Kasiebo is Tasty: Recent Episodes
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Executive Director of Help Foundation Africa, Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, has backed Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams’ call for national prayers to restore Ghana’s polluted water bodies and degraded lands, stressing that both spiritual and physical action are needed, as past and current government efforts have failed to yield the desired results
Lawyer Esq. Clement Opoku Gyamfi says Ghanaian law does not prevent a lawyer from marrying a client's former wife after their divorce has been legally finalized by the court.
Three individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities at Asomdwoe along the Birim River, a suburb of Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region, as authorities intensify efforts to combat environmental degradation caused by illegal mining
Public Relations Officer of the Ghana United Pastors Association, Prophet Samuel Asare, says the Forestry Commission's decision to maintain the new prayer ground levy could create insecurity in the country. He argues that preventing pastors from accessing prayer grounds hinders their ability to pray for the nation
Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a one-week ultimatum to recruit qualified persons with disabilities who applied during the recent Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise, warning that failure to address their concerns will lead to a picket at the Jubilee House, the Ministry of Finance, and the GES headquarters
Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways and a Special Purpose Vehicle to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls in Ghana under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement
Hundreds of mourners have converged at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region to honour the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, despite an interim injunction from the Accra High Court seeking to halt the funeral ceremony
Tension is rising as the former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and daughter of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka insists on holding her father’s funeral despite opposition from some family members
Kwabenya District Police Command has announced plans to launch a major enforcement exercise targeting unroadworthy vehicles, invalid vehicle documentation, and dangerous driving practices following a sharp rise in road accidents within the district
Headmistress of Patasie D/A Junior High School in the Jacobu District of the Ashanti Region, Esther Nyame, has expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancy in the community, attributing the situation partly to the financial difficulties many schoolgirls face in accessing sanitary pads
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, says the recent xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants in South Africa are a major source of concern for the African Union, describing the situation as deeply worrying for the continental body
Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appeared in court today over the Tano Nimire Forest case. This comes two days after he began serving his 20-year prison sentence in the Samreboi case
Some National Service personnel are calling on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Attorney General’s Office (AG), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to investigate the alleged deduction of GH¢60 from their monthly allowances without their knowledge or consent
Accra High Court has sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
Twelve people, comprising nine males and three females, have died in a gory accident involving three vehicles at Konongo, near the Anglican Basic School. Forty-four others sustained injuries, with 30 reported to be in critical condition
Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, says Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan should have received a prison sentence of more than two years, arguing that the one-year jail term handed down by the Accra Circuit Court was too lenient
Some aggrieved members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asante Akyem Central Constituency have petitioned the party’s national leadership, calling for the cancellation of the ongoing electoral process over alleged irregularities with the voters’ register ahead of the polling station and electoral area coordinators’ elections
A devastating fire has gutted a nine-bedroom house at Tarkwa Makro in Kumasi, claiming the life of a 13-year-old boy who was reportedly found dead behind his bedroom door after screaming several times for help
Tension continues to mount at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra as supporters gather outside the premises while the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, remains in custody
President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, is calling for the sustainability of the National Clean-Up Exercise to help prevent flooding and related diseases
A man believed to be in his 30s, identified as Majeed Tugah, has drowned after attempting to swim across the heavily mined River Bia at Sefwi Suiano in the Suaman District of the Western North Region while returning from a galamsey site.
Director of Technical Services at the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Fred Nana Poku, has urged authorities involved in the recent medical screening of applicants in the security services recruitment exercise to actively follow up on individuals who tested HIV-reactive
Frustration is boiling over in Amasaman Obeyeyie in the Ga West Municipality as residents have given the government a one-week ultimatum to begin work on their deteriorating road or face another demonstration and a possible road blockade
The perennial floods that caused havoc in Accra in the 1960s are still with us, destroying property and claiming lives.
Ghana Armed Forces has announced the commencement of a nationwide flood mitigation exercise aimed at reducing the impact of flooding across the country
Former Minister for Works and Housing Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the latest World Bank report on delays in the implementation of the GARID project exposes the NDC government's unwillingness to address Ghana's flooding challenges once and for all
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked reports suggesting that some West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers will be rewritten due to flooding
President John Mahama has directed the Minister for Finance to immediately release GHS 300 million from the Contingency Fund to support urgent flood relief efforts and implement mitigation measures in flood-affected areas
A 22-year-old man, Francis Addae, popularly known as Nana Kwame, has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by the Bibiani Circuit Court for stealing and unlawfully possessing human skeletal parts at Sehwi Atronsu in the Bibiani Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region.
Ghana National Fire Service is currently battling a fire outbreak at a rubber factory near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, amid heavy rainfall. Firefighters are working to bring the situation under control
A young man, popularly known as Sheihu and believed to be in his early twenties, has reportedly died in Salaga in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region after stabbing himself in an attempt to demonstrate his alleged spiritual powers during a programme organised by some youth as part of activities marking the annual Fire Festival
Sports analyst Mo Shaban has praised the Black Stars for their historic achievement at the FIFA World Cup, noting that Ghana is the only African nation in the tournament to remain unbeaten in their first two matches without conceding a goal
Kantanka family physician, Dr. Isaac Offei Tieku, has dismissed circulating rumours that former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, will be flown abroad for further medical treatment
Three people have been confirmed dead, while nine others sustained gunshot injuries following a fresh attack on Odomi, a community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region
Family of the founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, the late Apostle Emeritus Kwadwo Safo, has begun investigations into a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday at the Akofena Palace in Kwabenya, Accra
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has praised his players' resilience and intelligence after they secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ghanaian actor and film producer Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has made a dramatic pledge tied to Ghana’s performance at the ongoing FIFA World Cup
Governance expert Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy Duncan has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take the necessary steps to reverse the reported 300% salary increase granted to presidential staffers and civil servants at the Jubilee House. He argues that the increment raises concerns about fairness and fiscal responsibility amid the country's economic challenges
An Accra High Court has dismissed a motion by Andy Appiah Kubi, lawyer for Chairman Wontumi, seeking to withdraw as counsel in the Samreboi case. The court subsequently adjourned the matter and maintained July 3 as the date for final judgment
Private legal practitioner Kwaku Yamoah Paintsil has stated that the withdrawal application filed by Andy Appiah Kubi, lead counsel for Chairman Wontumi in the Samreboi mining trial, should be rejected by the court, arguing that it goes against the ethical standards of the legal profession
Members of Parliament have called on the Executive to implement robust measures to address flooding across the country
A 30-year-old electrician, identified as Razak Gideon, has tragically lost his life while attempting to rescue a 17-year-old BECE graduate from floodwaters at Atia, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges.
Tension is mounting at Akyem Abirem in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region as supporters of the ruling NDC and constituency executives have angrily blocked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, from launching a cooperative mining scheme in the district
ADO1 Alex King Nartey of the Ghana National Fire Service has dismissed claims that fire officers assaulted a delivery rider in a viral video. According to him, the officers were merely attempting to bring the rider to their fire tender to verify whether water was available, and he does not view the incident as an act of assault
Chief Fire Officer Daniela Ntow has confirmed that one person has died and five others sustained injuries following a building collapse at Adenta. She further stated that the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) remains on standby and fully prepared to respond to any further emergencies
Four students of Kumasi Academy Senior High School (KUMACA) sitting the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested after allegedly threatening to set the school ablaze upon completion of the examinations
At least 15 people have died in a tragic accident at Peki in the Volta Region following a head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck and another vehicle
Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized the Anti-LGBTQI Bill, describing it as a “diluted document” with weak enforcement measures, just days after its passage.
Metropolitan Chief Executive of Weija-Gbawe, Felix Odartey Lamtey, has accused the management of the Ghana Water Company Limited of failing to give prior notice to residents living around the Weija Dam
A 22-year-old Okada rider who went missing after leaving home for work has allegedly been found dead at Nyame Bekyere, a farming community near Akoase in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region.
The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) has attributed the Tema aircraft crash, which claimed two lives, to poor maintenance practices and engine failure caused by repeated overheating incidents involving the aircraft.
The Court of Appeal has, by a unanimous decision, restored the license of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited.
A passenger train travelling from Tema to Accra derailed near Avenor in Accra on Thursday morning after it collided with two stray cattle that had wandered onto the railway line, disrupting transport services and forcing commuters to abandon the journey and seek alternative means of travel.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed dissatisfaction over the handling of the bail application involving its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, describing the transfer of the case from Criminal Court Two to General Jurisdiction Two as “mind-boggling” and a deliberate attempt to frustrate the process.
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has granted an application by 14 civil society organisations (CSOs) seeking to join the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, which is challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
Used condoms on tables, sperm stains around stalls, and open sexual activities at night, these are now the disturbing realities confronting traders at the Mallam Atta Market in the Malata Electoral Area in the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly of the Greater Accra Region.
Nine miners have been trapped following the collapse of a mining pit on Wednesday evening at Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region
Office of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has confirmed that contact has been established with the MP following his detention at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam
Accra Circuit Court has remanded Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), for two weeks. This follows allegations that he made derogatory remarks against a judge at the Adentan High Court
Concerns over safety during rainstorms continue to rise following separate lightning-related deaths reported in parts of the country. Listen for more details on the incidents and the growing calls for public awareness and precautionary measures during stormy weather
Ghana Police Service has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide specialized intelligence-gathering training for officers of the Police Intelligence Directorate to help combat crime.
A soft drink distributor at Mallam-Gbawe has exposed residents to danger after dumping a large quantity of expired drinks in the community
Awutu Senya West District Deputy Director in charge of Finance and Administration, James Kofi Abbam, has revealed that a pregnant BECE candidate in the district gave birth while writing her exams
Over 1,000 houses are being demolished at Domeabra as police fired gunshots while a company owned by one Frederick Kofi Asare claims ownership of the land
Police in Mampong in the Ashanti Region are investigating the alleged assault of a final-year student at Amaniampong Senior High School by his housemaster
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on BECE candidates to desist from cheating, emphasizing that there is no magic in examinations. He stressed that success comes through hard work, not shortcuts
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that the country is close to finalizing a comprehensive new labour bill designed to reflect modern work trends, including remote jobs, the gig economy, and digital platforms
Isaac Amoako, a meter reader with NEDCo in Atebubu, has been beaten at Sanwakyi, a suburb of Atebubu
Tension is mounting in Pusupusu, a community near Asiakwa in the Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly, after a group of suspected armed men reportedly stormed the area, fired gunshots, and allegedly threatened the life of the chief
35-year-old Fulani herdsman, Abdul Rahman, has been killed, while another person is in critical condition at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital after a fellow Fulani reportedly attacked them at Gomoa Kweikrom in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region following a misunderstanding
Frustrated power consumers in Kumasi are baring their teeth over intensifying outages, describing it as President Mahama’s enduring legacy
Communications and Governance Expert at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr. Bernard Tutu-Boahen, has called on the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi, to render an unqualified apology to the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, warning that failure to do so could invite both spiritual and physical consequences
Founder and leader of the Base Movement, George Oti Bonsu, has stated that GIHOC Distilleries was on the verge of collapse under the NPP until it borrowed GH¢2 million from him as a bailout. He claims the amount has never been repaid, despite multiple promises
Director of Technical Services at the Ghana AIDS Commission, Fred Nana Poku, has warned that rising condom prices could discourage public use and potentially increase HIV transmission in Ghana
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, has claimed that former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was removed from his position due to his support for the LGBTQ+ bill, alleging the decision was influenced by his stance on the controversial legislation under Nana Akufo-Addo
A young man in his late thirties, identified as Kofi, popularly known as “Oga,”has reportedly chopped off his own penis at Aworowa, a community in the Techiman Municipality of the Bono East Region
President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has dismissed reports suggesting that the association has suspended its ongoing strike
Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, has announced that the recruitment portal for health workers has been officially opened
Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Kwasi Gyamfi Boadu, has stated that pastors can face legal action if their public prophecies cause tangible harm to individuals or couples
Chief Executive Officer of Aduana FC, Collins Atta Poku, has visited the grieving family of the late Dominic Frimpong to present his bag, in an emotional moment that underscored the painful loss to both the club and the family.
A pastor has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bury a five-month-old baby alive at Abofrem in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region
A legal practitioner, Kwasi Gyamfi Boadu, has stated that Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act recognises marital rape, stressing that consent is required within marriage and that no spouse has automatic sexual rights over the other
A marriage counsellor and pastor, Daniel Annan, has emphasised that marriage is not a financial investment but a companionship ordained by God to fulfil a specific purpose
Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has announced that Toyota Voxy vehicles will soon be banned from commercial transportation in Ghana, citing serious safety concerns
Centre for Policy Scrutiny, a policy think tank, has criticized the government for scrapping certain taxes, describing them as nuisance taxes.
Mulan Neurodiversity School (MNS) has launched activities to mark Autism Awareness Month, beginning with an official dinner and launch. Under the theme “Embracing Differences, Empowering Every Ability,” the initiative promotes acceptance, inclusion, and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Two people are feared dead, and 28 others were rescued following a fatal accident at Kwashieman in Accra on the eve of Good Friday
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has expressed doubt that President John Dramani Mahama will assent to the proposed anti-LGBTQ bill if it is passed by Parliament.
Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s comment that the Anti-LGBTQ Bill is not a priority as hypocrisy of the highest order
Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Lawyer Moses Foh Amoaning, has expressed strong opposition to President Mahama’s remark that LGBTQI issues are not a national priority
Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that one of the companies cited for various infractions in the Auditor-General’s special report has refunded GHS19.1 million to the state, a week after the report’s findings were made available
Schools in Nkwanta South Township remain closed following the recent conflict, as authorities continue security assessments to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff
Two brothers have been stabbed to death at Sehwi Akrofu, near Sehwi Boako, in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. The suspected perpetrator has been identified as a young man from Sankore.
Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Baasit, has today adjourned the injunction suit filed by Abusuapanyin Kofi Owusu seeking to halt the planned “Celebration of Life” for Daddy Lumba to April 23, 2026.
Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities is staging a peaceful demonstration to call on the government to urgently consider them for employment, emphasizing that they are more than capable of working across all sectors
Charles Asuman, a 30-year-old survivor of the Awutu Kwame Whettey shooting that occurred during site preparations for a new quarry project, is appealing to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for justice, as no arrests have yet been made
John Dramani Mahama has called for prayers for peace in the Middle East amid ongoing attacks and destruction. Eid al-Fitr 2026 is being celebrated today, Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan
Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service has exhumed the legs and other body parts of a 41-year-old woman, Joyce Akua Amponmaa, who was allegedly murdered by a fetish priest at Awutu Bentum after she reportedly sought spiritual assistance from him
A Circuit Court in Koforidua has granted former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, bail in the sum of GHC 800,000 with two sureties. He has also been directed to reappear before the court on April 9, 2026
Egg traders from Dormaa have been left stranded as poultry farmers in Burkina Faso reportedly block and destroy consignments imported from Ghana, citing efforts to protect their local poultry industry
Michael Okyere Baafi, Member of Parliament for New Juaben South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee, has called on the government to apologise to Ghanaians over what he describes as a major shift in the implementation of the 24-hour economy policy
A 19-Year-Old Pregnant Woman is battling for her life after she was struck by a stray bullet during burial rites at Hiawu Besease in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti Region
19-year-old student of Nkwatia Senior High School, popularly known as NKWASCO, identified as Opoku, is receiving treatment at the Koforidua Regional Hospital after security personnel of Arena of Love Church allegedly inflicted cutlass wounds on him
Security Analyst Paul Boateng has cautioned the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to fully understand the responsibilities of his position and ensure that certain confidential reports remain undisclosed, as some of his comments could potentially put the country at risk on the global stage.
A fuel tanker reportedly fell off the Ofankor Barrier overpass in Accra this morning after colliding with a cement truck that had been parked by the roadside without a warning triangle
President John Dramani Mahama has called on citizens to remain united and disciplined in the pursuit of peaceful nation-building. Addressing the nation during the 69th Independence Day celebration, the President said the theme, “Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope,” reflects the government’s commitment to implementing policies that will improve the lives of Ghanaians
Recent attacks on Fulbes on Thursday, 5th March 2026, which began after a robbery incident that led to the death of one Brifo man, have escalated in Gbeniyiri and surrounding areas. The death toll has now risen from two to five, highlighting growing tensions in the community
Central East Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, while several others remain on the run, for allegedly vandalizing the palace of the Awutu Oshimpo chief and stealing traditional items
DOVVSU Circuit Court in Accra has granted Latifa Salifu, a suspect in the Mamprobi Clinic baby theft case, bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with two sureties
Rashid Tanko Computer, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the NDC, has predicted a landslide victory for his party in today’s Ayawaso East by-election, one he says will be unforgettable for the NPP
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are sending shockwaves through global markets, with potential consequences for Ghana’s economy. Energy expert Benjamin Nsiah cautions that prolonged instability in the Middle East could weaken the Ghana cedi, drive up fuel prices, and pose broader security concerns
A man has died following a violent incident at a ghetto in Lamakara, Tamale, in the Northern Region, linked to a dispute over an opioid tablet popularly known as “Red.”
Some cocoa farmers in the Asante Akyem enclave, supported by some NPP members and Members of Parliament, have staged a fierce demonstration against the cocoa price reduction announced by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, about two weeks ago
A labour expert at the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation, Peter Bismark Kofi, has described the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s decision to remove doctors who refuse postings from the government payroll as unethical, although legally permissible
A student of Obrachere SHS remains in critical condition and has not opened his eyes since Friday following a gruesome assault. The student was seen in viral videos being trampled, beaten, and stoned until some bystanders intervened
Management of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital has confirmed that one of its security officers was assaulted while on duty, describing the incident as “deeply regrettable
Cocoa farmers in the Western North Region have staged a demonstration to protest the recent reduction in cocoa prices, from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bag
Baby boy who went missing from the Mamprobi Polyclinic has been found and reunited with his parents. Police have arrested the woman suspected of stealing the baby, and investigations are ongoing.
Tomato traders in Accra have confirmed that about 10 Ghanaian traders, one woman and nine men, were allegedly shot and burned by terrorists in Burkina Faso last Saturday.
Financial analyst Dr. Richmond Atuahene has commended COCOBOD’s decision to reduce workers’ salaries to help address challenges in the sector but insists that further staff downsizing may be necessary
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has ordered a comprehensive audit of the sanitary pads distributed under the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative last year, following complaints about poor quality.
Security analyst Paul Boateng has stated that the Russian tourist who shared sex videos with Ghanaian women can be arrested and prosecuted, as his actions constitute a criminal offense
Mortuary and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has temporarily closed four mortuaries in the Central Region for failing to meet the required safety and environmental standards
Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tema Central Constituency have locked up the offices of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in protest against what they describe as unfair and exclusionary appointment processes
Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussah Dankwah, says he still holds firmly to his prediction regarding the NDC Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primary. According to him, had it not been for the distribution of television sets and motorbikes, Baba Jamal would have lost
Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Randy Abbey, has assured cocoa farmers that a solution to the outstanding payment challenges will be found soon
Presidency has responded to the mockery of President John Dramani Mahama’s traditional smock worn during his visit to Zambia. Following social media comments by some Zambians who derided the attire, Ghanaians pushed back to educate them on its cultural significance. The Presidency has, however, urged Ghanaians to tone down personal attacks and respond with dignity
An accident involving a motorcycle, popularly known as “Okada,” has claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl and left two of her siblings injured at Adankwame in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region
A crash involving three commercial “trotro” vehicles has resulted in the death of a conductor at the Tech Junction station in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Asante Region
Labour unions representing non-teaching staff at the University of Ghana have declared an indefinite strike, effective immediately, citing unresolved issues with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the government
Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin, is calling on NPP supporters to set aside their differences and unite in support of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for a resounding victory in 2028
Chief priest of the Naagbewaa shrine in Pusiga, along with some elders of the shrine, have poured libations against any delegate from the Kusaug Traditional Area who intends to vote for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
NDC has expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s decision to quash the High Court ruling that ordered a rerun of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai Constituency
A landlady known as “Last Hour” in Efuanta, a suburb of Tarkwa, is facing widespread condemnation after allegedly spraying human faeces in a tenant’s room to force them out of her property
Security analyst Samuel Nana Appiah has stated that the ongoing attacks on security personnel are driven by disrespect and impunity. He explained that such acts continue because those who engage in them are rarely punished, preventing the establishment of a deterrent for others
Two twins, identified as Atta Kofi and Ebi Wom, both aged 28, have allegedly beaten a 33-year-old man, Theophilus Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi KK, to death at Sehwi Boinzan in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region
As the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepares for the January 31, 2026, presidential primary to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 general election, the party has convened a meeting to allow aspirants in the upcoming contest to sign a peace pact aimed at ensuring peace and harmony before, during, and after the polls
A member of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team, Frank Davies, has disclosed that proceedings for his client’s release on bond in the United States were halted after Ghanaian authorities raised an objection, citing an ongoing extradition process
A pressure group known as Arise Ghana is picketing at the U.S. Embassy, demanding the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana
55-year-old man, identified as William Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi Manso, has been arrested in connection with a brutal stabbing incident that left a 50-year-old woman critically injured at Sefwi Abrokofe in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region
Residents of Abuase, located in the Shama District of the Western Region, are facing an imminent disaster as tidal waves gradually erode and wash away their entire community. According to concerned residents, the waves have been increasingly severe in recent days, causing significant disturbances and requiring urgent attention from authorities
Victims of the Adum Blue Light market fire are opposing Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi’s decision to demolish their rebuilt structures. The traders, who are using their own resources to redevelop the site, argue the mayor should focus public funds on other projects. The mayor has labeled their efforts "illegal and non-technical," setting a demolition deadline of July 31
Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured the public that her husband is not avoiding accountability. She stated that he is currently receiving medical treatment abroad and will return to Ghana to face investigations once he is medically cleared
A man, believed to be in his late 30s, has lost his life, and more than 500 people have been displaced following torrential rainfall in Kasoa, located in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region
Striking nurses and midwives have officially called off their nationwide industrial action, effective immediately, following several days of disputes with their employers that caused widespread disruption to healthcare services
Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, George Smith-Graham, has attributed the ongoing standoff between the Health Ministry and striking nurses to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), accusing the union of contributing to the government’s failure to fulfill agreed conditions of service.
Out of 30,225 BECE candidates in the Volta Region, 3,359 are expected to write the exam starting today. Among them are 6 prison inmates, 4 pregnant girls, and candidates with special needs. Some candidates involved in a recent road accident have appealed to WAEC for an extension due to injuries.
General Secretary of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), Richard Kofi Jordan, has called on the government to address the urgent concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
The deceased, identified as Akosua Atta, A.K.A Ante Ataa, was allegedly attacked and nearly beheaded in her kitchen in her house at Abompekrom, in the Obuasi West Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The sad incident occurred during a power outage caused by a GRIDCO substation transformer at Obuasi
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a renewed and vigorous effort to combat corruption in Ghana, emphasizing the need to address ongoing challenges effectively
Tensions are escalating between drivers' unions and the government over the recently imposed GHC1-per-litre fuel levy. In a bold move, the unions have announced plans to stage a mass protest on June 10, 2025, during which drivers will park their vehicles to express dissatisfaction with the government's decision
Deputy Ranking Member on the Energy Committee in Parliament, Collins Adomako Mensah, is calling on the government to apologize to Ghanaians for making a U-turn on its tax promises. This comes in response to the introduction of a GH¢1 levy on each litre of petroleum products by the government
Andy Appiah Kubi, lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has stated that although his client has been released, he is required to report to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) three times a week pending further action.
A member of the legal team representing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, lawyer Frank Davis, has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice while a related matter is still pending before the court
Minority Caucus in Parliament made a surprising return to the House on Friday, May 30, 2025, ending a brief boycott triggered by the GHC50 million bail condition imposed on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi
Ghana Police Administration has met with Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, who was allegedly assaulted during a live television broadcast at the EOCO premises amid the arrest of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman
Asante South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Akwasi George, who is reported to have fatally stabbed 70-year-old Laar Ibrahim at Manso Gyeduako in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.
Two days after the GPRTU and other transport unions announced the full implementation of a 15% reduction in lorry fares, some drivers in Kumasi continue to defy the directive
Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, Jerome Sam, has confirmed in an interview with Adom News that officials from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) have begun investigations into the disappearance of 200 COCOBOD containers
Winneba Divisional Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Joshua Arthur, in connection with the murder of a lecturer from the University of Education, Winneba. The victim, Professor Mawuadem Koku Amedeke of the Chemistry Department, was reportedly killed and buried behind his own house at Effutu Gyahadze, in the Effutu Municipality
One man is feared dead, while three security officers—two policemen and an immigration officer—have been hospitalised following an operation to eject squatters behind the Dominase Onion Market in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
An eleven-year-old boy, affectionately known as Bowobra, was electrocuted on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while attempting to collect scrap materials at a company site in Ma-ka-po-lo, Nyankrom, in the Shama District of the Western Region. The incident occurred when he came into contact with a live power cable belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)
Family of a 10-year-old girl who was seriously injured in Buduburam, Central Region, after a large tree fell on her and two others—including a pregnant woman—is appealing for financial support. Doctors have recommended urgent surgery on the girl's leg, estimated to cost GHC 67,500.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ella Esinam Non-go, has confirmed that three people lost their lives following torrential rains that caused severe flooding across parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18, 2025
More than 2,000 children and adults have been picked up by the Ghana Immigration Service in an ongoing operation targeting undocumented migrants and street beggars in Accra.
A 45-year-old farmer, Kwabena Aseidu, has been arrested by the Bibiani District Police Command for allegedly inflicting knife wounds on his biological daughter. The incident occurred at Sefwi Tanoso Praso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to reports, the assault was triggered by the discovery that the 18-year-old girl had become pregnant while undergoing apprenticeship training
Sixty years after Ghana introduced the cedi to replace the British pound and assert financial independence, the currency remains a symbol of the nation's economic resilience and challenges. As it marks this milestone, reflection on its journey is timely. Economist Dr. George Domfe says the cedi still fulfills its core role as a medium of exchange, maintaining its relevance by enabling trade and transactions despite ongoing economic difficulties.
Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako Mensah, has attributed the recent strengthening of the cedi against the dollar to the government's temporary suspension of debt payments. He explained that, due to the Domestic Debt Exchange Program (DDEP), most debt obligations have been rescheduled to next year, providing the government with some financial breathing space
A 34-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Obuasi Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region for allegedly kidnapping a 5-year-old girl from New Edubiase and taking her to Tuobodom, where she had kept the child for over two months. The suspect, Helena Oduro, also known as Yaa Ohenewaa, was arrested by the Tuobodom Police in the Bono East Region and later transferred to New Edubiase to face legal proceedings
Farouk Al-Wahab, an International Relations Consultant, has disputed the negative depictions of Ghana on search engines like Google, which label the country as a hub for crimes such as car hijackings, street muggings, and assaults
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized President John Dramani Mahama's first 120 days in office, describing them as disappointing and lacking any cause for celebration. According to Afenyo-Markin, the failures during this period are clear to all Ghanaians.
Vincent Oppong Asamoah, Chairman of Parliament's Works and Housing Committee, is calling for a nationwide ban on plastics, citing their significant environmental impact and contribution to worsening flooding in Accra
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has responded to the Ghana Police Service’s invitation regarding an investigation into an alleged assault involving him and a police officer. He has expressed his readiness to cooperate fully with the investigation
Accra is bracing for political upheaval today as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a coalition of allied political forces take to the streets in a fiery protest against what they call a “politically engineered assault” on Ghana’s judiciary
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Black Star Experience, an initiative aimed at unlocking Ghana’s tourism potential and enhancing revenue mobilization within the sector. According to him, the Black Star Experience is not merely a slogan, but a strategic initiative designed to showcase Ghana’s unique identity and tourism assets to the world
Women of Kwawu Afram Plains North have expressed their gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Kate Mawusi Babanawo as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kwawu Afram Plains North
Some aggrieved youth in Juaboso have sacked Chinese miners operating in the Juaboso township over unmet promises and environmental destruction.
