund to support women-owned businesses
After almost six (6) hours of delay, the Electoral Commission failed to submit summary statistics of certified voters’ register to the political parties. Head of IT at EC Dr. Ofori Adjei explained why the delay. He disclosed that the EC wanted to give a detailed breakdown on regional basis and must ensure quality assurance hence the delay.
The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has disclosed that Ghana nearly lost a colossal amount of $9 billion to arbitration claims against the government over the past four years. According to him, this amount could have collapsed the country’s economy, but the claims were ultimately dismissed in favour of Ghana due to strong legal defenses. The Attorney General said this at the opening of the maiden Public Sector Lawyers Conference in Accra. Some arbitration cases against the country over the years include; The Ghana vs. International Finance Corporation (IFC) case (2020) when Ghana was involved in arbitration over a dispute with the (IFC), which had invested in Ghana’s energy sector. In 2019, there was a case between Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Aker Energy, in that case, there was a dispute between the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Aker Energy, a Norwegian oil company, over an exploration agreement in the deep-water offshore oil fields.
Unemployment has been a persistent issue in Ghana's Fourth Republic, despite repeated promises of job creation from presidential candidates. The unemployment rate has been consistently higher among the youth. Youth unemployment is also a significant concern, with the educated youth facing higher unemployment rates as well as the less educated despite numerous promises on job creation. Just like we witness every election year with various presidential candidates, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, has renewed his commitment to generating millions of jobs if elected in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. He emphasized that job creation would be a key focus of his administration to address unemployment and strengthen the economy. He said this at a youth-centered event titled “Engagement with the Youth” on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured Ghanaians of protecting the public purse, and has urged that they entrust him with their sovereignty on December 07, 2024, to do that on their behalf. The flag bearer of the NPP, who was speaking to the youth of Ghana during his “Bawumia for Jobs” encounter Sunday, November 03, 2024, promised the youth that they should give him the mandate to secure the public coffers to provide them with the jobs they need.
Spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging former President John Mahama to debate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the December 7 elections
President Akufo-Addo touts his achievements to the Bono Region, cites 169 factories completed in his term with others ongoing
Electoral Commission (EC) has requested that the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) nominate a new presidential candidate within 10 days following the passing of flagbearer Madam Akua Donkor
Akua Donkor, a prominent and interesting figure in Ghanaian politics, has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. Details surrounding her death remain undisclosed
Agona West NPP Constituency Nasara Coordinator, Haruna Rashid, has been shot and is in critical condition, while three others were also injured after supporters of Cynthia Morrison opened fire on the convoy of Agona West NPP parliamentary candidate Chris Arthur in Agona Nyarkrom, located in the Agona West Constituency of the Central Region
Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that the 40th National Farmers’ Day will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region. This annual event honors the essential contributions of farmers and fishermen to Ghana’s economy and food security. This year’s theme, “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” highlights the commitment to implementing agricultural practices that tackle climate change challenges.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced preparations for the 40th edition of National Farmers’ Day, set to take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress NDC has called on the government and security agencies as a matter of urgency to arrest the killers during the 2020 general elections before he signs the peace pact by the Peace Council
In a decisive move to enhance security within Parliament, the leadership has announced a series of comprehensive measures aimed at protecting the Right Honourable Speaker, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has mock the NDC of claiming to be majority in parliament.
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to President Akufo-Addo’s call for him to debate Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
A renowned medical researcher and Chief Executive Officer of Meaningful Life International, Dr. Kofi Ahlidjah has revealed that there are many silent killer diseases such as Blood Pressure, liver and kidney failures and several others heavily caused by the rise in galamsey activities
Five students from Mpraeso Senior High School have been arrested while other three are on the run for allegedly raping a 16 year old female colleague student
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is appealing to Ghanaians to reward him and the NPP with another four year mandate because they have delivered most of their promises
Security Analyst Adib Sani has called on the government to address the growing security threat posed by illegal miners, many of whom are threatening to turn to robbers and other criminal activities.
Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Ghanaians to reject the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, John Dramani Mahama, in the December 7 elections. Bawumia emphasized that Mahama would only serve a single four-year term, which would hinder accountability to the people. He positioned himself as the best option for national development and responsible governance
Tragic accident at Anyaa Last stop involving a truck carrying assorted soft drinks.The mate of the truck unfortunately died on the spot,according to eyewitnesses report.
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu has hinted that the intended strike by organised labor is really not about illegal mining but want to spur emotions against the government.
US-based engineer, Dr. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah, has disclosed that some food items exported from Ghana have been found to contain high levels of heavy metals
In a firm stance against illegal mining, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Works and Housing Minister and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has declared that his constituency will not permit mining activities in their waterbodies.
Refuse collectors at Ablekuma North Assembly have urged the government to form a task force within the district assemblies to arrest persons who dump refuse anywhere in our communities
Coordinator and member of the private legal practitioner for protest defense Noah Adamtey said that they are not happy about the decision made by court. He made this in an interview with Adom News after court remanded the arrested persons into prison custody
Minister of Roads and Highways, Hon Francis Asenso-Boakye, has said the record of the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia Administration in road infrastructure development is unparalleled. His comment comes after former president John Dramani Mahama questioned the 12,830 km of roads constructed under the current government
Executive director of Ghana Trade Fair Company, Agnes Adu, says the quest to boost the Ghanaian economy is largely premised on the high public interest to patronize products made in Ghana
The Executive director of Ghana Trade Fair Company, Agnes Adu, says the quest to boost the Ghanaian economy is largely premised on the high public interest to patronize products made in Ghana.
The Municipal Chief Executive of Gomoa West Bismark Baisie Nkum, says he will be shocked if the police do not cause any arrest of thugs led by the National Democratic Congress to attack them, resulting in one person injured.
Coalition of NABCO Trainees has made a passionate appeal to the National Peace Council, urging its swift intervention in the ongoing crisis regarding unpaid allowance arrears, which has affected trainees since 2021
National Democratic Congress has raised concerns over the voter transfer, thus calling for an audit of the voter register in view of this fear. The party is holding a nationwide demonstration against the Electoral Commission
Former American President Donald Trump has escaped another assassination attempt less than two months after he was shot at in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has assured Ghanaians that no member of the party would attempt to engage in illegal mining operations. According to the former Minister for Youth and Sports, the party is committed to protecting the country’s ecosystem, especially forests and water bodies from destruction
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.”
Some political parties and Security Analysts are calling on the Electoral Commission and the security agencies to be on high alert and institute measures to contain such happenings as the Walewale NPP Primary election
Confusion marred the re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Walewale constituency parliamentary primary on Monday, prompting the Electoral Commission (EC) to declare the election null and void
Chief of Chinto in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region, Nana Yaw Fianko III, has urged heads of the various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to utilize the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) to benefit their communities rather than their personal gains
Ghana is set to increase the state-guaranteed price paid to cocoa farmers by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 crop season, according to two sources familiar with the price review process. This is part of efforts to boost farmers’ incomes and curb the smuggling of cocoa beans out of the country
The founder and leader of the New Force Movement Nana Kwame Bediako has announced that if he wins the 2024 general election, he will establish a National Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister, has strongly denied opposition claims that the government used Members of Parliament’s (MPs) Common Fund allocations to finance the District Roads Improvement Programe (DRIP)
A Research Analyst with the Center for Democratic Development CDD-Ghana, Emmanuel Yeboah has said some mining district uses the minerals royalties for funeral donations.
Second Lady Samira Bawumia is visiting Zongo Communities in the Bono Region to solicit more votes for his husband, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the NPP in this year’s presidential election
The special aid to the flagbearer of the NDC Joyce Bawah Mogtari has said that the free sanitary pad policy by the flagbearer of the NDC former president John Dramani Mahama will start from the public Junior high schools to the Senior high School.
Eight communities in the Adansi south District have gotten CHPS compound to take care of their health issues in the District.
Central East Regional Police Command is on the hunt for four armed robbers who targeted and robbed the Star Oil filling station at Gomoa Dominase Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has said the country is yet to experience the impact of the spillage of the Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam.
In an interview with Adom News, Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, emphasized the council's commitment to preventing examination malpractices
Lands Commission is encouraging customary land holders across the country to establish a national secretariat to help in records keeping. According to the commission, this will be a big intervention of the law is to ensure sanity in activities surrounding the customary land holdings
President Akufo-Addo has completely rejected some notions suggesting that Ghana’s first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah founded Ghana alone, and has called for an imperative need to shape Ghana’s history.
Leader of Movement for Change Ghana, Alan John Kwadwo Kyeremanteng has entreated Ghanaian traders to support him win the forthcoming presidential election come December 7th, 2024, because he has better plans to develop the country than the candidates of NPP, NDC and others
Service Ghana Auto Group Limited (SGAGL) has strongly refuted allegations about its after-sales service and maintenance contract for 307 ambulances, describing the claims as “utterly false.”
Minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development Hon Martin Agyei Mensah Korsah has assured that the government will soon brief Parliament on the cost of equipment purchased to undertake the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP)
Parliament of Ghana has passed the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill, 2024 into law. The Bill has been sitting before the House for many years and started under President Agyekum Kuffour‘s era. The bill has been passed and it’s awaiting presidential assent to become law
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has said that the only way to bring down the current high cost food is to improve agriculture.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly justified his decision to appoint 16 new Court of Appeal judges, stating that the current times and circumstances necessitate their work
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam will today present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament
Paramount chief of the Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has issued a decree banning Lands Minister, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor from entering all palaces within the Gonja kingdom
Officials from the Asokwa Municipal Assembly has caused the arrest of the Chief of Nahinso, Nana Addo Boaman, for undertaking road works without official permission
Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has vehemently refuted claims leveled by the Minority in Parliament accusing the government of secretly enlisting members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the security services ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections
Organised Labour has announced the suspension of its strike which took effect today, Monday, July 15, against moves by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to offload 60% shares in four hotels to a private firm owned by Ghana's Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong
School feeding caterers, have voiced their concerns over the current amount allocated for school feeding programs, describing the GH₵1.20 per child as insufficient and unfair.
The National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, July 4, meet the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on his choice of running mate ahead of the December 7 general elections
National Youth Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye, has confirmed that the information circulating on the internet regarding the official presentation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo) as the running mate to NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, before the national executive committee of the party is indeed accurate
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) at Asutifi South District in Ahafo Region has sensitized basic school students on the role to play for violence-free elections come December 7.
Supreme Court has fixed Wednesday, 3 July 2024, as the date to hear an application filed by media personality and lawyer in private practice, Richard Dela Sky against the Parliament of Ghana and the Attorney General regarding the recent passage of the controversial anti-gay bill
Dormaa Ahenkro has recently experienced a series of motor vehicle accidents on many of its inner roads, resulting in loss of lives and numerous injuries
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, will today lead a protest against the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, owned by Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong
As Muslims across the world observe the prayers and sacrifices, the NPP and NDC have not left them alone with their campaign messages. At Kintampo, the incumbent MP(NDC) who is seeking reelection is been challenged by the MCE who is also contesting for the first time on an NPP ticket
Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the implementation of a three-week load management plan due to a reduction in gas supply from Nigeria
Eleven people, including two minors, drowned on Tuesday evening when a boat in which they were traveling on the Oti River capsized.
18 Year old Fulani Herdsmen, Umaru Abdulai has been arrested by the Gomoa Dominase District Police Command for allegedly stealing 20 cows worth GHC 200,000 at Gomoa Dominase.
Dr. Benjamin Otchere Ankrah has called on Ghanaians to step out in their numbers to demonstrate against the government over the locked-up medicines at the Tema Port
Over 18 acres of rice farm, 5 acres of onion farm and 5 fish ponds have been destroyed by river Ayensu after the contractor who is constructing Kasoa-Winneba Highway blocked the main bridge in the aim of constructing modern one.
Ministry of Education has provided a comprehensive overview of the program's journey from its inception, shedding light on the extensive processes it has undergone.
Deputy Head of Legal Affairs of the NPP, Frank Davies says that the purported audio conversation of Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame and one Richard Jakpa in the ongoing case between the state and Minority Leader Caissel Ato Forson, was doctored and manipulated by the NDC
As part of ensuring JHS 3 students choose right courses at the Senior High School Level, the Berekum East Education Directorate has organized a career guidance for the final year students
National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the National Peace Council, civil society organisations, religious bodies and the general public to take an active interest in the process leading up to the December general election
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has said that its security officers who were captured on video engaging in altercation with Ghana Immigration Service officials have been reprimanded.
To reduce the high rate of teenage pregnancies in the country, Nana Abena Adutwumwaa II, Twafohemaa of Akyempem in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, has called on parents and guardians to be transparent and honest with their children about sex-related issues, particularly with girls going through puberty
Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Bossman Asare has advised the political parties to desist from transporting minors and foreigners in the ongoing limited registration exercise.
As the nation gears up for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a rallying cry for vigilance to protect the democratic process.
Ghana National Association of Authors and Publishers (GNAAP) has announced a price hike in books, including fictional and non-fictional textbooks for pre-school, primary, junior high, and senior high schools
Residents and supporters of both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Abuakwa South of the Eastern Region are poised for Adom FM’s Morning Show, Dwaso Nsem programme dubbed "The Big Debate" in Akyem Kyabi
Director EC Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe has come to address the public that there were some issues on the first of the ongoing limited voter registration exercise across the country, however the issue has been resolved.
Electoral Commission of Ghana, will from today to the 27th of May 2024 begin the registration exercise of new voters
Michael Annan says the woes of the Ghana cedis is the inconsiderable rate at which the government borrows to fund its interventions.
Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has threatened to mobilize its members to boycott next year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)
Dr. Amponsah Achiano, Programme Manager for Expanded Program on Immunisation under the Ghana Health Service has revealed that, Ghana has recorded, 31 cases of COVID-19
A military Officer has allegedly been shot dead while two others escaped death after a sub chief at Millennium City allegedly fired live bullet on them in from of Millennium City District Police Command
Minister for Roads and Highways, Asenso Boakye has indicated that, there are currently 32 road constructions in the Ejisu constituency
Military operations team in Bawku on Wednesday afternoon clashed with the Prison Officers in the area leaving many people seriously injured
Public Utilities Regulatory Commission PURC will from 1st May implement a new Legislative instrument, on refund of capital contributions paid by customers to utility companies.
A man believed to be in his 40's has been killed and put in a sack dumped in front of a Church at Afrangua in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region.
A few hours ago, news broke that Ghanaian Gospel Musician, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, popularly known as KODA, the musician in a video is reported to have indicated that he was given wrong medication.
To improve girl child education and sanitation at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region, a Foundation has been launched. At the inaugural ceremony of the Kwadwo Poku Memorial Foundation attended by family of the late Kwadwo Poku, Chiefs, Asutifi North MP, Former DCE, Clergy, educationists, students, among others, one of the children of the late Kwadwo Poku, Dr. Adu Poku explained to ADOM NEWS that when their father was alive education and good sanitation were his priorities so his children and other family members as well as friends decided to establish the Foundation.
As part of celebrations to mark its 5th year Anniversary, the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) organized a symposium under the theme "Transforming Commodity Trading through Structured Markets." The event served as a momentous occasion to reflect on the remarkable advancements the Exchange has achieved in revolutionizing commodity trading through structured markets over the past half-decade. Over the past five years, GCX has played a pivotal role in reshaping commodity trading dynamics, fostering transparency, and enhancing efficiency in the market. This milestone anniversary offered an ideal juncture to acknowledge the collective efforts that have propelled the Exchange forward and to chart a course for continued growth and innovation.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has responded to the statement by the Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), JOHN Dramani Mahama that, the Nana Add-Bawumia government and the NPP are the biggest scam in Ghana’s political history. His argument is based on what he describes as failed promises and sweet talks which they used to win the elections but failed to keep their numerous promises. But the National Organiser of the NPP Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye (aka Nana Bee) describes the comment as unfortunate saying, that Nana Addo’s government and the NPP have kept faith with Ghanaians despite the repercussions of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war.
Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the disbursement of GHC26,000,000.00 to institutional suppliers’ responsible for the supply of school uniforms, P.E Kits, stationary as part of the Free Senior High School program
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to decide whether to participate in the Ejisu by-election after the unfortunate passing of the Member of Parliament, John Kumah.
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakaria, a contender in the Yendi NPP Parliamentary Primary held on 27th January 2024, says she has noted with surprise and sadness the decision of the NEC of our party to declare my opponent, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, the parliamentary candidate for the 2024 parliamentary elections for the Yendi Constituency.
Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the voters’ registration exercise is scheduled to take place nationwide from May 7 to May 27, 2024.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish a load-shedding timetable to help citizens plan their lives amidst ongoing power cuts.
Francis Asenso-Boakye, has as part of his working visit to the Bono East region visited the Asueyi Chief Palace in the Techiman North constituency where he assured the Chief, Nana Oti Panin, and his people of government’s commitment to upgrading their road network.
Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Mines, Samuel Atta Akyea has hinted that his outfit has scheduled a meeting between GRIDCO, VRA, ECG, Ghana Gas, IPGG, Energy Commission, and PURC on Saturday to find a solution to this current power outages.
The Maltiti foundation has called on state agencies to ensure that all culprits who aided in the marriage of a 12 year old girl be brought to book.
The Chieftaincy Ministry says it is taking into serious consideration the recent marriage between a 63-year-old traditional priest and a 12-year-old girl
Residents of Gomoa Adawukwa in the Gomoa East District have demonstrated against the Contractor who Constructed the Kasoa - Winneba Highway for failing to pay compensation due to them.
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has rescinded its decision to embark on Industrial action over the verification fee increase. President of the association Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo says the decision came after the Governing Board of Nursing and Midwifery Council took the decision to halt the implementation of newly approved fees and charges pending its review and has accordingly reverted to the previous fee structure
With barely a few days for the Electricity Company of Ghana to adhere to directives of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission of releasing a load management timetable, the energy minister seems to have been in a fierce contest over its directive
Asokore Mampong Municipality Education Directorate has raised concerns over the disconnection of power to the Garden City Special School at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region
Benjamin Arthur, Chief Executive Officer of Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is appealing to various teacher unions, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Coalition of Concern Teachers (CCT-GH) to rescind their nationwide strike and come to the negotiation table scheduled on Thursday to solve any differences
Hundreds of communities plunged into darkness as thieves vandalize high tension towers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana
Akufo-Addo has stated that Ghana’s decision to seek a balance of payment support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has yielded positive results
A Sociologist, Nana Obiri Yeboah has emphasized clearly that, there is nothing wrong if a widow inherits his husband seat as a Member of Parliament and there is no traditional implications against it
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has said the price of kenkey is gradually reducing due to the abundance of maize on the market.
Several trucks with loads of yam have been stacked at Adawso in the Afram Plains District of Eastern Region
There was chaos in Parliament when Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacked John Mahama’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang
Ghana's struggling healthcare system is influencing patients with essential medical conditions to seek advanced treatment outside the country footing huge expenses.
Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah has been reported dead
Director at Tumiwura Herbal and Research Centre Dr. E.A Wiredu is advising Ghanaian youth to reduce excessive intake of alcohol and hard drugs as they taking to their early graves.
Two SHS students fear dead after students of Amanfrom Secondary School clash with Christian Methodist SHS during SRC week celebrating by Christian Methodist School. The unfortunate clash happened at Block Factory on the Accra -Kasoa Highway in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region
New mothers and patients are sometimes detained at hospitals in Ghana over unpaid medical bills and postnatal expenses.
Chief of Kwashieman in the greater Accra region Nii Awuley Ahiakku VI, is appealing to government to fix deplorable inner roads in Kwashieman to help businesses, churches, schools and other institutions access.
Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) has taken to the streets of Tamale in protest of their unemployment situation
Journalists Against LGBTQI+ Ghana, a collective of Ghanaian journalists dedicated to upholding the moral principles, values, and culture of our nation, commends the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill by Parliament.
Ghana Centre for Democratic Development is urging President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the anti- LGBTQI+ bill which when passed into law will criminalize the promotion, advocacy, funding and acts of homosexuality.
John Jinapor says the minority is expecting the President, Nana Akufo-Addo to be sincere to Parliament as he delivers the State of the Nation's Address today in parliament.
John Mahama has criticized the government, stating that the six new Regions created by the administration exist only in name.
Electoral Commission assures considering shifting the national election date from December 7 to a day in November with the possibility to start from 2028.
In preparation for the 2024 election, the Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has constituted a team that will work on the party’s manifesto.The committee has been tasked to carry out a thorough review of the party’s previous manifestos from the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Ghana Statistical service is calling on government to intensify measures against domestic and physical violence as GDHS reports has indicated that pregnant girls within the ages of 15-19 years’ experience more violence during pregnancy pegged at 11.3%
Ghana Police Service find itself in the spotlight after DCOP Mr. Gabriel Prince Waabu’s controversial remarks regarding election security surfaced during a panel discussion on JoyNews
In a bid to fortify his presidential campaign for the impending elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will today present to the National Committee members of his campaign team.
Prices of consumable and non-consumable products saw marginal increase in January 2024 - GSS
According to a story compiled by Joy News, female teenagers in the Jomoro District in Half Assini, have been engaging in a sexual relationship with fishermen for a regular supply of fish.
Over 200 angry youth at Awutu Prison Junction have clashed with over 10 Military officers and Police from Jubilee House over 11 acres of Land at Kasoa Prison Junction in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
Residents of Jirapa municipality in the Upper West region are grieving over the gruesome murder of the owner of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel and safari resort other known as Jirapa Dubai by unknown assailants.
Traders in Oti Region are appealing to the government for an extension of the early evening curfew hours from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The curfew, implemented to restore peace following a communal conflict in November 2023, has negatively impacted the local economy, particularly affecting women traders who rely on evening business hours.
Thousands of people from all corners of the Asante Kingdom gathered at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to commemorate the invasion and brutal attack on the Kingdom by soldiers of the British colonialist, 150 years ago.
Governance and Security Analyst, David Agbe has stressed that it is illogical for anybody to blame Parliament for the introduction of the Emission Levy, rather than cabinet and the presidency.
Seth Kwame Acheampong is urging police officers deployed to provide security at Kwawu-Bepong in the region in the wake of the violent attack leading to the death of two persons, to remain professional in the discharge of their duties.
Samuel Nana Appiah Owusu has a tribute the rampant mob action incidences to supposed “delay in justice” notion.
Residents and authorities in the Anloga district of the Volta Region are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis that has raised serious health concerns, particularly at the Anloga fish market and riverside. The situation, if left unaddressed, could lead to significant health hazards for the local population.
Former President John Dramani Mahama embark on a two-day 'Building Ghana' tour of the Eastern Region. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer's itinerary aims at connecting with the people of the region.
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) from Thursday, February 1, 2024. According to them, the Act will impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles.
Dormaa Central Municipal Director of Education in the Bono Region, Rev. Father Kingsley Dwamena Asante has disclosed that his outfit together with the entire stakeholders in the education system within municipality is working assiduously to eliminate examination malpractice in the area to help students safeguard their external examination results without any form of confrontation.
Electoral Commission (EC) holds an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Monday, January 29, to continue discussions with political parties regarding its proposal to change the date for the general elections. The EC's proposal suggests shifting the date for both Presidential and Parliamentary elections from December 7 to November 7.
In a devastating turn of events, economic activities in the picturesque town of Sayikope in the North Tongu District have ground to a standstill just four days after the collapse of the Aklakpa River Bridge. The incident occurred when a heavily laden truck carrying loads of salt attempted to traverse the bridge, leading to its structural failure.
Some parliamentary candidate aspirants in the Eastern region have indicated their readiness to keenly contest and subsequently emerge victorious in the party's primaries
Trades Union Congress (TUC) has vehemently rejected the proposal for a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption, calling it irresponsible and unconscionable, especially given the current economic challenges faced by Ghanaians
Ghana Water Company has cautioned the public to help conserve the dwindling water bodies in the country. The Tema Regional Chief Manager for Ghana Water Company, Amidu Musa, explains that Ghanaians need to join forces to help curb the bad practices affecting water bodies in the country. Emphasizing that Ghanaians must also conserve the treated water being served to their Communities and home
The Appeals Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified 17 persons who filed nominations to contest the upcoming NPP Parliamentary Primaries after petitions were filed against them. This was made known at a press conference addressed by the General Secretary of the party Justin Frimpong Kodua, after the National Executive Committee and National Council meetings.