A fatal armed robbery occurred at Kobre in the Pru East District, where attackers ambushed travelers heading from Nyumoase to Yeji. One person was killed, and the robbers made away with valuables, cash, and a motorbike
Reports received reveals that Evelyn Serwaa Ama Konadu, a 42-year-old mother of two from Akyem Asiakwa in Ghana’s Eastern Region, has allegedly been abducted by unknown individuals. The assailants are also reported to have subjected her to physical and sexual assault. They have contacted her family, demanding a ransom of GH₵500,000 for her release
An Accra High Court has struck out a motion filed by the Ghana Police Service that sought to prohibit a planned protest against illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana
Patients have been left stranded at the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region as doctors have suspended emergency and outpatient services. Doctors at the hospital have suspended all services, including emergency care, indefinitely, starting from this morning
A 44-year-old man, Kusi Enock, has allegedly killed his 47-year-old wife, Ama Kwakyewaa, by striking her on the chest and head with a stick during an early morning quarrel on their farm in Akyem Adwafo, a farming community in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region
Nomination of the Kasoa MCE turned chaotic after one of the alleged NDC members destroyed the ballot papers, brought out different papers from his pocket, and declared the President's nominee the winner
Reports from Vatican say Pope Francis, the Argentine Jesuit who became the first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas, has died has Monday morning at the age of 88
As the festive season approaches, traditional leaders in the Ahafo Region have issued a strong call for road safety, stressing that strict adherence to traffic regulations could prevent all road accidents. The chiefs cautioned drivers to be extra vigilant and law-abiding during the celebrations to avoid needless tragedies
Central North Regional Police Command has arrested 42 individuals for engaging in prostitution and drug-related activities at Ayamfuri in the Central Region. The group includes 32 Nigerian women, suspected of engaging in prostitution, and 10 Ghanaian young men, believed to be involved in drug peddling
The case filed by the Member of Parliament for Tafo against the removal of the Chief Justice has been adjourned once again, this time to May 6, 2025. Presiding Judge, Professor Henrietta Mensah-Bonsu, announced that the adjournment was due to the unavailability of one of the panel members
An unidentified man, believed to be in his early 30s, was set ablaze after being accused of stealing a motorbike at Agona Asafo, a community in the Agona East District of the Central Region.
An 18-year-old girl, identified as Afia Nkor, has been butchered in her room at Nweneso No. 2 in the Atwima Kwanwoma Municipality of the Ashanti Region by unknown assailants
A Ghanaian student at the University of Cassino in Southern Lazio and a resident of Italy, Charles Yeboah Baffour, 24, was found dead on the streets late at night on April 4, 2025
Supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Assin North Constituency in the Central Region have expressed immense joy following the ruling of the Accra High Court, which acquitted and discharged their Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson
The criminal division of the Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Mary Ekue Yanzuh, has acquitted and discharged the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Gyakye Quayson, after a three-year legal battle involving multiple charges, including perjury
Deputy Director of Narcotics Control Commission, Lawyer Twum Barimah, has hinted that he was part of the security team that examined the aircraft for suspected drug trafficking at KIA
U.S. Ambassador has reaffirmed that the relationship between the United States and Ghana is strong and holds potential for further improvement
Former Greater Accra Regional NDC Chairman, Mr. Ade Coker, has boldly challenged the Asin Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, to provide concrete evidence to support his recent claim that Ghana is a central hub for cocaine trafficking
Kwame Asare-Obeng, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the Central Region, also known as A Plus, has expressed concerns about the salary of a parliamentarian.
Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over President Mahama's directive to investigate alleged drug trafficking or money laundering at Kotoka Airport. Rev. John Ntim Fodjour claimed such activities have increased since the NDC took power. This follows an investigation into two aircraft that arrived in Ghana in March and later flew to Gran Canaria.
Two people are seriously injured while six houses belonging to some Fulani herdsmen in Gomoa Amenfi have been burnt down by some community members after a cattle from the ranch of the Fulani’s destroyed their pepper farm belonging to a local farmer in the area
President John Dramani Mahama has directed city authorities to demolish structures built on waterways as the rainy season begins, aiming to prevent the devastation caused by recurring floods
Two people are battling for their lives at Kasoa Polyclinic after a group of Land Guards stabbed them on their Land at Kasoa Ofaakor hills in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
A couple has been arrested by the Awutu Bereku District Police Command for allegedly chaining their 9-year-old son in a bush for two days in Gomoa Nkwantanan, located in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
Ashanti Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for Martin Amoah, also known as Augustine Amoah, alias "Baba Macho," who is suspected of being involved in the robbery and killing of a mobile money vendor in Kumasi
Legal counsel for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Samuel Atta Akyea, has raised concerns about the treatment of his client and his wife, Angela Boateng, following their recent arrest.
A group of men, allegedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has ransacked the office of A5 Security Services at Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport
Security forces have been deployed to Adum PZ in Kumasi following attempts by looters to steal from shops during a fire outbreak at a four-storey commercial building. Several suspects have been arrested as authorities work to maintain order. Amid the chaos, groups of individuals attempted to break into shops, taking advantage of the situation.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has lifted the communication embargo previously imposed on police spokespersons, urging a renewed and proactive engagement with the media
Madina Magistrate court has remanded into custody Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a suspect in the Ahmed Suale assassination. He's been held on a provisional murder charge. The arrest and arraignment of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, Managing director of ISPY company, marks a breakthrough in a case that has gone cold for years, raising concerns about the security and safety of journalists in Ghana
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Dr. Emmanuel Atsu Dodor, the Ghana Health Service Director for the Ahafo Region, has revealed that the nurse-to-patient ratio in the region has deteriorated and requires urgent attention. He made this statement during the 2024 Annual Review Meeting of the Regional Health Directorate at Hwidiem
The suspect in the alleged murder of Joana Yabane, a final-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been remanded in prison following his second court appearance.
Two individuals have been confirmed dead in separate incidents at Karlo in the Suaman District of the Western North Region after falling into abandoned galamsey pits
Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP) Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the Mahama-led government over the budgetary allocation for the Women’s Development Bank
The president of the Mobile Money Advocacy Group Edward Ofori Agyemang has stated that they have written a letter to the Inspector General of Police and the Interior Minister, requesting them to help address the alarming number of killings of Momo vendors in the country
Greater Accra Council of State election on February 11 was briefly disrupted by chaos at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) head office. The turmoil began when the police allegedly stopped one of the candidates, Musah Ziyad, from entering the polling room with other individuals. During the disturbance, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo was seen fleeing through the exit door.
National Security seized a large amount of U.S. dollars and Ghana cedis, including counterfeit bills, hidden in twelve shipping containers at a warehouse in Sapeiman, Greater Accra. Despite routine scanning, the containers reached their destination undetected. A manhunt is underway for four suspects, and the search revealed fake gold bars, counterfeit cedi notes, and military uniforms.
Ministry of Roads and Highways has revealed plans to reintroduce tolls on roads and bridges, aiming to generate revenue for ongoing road maintenance and infrastructure development projects
30-year-old man, Kojo Esson, also known as Dee Jay, has been arrested and is facing charges at the Ofaakor Circuit Court for allegedly defiling a 9-year-old K.G. 2 student after giving her ¢5.00
Concerned citizens of Adoagyiri-Nsawam in the Eastern Region are calling for a formal apology from Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting Chief Executive of the Petroleum Commission, over her disrespectful comments directed at Frank Annor-Dompreh, their Member of Parliament (MP) and Minority Chief Whip
A 25-year-old farmer, Kwame Asamoah (also known as Kwame Ketewa), has been allegedly shot and killed by an unknown assailant while returning from his farm at Akyem Dokyi-Tetekasom, near Akyem Takyiman in the Eastern Region's Kwaebibirem Municipality
General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has declared the party’s readiness for an emphatic victory in the forthcoming general elections on 7th December
NPP Research and Election Officer for Pru East constituency Suraj Adam said the Party has rejected three of the bags containing parliamentary ballot papers claiming it does not have their seals and there is no way they will accept that bags to be added to the parliamentary bags for voting come December 7th 2024
Following the brouhaha surrounding the alleged distribution of food at a polling center by Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Parliamentary Candidate Lydia Alhassan, the NPP constituency chairman has stated that all the claims are false
Adom News has intercepted pictures of vote cast as security and essential service providers cast their ballot in the ongoing special voting currently going on.
In a troubling turn of events, a 23-year-old farmer, Kwame Amela has gone missing after accompanying his uncle to a farm in Adumadu in the Krachi East municipality of the Oti Region
A team of police officers from the crime scene department have started investigation into the shooting incident that led to the death of a 50 year old Italian burgar. If we recall Adom News reported that, owner of Gomoa Akotsi Gaso Gas Filling station was robbed and killed by two alleged armed robbers.
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said that his pledge to introduce a new tax regime for businesses remains one of the immediate policies he will implement if elected. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's visit to the Ablekuma Central Constituency saw him at the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Zone where he was met warmly by the importers.
A Political Science Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr Kwasi Amakye Boateng has disclosed that, the NPP is panicking in Ashante Region, fears NDC will pull more votes. He claims that although the NPP government has completed several projects, it has not been able to create any significant projects in Kumasi, in contrast to the former president who built a sizable market there.
A devastating fire broke out late Sunday night, at Agbogbloshie in Accra, engulfing several wooden structures and causing significant damage, though fortunately no lives were lost. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received the alarm at 9:38 pm and responded promptly.
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has pledged to revive the construction of a bridge over the Afram River in the Eastern Region, if elected President. This project aims to facilitate the easy and quick transportation of foodstuffs from one of the country's key food-producing areas, the Afram Plains. John Mahama questions why government has neglected the project after contracting loans for its development.
The Regional Minister for Greater Accra, Titus Glover has thrown a signal to the hawkers around the flower pot flyover that, he won’t allow any hawker to sell or do any business there.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has accused the Akufo-Addo-led regime of grounding all sectors of the economy including the senior national team, the Black Stars. According to Mahama, the ruling government has extended its incompetence to the only sector that brings Ghanaians joy and unity
Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahen, a renowned political analyst and lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, believes former President John Kufuor's recent comments ahead of the December polls may not have a significant impact on electorates.
The NDC Members of Parliament are calling for a commission of inquiries into the alleged expired rice distributed and unwholesome but consumed by SHS students across the nation.
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lashed out at the NDC flagbearer, former President John Mahama, as a man whose mentality on the Free Senior High and other youth development initiatives would send the country backwards rather than moving it forward.
The panel of 7 judges, in a 5:2 decision upheld in favor of the plaintiff to wit, the 4 members of parliament will have to be restored. The SC will deliver its full judgment in a case Justices Ampadu Tanko and Lovelace Johnson dissented based on the jurisdiction of the court in the matter.
The President of the Cocoa Farmers Association Mr. Annan Boateng says the increase in Cocoa Prices is an insult to cocoa farmers following the time and percentage announced. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as part of his Farmers Day speech, announced an increment in the producer price for cocoa in the country.
Mr. Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe, General Secretary of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) OF TUC, has lamented that farmers have not been treated fairly over the years making them the poorest in the country.
Nine people have been injured, 2 have lost their lives in the main township of Konongo in Asante Akyem Central, when a fuel tanker, attempting to avoid a crash after failing its brakes, veered into oncoming traffic. The tanker collided with a pickup truck with registration number GG-2393-23 loaded 4, 500 pieces of soft drinks, Samsung bongo GX- 1026-12, Toyota Tacoma GT-1394-24, Hyundai Elantra, leaving the two occupants of the saloon car with registration number GW 4031-21 dead on the spot and the Man diesel fuel tanker no AS-9631-11 with loaded 27, 000 litres of diesel The passengers sustained several degree of injuries have been rush to Konongo government hospital while the two people whom have lost their lives have been deposited to Yawkwei Steward Mortuary
The King of the Igbo community for Nigerians residing in Ghana, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu has advised Nigerians living in Ghana not to engage themselves in electoral violence. According to him Ghana is a peace loving country and all Nigerians must obey the laws of the country.
Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, urges Ghanaians not to fall for the lies and deceit of the NDC since they are only lying their way out to power.
Residents near Adabraka Central Mosque and Adabraka market are in fear after a broad daylight robbery on Saturday, November 2. Adabraka in Accra was shaken on November 2 by a brazen daylight robbery that unfolded in full view of shocked residents. Four heavily armed and masked men attacked a man in a red Toyota Corolla parked near the busy market, resulting in one person suffering severe injuries. The robbers swiftly forced their way into the Toyota, grabbing large sacks of cash stored inside. Within minutes, they loaded the bags into their getaway vehicle and fled the scene, still firing shots to keep bystanders at bay. The Ghana Police Service is on a manhunt to arrest them to face justice. Speaking to Adom News, residents said the robbery at Cabest Jewellery has left the community in fear and panic. They recalled a similar incident three months ago and are now calling for increased security in the area.
Parliament of Ghana will resume on November 7 to conduct its statutory business and government business
Private legal practitioner Kwame Adofo has asserted that investigators should never proceed with interrogating individuals who have been declared medically unfit
Nananom of the Agona Nyarkrom Traditional Council have denied allegations made against them by Kofi Osei, the spokesperson for Cynthia Morrison, claiming that they are behind Cynthia Morrison's independent candidacy
Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called on all parties involved in the renewed dispute in Bawku to remain calm and exercise restraint in order to avoid escalating the conflict and disturbing the peace in the area
Head of Public Affairs at the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) John Kapi has debunked a trending video circulating online. According to him, WAEC will punish any examiner who leaks a student’s results online
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has once again expressed confidence in his ability to emerge victorious in the upcoming elections, saying he will be crowned winner before the EC even makes its official declaration
Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised the people of the Central Tongu Constituency that they will have their share of his vision to ensure mechanized agriculture in every district as president, and that he will ensure the construction of a Cassava Processing Factory in the area as well
Donald Trump's campaign has filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint against the UK's Labour Party, accusing it of "blatant foreign interference" in the US election in aid of the Harris-Walz campaign.
Political Analyst at the Heritage Christians University College, Prof. Ebenezer Ayesu has stated clearly that, the Chaos in Parliament today shows the Parliamentarians don’t respect the People of Ghana and he is not surprised
Accra High Court has dismissed an application from Bernard Mornah, the flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), who sought to overturn a decision by the Electoral Commission to disqualify him from contesting in the upcoming presidential election
Minority Chief Whip in Parliament Ibrahim Ahmed has responded to the majority’s decision to boycott parliament after speaker of parliament declares 4 seats vacant
A 20-year-old named Samuel Obeng confessed to killing his 8-year-old brother, Messiah Akomeah, in a bush near Kwamo in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, says he has not resigned from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite his pace to contest in the 2024 general polls as an independent candidate.
Ministry of Roads and Highways has called for calm following the blast incident on the Buduburam stretch, which resulted in significant damage and injuries
The Public Relations Officer of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Pearl Adusu Sateckla, has appealed to law enforcement agencies, especially the police, to enforce laws and punish offenders to reduce road accidents and clashes.
The chief of Akyem-Apapam in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern region, Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori IV has charged miners to take part in the government's fight against illegal mining and help protect water bodies speaking at Akyem Osino in the Eastern Region during the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) media encounter.