Members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church fate will be hanged in the balance if the Electoral Commission and government fail to heed to their plea by rescheduling date of the election. This comes at the behest of the Church making a strong case for an amendment to the December 7 elections.
Nadowli-Kaleo district director of Health Services, Phoebe Balangunyetimi has repressed worry over the death of people especially the youth through non communicable diseases. Speaking at the commissioning of the St. Anne Medical Centre at Duong, she disclosed that the number of cases of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are on the rise resulting in some cases fatalities.
Gary Rodrigues scored late in added time to seal all three points for Cape Verde in their opening game against Ghana at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The substitute made the difference when the game seemed to be heading for a draw, scoring to make it 2-1.
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) and in line with Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766), has indexed monthly pensions upwards by 15% for the year 2024.
Over 30 Land Guards with weapons stormed Fetteh Kakraba to prepare the CHP compound, which is under construction and the land to sell for commercial purposes
Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has described the media as a very important pillar of justice delivery in the country. The Chie Justice’s maiden meeting with the Judicial Press Corps is to acknowledge the important role the media plays in the delivery of justice in the country and how her office can help enhance the work.
Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Kathleen Addy, has voiced concerns about the prevailing trend of monetizing politics in the country. She emphasized the need to halt this practice, stating that it hinders the process of nation-building.
President Nana Addo has hinted that, after three years of 2020 elections, he is yet to receive congratulatory messages from then NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha Gbande has responded to this issue. Inside details
The Volta River Authority (VRA) readies itself to acknowledge its success and shortcomings in the management of the flood disaster that followed the spillage of the Akosombo Dam as it partners with the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to review decisions taken before, during, and after the disaster.
Electoral Commission rescheduled the District Level Elections (DLEs) in some areas in the Ashanti and Eastern regions to Thursday, 21st December 2023. The Commission in a statement issued on Tuesday indicated that the rescheduling had been necessitated by several technical challenges. However on Thursday, some people were denied the right to vote because their names were missing from all records.
Supreme Court Nominee has asserted that the Country still has a number of underprivileged persons in society accessing justice. Justice Adjei Frimpong posited his argument on the low funding for the legal aid that is created to help such persons. Again he added Separate convicts from persons still undergoing trial to deal with prison congestion and the state must work hard in decongesting our courts.
Local Government expert Amon Kotei has said that the explanation by the EC for not using indelible ink to mark voters in the just ended District-Level Elections does not sound well and best explains why most of the polls were delayed. At a press conference, the Electoral Commission (EC) explained that the Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) already can expose anyone who tries to vote twice, once their faces and fingerprints are captured and therefore there is no need to use the indelible ink again.
Electoral Commission says it would be disappointed if Tuesday’s District Assembly Elections recorded low voter turnout. Director of Elections at the EC, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, says the Commission has done enough to publicize the district, municipal, and metropolitan assembly elections.
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has committed to the implementation of twenty percent allowance for teachers in rural areas, if he regains power.
Chief of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North Region of Ghana, Okatakyie Kwasi Bumangama II, has told Former President John Dramani Mahama that chiefs no longer wield the power that they had in the past.
Juaboso District Director for National Commission for Civic Education, Stephen Tikoli has indicated that the low turnout of the District Level Elections is as a result of the decline in the government's performance regarding the decentralization of development.
Chief Executive Officer of Tree Crops Development Authority of Ghana (TCDA),William Agyapong Quaittoo has reiterated that it is mandatory by Law for all actors in the cashew value chain to register with his outfit before permitted to operate.
Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper and renowned Ghanaian pollster, Ben Ephson has said that though there is nothing wrong with pollsters conducting opinion polls on the 2024 elections, the timing may be too early at this time.
Some traders on the Anloga-Tech Junction stretch in Kumasi are in fear after a truck run over them. One of them has been confirmed dead. Fully loaded truck was negotiating a curve at Anloga junction while heading towards Airport roundabout when it somersaulted.
Sponsors of the Proper Human Sexual Right and Ghanaian Family Value Bill 2021 were upset after the House refused to take the bill though advertised to be taken. In a press conference in Parliament, the sponsors said they had been informed that the House will consider the bill at today’s sitting and members were ready. Despite several indications to them by the Speaker, the House was adjourned without considering the bill.
Dr. Mahmudu Bawumia has observed that recent events in the Sahara region particularly neighboring Burkina Faso is beginning to have negative impact in the country.
Social media can't choose running mate for the ruling governing New Patriotic Party NPP since the constitution governs the party has given powers to the National Executive Council and the flagbearer of the party to make decisions and also consult elders before the person will be chosen.
Over 400 residents have been displaced by the communal ethnic clashes that took place at Nkwanta South weeks ago. Among these numbers are pupils of various school-going ages.
Ghana Bar Association (GBA) says the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) should have exhausted all the legal processes before resorting to the court of public opinion when it disagreed with certain rulings of the court.
Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has introduced improved varieties of Bambara groundnuts to selected farmers at Bugri in the Tempane district of the upper east region. A majority of the farmers selected were women because according to the organization, Bambara groundnut is predominantly cultivated by women. This is because it contributes to the financial stability of many households.
Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has submitted a paper to Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs expressing its position on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQI+ bill.
Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is assuring the public that the government will make sure life and properties are protected while they celebrate this year’s Christmas and New Year.
Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission.
Former President and flagbearer of the NDC, John Mahama has vowed to discontinue the teacher’s licensure examination if voted into power. Former PRO for GES Rev. Jonathan Bettey says he agrees with Mahama on this decision because the exams is of no value.
Nursing officer at Boinso Health Centre in the Aowin municipality of the Western North Region, Eunice Baah has expressed concerns over the spate of teenage pregnancy in the area.
Headmistress of Ola Girls Senior High School at Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region, Sister Antoinette Fatia Abiwu, is lamenting on lack of an administration block and enough dormitories to house their students. She said that the school has no administration block, not enough dormitories, and no fence to protect the students since the alpha of the school.
Former President, John Mahama, says the clergy and civil society organizations should partly be blamed for the country's economic woes. He says the groups failed to criticize the government for its profligate spending of loans contracted.
Some private commercial drivers have described as insensitive moves by government to cause importation of more electric cars into the country. It would be recalled that the Finance Minister in presenting the 2024 budget statement on the floor of Parliament last week, announced some tax waivers for importation of electric cars.
Bank of Ghana informs traders about appropriate saving practices and the terms that must be met before making a deposit.
Government has set aside GH¢220 million in the 2024 budget to support the relief efforts for the victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has told Parliament that the La General Hospital project resumes next week. He said when he was invited to Parliament to brief the nation on the reasons for the delay after the entire project was demolished.
Principal of the Akim Oda Community Health Nurses Training School in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern region, Jones Abeka-Baah, has urged nurses to show empathy for the sick to aid their speedy recovery.
Decreasing Consumption: Government told to increase taxes on tobacco and alcoholic products
La General Hospital reconstruction: Government identified funds to begin project soon - Health Minister.
Korea to resume projects halted under Economic Development Corporation fund as soon as Ghana finishes Debt Restructuring Program
Government should provide us with enough facilities- School of Performing Arts University of Ghana
People are dying of kidney diseases - Akokro Assemblyman cries over impact of galamsey on Ankobra River.
It is not only the responsibility of the government to send relief items to victims of Akosombo Dam spillage but us all.
Ghana Health Service to establish staff clinics to take care of the medical needs of health staff and retirees
Ghana Armed Forces debunks report that military personnel deployed to Mepe were withdrawn.
Call for declaring a state of emergency at affected dam spillage areas in order—Security Analyst
Akosombo Dam Spillage: I wouldn't have visited you people if I were to count the votes I got from Mepe - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
Gov't urged to convert 1% COVID-19 health recovery levy to treat kidney and other conditions
Let’s develop sports talents from Wenchi to compete on the global stage -Bono Regional Minister
Angry KCMTU threaten to clash, resist any dubious attempt to congest market with new traders
Ghana Highway Authority directs motorists to use Sawla Road when travelling to the southern part of the country
I will allow individual and private businesses to support government projects when I become president – Alan Kyeremanteng
Fifteen tenants escape death after a three-story building collapses on their properties at Winneba
Renewed curfew in Bawku intensify power outages in Nalerigu and BUNKPURUGU as NEDCO staff flee
NPP envisages a resounding victory in by-elections at Kumawu constituency in the Ashanti Region
Siiru-Balawa community levies members to construct footbridge following government's delay
One person dies in a gory accident, another in critical condition and others injured at Akrokere junction
Ken Ofori-Atta to lead a delegation to convince China to accept debt cancellation proposal
Single Man Contractors Association petition parliament over non-payment of salaries in three years
The Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews, has retained his position after Sunday’s polls.
A female Chinese national has been found dead in a room at Aristocrat Hotel in Tema Thursday morning.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has refuted claims made on social media that he gave the State six months of his pay in exchange for his resignation.
Family of chief Inspector Bismark Dei, who reportedly died after watching a football match between Arsenal and Chelsea, has spoken on the unfortunate incident.
A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least 19 people.
Drivers who ply the Goaso-Kumasi road in the Ahafo Region have boycotted work in protest of the continuous fuel price hikes.
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday said talks with the International Monetary Fund were going well and sought to reassure investors that the negotiations would not lead to a reduction in the face value of government bonds. The president's speech to the nation sought to reassure Ghanaians and the markets that the government can curb an economic crisis that has forced it to turn to the Fund for financial support.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has professed a number of solutions to the government which he says when implemented would help the country out of its current economic woes. The solutions include the government cutting down on expenditure by reducing the number of appointees, abolishing or realigning state institutions with similar functions and the suspension of non essential projects.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to pay due compensation to its customers who have been affected by the prevailing challenges with the prepayment vending system. According to the PURC, the directive is, “in compliance with the law and a demonstration of good customer service.”
A dispute over a parcel of land at Central Dzorwulu in Accra has left one person injured and at least a vehicle set ablaze. The vehicle belonging to two suspects who organised some thugs to demolish a bedroom apartment is said to have run into a ditch in an attempt to escape from the police.
A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu, has told the Appointments Committee of Parliament that he is no longer a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He said he resigned from the party on September 16, 2020, and, therefore, gave the assurance that if approved as a justice of the apex court, he would discharge his mandate devoid of any political interference.
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 18th October 2022, cut the sod for the commencement of construction of a 4-tier interchange at Suame, in fulfillment of a pledge he made during his tour of the Ashanti Region last year. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the Suame Interchange will be the first 4-tier interchange in the Ashanti Region, and the second in Ghana, after the Pokuase Interchange which I commissioned on 9th July 2021.”
The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested 12 suspected land guards at Millennium City in the Gomoa East District. The suspects, who were armed with offensive weapons, are alleged to have harassed developers in the district.
Residents of Assin Fosu Railway Station have been thrown into a state of shock and sorrow following the sudden death of a 20-year-old girl, Aboagyewa who paid a visit to her boyfriend. The uncle of the deceased, Kwaku Osei explained to Adom News, that the deceased traveled from Brasiako in the Assin North District of the Central Region to lodge with the boyfriend, whose name was only given as Kwabena but was found dead the next morning.
A man, believed to be in his early twenties, has been washed away by heavy tidal waves while defecating in the sea at Anomabo in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. The deceased who is yet to be identified according to reports is a stranger who came to the community to witness their 2022 Festival.
Scores of residents in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have been displaced with several others trapped in their homes as Ashalaja, Weija, Oblogo and Tetegu areas flood. The residents have described it as a crisis situation as many homes have nearly been submerged.
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has warned those dealing in repairs, molding and selling of chanfan and its parts to desist from it as offenders could be jailed for 15 or 20 years. The Minister revealed this during an interview with Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom on Adom FM’s current affairs show Burning Issue.
Level 400 students of the University of Education, Winneba, have demonstrated because of what they say is a deliberate attempt by school authorities not to update the cumulative record of students for the last three years. The students among many accusations are blaming the data protection unit of the school for failing to update the records on their portals, making the various portals of the students empty.
Trekking to School: Abansere school children walk several miles to attend school at Jinijini.
National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary Aspirant, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, says it is rather erroneous to expect a political party to pay its workers. According to him, working for a political party is voluntary work and thus, people should not expect to receive a monthly salary as part of their job.
Prophet Dr. Stephen Dickberry, also known as "Oman Bofuor," is a well-known and powerful Man of God and the founder and head of the Prophetic Methodist Chapel International (Mankessim Abonko Branch). He has stated that he had nothing to do with the death of a 25-year-old ambitious young student nurse who was allegedly murdered and buried in a Chief's home with a pastor in Mankessim.
The family of murdered aspiring trainee nurse have disclosed that the prime suspects initially demanded a ransom from them. According to Georgina Asor Botchwey’s relatives, the pastor and his accomplice pastor had demanded that they paid ¢15,000 for the freedom of their kin.
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has indicated that it will go after tax defaulters in order to recover revenue for the state. It has thus assured that it will be working closely with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The move has been influenced by new investigations, which have revealed serious revenue leakages in some sectors of the economy.
The People's National Convention (PNC) has started preparations towards its internal polls aimed at restructuring the party ahead of the 2024 general election.
An illegal mining pit trapped and killed five persons at Nangurumah in the Mamprugu Moaduri District of the North East Region. The unfortunate incident occurred after the five illegal miners went to mine at a Chinese abandoned pit in the area.
President Akufo-Addo says the Attorney General has his full backing to prosecute persons found to be engaging in illegal mining According to him, such persons, including Aisha Huang and all others engaged in the menace, will face the full rigours of the law.
Busunya Dromankese Road: Concerned Citizens of Dromankese to protest over deplorable nature.
The Minority in Parliament has described as unfortunate and irresponsible, a decision by the government to use Senior High School (SHS) graduates for Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds at a time trained nurses, doctors and other health workers have not been employed.
The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says textbooks for Ghanaian schools would be ready by the beginning of the new term. Following the introduction of the new curriculum, basic schools in the country have been without textbooks for three years of the new curriculum.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has responded to reports about the possession of a Ghana card by Aisha Huang, a Chinese national tagged as a “galamsey queen or kinpin” by Ghanaians. NIA in a statement explained that it does not have the name Aisha Huang captured in its database.
Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry, has threatened to speak out about how President Akufo-Addo became President, shaming the President during a live sermon session in which he called Akufo-Addo a hypocrite. The President reportedly called Rev Owusu Bempah to wish him well on his birthday, which he celebrated in the Ashanti Region last week.
A man has allegedly inflicted cutlass wounds on his partner at Bepong in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. The 40-year-old suspect, reportedly, perpetrated the act after the victim refused to be intimate with him.
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Murtala Mohammed has revealed that the Minority in Parliament will not support the dismissal of Adwoa Sargo from Parliament.
Husband of Lady in Viral Video attacking Security Personnel At Kotoka International Airport Apologies
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has, on Monday, 18th July 2022, inducted into office ten Justices of the High Court. This makes it the 5th time he is doing so since becoming President of the Republic. The swearing in ceremony took place at the seat of government, the Jubilee House in Accra.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has confirmed the presence of the Marburg Virus Disease in the country. According to the Service, this is the first time the disease has found its way into the populace.
A senior government communicator in the Ashanti Region, Kwadwo Bonsu, has indicated that the increasing pressure on President Nana Addo Adankwa Akufo Addo to sack his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, is wrong and a bad strategy that must not be adopted.
The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the public to disregard any recent report about upward adjustments in transportation fares. According to the Union, it has noticed a statement released by some three driver unions giving indication of an increase in transport fares.
Senior High Schools across the country are on the verge of being shut down as the shortage of food supplies worsens. The Education Ministry had said food supplies will reach the schools by Tuesday after the Upper West Regional Chapter of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) issued a seven-day ultimatum for the delivery to be made.
A 28-year-old mechanic, Festus Eduafo, from Ekunfi Asaafa, has been lynched at Aburansa near Komenda in the Central Region. The victim was beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of being involved in a murder incident.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has threatened to lay down its tools if the government fails to pay its members a 20% cost of living allowance (COLA). The Association said a stop-gap measure is required to cushion nurses and midwives in these tough times.
The Berekum Circuit Court presided over by His Lordship Osei Kofi Amoako has sentenced a 21-year-old resident of Dwenem in Jaman South Municipality, Gideon Asuako, to 7 years imprisonment for stealing. Gideon and an accomplice stole a portion of an artificial grass meant for the construction of astroturf at Faaman in the Municipality.
A member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, has shared his thoughts following the government’s decision to engage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show Tuesday, Tarzan, as he is popularly called, said there is no need for the government to allow a person or persons who have once shot down the IMF bailout moves to lead Ghana’s delegation for the talks.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed Heads of Senior High Schools (SHS) through the Regional and District Directors to mobilise their Management teams to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students in schools. This comes after the leadership of all the various unions in the Pre-Tertiary Education Sector embarked on a nationwide strike in response to government’s failure to grant them a 20% cost of living allowance amidst the current high inflation rate, increases in price of goods and services, among others.
ECOWAS leaders are meeting in Accra to, among other things, elect a new Chairman. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, after serving two consecutive terms, will bring his tenure to an end after today’s meeting. Opening the ongoing summit, Nana Akufo-Addo said he did his best to serve the region during the period amidst difficult times.
Security analyst, Paul Boateng has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to evaluate, and reshuffle his ministers to ensure his vision for the country is achieved without any hindrance.
The Northern Regional Secretariat of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has warned of an eminent strike if the government remains silent on its appeal for at least 20 per cent Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) to the public service workers.
There was a gridlock at the Takoradi-Agona-Tarkwa highway on Tuesday evening, June 21. This followed a flooding situation after a downpour in that part of the Western Region.
Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has asked the Ghana Education Service to look into allegations that some teachers and administrative staff at Islamic Senior High School incited the pupils to embark on the protest. Mr. Asenso-Boakye said the right punitive action should be meted if the teachers are found culpable.
The police administration has promoted two of its officers for effecting the arrest of another officer suspected to be carrying 84 parcels of compressed dried leaves suspected to be marijuana. The two officers promoted are Inspector Azumah Komla Justice and Lance Corporal Felix Diameh.
The Ghana Police Service has admitted that a better approach to tackling the riot at Kumasi Islamic Senior High School could have been employed. According to the Service, a more calculated tactic could have led to a much salient resolution to the chaos and not the development that was seen in the Ashanti Region town on Monday.
The police have arrested a driver in charge of a DAF truck with registration number AS 7324- 12. The suspect driver, Kofi Nkansah, was arrested Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Ejisu after he was captured in a video, driving without his back tyres.
A radio presenter with Tamale-based Neesim FM, Alhaasan Suale, has been shot dead in an alleged robbery attack at Kalariga, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region. The deceased radio presenter is said to have been hit by a stray bullet during a robbing incident involving a mobile money vendor.
An accident involving a fire tender at Bogobire, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, has left six personnel critically injured. The personnel with the Obuasi Fire Service are currently being treated at the AGA Health Foundation and the Obuasi
The British High Commissioner has reacted to Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Akuffo Dampare’s response to her tweet about the arrest of FixTheCountry’s Oliver Barker-Vormawor. Speaking in an interview on GHone on Tuesday, Madam Harriet Thompson stated that she did not expect a response from the IGP at all.
Thunder has struck and killed a 17-year-old male student of the Sokode Senior High School in the Volta Region. The incident which happened near the regional capital, Ho, during heavy rain in the late hours of Monday, killed the victim who has been identified as Emmanuel Dorli.
Six suspects who were arrested during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates conference at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Friday have been granted bail. The suspects who gained unlawful entry to the premises have been granted GH¢50,000 bail with one surety each while investigations continue.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has said Parliament is broke and has no money to run the business of the House. This, he said was due to the delay by the Ministry of Finance to release the needed funds to Parliament.
The Western North Regional functional executive committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended its Sehwi Wiawso constituency chairman, Kwaku Shaibu, for illegally selling membership replacement cards to non-members. He was also suspended on the charges of selling party cards to his favourites, which is not his duty, as well as refusal to hand over fake 500 party cards in his possession.
Some members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) are moving to secure a Cape Coast High Court ruling to prevent the party in Ekumfi constituency from organising its Central Region delegates conference. This comes as the NPP prepares to elect regional executives at the conference.
A suspect who was involved in a daylight street robbery at Dansoman in Accra has been arrested by the Police. Another suspect, who was involved in the robbery and is currently on the run, is being pursued by the Police.
The battle to save the fingers of a nine-year-old girl which were immersed in boiling water by her guardian over two Ghana cedis continues at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.
The Special Prosecutor has charged the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, with corruption offences in the ‘Contracts for Sale’ scandal. He was charged with eight counts of using public office for profit and nine counts of directly and indirectly influencing the procurement process to obtain an unfair advantage in the award of a procurement contract.
One person has been confirmed dead whilst nine persons, including three in critical condition, are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Hospital, following a clash between rampaging youth and the police at Nkoranza in the Bono East region. In protest against the alleged killing of Albert Akwasi Donkor, the youth in the farming community attacked the Nkoranza Municipal Police Headquarters and freed at least six suspects in custody.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says the country’s pre-tertiary education sector is in dire crisis and needs to be salvaged as soon as possible. Deputy General Secretary for GNAT, in Charge of Education and Professional Development, Kwame Dagbandow, said this in a Keynote address delivered on his behalf by Palham Oyeye, at the launch of the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) on Monday.
A final year student of Damongo Senior High School (SHS) is in the grips of the district police for allegedly stealing a tricycle. Seidu Yussif was nabbed by Tuna Police at a police barrier check point in the Savannah region on his way to Wa in the Upper West Region.
The Interior Ministry has renewed the curfew in the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. The duration of the curfew, which took effect from Wednesday, May 11, 2022, is 8:00 pm to 5:00 am
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed that a committee established by his government is working on a proposal to establish an airport that will be strategically located between the Central and Western Regions to serve their air travel needs.
Parliament has taken steps to resolve the deadlock over the neutrality allowance negotiations between government and civil service workers. According to a letter sighted by JoyNews, the Local Government Committee of Parliament will meet the leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to convince them to call off their industrial action.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Deputy Secretary for the Kintampo South constituency has died in a fatal accident on the Kintampo-Techiman road. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday afternoon, three days after Issah Sibawe tied the knot.
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), says its industrial action will still be observed by all civil and local government workers, as its National Executive Council continues to engage in negotiation with the government.
Four persons are receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra after their car got involved in an accident at Labone. The accident occurred in the early hours of May 2, 2022, at the Labone Junction. According to the police, the victims, a lady, and three men, are currently in critical condition.
A poor Ghanaian man broke down in tears after recently losing his wife at the Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi, the capital of Ghana’s Ashanti Region. After a lengthy struggle with sickness, his wife succumbed to her disease and passed away.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to dismiss Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, from office with immediate effect considering the level of socio-economic hardships the country is faced with. He is also calling on for a cabinet reshuffle to bring on “fresh minds”.
Some residents of Kaase in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, on Sunday afternoon attempted to siphon fuel from a fuel tanker that had overturned regardless of the danger it posed to them. People were seen running towards the tanker with their buckets in hand to fetch the fuel.
The newly-elected Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei South Constituency has assured of his commitment to unite the factions in the area, ahead of the 2024 elections. Mr. Kwame Asante Adjei says he would tap into the experience and assistance of the Council of Elders and patrons of the constituency to get lasting solutions to issues that may reduce the party’s chances in the upcoming polls.