Former Minister of Trade, Dr. Spio-Garbrah has said money played a role in the decision by Organised Labour to suspend their planned strike over illegal mining known as galamsey.
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced that its members will not participate in the strike action declared by Organised Labour. The Association, however, reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against illegal mining.
The Judicial Service of Ghana attributes the delay in the hearing of the cases of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values to the inability of the parties to file the needed memorandum of issues that they need to the court to settle
Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says, the current challenges facing the country is as a result of the choices Ghanaians made during the 2016 elections
Marriage counsellor and sex coach, Papa Kwamena Amoh has explained that sex is not only about orgasm but involves much more than just reaching orgasm.
In a bid to promote healthy living and raise awareness about the dangers of wearing high heels, Nana Yaa Konadu, a retired midwife at Dunkwa-on-Offin government hospital and also the Oforikromhemaa in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the central region, has cautioned women to limit their wear of high heels to special occasions only
General Secretary for the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana Richard Kofi Jordan has urged all Ghanaians who intend to die, to wait due to mortuary workers' intention to embark on a sit-down strike
The Electoral Commission (EC) opened the nomination process from Monday, September 9, to Friday, September 13, 2024, allowing candidates aspiring to contest the upcoming December 7 general elections to file their nominations.
Students of the Ntotroso College of Nursing and Midwifery ambushed John Mahama and his team on their way to campaign in the Asutifi South Constituency of the Ahafo region. John Mahama told these Nursing trainees of his vision to institute an automatic posting to get many of them jobs.
Political Scientist at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere has said the NDC nationwide demonstration will force the hands of the Electoral Commission to take appropriate action to benefit us all
MP for Asunafo South in Ahafo Region and also the NDC Parliamentary Candidate says the NDC will force the Electoral Commission (EC) to produce a credible register for this year's election
Dr. Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) responsible for Corporate Services, has stated that the commission has taken into account the concerns expressed by the opposition party NDC
Running mate of the NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is urging the people of Kintampo and its environs to change their voting pattern in this election, because the NDC has nothing to offer them
Following threats from certain NPP members against independent parliamentary candidate Cynthia Morrison over her use of a replica of the party's colors, she has boldly challenged them to take her to court if they have the courage to do so
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia says, the NDC will do everything possible to win the Awutu Senya East Seat from NPP and send Hawa Koomson to Afghanistan since she is best in shooting
Flagbearer of the NDC John Dramani Mahama has been rallying supporters of the NDC for their upcoming regional demonstration against the Electoral Commission.
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says the government is killing businesses and creating extreme unemployment through needless taxes. John Mahama says the Akufo-Addo government has introduced 40 new taxes affecting businesses and Ghanaians
Spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam has said, young women or ladies who are not married, should avoid wearing of rings because it leads to spiritual marriage.
Former President John Dramani Mahama says, that each Ghanaian now owes 20,000 cedis due to the excessive borrowing by the ruling NPP government. John Mahama says the Akufo-Addo-led regime has increased the public debt stock from 120 billion to 760 billion cedis, with little work to show. He says this makes the future of the country break and suffocate.
423 delegates of the Convention People's Party in the Ashanti Region have converged at the GNAT hall in kumasi for the presidential congress. In all sixteen regions, similar exercises are ongoing to choose a flagbearer. Former Chairman, Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah and legal practitioner, Frimpong Yaw Anokye are the two aspirants for the position
Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) is cautioning the general public, especially those who patronize traditional medicine, herbal, and alternative medical facilities for healthcare to be wary of unlicensed and unregistered operating in the system.
Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that 1,125 houses are currently under construction for settlement of people displaced by flood victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage
Two unidentified men believed to be in their late 30s and suspected to be motorbike thieves have been lynched and set ablaze after they allegedly stole a motorbike at Gomoa Dasum in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
Governance Expect, Prof. Ebenezer Ayesu of Heritage Christian University College has dismissed former President John Mahama's promise to introduce a 24-hour economy policy, stating that Ghana already operates a 24/7 economy.
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that the just ended NDC manifesto launched in Koforidua over the weekend is a manifesto for the people of Tongu and Ghanaians at large.
A Political marketing consultant and a lecturer at the University of Education Winneba Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahen has said that the vice president also the flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Alhaji Mahammud Bawumia meeting the press is a political marketing strategy
A Cocoa Purchasing Clerk, Kwabena Boateng who is also the Assemblyman for Denkyira Kyekyewere Electoral Area in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region has allegedly shot two suspected thieves to death in his shed when they allegedly tried to steal bags of cocoa
Running mate of the NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said that by selecting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its Flagbearer, the party has demonstrated that it belongs to all Ghanaians, unlike the NDC
A driver and two mate's are seriously injured and have been rushed to St Gregory Hospital after a tipper car with the registration number GE 8814-21 clash with Articulator at Buduatta Junction on the Kasoa- Cape Coast Highway in the Central Region.
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to critics of his No Academic Fees Policy for level 100 tertiary students.
There is high public interest in the court hearing of a case of lynching of a budding musician in the Tanaso suburb in the Ashanti region. Upcoming artiste, Wilberforce Appiah with the showbiz name Wyllbee, was lynched at Tanoso while he allegedly visited his girlfriend.
A man believed to be in his early 30s, Gideon Nanpark has been found dead at Jukwa at Western in the Wassa Amenfi East District. Brother of the deceased Evans Yennukwa says his brother from Accra Amassan went to Jukwaa in the Western Region to visit a friend who introduced him to Galamsey.
Some unemployed graduate nurses have expressed worry over the difficulty in accessing the digitized Ministry of Health Portal for employment
Management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) assures the general public that management will address high public sector institutions' indebtedness to the scheme
Professor of Finance and Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Godfred Bokpin, has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to create reasonable predictability and certainty in managing elections in the country, particularly the upcoming election because electoral malpractices affect the stability of the cedi
John Dramani Mahama is asking Ghanaians to reject any attempt by the ruling NPP government to change or rewrite the history of the country. He was responding to the argument that Ghana has founders and not a founder
Armed robbers have attacked and shot a gold-buying agent in Odumasi, Asante Akyem Central, and made off with an undisclosed amount of money from his possessions
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the “Agyapadie” document as a fabricated document by his opponents to undermine his political career.
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress Mustapha Foyoo Gbande is alleging that the Appeals Court decision yesterday to acquit Minority Leader Caisel Ato Forson, was deliberately done to please Ghanaians and that the party stands by its belief that the court is biased
A 30-year-old man Nana Kofi Amofa, alias Kofi Yesu has been arrested by the Central East Regional Police Intelligence Unit (PID) while attempting to sell his Senior brother's 6-year-old -daughter for GHC150,000 to acquire a visa to Canada.
National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has released statistics showing that 1,237 fatalities occurred in road crashes from January to June of this year (2024), which is higher than the 1,095 deaths recorded during the same period last year (2023).
Following the NPA’s “sabotage” accusations against them over the cylinder recirculation initiative, the Vice Chairman for LPG Marketing Companies Association, Ghana Gabriel Kumi says they haven’t seen anything yet
Paramount Chiefs of Kenyasi No1, Kenyasi No2, and Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region say they will support the youth to stage an unprecedented protest against the government if the Kenyasi-Hwidiem deplorable road is not fixed immediately
A Former NPP New Juaben North Constituency, Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, has descended heavily on the Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Bagbin for feigning ignorance of the siren LI in parliament
As today marks World Snake Day the heads of News and current affairs of Multimedia Akan Brands A.C Ohene has said that snakes are important to nature and the world at large and for that matter he urges all to keep them safe
Chief of Sehwi Kwasikrom in the Bodi District of the Western North Region, Nana Kwasi Suamena II, has allegedly shot an 18-year-old guy (not dead), Ortiz Quesi at Sehwi Kwasikrom
Staff and pupil of the Jukwa Mpatase Korahene M/A Basic School in the Western Region are in awe over the spread of used condoms on their campus after the close of school yesterday
Chef Smith has been caught lying after checks confirmed that the Guinness World Records certificate he presented was fake.
Head of Communications of Dr Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye says the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia settled on Napo as his running mate even before the party’s presidential primaries
Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri Frank Annor Dompreh has said that the Majority caucus is solidly behind the decision of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to select Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the 2024 elections, despite some few reservations about the decision
Running mate to John Mahama, flagbearer of the NDC has challenged the governing NPP to prove with evidence that the NDC will cancel the Free Senior High School (SHS) program when voted into power.
Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal against the contempt case involving Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Legislator of North Tongu, which was filed by Rev. Kusi Boateng.
A mentally challenged man has allegedly beheaded his wife at Konongo in Asante Akyem Central of the Ashanti Region
Deputy public relations officer of West African Examination Council Mr. John Kapi says the WAEC distinction award is a recognition of the best candidate who does well in their exams and not a full scholarship as perceived
Traditional authorities of Efutuakwa Traditional council have charged the Assin Central NDC members who invoked curses on the Electoral Commission and the Assin Central NPP candidate Godfred Nti Anewu
A pregnant woman and two other persons are still unaccounted for after a boat accident at Dambai in the Oti River of the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region.
Awutu Bereku District Court in the Central region Presided over by Naomi Kuntour has once again remanded six suspects into Police custody standing trial over the penis vanishing scare
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the Ministry of Finance is making arrangements to reimburse clients of companies liquidated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during the financial clean-up exercise
Following the brouhaha surrounding the malfunctioning free WIFI in secondary schools, the executive director media foundation, Suleiman Braimah says the teachers in the affected schools were afraid to voice out
One Land guard has been arrested by Millennium City District Police Command while two of them are at large after they allegedly demolished Ex- Black Stars Player, Kissi Boateng's house and fence wall at Millennium City in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
Dr. Bawumia has announced that dialysis treatment for those under 18 years and those above 60 years will be free, while it will be subsidized for those between the ages mentioned
31-year-old gold dealer who allegedly went missing and was later found hiding in his girlfriend's house, Kwadwo Kyei Amanin has begged his family, and Ghanaians for forgiveness as he faces the Bibiani Circuit Court
A Constitutional lawyer has stated that the accusation and counter-accusation over the Ambulance case which has brought an alleged voice recording between the Attorney General, Godfred Dame, and Richard JAKPA is political but the court will deal with the evidence before it
Residents and families of Wassa Grumisa Wassa Amenfi East Municipality are living in fear as some unidentified persons have entered community cemetery and looted some graves.
Flagbearer of the People’s Redemption Movement (PRM), Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has stated clearly that the Cedis depreciation is caused by the government because it has refused to manage the economy by investing in local businesses
Kweku Asamoah, a 38-year-old man, has been apprehended by the Gomoa Ojobi District Police Command. He stands accused of firing three live bullets at a prophetess in Gomoa Ojobi, situated within the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.
Central Regional NDC Vice Chairman, Ekow Okyere Panin, has revealed that NDC executives plan to install CCTV cameras on all EC officials, from Jean Mensah to the last person, to address inconsistencies in their figures and prevent potential mayhem during the 2024 elections
Poultry farmers whose farms where destroyed by government in 2022 as a result of bird flu, are calling on the government to pay their 1.8 million cedis compensation debt as they were promised.
Chiefs of Kukuom in the Asunafo South of Ahafo Region have invoked an ancestral curse on perpetrators and sponsors of electoral violence that occurred in the town last Saturday which left one seriously injured during the ongoing limited registration
Both NDC and NPP are accusing each other of the Saturday violence that happened at the Kukuom registration center
After arresting an 18-year-old boy over double registration, the father of the suspect blames the electoral commission for the incident
Chief Finance Officer of the Millennium Development Authority, John Boakye has stated that The Millennium Challenge Corporation despite the prevailing power crisis, has no “immediate plans to work again in Ghana” and has completely closed Ghana’s Millennium Challenge Compact.
Political Science Lecturer at the Pentecost University, Dr. Christopher Ampadu has said that President Akufo Addo only made a political talk and meant no harm when he said that former president Mahama cannot be his successor.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency is warning the citizens to expect heavy rainfall during May as compared to the previous month April.
Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun investigations into alleged corruption in respect of public election involving the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso and some electoral officials during the Ejisu by-election.
Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics Musa Dankwa has refuted claims that his outfit got their prediction wrong in the just-ended Ejisu by-elections.
Kwabena Boateng, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has clinched victory in the Ejisu by-election.
Vice president of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, Gabriel Kumi has pointed out that Ghana’s extreme heat is partly attributed to the widespread burning of trees for charcoal production.
An accident happened at Dadwen near Obuasi, in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti, and claimed 5 lives and left 14 in critical condition. The injured are currently receiving treatment at AGA Health Foundation Obuasi.
Campaign team for Independent Candidate for the upcoming Ejisu by-election, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, says the electorate are ready to defend their ballots
5 members of the Gomoa Central NPP Executives were sacked during a Regional Executive Committee meeting at Cape Coast yesterday. The demoted executives are the constituency Chairman, Vice Chairman, Organizer, Research Officer and Treasurer.
The Ministry of Transport is set to meet drivers’ unions in the country again over persistent calls for fare increments.
National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Henry Nana Boakye has accused the NDC of supporting the independent parliamentary candidate at the Ejisu constituency
Two Suspects, Yusif Afrim, 25, and Wisdom Sete, 35 have been arrested by the New Edubiase Police for robbing and killing an 80-year-old Ghanaian base American at her private residence at Nyinasin in the Central Region.
Leader and Founder of Movement for Change, John Alan Kyeremateng has outlined some taxes he will be scrapping when elected President of the Republic of Ghana come December 7, 2024.
The Nungua Traditional council has revealed that doom awaits the country over delays in releasing their queen Naa Ayemuede to them. The traditional council through the fetish priest and priestesses marched to the Coconut Groove Regency Hotel protests in demands of their queen. The teenager is currently under state protection following a betrothal ceremony between her and a 63-year-old priest. According to them, they believe that she is being held at the hotel and they want her immediate release to perform some customary rites.
An NPP Parliamentary Aspirant in Wenchi Constituency, Albert Ameyaw (The People's Messenger) has broken his silence after he lost in the 27th January primaries that he is committed to the party and will never break away to contest the seat as an Independent Candidate In a press briefing he denied any plans to run as an independent.He clarified that despite the setback and outcome of the primaries in Wenchi, he still remains steadfast in his commitment to the shared values of the New Patriotic Party and the corporate quest to break the 8 with His Excellency,Dr. Alhaji Mahamud Bawumia.
National Youth Organizer of NDC, George Opare Addo has hinted that the future NDC government will set up street lights authority to ensure the effective functioning of street lights.