The Northern Regional Police Command, through an intelligence-led operation, has arrested Danko Delabra for his alleged involvement in an attack on a Fulani settlement within the Yendi municipality of the Northern Region. The suspects is alleged to have been among a gang of armed men who stormed a fulani settlement on April 13, 2022 and murdered 8 of the inhabitants, injured five others took away some livestock.
The Communication Director at National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), says the Organisation is prepared for any possible flooding across the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Friday, George Ayisi said NADMO is ready to send families to safety when they are affected by the floods
Fire has gutted a two-storey building at Opera Square in Accra. The inferno occurred on Monday, 25 April 2022. It affected several shops situated in the two-storey building, leading to the loss of property worth thousands of cedis.
The Election Committee of Manhyia South Constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has disqualified a Civil Servant working with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) from contesting for the constituency chairmanship position. Owusu Sekyere who works as a Technician Engineer at the KMA filed to contest for the position but was disqualified following a petition filed by the Ashanti Regional First Vice Chairman of the NPP, Kwabena Nsenkyire.
The Ghana National Association of Poultry Farmers has announced that prices of eggs on the market will go up after Muslims finish marking the Ramadan month. Eggs will see a 30 per cent increase for the small sizes and a 28 per cent increase for the unsorted, the Association said.
Malaria Management: In-patient deaths recorded in health facilities have reduced - GHS.
The office of former President John Dramani Mahama says it is unperturbed by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) claim that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can only win the 2024 polls with a fresh presidential candidate. EIU in its five-year report on Ghana predicted victory for the NDC in 2024, but was quick to urge the party to contest with a candidate other than John Mahama to revitalize its prospects.
A 10-year-old boy, Emmanuel Atta Serebour, died on the spot on Sunday morning when a car rammed into a group of six people after veering off the road at Christian Quarters at Abetifi in the Eastern Region. Emmanuel’s twin brother, two more siblings and two others sustained injuries.
A four-member armed robbery gang has ambushed a church at Atwima Afrancho in the Ashanti Region. They made away with an unspecified amount of money, mobile phones and other personal belongings of the congregants of Heaven Embassy Chapel International during an Easter watch night service in the early hours of Saturday.
Assin North MP's verdict: Resign and run again for elections -Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong advises Gyakye Quayson.
Nine persons have been killed in an attack at Zacholi, a suburb of Yendi. Four others were also injured in the attack. Several homes were also burnt and several property destroyed.
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) together with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has refuted reports that there will be power outages in Accra from Saturday, April 9 till end of June. The two major stakeholders in the power sector admitted that despite ongoing works within the period, they will not lead to dumsor as being reported.
Two people are reported dead at Akatsi following a clash between the youth and the Police on Sunday. The youth were said to have gone rampaging in protest of the alleged involvement of the Police in the death of a young man on Saturday.
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, delivered an address on the state of the Ghanaian economy. Speaking at an event jointly organised by the Danquah Institute and the NPP’s TESCON at Kasoa in the Central Region, the Vice President touched on issues bordering on Ghana’s rising debt stock, the cedi depreciation, inflation rate, and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the Ghanaian economy.
The Ministry of Energy has reacted to a recent comment by Dr. Kwabena Donkor, a former Minister of the sector, that the power outage crisis popularly referred to as "dumsor" will return if urgent steps were not taken. In a press statement dated April 7, 2022 issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry said "dumsor" will never be back.
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed displeasure over the absence of former President, John Dramani Mahama, at state functions, where President Akufo-Addo is the keynote speaker. According to him, Mr. Mahama’s repeated absence is not befitting of his status as a former President.
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced new prices for bottled and sachet water. The reviewed prices, according to the group, have been necessitated by the rising cost of inputs such as fuel and packaging materials, which are mainly imported and produced from petroleum sources.
Scores of residents along some coastal communities in the Greater Accra and Volta Regions have been rendered homeless after tidal waves hit their homes. The latest incident is the second in barely four months after the waves swept through communities in the Volta region.
Prices of bread are expected to increase on the market as bakers complain of hikes in cost of ingredients. They say the prices of flour and sugar have increased astronomically, hence the intended increment.
Ghana has asked the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (CCJ) to dismiss a suit seeking to halt the implementation of the Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction arrangement, popularly referred to as the Agyapa deal.
Some angry fans of the Super Eagles of Nigeria invaded the newly refurbished Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja and vandalised facilities in protest of the team’s failure to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Black Stars of Ghana ended Nigeria’s dream of becoming the first African country to qualify for four consecutive World Cups.
The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced price increment for bottled and sachet water effective April 1, 2022. The move, according to them, is to ensure uniformity across the country amid the fuel price hikes and the depreciation of the cedi.
President Akufo-Addo has, after two years of closure, announced the re-opening of Ghana’s land borders to allow the flow of human traffic through neighbouring countries.
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that government will from April 1, 2022, reduce petroleum price build-up margins by ¢0.15 per litre. According to Mr Ofori Atta, the reduction is aimed at mitigating “the impact of the rising price of petroleum products at the pump, for the next three months.”
The police administration has hinted that it has put in place stringent measures to provide security during the upcoming World Cup qualifiers between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria scheduled for Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi
An officer with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) attached to the Operation Conquest Fist (OCF) at the Hamile detachment, has been shot dead at Kokoligu in the Nandom Municipality. AICO I Michael Otu, the deceased allegedly sustained six gunshots and lost his life in the process.
Two persons have been reported dead with others injured in an accident at Osino in the Eastern Region on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The accident reportedly occurred on Monday evening following a head-on collision.
The Tema Regional Police Command has denied claims that #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, donated food to suspects locked up at the Ashaiman Police Station. On Sunday, the #FixTheCountry Movement were at the station to donate food items and toiletries.
The Minority in Parliament has called for a downward review of the cost of the mandatory COVID-19 testing at the Kotoka International Airport. Addressing the press on Tuesday, the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, complained that the pandemic was being used to unduly make money.
The Minority in parliament is demanding a public parliamentary probe into the circumstances surrounding the demolition of the Bulgarian Embassy building in Ghana five years ago. According to the Minority, a developer is currently building on the said land, although, documents available indicate that the Bulgarian Embassy has a legal lease that will expire in 2033.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to open Ghana's land borders to allow for the free movement of persons and goods. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on March 22, 2020 announced the closure of the country's land, sea and air borders as part of measures to reduce the importation of the dreaded coronavirus disease.
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested Godwin Bayor, the man captured in a viral video violently assaulting a lady in the night at Cape Coast in the Central Region.
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has expressed disagreement with the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows the Deputy Speaker to vote while presiding over proceedings in Parliament. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Thursday, he stated, “I don’t see how you can have somebody being a neutral arbiter moderating a debate, and later he gets down to vote.”
A 31-year-old tricycle rider, George Appiah, aka Osimpo, has died in a gory accident at Assin Atwereboanda in the Assin North District of the Central Region. The Assin Praso District Police Commander, DSP Moses Osakonor, confirming the incident, said the tricycle, which had its bucket removed, was conveying volumes of wood from the bush to Atwereboanda township with two other passengers.
The Ghana Police Service has revealed that a total of 4 policemen have been arrested in connection with an “on-going intelligence-led police investigation” into some bullion van robberies that recently occurred in the country. Another suspect believed to be a civilian was also arrested by the police while some other 5 civilian suspects have gone into hiding according to the police.
The government has announced plans to invest an additional $500 million into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. the support, which would be through the jobs and skills project, is aimed at ensuring quality in TVET delivery.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that coup d’états retard progress and must, therefore, not be entertained in any country.The President said this when he addressed officials from the Pan African Youth Union at the Jubilee House in Accra.
At least three pupils have been injured after a violent rainstorm that hit Kadjebi Akan District in the Oti Region. The roofs of two schools on Wednesday afternoon were ripped off, leaving the pupils with minor injuries.
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reaffirmed the commitment of Government to bring to an end the strike action that has been undertaken by the University Teachers' Association of Ghana (UTAG). Speaking at the National Labour Conference on Monday, 28th February 2022, at Kwahu Nkwatia, in the Eastern Region, President Akufo-Addo, whilst expressing his appreciation for the relative peace prevailing on the industrial front, stated that more needs to be done to strengthen the rapport between tripartite partners for greater cooperation.
The first batch of Ghanaian nationals who have been evacuated from Ukraine has arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in the capital, Accra. The 17 students arrived on Tuesday morning. This makes Ghana the first country that has been able to evacuate its citizens to flee the current unrest in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Some commercial transport operators have vowed to charge beyond the 15 per cent increment in fares agreed by stakeholders as they believe it is inadequate. The Committed Drivers Association, the National Concerned Drivers Association and the True Drivers Union insist on a 30 per cent hike despite the new fares announced jointly by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) after a series of meetings and consultations with the Ministry of Transport.
The government has described as retrogressive, a vote by the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) against the suspension of their strike. After a vote to accept or reject the suspension of the strike by the association’s National Executive Committee, 596 members voted to reject the decision to suspend the strike by the National Executive Committee of UTAG.
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has dismissed a private member’s motion on the floor of Parliament seeking to probe COVID-19 expenditure. According to him, the work of such a bi-partisan committee is already provided for by the Constitution, to be conducted by the Auditor General and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG) has resolved to suspend its industrial action temporarily. This followed an emergency meeting by UTAG’s National Executive Committee on Monday to evaluate their ongoing strike.
Suspect Ali Awudi, one of the Nima Riot Kingpins and leader of the ‘Bombom gang’ has been arrested by the police. The suspect, who has been on the run since the recent Mamobi-Nima violence, which occurred on January 18, 2022, was arrested at Aflao through an intelligence-led operation.
Trainees of the Nation Builders Corps (NaBCo) yesterday embarked on a demonstration through the principal streets of Accra to demand the immediate payment of allowance arrears owed its members. They also called on government to as a matter of urgency formulate and implement a career pathway for NaBCo trainees.
The Majority caucus in Parliament has urged the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to consider the plight of students and return to work. The High Court on Tuesday ordered UTAG to temporarily suspend its strike while negotiations into their demands go on.
The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Bono Region, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC is set to appear in court today for spreading fake news. He was detained by the police after preliminary investigations showed that his claims that former President John Dramani Mahama is planning a coup are untrue.
A yet-to-be-identified woman, believed to be in her 20s, has allegedly been killed by a cargo truck with registration number GE 819-Y at the Awutu Bawjiase station in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. The incident reportedly occurred after the truck failed its brake killing her on the spot.
The youth disperse after the security personnel fired several shots in Lamashegu of the Tamale Metropolis on Sunday, February 13, 2022. One person has been confirmed dead in the clash between the police and the youth of Lamashegu.
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed that measures are underway to ensure that newborn babies receive a unique national identification number, popularly known as Ghana Card within a month after birth.
The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday embarked on a protest against the passage of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy) introduced by the government. The party was joined by some Civil Society Organisations and Ghanaians who are heavily against the levy.
The Minority in Parliament has called for the setting up of a bi-partisan committee to probe how the government spent the $560 million the World Bank gave to Ghana to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The Minority said the government had not been transparent in disclosing how it utilized the amount to curb the spread of the viral disease in Ghana from April 2020 till date.
Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies has revealed that consumers will have to pay more than ¢8 per litre for fuel come March. According to Kwaku Agyeman Duah, should the price of petroleum products continue to soar on the international market among other things, Ghanaians would be experiencing new price hikes in March.
Senegal's President has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's first Africa Cup of Nations title following their victory against Egypt, public television announced.
According to the CDD report, “the rising cost of running for political office and the amount of money candidates must raise to contest elections at the constituency level and run as a parliamentary candidate is directly linked to both demand-driven and supply-side corruption, creating interdependencies.
An unidentified body buried halfway at Mempeasem in the Bole District of the Savannah Region has been exhumed. The assembly member of Mempeasem electoral area, Surazu Mahama, confirmed this to Adom News‘ Rebecca Nantomah.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said his government is determined to find the means to address what he describes as revenue gaps in the budget. He said the Covid-19 hit the country hard like any other economy worldwide, thereby leaving a gap in its wake.
The government's clarion call on all citizens to appreciate that keeping their environment clean and green is one of the prerequisites for leading a healthy and happy life dubbed 'Operation Clean Your Frontage' has kicked off today, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, with about 30,000 people expected to be deployed in Accra to start a massive clean up campaign.
The University of Ghana says investigations are still ongoing into the drowning of a first-year student in the school’s pool over the weekend. The management of the University of Ghana confirmed the drowning of a male student on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
The shutdown of public universities may still not be off the table as the lecturers’ strike continues hence compelling the possible shutdown of the institutions. Members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) are in their third week of a strike the National Labour Commission has described as illegal.
Parliament has tasked its Committee on Youth and Sports to probe the shambolic performance of the senior national team, Black Stars at the ongoing African Nations Cup in Cameroun. This follows a statement by Ranking Member for the Committee, Kobina Mensa Woyome in which he called on the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to explain to Ghanaians what accounted for the abysmal performance of the team at the tournament.
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has demanded that the Executive Director of the National Identification Authority (NIA) and the supervising Minister of the Ghana Card registration exercise appear before Parliament. According to him, the time is ripe for the Authority to update the House on its operations, considering the growing importance of the card in national activities.
Northern Regional police commander is advising car owners to buy car tracking devices as part of measures to fight car snatching in the country. The advice comes in a wake of increases in car snatching cases especially in Tamale.
A man in a military uniform, Mustapha Yussif and four other colleagues have been arrested at Yapei -Kintampo for highway robbery. Per a police situational report, the five suspects snatched a Toyota Camry and other items from one Adam Abdul-Gafaru at gunpoint in Tamale.
At least 13 people had been confirmed dead in Thursday's explosion at Appiatse, in the Bogoso District of Ghana's Western Region, following an accident involving a truck conveying explosives to a mining company
The Police has placed a GH¢20,000 bounty on the leaders of the two groups involved in the violent clashes at Nima on Tuesday afternoon. Addressing a press briefing at the National Operations Centre, on Wednesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Kwesi Ofori stressed that the move is to incentivise the public to disclose all relevant information leading to the arrest and prosecution of all culprits.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven persons over the shoot-out in Nima on Tuesday during a clash between two gangs. Five of the suspects are in police custody while two have been hospitalised under police guard.
Over 300 construction workers have been sacked at Assin Fosu by SHIMIZU DAI-NIPPON JV, a Japanese firm working on the Assin Fosu-Assin Praso stretch of the N8 highway. According to the workers union chairman, Ohene Kankam, the project officer in question was attacked because, he threatened to dismiss leaders of the workers union bargaining for better conditions of service.
Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare on Sunday, January 16, 2022, received the mortal remains of the police officer who died in the line of duty. Sergeant Bright Annobil (No. 38717) was stabbed to death by a suspect he was escorting at the Berekum Police Station in the Bono region.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has reacted to last Sunday’s lynching of a returnee Ghanaian resident in Holland, Bernard Boateng at Aputuogya on the outskirts of Kumasi. Ashanti Regional Police PRO, ASP Godwin Ahianyo, who addressed the media at his office said two persons including the girlfriend of the deceased have been arrested in connection with the incident and are in the custody of the Asokwa Police.
A Police officer seen in a viral video purportedly drunk has been interdicted. The footage shows the officer swaying unsteadily in his uniform amid heckling by some onlookers on the streets of Cape Coast.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged the government to remain unwavering in its decision to implement the reversal of the benchmark value discount policy. The AGI argued that maintaining the policy at its current form would lead to the collapse of local industries and job losses.
Eight farmers captured in the latest JoyNews Hotline documentary, using children as labourers on their farms have been arrested. A joint team of police and COCOBOD intelligence officials effected an arrest after an operation aimed at bringing all those involved to book.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed economic sanctions on the Republic of Mali. Member countries of the West African bloc took the decision at an extraordinary summit in Accra, Ghana on Sunday.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) leadership says its members will withdraw their service indefinitely effective January 6, 2022. In a press release on Wednesday, the Association stated reasons including failure of government to implement agreed conditions of service as reasons for their intended strike.
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has warned members will embark on strike, effective Thursday, January 6, 2022, if their demands on accumulated bonuses are not addressed.
The Multimedia Group (MGL) has organised a memorial service for the late General Manager of Joy Brands, Elvis Kwashie. The service, held on Wednesday, was to commemorate one week of his passing.
The Police have announced the arrest of a man seen in a viral video shooting AK47 at A&C Mall to usher in the New Year. A press release on Monday, signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Supt. Alexander Kwaku Obeng said, “A collaboration between the Police and Military Police has led to the arrest of Flt. Sergeant Nicholas Owusu Frimpong in connection with the discharge of a firearm at A&C Mall, East Legon on Friday, December 31, 2021.”
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to address the Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT's Sixth Quadrennial National Delegates Conference in Kumasi. GNAT is holding its week-long conference in the Ashanti Region with the president billed to address the gathering on Tuesday, January 4.
Mr Ebenezer Kojo Kum, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has called on residents of Bawku and surrounding communities in the Upper East Region to embrace peace for accelerated socio-economic development and transformation.
The Awutu Bawjiase Police Command is on a manhunt for Ishmael Agbeshie, the individual who allegedly poured a substance suspected to be acid on his girlfriend after he accused her of cheating on him.
MCE for Komenda pleads with people of Komenda both residents and abroad to come together to develop their town.
What started as a love proposal led to a bloody fight on Boxing Day, leading to the death of one person at Dwease close to Konongo in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses alleged suspect Pius Osei Kankam stabbed 27-year-old Kwame Buckman to death in a confrontation over why the deceased proposed to his girlfriend.
Livestock farmer complain about low patronage during Christmas. Mobile money robbery in Kumasi investigation.
Residents of Gomoa-Fetteh pleads to IGP for security, Finance committee approve E-levy,
Assassination on chief failed as four out of seven assassins killed in bullet exchange with police
Head of Communications for the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro has stated that the Union will embark on its intended strike by Monday if government fails to address their concerns. He adds that to draw government’s attention their grievances, members will from today, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, wear red armbands as a protest signal to alert the government of its intended strike on Monday, November 29, 2021.
A 14 years old boy has been given a 6 months sentence to the Junior Correctional Centre in Agona Swedru. This is where persons who commit crimes and are under the age of 18 years are taken to. The young boy stole a bus in Ashaiman, a Toyota Fish Van with car number GT 650-19.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has come under massive criticism following the announcement of the e-levy or tax on MoMo transaction by the Finance Minister during the 2022 budget presentation. Dr. Bawumi in an interview on Peace FM in August 2020, said he did not support the suggestion that mobile money transactions must be charged or taxed.
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has apologized for using a picture from a different jurisdiction to make a case in Ghana following the tidal waves in Keta in the Volta region.
Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Professor Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi has urged the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to continue to live in unity, discipline and commitment.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the National Communication Authority (NCA) for allegedly misapplying the law to oppress dissenting radio stations.
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has sworn into office, a new Governing Board for the Veterans Administration of Ghana (VAG), in line with the Veterans Administration, Ghana Act (Act 844).
On behalf of the President and himself, The Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has presented 100,000 Ghana Cedis to Navrongo Senior High School (SHS) on the occasion of their 60th Anniversary celebration.
About ten thousand businesses and start-ups are up to benefit from a new initiative by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as a tool to rebuilding after Covid-19 through an authentic entrepreneurship renaissance. Known as the Otumfuo Entrepreneurship Challenge, it is aimed at addressing both underemployment and the unemployment situation in the Ashanti region and by extension Ghana.
The Ghana card is set to be recognized as an electronic passport in 197 countries by 2022, the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has disclosed. Delivering a public lecture on the digital economy at Ashesi University on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Vice President said this will make travelling for Ghanaians in the diaspora more convenient.
The leadership of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) has made an appeal to the government to convert their placements in various institutions into permanent engagements at the end of the three-year contract period.
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church, Internal Province of Ghana, at the weekend pledged support for passage of the Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and their related activities (LGBTQI+) Bill currently before Parliament into law.
Former Fomena Constituency Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Akwasi Nti has taken a sharp swipe at the regional executives led by Chairman Benard Antwi Bosiako,popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The NPP stalwart called out the regional chairman, claiming he is out of touch with reality as he warns Mr Boasiako’s actions could jeopardize the party’s electoral fortunes in the Ashanti Region.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it supports calls from the Electoral Commission for the police to investigate the alleged claims of over-voting and excess printing of one million ballot papers during the 2020 polls
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has told the newly- confirmed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) that it continues to be a “good time to be in charge of districts, municipal and metropolitan areas”, as they have the opportunity to transform their local economies, and preside over the creation of jobs for the Ghanaian people.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has announced that restrictions on the use of motorised tricycles, popularly known as “aboboyaa”, on principal streets in the region will start from 1 November. The exercise will kick off with the imposition of the rule on the Tema Motorway.
Police personal, who were escorting two armed robbers to a location of other armed robbers hiding weapons near Bole in the Savannah Region, exchanged gun fire with the suspects after the robbers opened fire on the police. The police returned fire and in the process bullets hit suspects from Sawla called Iddrisu and Dramani Iddi who fell and bleed profusely and later died at the Jemma Hospital in the Bono East Region.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has promised to address challenges facing onion sellers at Adjen Kotoku in Accra. According to him, those needs will be addressed in earnest to assist the traders in their activities. President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance on Thursday, October 21, 2021, when he met the traders as part of his tour of the Greater Accra Region.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today, Thursday, October 21, 2021, begin a three-day tour of the Greater Accra Region. This will be President Akufo-Addo’s first official tour of the region after his victory in the 2020 elections.
The Queenmother for Assin Effukwa Traditional Area, Nana Afranse IV, who is currently acting as the Paramount Chief for the area, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure that the anti-LGBTQ bill, currently before Parliament, is passed into law.
A 42-year-old man, identified as Maxwell Yeboah, has bolted after allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife to death at Nyankyerenease, a suburb of Kumasi. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred Saturday dawn when the deceased was heard shouting for help only for them to discover the woman in a pool of her own blood with several machete wounds.
Oseadeyor Akumfi Ameyaw IV, Paramount Chief of Techiman traditional area in the Bono East region has cautioned new Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives to beware of party followers, family, and friends hailing them upon their assumption of office because some of them could also contribute to their failure.
Traders at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi have resolved to suspend the payment of all levies until challenges with electricity tariffs are resolved. The traders reached the agreement at a general meeting on Thursday morning. For about five hours on Wednesday, the market was without electricity due to failure to pay electricity bills.
Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim Banda, has hinted voting on the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will be done in the open. This comes after several calls by the public to the House to make the voting process as transparent as possible.
The Ghana Law Students Association has called on the government to dissolve the General Legal Council (GLC) over their silence on the mass failure in entrance exams.
The Police Administration has put in place a comprehensive operational measure to address insecurity issues associated with cocoa purchasing and the transportation of cocoa beans from cocoa-growing communities to the ports.
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC, Duncan Amoah says Ghanaians should expect further increases in fuel prices in the coming weeks.
President Akufo Addo has stated that he will do everything possible to ensure that chieftaincy dispute in Okuapeman is resolved to pave way for gazetting of Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo II.
President Nana Akufo-Addo begins a two-day tour in the Eastern Region. This follows his tour in the Ashanti Region which, among other things, saw the cutting of the sod for the construction of a 100-bed Trauma Hospital for the Obuasi Municipality.
In an effort to complement the government’s clampdown on illegal miners, the task force of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) has apprehended 13 persons for illegally mining in the Eastern Region.
Residents of Atwima-Boko in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region staged a protest on their bad roads as President Akufo-Addo visited the area. They are displeased the contractor working on the road upgrade only returned to the site due to the President’s visit. According to the residents, they fear construction will stall again after the President’s four-day tour of the region.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will today [Friday, October 1, 2021], begin a four days tour of the Ashanti Region. This will be President Akufo-Addo’s first visit to the Kumasi after the 2020 elections. It will also be the first time the President will meet with inhabitants of the Ashanti Region after the nomination of MMDCEs which was met with some agitations in the region..