God hates sin but loves sinners. That’s the basis for a Ghanaian youth identified as Texas Kadir Moro who is embarking on a half-naked one-man demonstration against Ghana's newly passed anti-gay bill
An Association of ex-convicts is seeking public support in the construction of a hostel facility to accommodate former prison inmates as part of their reformation
Lawyer Anokye Frimpong has suggested that people who engage in mob action must be made to face death penalty to deter people from engaging in such act.
More victims emerge as a 15-year-old special child was brutally assaulted over alleged penis disappearance on Friday at Takwa after he attempted to beg for coins from someone for water
A boy of 18 years, Albert Bekyi met his untimely death yesterday, April 7, 2024, in the bush at Frante of Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality in the Ashanti Region.
Woman believed to be in her 40s has allegedly stabbed her husband to death at Ashanti Mampong in the Ashanti Region
Some pre-tertiary campuses and classrooms in the western north region are reported empty despite the return of teachers after days of strike. The 3 teacher unions began a nationwide strike on March 20, and called it off Tuesday, April 2.
Adomnews reports that a police inspector accused of using a service rifle to kill his girlfriend at Adum in Kumasi is alive and healthy.
Pre-Tertiary Education Teacher Unions have called off their strike with immediate effect as a result of the court action by the National Labour Commission
A room house at Obuasi Tutuka Central, a suburb of Obuasi East District of Ashanti, was completely burnt into ashes at about 1:00 a.m on this morning
About 100 to 150 final-year students across Ashaiman Government Junior High schools are going to be enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme to enhance easy access to health care among students in the municipality
Authorities at Korle-Bu have confirmed knowledge of an accusation of negligence that has caused the death of one. A lady has been alleging that the management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital caused the death of her grandmother
Ghana Police Service has succeeded in gunning down one robber while others managed to escape with gunshot wounds. According to the report, the driver of a robbery victim Dakurah Kofi was also arrested by FPU base in Banda-Nkwanta in the Bole District of the Savannah Region for aiding and abutment of crime on the Bole-Bamboi highway on the 16-03-24
Teachers have abandoned classrooms to protest at National Labour Commission over their grievances. The meeting has the leadership of the teacher unions, GES Director General, among others
The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has reassured the public of putting measures in place to fix the recent power supply disruption across the country. Various areas have been experiencing interruptions in electricity supply in the past weeks, prompting citizens to express their dissatisfaction with the ECG.
Heavy security has taken over Bole and Sawla district over chieftaincy dispute between Bolewura and Jahori clan in the Bole district of the Savannah region after a ruling by the Tamale high Court.
Kwame Adofo has said that initiating an impeachment process against a sitting president per the current political system, will be difficult to materialize because of the processes involved
Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has expressed his desire and willingness to make Ghana a Business friendly and tax-competitive to turn the country around.
Tragedy strikes as fire consumes a home in a suburb of Taifa Burkina, Accra, leaving behind nothing but ashes.
Osofo Kyiri abosom has said that proposal from leader of All Peoples Congress, Hassan Ayariga for smaller parties to merge, will require a broader consultation among the smaller parties to arrive at a concrete decision
Jane Mensah has described this year’s election as crucial than all other elections Ghana has had
NDC has said that they will deploy drones to cover 2024 election to Ensure Transparent Elections in the greater Accra Region.
National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned party supporters against creeping wrangling for positions in government ahead of election victory.
Over 400 shops and goods worth millions of cedis have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at the Kumasi race course market
Parliamentarians have been lamenting over the state’s inability to support Members of Parliament and worst off, after service.Members of Parliament have been discussing the welfare of members of sitting members and former members
Over 200 artisans and shop owners at SCC in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have protested against the illegal actions of Ghana Industrial and Commercial Estate Limited (GICEL) for locking over 300 shops without a court order.
Ghana marks 67 years old today. Celebration may say it is not relevant and not worth celebrating. To them, current leaders have not left to expectation or reason forefathers laid their lives down for the country.
Per article 78 (1) of the 1992 Constitution “ Ministers of State shall be appointed by the President with the prior approval of Parliament...” and the standings orders in Parliament mandates the House to vet every the nominee.
Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Anita Love Obo Amissah has instructed the Municipal Environmental officer to arrest and prosecute 20 shop owners at Kasoa Zongo over filthy in front of their shop.
General Manager in Charge Of Communications at the Electricity Company Of Ghana Limited, William Boateng had refuted that parliament has settled their power arrears.
Minority in Parliament say Ghana's power sector is on the brink of collapse on the back of recent intermittent power outages.
The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu Constituency John Abdulai Jinapor has described the president of Ghana Nana Akufo Addo as dishonest for accusing the media of false reportage on energy power debt.The president of Ghana in his state of the Nation address said the energy power debt isn’t the 1.6 billion dollars reported by the media, instead it an amount of 1.2 Billion upon their further checks.
Director General of the National Development Planning Commission, Kodjo Esseim Mensah-Abrampa says he is happy politicians are beginning to infuse the National Development Plan into their manifestoes.
Kasoa Domestic Violence Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Police Service has arrested 30-year-old Nigerian, Joshua Benson for allegedly Sodomizing a 12-year-old boy at Kasoa Adade.
A civilian is currently in critical condition after he was shot by a police officer at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region.
Professor Ransford Gyampo says he is surprised about the appointment of Rev. Joyce Aryee as Member of Bawumia’s campaign team member. Rev. Joyce Aryee has been appointed as advisory Board to Dr. Alhaji Bawumia’s Campaign Team.
There is a heavy presence of a task force from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in Parliament to disconnect the electricity supply due to millions of Ghana Cedis owed.
A 36-year-old man has allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend at Sehwi Ye-re-pem-so in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.
The $380 million Accra -Tema Motorways has started. The stretch which has seen no major repair or expansion works since its construction in 1964 plays a pivotal road in the economic fortunes of the country.
For the first time in Ghana’s Parliament, a Member of Parliament, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh has been nominated and currently presiding over the House to conduct business for Parliament.
National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on Ghana Education Service (GES) to permit students to observe general assembly meetings to let them be abreast with Ghana's constitution. The NCCE Director at Asutifi South District in Ahafo Region, Georgina Agyeiwaa explained to Adom News that NCCE has formed civic education clubs in schools where students learn more about things related to Ghana's constitution so it will be good if the practical aspect is intensified.
President Nana Akufo Addo has made changes to his government by releasing what has been termed a Valentine’s Day Reshuffle list.
Fighting between Mamprusi and Gonja factions is renewed at Mempeasem in North Gonja district of the Savannah Region. Also at Walewale in the North East Region, there is chaos as unknown gunmen opened fire at a lorry station injuring about 5 people.
20 Year old Man, Abdullah Mohammed who robbed and Killed 74 year old stroke patients at Kasoa Lamtey has been sentenced to 50 years for Robbery while he has been remanded on the murder case.
After weeks of industrial action by the Senior Staff Association, Teachers Educational Workers Union (TEWU), and others, the education workers have received receipt of their tier two pension and have accordingly, suspended the strike pending the address of all grievances concerning their conditions of service.
Owner of Rasta guest house, Kwesi Amankwah who is popularly known as Rasta has been shot by unidentified assailants at Mallam.
Albert Dwumfuor has expressed caution that no one can intimidate journalists with court.
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga West Municipal, Clement Wilkinson has confirmed the death of the 7 people who died at the Amasaman-Nsawam road and cautioned driver who drives tankers and other heavy cars.
President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Dr. Joseph Obeng has said that the government’s decision to withdraw the controversial 15% VAT on electricity is good news for businesses in Ghana, as it would have caused serious trouble for businesses to thrive.
Some Ghanaian men have raised an interesting concerned about uncircumcised penis. Whilst people expressed their views on the Ghana statistical service’ report on uncircumcised men and its negative effect on one’s health on Dwaso Nsem this morning, a man recounted how he has lost self-confidence after being circumcised as he believed the circumcision might have decreased the size of his manhood.
MP for North Tongu in the Volta region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is calling for the resignation of the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif. According to him, the minister's refusal to disclose the budget for this year's AFCON before the tournament is an affront to the constitution and grounds for dismissal.
A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that 2% of women aged 15–49 had sex with more than one partner in the 12 months before the survey, and of these women, 12% reported using a condom during their last sexual intercourse. The report also showed that 15% of men aged 15–49 had sex with more than one partner in the 12 months before the survey, and just 18% used a condom during their last sexual intercourse.
Two pastors from the pastoral council of the Christian Divine Church (CDC) have suffered a verbal assault by the children of their embattled chairman, Apostle Ebenezer Boahen. The Pastoral Council of the Christian Divine Church, led by their secretary, senior pastor Andrews Antwi, has directed all pastors of the pastoral council to attend an emergency meeting at the church's headquarters in Tarkwa Atuabo.
Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has said that losing 28 MPs in the last elections will make it difficult for the party to consolidate its Majority position in the next parliament and that will dangerously affect the party in the current and the next parliament.
A constitutional lawyer, Kwame Addofo has slammed Special Prosecutor for handing over Cecilia Dapaah’s case to EOCO. He said Kissi Agyabeng's refusal to detail the reasons he has to transfer the case to the anti-graft agency is a sign of incompetence
Workers at the farm suspect an arson attack on the maize farm, which is set for harvest. Farm Manager Derrick Amponsah tells Adom News that they woke up to the sad news that the farm is on fire. Upon reaching the farm, the greater part of the farm had been consumed, and efforts to reach the fire service from the farm failed because of bad network access in the farm.
Upon reaching the farm, greater part of the farm had been consumed and efforts to reach the fire service from the farm failed because of bad network access in the farm.
A 17-year-old friend of a young man who allegedly killed his 3-week-old son for rituals has confirmed stealing the baby for the suspect. According to him, he did not know that the friend had the intention of killing the child. Adom News has been reporting on a tragic incident this morning where a 21-year-old father, Bright Larvie, executed his son for alleged money rituals. The child was slaughtered in a school compound at Fetteh Kakraba in the Gomoa East District of the Central region. The 17-year-old say sneaked into the couple’s room to pick up the child while the couple was sitting outside the house.
A 21-year-old father only identified as Bright is in the grips of the Awutu Bereku District Police Command over the murder of his three-week old baby
A religious leader has been beaten to a pulp for having sex with with a married woman in her matrimonial home at Awutu Breku in the Awutu Senya District of the Central Region.
A sport pundit Kobby Stonne has said, with determination and dedication black stars can win their last group stage in other to qualify to the 2023 AFCON
43-year-old driver has been arraigned before the Twifo Praso District Court for allegedly licking and tickling the vagina of a 12-year-old girl at Twifo Eduabeng in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region. Presenting the case, the prosecution, Chief Inspector Joseph Kusah, said the accused, George Antwi who is also a Herbal Medicine Practitioner, on January 3, 2024, around 8 am, invited the victim to his house for medication following skin diseases she had been battling with.
Member of Parliament for Yapei/Kusawgu and Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament has disagreed with the assertion by the MP for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea that the resignation of the Finance Minister will bring peace in Ghana, saying the Vice President who is also the head of the Economic Management Team, should also carry the blame.
Some supporters of the Black Stars who have been bussed to throw their support behind the team in Côte d'Ivoire have been allegedly abandoned and left starving. According to these supporters, they do not have currency to purchase food in the country and have not been given food or money by officials who took them there
Ghanaian supporter in Abidjan is in the grips of Police after allegedly attacking Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. The attack according to information gathered happened at the hotel of the Ghana national team. It is believed the incident happened after Cape Verde defeated Ghana 2-1 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament
Power consumers in the Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central region are angry with the government and power distribution companies over unannounced persistent power outages which are affecting their businesses
Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament John Jinapor has disclosed that the current frequent power outages are a result of Ghana’s 13 million-dollar debt. This comes after frequent power outages in almost every part of the country. Ghanaians have been wondering whether the country has been brought back to “Dumsor” era as it happened years back.
Tamale-based Executive Chef Failatu Abdul Razak ended her Guinness World Record Attempt at 227:00:02 hours on day 10. The jubilation attracted the top hierarchy of the Ghana Armed Forces and several Ghanaians.
A storey building at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region has collapsed and killed a 30-year-old carpenter named David Dayo. An Officer at Hwidiem Fire Service, Sampson Awuvofoge tells Adom News Reporter, Sammy Asare that on their arrival at the scene after receiving a call, they tried their best to save the carpenter who was working in one of the rooms and trapped under the debris but because the Fire Service is not having gadgets for the said job they were helpless
As a way of helping to reduce the incidence of unemployment in the system, Adansihene OPAGYAKOTWERE BONSRA AFRIYIE II has called on the private sector to endeavor to open more businesses across the country
Kwame Ohene David a morning show host at Cape FM in the central region was allegedly assaulted by some NPP supporters from Kasoa over mistaken identity at NPP vetting at the regional coordinating council. It’s believed the victim, Kwame Ohene David, was mistaken for someone who a few days ago, verbally attacked the minister for fisheries Hawa Koomson on UTV
District Chief Executive for Kadjebi District, Wilson Agbanyo escaped narrow mob attack over the death of two footballers, Peter and Paul, when he, the DCE went to commiserate with the family at Yadzo, a farming community in the district.
General Secretary of the governing NPP, Justin Frimpong Koduah in no minced words has told all government appointees, including ministers, CEOs, MMDCEs and others to resign from their posts if they feel tired for fresh limbs who are ready to deliver takeover from them.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted that though several laws have been enacted to check corruption and corrupt practices, the menace still persists. He describes the situation where people either demand bribes before doing their work or collect bribes to allow wrongdoings retard development. President Akufo-Addo said Ghana loses an estimated amount of $3bn annually to corruption.
A local government expert says the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) would have resigned if Ghana was to be another jurisdiction due to the fallout from the local-level election. According to Mr. Amon Kotei, though there are lapses with any human institution, what happened yesterday where some electoral areas could not vote was not the best.
Head of Local Government Service, Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has called for the election of Assembly Members to be done on partisan lines in order to increase voter turnout.
Electoral Commission in Sehwi Juaboso has begun distribution of electoral materials to the various polling stations in the district. The District Level Elections for Assembly members and Unit Committee members come off Tuesday, December 19, 2023, across the country.
Asante Akyem National Commission for Civic Education has called on qualified Ghanaians to go out in their numbers and vote in the district level election which is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, this year.
Head of Central Regional Food and Drugs Authority, Francisca Obeng, has cautioned Ghanaians to be vigilant on expired products, especially canned and prepackaged foods in this Christmas festivities.