Outgoing District Chief Executive (DCE) for Awutu Senya West Assembly in the central region Mr Stephen Kwame Quaye has commended by Omanhene for sustaining development and growth in his era.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested aide to Prophet Isaac Owusu-Bempah who was recently declared wanted. The suspect, Bright Berchie, 30, the aide of Rev. Owusu-Bempah, the Head Pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, has been arrested for threats of death.
Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin has urged the rank and file of the party to accept the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) nominees by President Akufo-Addo.
The Ghana Police Service has decided to pay for the medical bills of some persons who were brutalised by its personnel in Tamale for allegedly involving in illegal power connection.
Vice President Kamala Harris welcomes the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to the White House Thursday, where the two will discuss bilateral causes and strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
A final year student of the Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School (SHS ) at Kumawu in the Ashanti Region has died after falling on his chest. The incident reportedly occurred while he was attempting to escape from a prep master, who was on routine monitoring.
Four police officers who assaulted and arrested some persons within the Tamale environs have been interdicted.
A 52-year-old driver, Francis Akwasi Kumi, has committed suicide by hanging at Akyem Achiese in the Achiase District of the Eastern Region after allegedly being divorced by his wife.
The Police Administration has deployed personnel nationwide to curb any disturbances that may arise following the release of the list of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives.
The Asante Akyem Agogo Traditional Council has introduced comprehensive measures to curb expensive funerals in the area.
Poor classroom infrastructure is among the major challenges impeding the smooth delivery of lessons at schools in Bono East Region.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has ordered the closure of the tollbooth at Buipe from the morning of Wednesday, September 15.
A fire outbreak at the Akyem Oda Central Market in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region has left several shops burnt to ashes.
Former President John Dramani Mahama is of high expectation that persons found culpable, in the Ejura shooting incident, will be duly punished. His concern comes ahead of the release of the report by a three-member committee set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the killing of two persons and the injury of four others.
Angry Traders of Kejetia Market attack Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and Management over Relocation order. .
U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan today announced new support for Ghana’s Covid-19 response, including oxygen generation equipment to support critical care patients nationwide and equipment to aid in the treatment of infectious disease.
A 45-year-old motor rider, Quarshie Agbagba, has sustained gunshot wounds in his leg during a robbery operation. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night. This was at a time Mr. Agbagba was traveling to Blekente, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District at the Bono East Region.
A sad incident has occurred at Obuasi – Akapoliso in the Obuasi East District. A 16 years old girl has drowned to death after she flipped off on a loose bridge in the community. The JHS 2 student was sent by her teacher to refill her gas cylinder for her.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency, (GMA) has announced that Ghanaians should expect more rains particularly in the northern part of the country.
President of Rotary International, Shekhar Meehta, has paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo. At a meeting at the Jubilee House, he stated the organisation’s readiness to assist in Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.
A car crash at Adeiso in the Eastern Region has led to the loss of life with 19 other people including a pregnant woman sustaining severe injuries.
The government will receive 1.5 million vaccines out of the 70 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines granted to Africa by the German chancellor, Angela Merkel.
3 in critical condition after a fully loaded egg truck collided with a bus on Kasoa - Cape Coast Highway.
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The Ghana Police Service says drivers are becoming increasingly dangerous and recalcitrant.It is for this reason that the Service has set up a Motor Traffic and Accident Monitoring and Surveillance Centre aimed at ensuring that infractions on the road are identified and curtailed, all in an attempt to reduce road carnages and congestions.
A 35-year-old man, Clement Blay, has been shot dead after he was mistaken for spurfowl (Akokohwedie) at Sehwi Amoaya.
A 22-year-old has been stabbed to death by his friend at Nkawkaw Zongo in the Kwawu West Municipality of the Eastern region over a Bluetooth music box. The deceased, Umar Lawali is said to have had some misunderstanding with the suspect, identified as Shafiq, age 20, following the suspect’s quest to retrieve his speaker from Umar.
A 45-year-old farmer, has handed himself over to the police after allegedly shooting his wife to death. Yaw Muntom of Lele, a suburb of Prang in the Bono East Region, told the police that a quarrel ensued between him and his wife, Abena Jayon, 30, leading to the alleged murder.
COCOBOD takes delivery of 40,000 electronic weighing scales to end scale adjustments menace.
Top Story: A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) called the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has accused the government of not providing the public with a clear pathway for dealing with corruption.
Top Story: Akuffo Addo's AGENDA 111 Is A 416 Agenda To Drain The Public Purse - Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
Top Story: The 2020 Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, is set to embark on a Thank You tour in all 16 regions.
Top Story: A sod has been cut for work to begin on a three-bedroom apartment for Moses Addai, a 13-year-old boy whose right leg has been amputated from above the knee.
Top Story: The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made some proposals for reforms to be made in Ghana’s electoral system.
Topic: Some illegal immigrants have been intercepted at the Asikumah checkpoint in the Volta Region.
Top Story: Pressure is mounting on Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, to resign following revelations in the report of the Parliamentary Committee that probed the Sputnik V vaccine contract.
Top Story: A 22-year-old man, who was declared missing on Saturday, August 7, 2021, has been found dead in river Onwah.
Top Story: "When the NDC was in government, way before they took us to HIPC, they had mismanaged the debt level, such that we had very high inflation, high exchange rate depreciation, very high-interest rate, and low growth, that was the legacy they left"- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Top Story: The government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced a release of over GHS 260 million for the payment of arrears owed the fertilizer companies from May to July 2021.
Top Story: The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Dormaa East in the Brong Ahafo Region, Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Agyeman has assured youth of Wamfie development from government.
Top Story: Scores of Ghanaians have trooped to the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle for the #FixTheCountry demonstration.
Top Story: The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the strengthening of unity and promotion of cooperation between the nation’s two leading religious groups, Muslims and Christians to ensure a more impactful development in the country for citizens.
Top Story: The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, says the team that was put together to vet Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executive aspirants has completed its work and submitted its report to the President.
Top Story: The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says it would conduct a mandatory Covid-19 test for all non- Ghanaians who will need its services.
Top Story:The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo Markin speaks on the need of providing students with modern technologies.
Top Story: Ghana Speaker of Parliament: Alban Bagbin urges MPs to unite put national interest first.
Top Story; President Nana Akufo-Addo has updated the Covid-19 health and safety guidelines for funerals and weddings.
Top Story: Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the Minister for National Security is best placed to provide Parliament with details of the cost of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s recent foreign trips.
Top Story: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged journalists to ensure that they do not sacrifice integrity and the future of society on the altar of an instant scoop or ill-considered publication.
Top Story: Some students of the Kumasi Girls’ High School have been allegedly assaulted by joint police and military team deployed to the school to restore calm during riots.
Topic: Npp council of elders for Awutu Senya west urges government to reconsider his decision in the appointment of Joseph Adu as the DCE.
Top Story: The government last year and this year has spent a total of to procure over one million past questions and answers also known as ‘pasco’ for WASSCE candidates, the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum told Parliament.
Top Story: The Minority in Parliament has served notice to rely on the Chairman of the Public Account Committee (PAC) to write officially to the Auditor-General (A-G) to audit the account of the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
Top Story: Ghana Population Census 2021: Ghana Statistical Services extend census after public outcry.
Top story: The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency, Mr Alfred Obeng Boateng, has commissioned four mechanized boreholes for some communities within the Municipality. The four commissioned boreholes are part of the 25 mechanized water projects to be drilled by the MP for the constituents within four years.
Top Story: The prime suspect in the murder of a 33-year-old driver at Feyiase New Site in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has been leading police investigators to the scene where he allegedly murdered his victim.
Top Story: The Finance Committee of Parliament was yesterday directed to launch an investigation into the escalating price of building materials in the country.
Top Story: The main suspect in the murder of a 33-year-old headteacher of Atonsu-based Rogel Montesorri Basic School says he was motivated by the quest to get rich to commit that heinous crime.
The Ministry of Ghana health service has debunked claims of not ensuring Guidelines for International Flight Operations on COVID-19 Safety at the Kotoka International Airport.
Top story: Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has condemned the murder of social activist, Ibrahim Kaaka Mohammed, by two unknown assailants at Ejura Sekyedumase. Mr Dery indicated that the government will leave no stone upturned to ensure the perpetrators of the crime face the full rigors of the law.
Top story: Sadia Abubakar, the sister of Abdul Nasir Yussif, has demanded justice following the death of her brother who was shot and killed during a protest by the youth in Ejura Sekyedumase in the Ashanti Region. Abdul Nasir Yussif, aged 25, and Muntala Mohammed, 26, died from gunshots following a military attack on the protesting youth demanding justice for the murdered social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed aka Kaaka.
President Akufo-Addo says he is against any form of governmental control of the media insisting a vibrant media promotes accountability and development.
Top Story: Persons, including relatives, who were returning from a graduation ceremony in Accra, have been involved in a gory accident at Anoff at Nsawam.
Property running into thousands of cedis have been destroyed by flood at the newly-built Kejetia Market at Kumasi in the Ashanti region.
Top story: The Akyem Abuakwa Stool Land Protection Agency says the police is complicit in the activities of illegal sand wining and continuous terrorizing of some residents within the Akyem Abuakwa State. According to the traditional leaders, one Samuel Atsu Forson and his partner Torgbui Agah Semaglo operating under the company name Summer-tide Company Ltd have over the period terrorized residents and farmers within Yakooko, Teacher Mante, Ahwerease-Daaman, Amaadi and Kotua Krom, Asuboi and its catchment area.
Top story: Parliament has approved another 12 Deputy Ministerial nominees appointed by President Akufo-Addo. The approval was announced Friday, June 18. The approved appointees are; Energy Deputy Minister-designate, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, John Ntim Fordjour, the Deputy Minister-designate for Education and Deputy Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker.
Topic: Some students of Wa Jamiat Islamic Girls’ Senior High School, on Monday, stormed the Wa police station to protest the arrest of some teachers in their school. The teachers were arrested for allegedly assaulting a young man who was accused of attempted rape. The man had, allegedly, tried to rape one of the girls but bolted when the victim, a student of the school, raised an alarm.
Top story: Ghanaians at the border town of Paga in the Upper East region, want government to intensify security at that area, following a police wireless message warning of possible attacks by Burkinabe bandits. The wireless message circulated two days ago indicated that the bandits are suspected of having military-grade weapons and may have already infiltrated some yet to be identified areas and planning an attack.
Top Story: Two gold dealers have been shot and robbed of their gold and money at Manso-Mosekrom in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti region.
Top Story: The Minority in Parliament has lashed out at the government over Minister of Defence reasons for acquiring a luxurious jet for the President.
Top Story: President Akuffo Addo believes soon covid-19 vaccines are going to manufactured in Ghana
Top story: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has directed the Director-General, Criminal Investigation Department to take over investigations into circumstances leading to the killing of a police officer and a bystander during an attack on a bullion van at Adedenkpo, a suburb of James Town, Monday.
Top story: Young players of a colts club at Twedie in the Ashanti region have been involved in an accident with 4 in critical condition. The 17 players sustained various degrees of injury, with one on admission at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Top story: A tricycle rider narrowly survived lynching by some Asuboi residents in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti region over alleged kidnapping. According to eyewitnesses, the tricycle rider, believed to be in his thirties, was transporting two children, aged three and four, when he was nabbed. Reports indicate that he failed to answer some questions on how he had access to the children and where he was transporting them to.
Top story: A young woman is pleading for assistance in locating her four-year-old son. The boy has been missing for nearly two weeks at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. Little Dauda Abdullah is the fourth child to have gone missing in the month of May. The three others have been found murdered under cruel circumstances, but the mother of four-year-old Dauda has hope her son is still alive.
Top Story: President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned a newly-constructed building for the Ministry of National Security and launched the National Security Strategy document, the first such document in the country’s history.
Top Story: Police at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region have arrested four suspected narcotics dealers
Top Story:A mother and her daughter have died after a building collapsed on them at Kwabre Kasaamu in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
Top Story: West African leaders decided at an extraordinary summit on Sunday to suspend Mali from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bodies after a second coup in nine months by the poor Sahel country's military, but stopped short of reimposing sanctions.