Parliament has passed budget allocations for 6 state agencies including the Office of the Special Prosecutor, National Media Commission and Legal Aid Commission.
President of Local Rice Producers Association of Ghana has said there is enough local rice to buy during and after this Christmas season.
Leader of the Persons With Disabilities in the Western North Region has accused some Municipal and District Assemblies of mismanagement of the PWD's Fund. Government through the local government has allocated 3 per cent of the quarterly common fund to the various assemblies to support the persons with disabilities.
Residents and chiefs of Senya Bereku have clashed with some military officers and tried to stop them from allocating the lands to its members. Today Minister of Defense and Interior, and the Military High Command are expected at Gomoa Fetteh to allocate lands that they bought from Gomoa Fetteh to military officers but Nananom and Senya Bereku say the said lands belong to Senya Bereku, not Gomoa Fetteh.
Minister for lands and Natural Resources, John Jinapor has hinted that, yes Government has given a permit to a company to mine lithium in the country and due process will be followed. According to him, this lease to Bellary Mining Company is the best mining lease ever in Ghana.
Three people died on the spot while riding an unregistered motorbike in between Fobinso and Gyaman road in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region.
Farm Labourers known as by-day Labourers are calling on the government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to give them recognition at Farmers Day Awards every year.
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.
In a fervent appeal to the government, the Akyode Youth Association in Accra and Tema has urged swift intervention to restore peace in Nkwanta, Oti Region, following escalating conflicts that prompted the imposition of a curfew in the area.
Some chief of the Wassa Fiase traditional council at Tarkwa has threatened to not to attend this year's national Farmers Day celebration at Tarkwa due to what they describe as disrespect by the political leaders of Tarkwa by not inviting their paramount chief and also inviting them (divisional chiefs and chiefs)
New Patriotic Party in the North East Region has said the opposition NDC is facing an eminent extinction following the election of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer of the NPP. According to the NPP, the NDC in the region was fast becoming an endangered species as their members wanted the development and well-being of the region and were leaving the NDC in droves and joining the NPP
Professor Paul Poku Sampene Ossei, has cautioned the government on the negative impact of any industrial action by mortuary staff on health institutions. The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana has indicated the readiness to strike from Wednesday, November 29, over the non-payment of their 3-year allowances.
Central East Regional Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Kofi Richard popularly known as ‘Ofon Nye Owuo’ for chopping off his friend’s hand leading to his death at Millennium City in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region.
Parents of Dennis Twumasi Ankrah a 29-year-old Master's student at the University of Ghana who was attacked and knocked by a car to death say police are currently investigating the happening which led to his untimely death.
Veteran Ghanaian Coach Joseph Edward Sarpong says Ghanaians should lower the expectations they have for the Black Stars as the team only have the names but not a strong team.
Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Clement Boateng has emphasized that the government’s intention to impose import restrictions on 22 commodities is a good initiative and will help boost the local producers.
National chairman of Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, Paa Willie has expressed their disappointment by the government’s failure to institute any policy regarding the reduction of prices of spare parts.
Senior Political Analyst at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Prof. John Osei Bobie Boahen has said that the decision of the NPP to dismiss its 4 senior members for campaigning against the party, is a step in the right direction
Some inmates of the remand branch of the Sekondi Prisons in the Western Region have accused some of their officers of brutalizing them. According to the inmates, some of the officers have been illegally vending mobile phones to them, only to come back months after to seize the handsets on the grounds that the prisoners have no right wielding phones.
GUTA says the budget failed to capture policies needed to deal with issues that will reduce the cost of doing business in the country. What's your opinion about this statement?
The President for National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Angel Kabonu, has revealed that the 23% increment of public sector workers’ base pay “doesn’t solve their problems”. This comes after the Trade Unions congress’ (TUC) agreement with the Ministry of Employment and Labor on 23% of base pay salaries of public sector workers despite the 75% increment proposal
High Street Ghana Limited has sent an application to the Minerals Commission for a license to mine in the Kakum National Park. Some citizens and chiefs have shared their opinions on the issue. What's your opinion?
Greater Accra school feeding caterers send condolences to the family of late Gertrude Quashigah.
Update of canoe capsizes on Afram River : We need life jackets in Afram plains to save lives..... Assembly Member
Over 1000 Ghanaians benefit from government's Rent Assistance Scheme - Housing Minister tells Parliament
NPP Presidential Primaries: Delegates entreated to adhere to election rules to avoid police arrest.
Germany applauds Ghana and pledges continues support for Ghana's peacekeeping activities.
NPP ready to elect a standard flagbearer for 2024 polls on Saturday - Election Committee.
Mysterious Baby Girl: Woman gives birth to a baby girl without noticing and experiencing any signs of pregnancy.
Poultry farmers welcome Agric Ministry’s effort to help increase production of maize to reduce feed cost
Remains of fetish priest persists in resisting burial until rituals were performed at ATRONI
Street Hawkers cried and threatened to join #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration after their items were seized by the Ghana Police Service during the protest
Chaos at Accra Regional Police Headquarters over the arrest of #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestants
182,834 Ghanaians Registered So Far In Limited Voter Registration Exercise - Jean Mensa
Teacher allegedly forced students to swear by a deity over his stolen mobile phone at Wenchi
Npp hierarchy support for one presidential candidate rumor is a fact-political strategist
Kpone Katamanso MP gives government two weeks to fix roads else would lead residents to demonstrate
I will write to my children's future school to cane them if they go wayward – Hon. Stephen Amoah
Teachers boycott CTVET exams at Wa Tech Institute after student attack and injure House Master’s eye
Green Ghana Day: Make it a habit, get involved, and save Ghana now - Speakers make a clarion call
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Residents of Denkyira Meretweso climb trees to make phone calls due to a lack of telecommunication network
Nogokpo chiefs give Archbishop Agyin Asare a 14-day ultimatum to meet them over demonic tag
Girl seeks justice after stepfather allegedly impregnates her and injures her with a cutlass
Kumawu by-election, Kwaku Duah warns Ashanti regional organizer over bribery allegation
World liver day: excessive intake of alcohol and unprescribed medications can lead to liver disease
29-year-old community police officer, murdered following a misunderstanding at a drinking spot
Confusion rocks ECG offices at Oyarifa as customers are stranded over the inability to purchase power
Man in his 20s, inflicts cutlass wounds on another while in bed, after a hot fight between them
We are going to stand by Okudzeto and fight for the right thing for the people of Ghana - Emmanuel Armah- Kofi Buah (MP)
The Ministry of Education warns that the school placement system is not for sale, so no one should fall victim.
39 students remanded for alleged involvement in vandalism at Krobea Asante technical institute
Sammy Gyami is one of those misusing the former president Mahama’s name - George Opare Addo, Pablo (National Youth Organizer)
Woman accuses and tortures 16-year-old maid for stealing four thousand Ghana cedis which leaves her hospitalized, she later finds the money
Mother Allegedly kills 3-day-old baby, dumps him in manhole Minority threatens to pay back majority back over Ken Ofori Atta’s censure
Ashanti Regional Director for the National Service Scheme, Alex Opoku-Mensah, has apologised for verbally abusing a nurse at the Manhyia District Hospital.
The Accra Criminal Court 5 Division of the High Court has remanded Huang Lei, the son of Aisha Huang, to the Nsawam Medium security prison.
Fire has gutted the Boys’ dormitory of the Koforidua Technical Institute in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Charles Adu Boahen, with immediate effect.
A Chairman hopeful of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Joseph Ade-Coker has boldly stated that he can match his opponent in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) boot for boot to win massively in the next general elections in 2024.
The Bible Society of Ghana has announced a planned increment in the prices of Bibles across the country.
A 31-year-old man, Quashie Edem, has been shot dead with six others injured in a cutlass and gun battle in land litigation between the people of Gomoa Akraman and Awutu Bereku.
A member of the Hogbetsotso Planning Committee has divulged what caused got the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia booed over the weekend in the Volta Region.
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is appealing once again to President Nana Akufo-Addo to bring back the Tema Oil Refinery in the shortest possible time to refine and sell petroleum products at cheaper prices.
Workers at the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) have rejected a 22% increment in salary from Management of the Company, describing it as insufficient.
President Nana Akufo-Addo is full of hopes that the negotiations with the International Monetary Funds (IMF) will be secured by the end of the year. At a time when Ghana is in an economic crisis, throwing the citizenry into a turmoil, President Akufo-Addo believes the solution lies largely in the aid of the IMF.
The Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hamilton Nixon Biney, a.k.a Chief Biney, clashed with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Emmanuel Adumua-Bossman, during a demonstration against Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The clash happened when the Deputy Chief of Staff, who was meeting the demonstrators to receive their petition on behalf of the vice president, heard Chief Biney alleging that the demonstration had been infiltrated by a personnel of the Ghana Police Service.
Majority Leader has rejected the decision by the Speaker of Parliament on the fate of Dome-Kwabenya legislator, Sarah Adwoa Safo. Speaker, Alban Bagbin ruled that the Privileges Committee report is not final.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K Bagbin, has granted permission for a report from the Privileges Committee on three absentee Members of Parliament including Sarah Adwoa Safo to be tabled before the house for discussion. The Speaker ruled that the privileges Committee’s report on the three absentee MPs could not be accepted as the final decision on the matter but should be subjected to a vote on the floor of the house.
Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentarians are demanding the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister. The MPs, numbering about 80, held a press conference on Tuesday to impress on the President to relieve his cousin of the responsibility of managing the national purse or risk losing their support for government business going forward.
Residents in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have protested against the appalling condition of their roads. The protesting communities included Achiaman, Doblogonno and Akraman, all at Amasaman.
North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has built and commissioned a surgical block in honour of late former President John Evans Atta Mills. The newly-constructed facility located at the St Anne’s Polyclinic at Tagadzi, Dorfor in North Tongu was opened in a colourful ceremony on Tuesday.
Two people are in critical condition following an alleged clash between illegal miners and a security team manning the concession of Anglogold Ashanti in the Obuasi East district. A leader of the Obuasi Small Scale Miners, Nana Anima Awere II, who is also the Dunkwa Nfuom Adontenhene, says the clash follows the quest for the release of some illegal miners who got trapped sneaking into AGA’s mining site and got trapped.
Scores of Metro Mass Transit (MMT) passengers in the Ashanti Region have been left stranded over workers' decision to strike over delays in paying salaries and pensions. The workers are striking over the non-payment of their Tier two and three pensions.
Residents of Tantra Hills, Black Market in the Amasaman constituency have lamented over the deplorable state of their roads. ‘No construction of roads no votes’ was the message by many on People’s Forum, a segment on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem as they shared their sentiments.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has raised red flag over contaminated Agricola Tre Vali Sausages. According to the Authority its attention has been drawn to the recall of Agricola Tre Vali sausage products, namely, AIA Wudy and Pavo brands, by the Italian authorities due to the presence of Listeria bacteria in these sausages made from poultry meat.
President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng has called on the government to restructure the laws on investment. According to him, there ought to be some retention in the investment laws to restrain monies raised from leaving the shores of the country.
Three students of the University of Education, Winneba have been arrested for causing mayhem in the school’s premises. Winneba District Police command, confirming the arrest to Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei, said the three students allegedly assaulted a lecturer during the Monday morning demonstration.
A mason, believed to be in his late 20s, has drowned in an abandoned stone quarry pit at Kasoa Opeikuma in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. Information gathered indicates that the mason met his untimely death when he and four other friends went to the area to work.
The World Bank has classified Ghana as a high debt distress country as it projects the nation’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 104.6% by the end of 2022. According to its October 2022 Africa Pulse Report, debt is expected to jump significantly, from 76.6% a year earlier, amid a widened government deficit, massive weakening of the cedi, and rising debt service costs.
During their hearing in court on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, one of the main accused persons in the case of the murder of a young lady at Mankessim, the Tufuhene of Ekumfi Akwaakrom, implored the Cape Coast District Court to recuse the third accused person in the ongoing case. Giving his reasons, the accused, Christopher Ekow Clarke, explained to the court that, the only crime the third accused, Jonathan Obeng, committed was to dig a hole for them.
Mr. Christian Blukoo, who served as Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s bodyguard for many years, recently said in a documentary produced by Joy Prime TV and titled “THE GUARD” that he receives a pension of only GHC47 per month. According to the information provided by Mr. Christain Blukoo, he spent the majority of his active days in the Christiansburg Castle, where he worked as one of the most significant bodyguards for Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
A 14-year-old girl who is pregnant and 15 other children have been rescued from being trafficked from the Central Region to Cote d’Ivoire. The children, according to rescuers were being trafficked into forced labour and forced marriages.
National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has advised the ruling government to re-examine itself, rather than pointing accusing fingers at them. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was booed whiles on stage at a global entertainment event held at the Black Star Square in Accra. Thousands of patrons were at the venue to witness the Global Citizen festival which had a number of local and international artistes performing.
Two vehicles have been involved in a ghastly accident at Kalabule Junction on the Mallam-Kasoa Highway. The accident, which occurred on Friday morning, involved a Toyota Yaris registered GX 4635-22 and a commercial Hyundai Grace van with registration number As 9553-10.
The Cape Coast District Court 2 has remanded the Tufohene of Ekumfi Akwakrom, Nana Onyaa Clark, and one other suspect in connection with the death of an aspiring trainee nurse at Mankessim. This was after they appeared before the court presided over her Worship, Bernice Mensima Acknon on Thursday.
The Central Regional Police on Monday exhumed the body of Georgina AsorBotchwey, a 25-year-old student nurse who was murdered and buried in a house at Mankessim in the Mfantsiman municipality of the Central Region. A suspect, who is alleged to be a pastor has been arrested by the police but the second person, Nana Crack, Tutuhen of Ekumfi Akwakrom, whose room the body was retrieved from, is on the run.
A 30-year-old private security man has allegedly defiled an eight-year-old girl in the Tamale metropolis of the Northern Region. The suspect has been identified as Hafiz Mohammed, stationed at the Bethel Methodist School Complex at Ward K, a suburb of the metropolis.
There is a looming danger at Elubo, a community in the Juaboso District in the Western North Region as illegal mining also known as ‘galamsey’ has taken over homes in the community. Several holes have been dug under various houses in the community with the pits left uncovered in between compound houses and their backyards in the community.
After being denied bail by an Accra Circuit Court today, September 14, Aisha Huang’s friend and compatriot, who is known as the notorious Galamsey queen, passed out in public. One of the suspects indicted alongside Aisha, Jong Li Hua, collapsed during the court. Aisha, also known as En Huang, pleaded not guilty to the accusation of engaging in illegal mining and selling of minerals without a license.
The Akyem Kade police in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region have arrested a 42-year-old Osei Kojo Forson who went to a funeral ground with a pump action gun. The suspect fired several warning shots and threatened to kill the chief of Akyem Kade, Osaaberima Agyare Tenadu II which made everyone at the funeral run helter-skelter.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is unwavering in his resolve to build a National Cathedral in Ghana. “We will surely build the [National] Cathedral,” President Akufo-Addo stressed. According to him, the project is dear to his heart and will ensure that the facility is built to glorify God.
A young woman who has only been identified as Christabel has been murdered by a gang of ghetto boys in Konongo. The young Ghetto boys who murdered her are reported to be her friends who she had been frequently buying weed from.
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has urged the Bank of Ghana to put in measures to monitor and regulate the movement of money from the Afexim loan facility.
The Police, through days of intelligence operations, on Tuesday 6th September, 2022 retrieved one of the excavators that was reported missing at Ellembelle in the Western Region. A team of operations and intelligence officers working day and night discovered the missing excavator several kilometres into a forest within the Ellembelle District.
An aggrieved policeman, Sergeant Yahaya Osman, stationed at Asante Mampong has invoked curses on his commander, Superintendent Stephen Boadu. Two others, only identified as Asare and Atta Gadafi have also not been spared.
The chiefs and people of Gomoa Fetteh have made another history with their annual Ahobaakese festival which saw thousands from all walks of life in attendance. The festival has over the years had an impressive climax with its famous Atopa dance known in local parlance as Akosualontoba.
A speeding sprinter bus has crashed to death a father and his son on the Obuasi Dunkwa road in the Ashanti Region. The father has been identified as 45-year-old Kwame Gyasi and his four-year-old son Nurudeen who were on a motorbike.
The Minority Group in Parliament has urged President Akufo-Addo to instruct the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful to extend the deadline for the SIM card re-registration exercise. The call comes three days to the deadline of July 31.
Minority in Parliament is furious with the government over the absence of late former President Atta Mills’ name on a bust monument erected in his honour. According to the caucus, the government must, as a matter of urgency, correct what they have described as an error.
One person has died and three others injured after armed robbers attacked a fuel station at Amasaman 3 junction. The robbers attacked the four victims; a security guard and three fuel attendants, in the wee hours of Thursday, July 21.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has sanctioned ten evangelists for making noise and preaching on the street without a permit. According to a news report on the assembly’s website, five other people who used public address systems to sell products in the Central Business District (CBD) met the same fate as the preachers.
Sixteen people are currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after a Metro Mass Transit bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident. Ten others who sustained minor injuries have been treated and discharged.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has shut down six hotels and other hospitality facilities in the Ahafo Region for operating without licences. The affected facilities included pubs, and catering services among others at Sankore, Mim, Mehame Nkwanta, Goaso, and Kenyasi.
Over 50 instrumentality shops and houses person been destroyed astatine Sakaman Blue Lagoon, a suburb of Dansoman successful the Greater Accra region. The demolishing exercise, which took spot connected Friday, July 15, has near victims stranded portion others person besides mislaid spot worthy thousands of cedis.
NPP would have lost the 2016 general election if Kwabena Agyepong and his entourage were still in office - John Boadu.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Mr. Alfred Amoah and his driver, died in a ghastly road accident on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. According to information available to GhanaWeb, the incident happened at Sefwi Akaasu along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The Central Region Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be linked to a lynching incident at Aburansa. According to eyewitnesses, some residents beat the 28-year-old mechanic to death after they claimed that he looked like a murderer.
A physical exchange between two farmers has left one dead at Lamboya near Zebila in the Bawku district of the Upper East Region. The victim, 50-year-old Mba Avoka was hacked to death with a hoe by his longtime friend, Akelisi, 60, after a misunderstanding ensued while they worked on their farm.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed the assertion circulating on social media that some Ghana Cards have been left to ‘rot’ at the Sowotuom Office. In a statement, the Authority explained that the said cards are 2D-barcode cards which were printed between 2008 and 2014 but were never issued to Ghanaians.
Four teacher unions in Ghana have declared a nationwide strike over the government’s failure to meet the June 30 deadline they gave it for the payment of their Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) and Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT).
Four teacher unions have declared an indefinite nationwide strike – effective Monday, July 4 – over demands for the payment of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers, Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union.
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to begin formal engagements with the International Monetary Fund, for an economic programme, Joy Business can authoritatively confirm. A letter signed by the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, and dated July 1st, 2022 indicates that there had already been a conversation between the IMF boss, Kristalina Georgieva and President Akufo-Addo. conveying government’s decision to engage the Fund.
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has been elected as the new President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). The Group Head of Corporate Affairs at the Tobinco Group and incumbent National Organising Secretary contested the position of President and beat the Editor of the Ghanaian Times and former General Secretary of the GJA, Dave Agbenu and journalist and communication consultant, Gayheart Mensah.
Pressure Group, Arise Ghana, has taken to the streets to demonstrate against economic hardship.
There was a gridlock at the Takoradi-Agona-Tarkwah highway on Tuesday evening, June 21. This followed a flooding situation following a downpour in that part of the Western Region. The development has left thousands of commuters stranded with many seeking refuge in nearby schools and shelters to pass the night.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has put all business from the Ministry of Finance on ice until all pending questions are answered, and a COVID-19 Expenditure statement is delivered by sector to the Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Already, a 75 million Euro facility for a COVID-19 response program has been suspended pending the delivery of the account statement to the house.
A 6-year-old pupil of the Dream School at Sehwi Domeabra has burnt beyond recognition during a fire incident which consumed the entire school dormitory. Phyllis Afriyie, a KG 2 pupil was discovered burnt and deceased after fire officials extinguished the fire that had been blazing for several hours.
The Supreme Court has in a unanimous 9-0 decision affirmed its April 13 decision that granted an injunction against Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson. The court on April 13 restrained Mr Quayson from holding himself as a Member of Parliament for the constituency.
A protest by students of the Islamic Senior High School at Abrepo in the Ashanti Region turned tragic as police reportedly fired tear gas at them. Reports say not less than 30 of the students have been rushed to the hospital after they collapsed.
A 38-year-old victim of the Appiatse explosion that killed 13 people has also passed on. The deceased, Paul Asare is said to be one of the residents who sustained severe injuries in the ghastly explosion on January 21, 2022.
The mother of the little girl whose father tried to kill her for ritual sacrifice has finally broken her silence. Speaking in a shocking interview with GTV, she revealed that the girl’s father seemingly planned his sacrifice ahead of time. According to her, he came for his daughter under a ruse.
Sammy Gyamfi Earns Top Position As Spokesperson For British High Commissioner To Ghana.
A Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has charged government institutions and local assemblies to rally the youth for the YouStart programme. The Deputy Minister, who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, said the recent Population and Housing Census had shown that Ghana’s youthful population was growing at an exponential rate, saying the government, through YouStart, was seeking to directly impact the lives of Ghanaian youth.
A failed Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pledged his unflinching support ahead of the 2024 elections. Kwadwo Boateng-Agyemang, who polled over 200 votes in the Saturday polls, said he is committed to the bigger picture.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the ongoing regional executive elections at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. According to the Regional Crime Officer, Supt. Bernard Baba Ananga, the suspects looked suspicious and appeared to be people plotting to create mayhem at the venue.
The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) has appealed to the President to return portions of land compulsorily acquired from the Tema people and given to the TDC Development Company to develop and manage.
Police have begun a search for a 12-year-old boy, Francis Totimeh suspected to have drowned in the Dortsedor river along the Afienya-Dawhenya road. The police say the father of the boy, 57-year-old Solomon Chiatey filed a complaint at about 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
A 16-year-old form 2 pupil of the Nkwadum D/A Junior High School (JHS) in Ankontombra in the Western North Region has been stabbed to death by her senior. The victim, Afua Kumah, was stabbed in the chest by a form 3 pupil, Francisca Hayford, when the two students were quarrelling about a boyfriend, they both claim to be theirs, adomonline.com reports.
A mobile banker with Breman Brakwa Rural Bank in the Region Central, Ebenezer Appiah Sam has been shot and robbed of undisclosed amount of money he collected from clients after armed robbers attacked him on the Breman Kokoso to Breman Amanfopong road.
The Owoo family in Accra, have expressed their displeasure about the ongoing public discourse on the alleged declassification of the Achimota Forest in Accra. According to them, they have suffered, ‘grave historical injustice.
The Mother of the 19-year-old student of Nkoransa Technical Institute, Victor Kwadwo Owusu, who died after police clashed with residents of Nkoranza says the death of his son has left her in a state of despair. She wants justice because she is reeling under the pain of his son’s demise.
The youth of Nkoranza in the Bono East Region have gone on a rampage as they attacked the Municipal Police headquarters demanding justice for Albert Donkor, a 28-year-old trader who was allegedly killed while in Police custody.
The MP for Nkoranza South, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, and the people in the Constituency are demanding justice and accountability from the Ghana Police Service in respect of a suspect who died in their custody. In a press release, signed by the MP, he revealed that the Police arrested the suspect, Albert Donkor on April 25, 2022, at 1:00am from his mother’s residence at Kasadjan.
A snake has reportedly given a level 300 student at the Assin Fosu College of Education (FOSCO) in the Central region a painful fright when it sunk its teeth into his “genital area”. The young man said he quickly stood on his feet after feeling a pinch in his testicles only to find the snake curled up in the toilet bowl.
A 76-year-old man, Nana Boye Nkansah, has allegedly committed suicide at Assin Brofoyedru in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region. The deceased according to relatives went missing for a few hours but his lifeless body was later found hanging on a tree in their backyard.
Three persons have been shot dead in a renewed chieftaincy clash at Bawku in the Upper East Region. The clash was between Kusaasi and Mamprusi over a protracted chieftaincy dispute.
A 30-year-old man has been stoned to death for allegedly stealing plantain at Mankesim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. According to the witnesses, the body of the deceased whose name was only given as Caleb was found tied to the palm tree.
A soldier who has been identified as Solomon Ntow has led a mob action against a suspected thief at Millennium City in the Gomoa East District of the Central region. He is reported to have beaten the suspect to pulp with the help of some neighbours.
The Assin Fosu Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old girl for allegedly faking her kidnapping and demanding a ransom of ¢20,000 from her father. An investigation conducted by Detective Inspector Bright Okyere led to the arrest of the girl who is a final year Junior High School (JHS) student.
The New Patriotic Party, NPP, has described former President John Mahama’s promise to repeal the e-levy act should he win the 2024 elections as a desperate attempt to gain credibility. The former President at his ‘Ghana at the crossroads’ address reiterated his position that the tax policy is regressive.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) will repeal the Electronic Transactions Act, describing it as a regressive tax, which imposed hardships on Ghanaians.
Some Muslims marked the feast of Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday, May 2, 2022. Others will celebrate the day on Tuesday. Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as the “feast of breaking the fast”.
The Bole Magistrate Court presided over by His Worship Edward Essel has sentenced two poachers to 72 days imprison each with hard labour. The sentence follows the duo, Mumin Baharu and Osman Ibrahim,’s killing of a buffalo in the Mole National Park.
A 40-year-old man, Louis Sabala has reportedly drowned in a galamsey pit at Woroworoso in the Amansei Central district of Ashanti region. According to reports, the deceased together with other young men went to an illegal mining site in search of gold.
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) says it will not join the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to mark this year's May Day. The Association said that decision had become necessary because the TUC had not been allegedly truthful with Ghanaian workers in its engagement with Government regarding their conditions of service.
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana CLOGSAG has said their demand for a ‘neutrality allowance’ is appropriate. The body has justified the demand, insisting they will continue to strike until government fully commits to paying the money.
A 56-year-old fisherman has committed suicide at Saltpond-Ankaful in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. The incident happened on the evening of Sunday, April, 24,2022.
About 3,350 out of the over 6,000 students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) whose programmes of study were deferred for the non-payment of fees have had their status restored. This followed a window of opportunity offered by the management of the university to the affected students to pay the fees and have their status reinstituted.
Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), have laid down their tools effective today, [Thursday] April 21, 2022. They are demanding the payment of their neutrality allowances.
The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has downplayed the Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) report suggesting that the party cannot win the 2024 general elections with former President John Dramani Mahama as its presidential candidate. The EIU projected that the NDC will win the 2024 polls but says it expects the biggest opposition party to revitalize its prospects with a fresh face on the ballot box rather than former President John Mahama.
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has tipped the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party with a higher probability to secure victory in the next general elections. But the organisation highlighted one condition based on which this prospect can be even more resounding.
A 46-year-old Alex Quainoo, a farmer and a hunter at Assin Bepokokoo in the Assin South District of the Central Region, has allegedly shot his wife, Victoria Asiedu over her refusal to give him Ghc2 to buy alcohol.
Over 30 people have reportedly died in a capsized boat moving from Dzemeni to Havorkope in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region. According to news reports, the incident occurred at Todzie while the boat was enroute to Havorkope.
The Lebanese man who was arrested on Wednesday for threatening the life of a shop owner at Osu over parking space was arraigned today. The case against Osman Brustani is being heard by the Accra Circuit Court.
The Supreme Court has, in a majority 5-2 decision, ruled that Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson, can no longer perform Parliamentary duties. This is until the determination of the substantive case filed against him at the Supreme Court.
A video surfaced online shows a moment Kumawood actor Salinko slapped Mmebusem popularly known as Ghana Jesus live on stage while performing.Mmebusem is said to be in an argument with Salinko since 2019. According to reports, some misunderstandings were going on between Salinko and Ghana Jesus backstage before they walked on stage, there was some misunderstanding between the two backstage before they walked on stage, but Salinko went out of line to follow his heart and slapped Mmebusem.
Three children have also drowned in a pond created by sand winners at Akwasa Hills near Tuba in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. According to reports, the children were playing with their bicycles in the area when they fell into the dugout. However, they could not make their way out of the opening filled with water.
Ghanaian movie actor Psalm Adjetefio, popularly known as T.T., in the defunct Taxi Driver TV series has kicked the bucket after battling a heart illness. According to the journalist Kofi Asare Brako, popularly known as Abatey, who posted the news on his Facebook page, Psalm Adjetefio died Friday morning after it was revealed a couple of weeks ago that he has been diagnosed with an end-stage heart failure.