Top Story: A group of irate youth at Amanase on the Accra-Kumasi highway on Thursday embarked on a massive demonstration after a hit-and-run driver killed a man.
Top story: Martin Amidu the former Special Prosecutor has been challenged to back his claims of a compromised arrangement between the minority NDC and government over investigations into allegations of double salaries enjoyed by some appointees of the Mahama administration.
Top Story:Three children are missing after a tanker explosion swept through Onyinanufo in the Ahafo Ano South East District in the Ashanti Region.
Top story: Lady falls from a storey building in Egypt leaving her in critical condition.
Top story: Aspirants for kumasi mayor position in the Ashanti region meets vetting committee
The Adansihene has debunked claims of his involvement in illegal mining within his area.
Kumasi Central Prison calls on government over shortage of materials needed for education in their area; followed by Police get court order against FixTheCountry demonstration
Two motor riders crashed to death; followed by National Security arrests fake currency gang at airport
Vice President Bawumia challenges Zongo and deprived communities to prioritise education
Majority ministers advises deputy-ministers nominated to work hard in other to help government achieve it goals.
Fire has gutted parts of the Mankessim Market in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region; destroying several properties. Sources say over 20 containers including five cold stores were burnt in the process.
Residents in Taha urges government to come to their aid as their bridge collapses; followed by The youth advised to waite on God for success.
Traders at Asamankese, the capital of the West Akim municipality, are appealing to their Municipal Chief Executive, Seth Oduro Boadu, to come to their aid following moves by the town’s traditional council to stop them from plying their trade along the streets
Notorious thief by name Festus mobbed and stripped naked in kokomlemle for stealing iPhone XR
Top story: President Akufo-Addo has sworn-in former Chairman of Databank, Ken Ofori-Atta to serve a second term as Finance Minister. This follows the vetting and approval of Mr Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. Delivering his speech at the swearing-in, President Akufo-Addo indicated that Mr Ofori-Atta’s second appointment was influenced by the high level of competence exhibited during his first term as Finance Minister.
Top story: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday left Ghana for Spain to attend the ‘Focus Africa 2023’ Conference, being held in Madrid. Focus Africa 2023, an in-person Conference, defines Spanish foreign action in Africa until 2023, and forms part of the Spanish Foreign Action Strategy 2021-2024.
Top story: The vetting of the Finance Minister-designate, Ken Ofori-Atta has resumed Friday, after it was suspended on Thursday on health grounds. The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu who took the decision yesterday said today’s vetting will be done by only leadership.
Top story: President Akufo-Addo has appealed to the leadership and membership of the Trades Union Congress and Organised Labour to assist Government in the country’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery efforts. Speaking at the 11th Quadrennial Congress of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday Mr Akufo-Addo stressed that at the height of the pandemic, government instituted several measures and interventions to lessen the impact of Covid-19 on lives and livelihoods.
Top story: The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democracy (NDC) has affirmed the party’s decision to maintain John D. Mahama as their Presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections. Although Peter Otokunor was unable to confirm if NDC’s 2020 Presidential candidate had declared his intentions to run in the 2024 elections, he described the introduction of a new presidential candidate for the party as “ridiculous”.
Top story: Four men have been electrocuted at Anwomaso Bebre near Ejisu in the Ashanti region. These men include a father, his son and two others who were erecting a scaffold to work on a three-story house. “In their attempt to move the metal structure from one end to the other, the tip accidentally touched a high tension line, leading to the electrocution,” an eyewitness told Joy News reporter Kofi Adu Domfeh.
Top story: THE ASHANTI Regional capital of Kumasi was on Sunday hit by massive floods, which destroyed several valuable items and caused sad moments for the helpless residents. Surprisingly, it rained in the Garden City for less than 20 minutes, but the after effects of the rain were horrible as the rainwater caused huge destruction to properties, running into millions of Ghana Cedis.
Top story: Some major teacher unions including Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) are demanding a complete overhaul of all textbooks in circulation. The unions believe an audit of the education system remains the surest way to remove all unapproved textbooks from schools and the shelves of bookshops.
Top story: Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has indicated that Ghanaians will have to pay for the free provision of water and electricity introduced by the government in 2020 as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Top story: A group of Concerned Ewe Youth have postponed an intended protest dubbed ‘BurnTheBooks’ in protest of what they call ‘offensive Ewe’ textbooks.
Top story: Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to appear on the floor of Parliament over ‘Ewe’ textbooks. Parliament is expected to invite the Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to appear on the floor of the House to answer questions relating to newly-authored history textbooks for students.
Top story: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday said the large investments in equipping the country’s security services was inspired by the recognition that peace and stability were critical for national development. He said the security services had been retooled and re-equipped substantially under his administration to ensure development.
Top story: Forcefully-retired Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has said after he was appointed in the dying embers of President John Mahama’s administration in 2016, he was in a dilemma about taking the job until President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo, at the time, encouraged him to do go ahead and accept it.
"I am passionate about the education of every child in Ghana because education opens doors. That is why one of my biggest concerns, during this pandemic, has been to safeguard the education of our children" - President Akufo-Addo
Top story: President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ’s time to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) has been moved from 8 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, 9 March 2021. Parliament announced the time change in a press statement.
The National Road Safety Authority has outlined five key regulatory directives that transport operators must abide by, including the enforcement of a mandatory thirty-minute rest after a continuous period exceeding four hours to tackle the issue of sleep-driving.
Top-story: Former President John Dramani Mahama says he disagrees with the Supreme Court's verdict which dismissed his 2020 presidential election petition on Thursday. Reacting to the verdict Thursday evening [March 4, 2021], Mr Mahama said while he was not surprised at the decision of the judges, he disagrees with it and the processes of trial and ruling of the court.
Top story: The Supreme Court is today, Thursday, March 4, 2021, expected to deliver its judgment on the December 2020 presidential election petition. Former President John Mahama who re-contested the election on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), took the Electoral Commission to court, challenging the validity of the Commission’s 9th December 2020 declaration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the winner of the poll.
Top story: A Circuit Court at Weija has remanded a 41-year-old man for allegedly impregnating his two stepdaughters at Weija SCC in Accra. The court, presided over by His Lordship Bernard Bentil, remanded Kwaku Boateng into Police custody to re-appear before the court on March 16, 2021.
Top story: The minority members on the Appointments Committee of Parliament have rejected three ministers-designate, put on hold the approval of five others and unanimously approved 22 nominees.
Top story: President Akufo-Addo in his 24th address to the nation on measures taken to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the country assured that the Covid-19 vaccines are safe and would not pose any threat to the health of any citizen. “I know there are still some who continue to express doubts about the vaccine, others have expressed reservations about its efficacy, with some taking sides with conspiracy theorists who believe the vaccine has been created to wipe out the African race."
Top story: Two persons are in critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after a confrontation between police and some residents of Adwumakaase-Kese in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region.
Top story: The Minister designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has said the government’s fight against illegal mining cannot be labelled as a failure. He said no government had shown such commitment to fight illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey’, under the Fourth Republic as had been done by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration.
Top story: A clinic in Kumasi suspected to be performing illegal abortion has been shut down by the Health Facility Regulatory Agency (HeFRA). The Lake Road Clinic is among nine facilities locked up in a two-day exercise aimed at sanitizing the health service delivery sector.
Top story: A lot of students are consuming cannabis through their hot pepper sauce (shito) in school. Consultative Committee to combat drug menace in schools confirmed that most students in the boarding school have resorted to adding wee to their pepper sauce.
Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Sarfo has expressed her disagreement with the legalisation of homosexuality in the country. According to her, not only does the Ghanaian culture frown upon it, the laws governing the State make it criminal.
The cancellation of a contract awarded to Beijing Everyway Traffic and Lighting Technical Company Limited to develop the Accra Intelligence Traffic Management Project has led to a 55 Million Dollar judgement debt. The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways mentioned that the Ministry had been served with a notice of arbitration on the subject.
The Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development Minister-designate, Mr Dan Botwe, has denied his involvement in disenfranchising the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) in the 2020 parliamentary election. He said the then Ministry of Regional Reorganisation and Development did not have the mandate to create constituencies under the 1992 Constitution.
The Central Regional Police Command has assured the public of swift investigations into the alleged discharge of firearms without lawful authority by ace comedian Benson Boateng also known as ‘Funny Face.’ The Command is also investigating his alleged molestations by police officers dispatched to arrest him following a complaint by a resident of Kasoa in the Central Region about the alleged firing of a gun by Funny Face.
Scientist develops innovative method to prepare banku, akple: "One day my wife travelled and I decided to make banku for myself, I suffered due to the process of kneading. I saw that it was very difficult and it motivated me to look for a simpler and easier way of preparing banku, akple and kokonte.“
Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong, has taken a swipe at his colleague MPs after they turned their three-day orientation and induction workshop into a jam at Aqua Safari at Ada. According to Mr Agyapong, he cannot fathom why the lawmakers will decide to violate the COVID-19 protocols. He expressed worry over their disregard for social and physical distancing despite the wearing of nose masks.
A mona monkey at the Kumasi Zoological Gardens has given birth to a baby male primate through a C-section. The surgery was conducted by Dr Meyir Y. Ziekah, a veterinary doctor and manager of the Kumasi Zoo. This was after the monkey had difficulty with natural delivery due to a very narrow birth canal.
Fire ravaged a nursery school at Madina in the late hours of Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The inferno also gutted a carpentry workshop nearby and witnesses suspect the fire may have come from a vicinity known as Social Welfare. It is unclear what exactly triggered the fire which started at about 9:30 pm
There is ongoing uproar in the Upper Manya Constituency as the New Patriotic Party polling station executives and coordinators are calling for the dismissal of the District Chief Executive, Felix Nartey. The party executives claim that Mr Nartey contributed to the abysmal performance of the NPP in the 2020 general elections
According to the President, effective today, January 31, 2021, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances and parties are banned. However, private burials with not more than 25 people can take place with the enforcement of social distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing protocols.
The demand for fufu-pounding pestles has resulted in the gradual scarcity of this tree species. Nana Osei Bonsu, a former research scientist with the Crops Research Institute has found a solution on how to save the Celtis trees with an innovation called ‘permanent pestle’. Unlike the traditional pestle, the permanent pestle head can be replaced with a new one or can be remolded.
A fully-loaded tipper truck with registration number BA 594-P has crushed a motorbike rider to death and injured another who is currently in critical condition at Gumani, a suburb of Tamale. According to reports, the accident occurred a few minutes to 11 pm on Tuesday. The deceased was on his way out of town with a lady, who he offered a lift, when the incident happened.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, believes the late Jerry John Rawlings was more respected in other countries than in his homeland. Mr. Bagbin said this during a public lecture organised on the legacies of the late former President in Accra on Monday.
Leading sports administrator, Nana Fitzgerald Barkers Woode (Nana Fitz), has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to find an amicable way of resolving their differences after the 2020 elections.
Archbishop Nicolas Duncan Williams urges Ghanaians to let peace reign and let go of their pains, bitterness and unforgiveness
A former Upper East Regional Minister is calling on the youth in the northern part of the country to desist from burning car tyres on the road. Rockson Bukari says such acts could deteriorate the few good roads in the northern part of the country and further increase the risk of accidents
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has received disturbing reports of death threats issued against the freelance investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, from someone believed to be a political fanatic aggrieved by an opinion piece written by the award-winning journalist on the outcome of the 2020 elections.
DOVVSU and UNICEF speak about how more than 10 children in a year are maltreated at Efigya Sekyere South District.
Security Agencies march through the country to show their preparedness towards to upcoming general elections.
Early morning news bulletin in Akan with Ampofo Adjei and Nana Akua Acheampomaa. Western Togolandgroup blocks Kpong-Akosombo road.
Early morning news bulletin in Akan with Kweku Adu Kumi and Ohemaa Sekyiwaa. Mortuaries in Zongo. Mallam junction accident .
Early morning news bulletin with Nana Akua Acheampomaa Ofinso car accident. Bagre dam spillage Presidential address
Early morning news bulletin in Akan with Nana Osei Ampofo Adjei and Nana Akua Acheampomaa