The Deputy Minister for Finance has sued the editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide, Kwaku Baako Jnr, the newspaper and a journalist for associating her with the demolishing of a building at Roman Ridge in October last year. According to Abena Osei-Asare, a story on the demolishing was published under the headline ‘Dubai Embassy demolishing spree, Minister and husband fingered.’
About 20 households have been left stranded at Agavedzi and some adjoining communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region after tidal waves hit their homes. This comes barely four months after hundreds were left stranded in some coastal communities in the Volta Region last year.
Five people have been confirmed dead after a Toyota Hiace vehicle rammed into an articulated truck on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Region Police, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh, the driver of the Toyota Hiace died on the spot, while seven injured persons have been hospitalised.
One person is feared dead with others injured in a land clash at Akyem Asunafo in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region. Reports indicate the incident occurred on Friday. This was at a time scores of residents abandoned their day’s work to stop an alleged galamsey operation in the area.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Wassa East, Isaac Agyei Mensah, says President Nana Akufo-Addo’s claim of the government constructing the most roads in the history of Ghana is not true. According to him, the Minister for Roads and Transport, Amoako Atta’s report in February 2022 indicated that about 4,265 kilometers of roads have been done by the government and not the over 10,000 as stated by the President.
President Akufo-Addo has indicated the first phase of the local commercial vaccine production will commence in January 2024. In view of this, a bill will shortly be sent to parliament for support and approval for the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute.
President Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday commissioned the Tamale Interchange, the fourth interchange built by government since 2017. The interchange forms part of the Government of Ghana – SinoHydro Master Project Support Agreement (MPSA) which was launched nearly three years ago, by the President.
Head pastor of Musama Disco Christo Church, Gomoa Amoanda branch, Isaac Arthur, has been arrested in an attempt to have sex with a 25-year-old man. Information gathered by Adom News‘ Kofi Adjei suggests the suspect was apprehended by some irate youth of Gomoa Buduatta.
The fever surrounding the much anticipated West African derby between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana seems to have found its way into Parliament. Later tonight, the Black Stars are facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a bid to secure a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
A young boy, 13 years of age has reportedly ended his own life with in an uncompleted apartment at Kasoa. According to report the boy was left under the care of his sister when his mother left home for the market.
Fourteen persons onboard an Accra-bound Ford vehicle from Tarkwa are believed to have died in a car crash at Asem Asa in the Shama District, near the boundary between Western and Central Regions. A number of bodies at the scene of the accident were left charred after the crashed bus caught fire.
A 30-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Kwame Prah, has been shot by a passenger he was travelling with at Assin Dunkwa near Assin Fosu. The suspect boarded the ‘Okada’ from Assin Adiembra to Assin South through Assin Fosu.
A rainstorm has wreaked havoc in the Obogu community in the Asante Akyem South District in the Ashanti Region. The storm lasted nearly three hours in the evening of Sunday, destroying homes, schools and electricity installations.
A 64-year-old farmer, Kwaku Obeng aka Joseph money, has allegedly killed his wife, Sophia Akosua Boahemaa at Anyemi near Jacobu in the Amansei Central District of the Ashanti Region. The suspect reportedly shot the wife aged 44 on Friday, killing her on the spot.
A 36-year-old pastor with Faith Christian Ministry has been arrested by the Kasoa Ofaakor District Police Command for allegedly defiling three teenagers. Information gathered by Adom News indicates Ebenezer Kuma’s victims are aged between 13 to 15 years.
Convener for the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been granted bail by a Tema High Court. The bail granted by Justice Daniel Mensah was to the tune of ¢2 million.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of 18 suspects in Bawku, following the recent disturbances in the area. The Public Relations Officer for the Command, ASP David Fianko-Okyere, said the arrest is in line with the murder of a horse trader at Gozezi, adding that the suspects will be screened and put before court later today, March 15.
A 40-year-old teacher, Kwesi Sasah, who allegedly beat his 38-year-old lover, Yaa Linda, to death over a bride price payment has been arrested. The suspect was arrested by the Apam District Police. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at Gomoa Ankamu Ajumako in the Central Region, where the duo serve as teachers at the D/A primary school.
A final burial service has been held at the Appiatse Park in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal Assembly of the Western Region for six victims of the deadly gas explosion in Appiatse. The explosion on Thursday, January 20 left 13 lives lost and several others injured. Some of the victims identified have since been buried.
Former President John Mahama has once again waded into the Supreme Court ruling that deputy Speakers can vote while presiding over affairs in Parliament. According to him the ruling “leads” the country into “absurdity”.
Five suspects including four policemen who have been arrested in connection with the bullion van robberies in Accra will be arraigned before a court on Wednesday March 9, 2022. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on Tuesday March 8, four 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.
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.
A tricycle (pragya) driver is in critical condition after a collision with a trailer on the Nkwanta road. The trailer, with a foreign registration number, 6759 AM, is said to be conveying a container from Accra to the Northern part of Ghana, when the crash occurred.
Mr Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, the Deputy Minister in charge of Political and Economic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, says government has released US$2 million for evacuation of Ghanaian students from war-stricken Ukraine. The amount, he said, was the first tranche of money released to the Ministry for the evacuation exercise.
Government has announced the suspension of the expansion of the School Feeding Programme to allow debts owed caterers to be cleared. This was disclosed by the Minister responsible for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cecilia Abena Dapaah on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday.
A Cape Coast High Court presided over by Justice Kwasi Boakye singled out a bank cleaner in a robbery of ¢600,000 and gave him a hefty sentence of 25 years. Michael Fosu, alias ‘Bursar’ who was a cleaner working at the Ghana Commercial Bank branch at Asikuma in the Central Region, was among four persons who conspired to rob a bank customer of ¢600,000.
Seventeen Ghanaian students who fled the ongoing war in Ukraine yesterday arrived back home to reunite with their families. Arriving in separate flights by Qatar and Turkish Airlines at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, they are part of about 527 Ghanaians who have so far safely crossed the Ukrainian border to neighbouring Poland, Moldova, Hungary and Czech Republic.
Efforts are currently underway to retrieve a Toyota Land Cruiser from the river at Odawna in Circle. Residents in the area woke up on Monday morning to the vehicle laying in the river, which passes through the busy business district in Accra.
Ghanaian students in Ukraine are appealing to the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to evacuate them from the war-hit nations since they are afraid for their lives.
An accident at No.1, a suburb of Yeji in the Bono East Region, has left 11 passengers injured. The Sanyong mini-bus, heading to Kumasi, was concerned in the accident barely half-hour after setting off from the Yeji station, witnesses instructed Adom News.
Military personnel deployed to flush out persons illegally mining in forest reserves and along water bodies in the Asanti Region have burnt 17 excavators, pumping machines, and other mining equipment in Ntobroso.
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.
A 45-year-old man, Kojo Essel, has been apprehended by the residents of Ekumfi Gyankoma for allegedly exhuming a Queen mother’s corpse. Mr Essel was nabbed after breaking into the graveyard with the purpose of stealing beads and other adornments the deceased leader was buried with.
Four members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have tabled a motion for Parliament to establish a bipartisan committee probe into the death of former President John Evans Atta Mills. The sponsors of the private members’ motion are Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri; Habib Iddrissu, Second Deputy Majority Whip and MP for Tolon; Davis Ansah Opoku, MP for Mpraeso; and Yves Nii Noi Hanson-Nortey, MP for Tema Central.
The Madina Member of Parliament (MP), Francis-Xavier Sosu, says he is not scared to exit the legal profession for cautioning against acts that have the potential to erode the country’s democracy and judicial system. Responding to a statement by the Association of Judges and Magistrates (AMJG) over his Partisan Judges comment, Mr Sosu said he is ready to put his career on the line and expressed worry over the posturing of the Association.
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC who alleged on radio that Former President John Dramani Mahama was involved in a coup plot has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court.
A chamber and hall flat of a fire service officer was last night set on fire by some unknown young men in the Lamashegu community, a suburb of Tamale. According to the caretaker of the house, the young men were aiming at a police officer who is also a tenant in the house.
FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been charged with treason felony after he made comments on social media that have been deemed to be a coup threat. The Ashaiman District Court on Monday, February 14, 2022, remanded Mr. Barker-Vormawor, into police custody till February 28.
Fear has gripped workers of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) after they were welcomed to work on Monday by wreaths, bearing the name of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Edwin Provencal, laid at the entrance of the head office in Accra.
The dismissed Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Yaw Kwakwa has expressed surprise about his dismissal from office. According to the embattled Manager, he is unware of the termination of his appointment, thus, awaits an official correspondence to that effect.
The Supreme Court has for the second successive time been unable to hear a writ of summons against the contested Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson due to the inability to serve the processes on the legislator. The Court at its last adjourned date was informed by its Registrar of two failed attempts to serve Mr. Quayson through Parliament, and subsequently ordered the plaintiff to assist the Court Registrar to serve the summons on the defendant.
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Education Prof Mawutor Avoke reinstated by the governing council of the school.
The Takoradi Habour Circuit Court A presided over by his Worship, Michael Kwadwoe Ampadu, has granted the Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Abdul Mumin Issah, GHS100,000 bail with 3 sureties after pleading not guilty to all three counts of road traffic offenses.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has been slapped with charges including forgery and perjury by the Attorney- General’s Office. He is also accused of deceiving a public officer and knowingly making a false declaration.
A 29-year-old police officer has been crushed to death on the Kasoa-Apam highway in the Central Region. Comfort Freby is reported to have been hit by a speeding Toyota vehicle with registration number, GS 4746-20 at a police checkpoint in the wee hours of Tuesday.
The case in which one Richard Appiah has been held for an alleged ritual murder of two kids has been adjourned for the sixth time to February 18, 2022. This was because, the magistrate handling the case at the Kaneshie District Court, Her Worship Ama Adomako Kwakye is on leave.
The Kwabenya District Police Command on Friday shot to death an assailant who stabbed two police officers in the head. According to the Police, before being shot, Hakimi had attacked three persons and threatened to kill them.
Management and Staff of Ghana’s leading media brand, The Multimedia Group Limited (MGL), kick-started 2020 with a ‘Thanksgiving and Praise Feast’ at the Victory Bible Church, (Prophetic Sanctuary) Kokomlemle branch.
Fear has gripped hundreds of students of the Ejisu Senior High and Technical School following the stabbing of three students within a spate of one week. The Municipal Chef Executive (MCE) for Ejisu, Samuel Oduro, has linked the attack to tensions between the students and some youth of Ejisu.
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Prestea Huni Valley, Isaac Dasmani says work is almost complete for the resettlement of the displaced victims of the Apeatse explosion. Currently, the government is putting up some structures and tents in Apeatse to accommodate the over 900 displaced victims.
Parliament reconvenes today to continue with the business of the House after a break for the Christmas and New Year festivities. Top on the agenda of the House is the passage of the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), which was deferred before the House adjourned sine die on December 21, last year.
The rider of the motorcycle said to be involved in the Appiatse explosion claims he did not collide with the explosive-carrying truck as being reported. He told the Ghana News Agency that he was rather hit by another vehicle from behind and rushed to a nearby health facility, before the explosion occurred.
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has led a delegation to commiserate with residents of Apiate near Bogoso in the Western Region. This follows a deadly explosion on Thursday afternoon that left 17 dead and about 60 others injured.
Seven persons died and 14 suffered injuries in a vehicle crash on the Kintampo-Techiman Highway in the Bono East Region,on Wednesday. The accident occurred when a Kumasi bound Kia grand bird bus crashed into an DAF truck, which had broken down on the highway.
Residents of Nima live in fear as they call on security agencies to disband all organized youth groups following a cutlass and gun clash yesterday.
A 16-year-old boy, identified as David Anyara, has been stabbed to death by nomadic herdsmen at Ananekrom in the Asante Akyem Agogo District of the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:00 pm on Monday while the deceased went to fetch water with his friends.
Two nursing trainees at the Asankragua Midwifery and Training College have met their untimely death a few hours after reporting to school on Saturday, January 15. Priscilla Antwi Williams, a Level 300 student and her Level 200 counterpart, Ellen Ayitey Ansah, had gone to town to braid their hair and get some food items.
9-year-old burnt to death at Adansi Dompoase. A nine-year-old boy by the name Kwame Atta has burnt to death after a fire ravaged a four-bedroom he was occupying. The incident occurred at Dompoase near Fomena in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
President Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) School at East Legon in Accra. According to him, this is part of efforts by government to reorient the educational system to focus more on science and technology.
A man identified as Nana Opuni Kwargyan has shot himself to death in his home at Dawereso Nkwanta in the Asante Akyem North Municipality. The alleged suicide is believed to be related to a wrong money transaction that dipped, causing him to lose all his savings.
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) and the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) have commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for directing the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to suspend the implementation of the reversal of discount on the benchmark value policy to pave the way for broader consultations with stakeholders.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is encouraging the study of Ghana’s fundamental laws as a guide to civic rights and responsibilities as Ghanaians celebrate the Fourth Republican 1992 Constitution today, 7 January 2022.
A couple based at Enchi-Yakase in the Western North Region has been caged by the police for beating their four-year-old daughter to death for bedwetting. Salome Oteku, 27, and her 34-year-old husband, Effah Donaldson are said to have beaten the victim from dawn till morning, leaving her unconscious.
A teacher at Ambariya Senior High School in the Tamale metropolis, Ziblila Mohammed Sadat, has allegedly committed suicide. According to the sources, the incident happened on Monday, January 3, 2022, in his room after he notified his brother of his fatal decision.
The Ghana Police Service has announced 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.
2021 in review: The Asokwa District Court on Friday, July 2, 2021, remanded into police custody the three suspects arrested in connection with the death of Ibrahim Muhammed, also known as Kaaka, who resided in Ejura in the Ashanti Region.
He got shot in the stomach by suspected armed robbers but managed to drive about four miles while bleeding, to receive emergency care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. That is the story of Pharmacist Aaron Ohene Agyei, the CEO of Gilat Chemists Limited, after his pharmacy was robbed by gunmen at Agric-Kromoase in Kumasi.
Woman allegedly murdered at Begoro in the Eastern Region., Jealous man from Kasoa pours acid on girlfriend.
Government has through the Ministry of Interior reviewed its curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region due to threats of insecurity.
Minority in Parliament are deceiving Ghanaian with their actions, The most dangerous time to drive in Kwahu is during the harmattan
Seven dead in Akropong-Dunkwa after tricycle crash with bus, Two (2) in critical condition after misunderstanding erupt during chief enstoolment.
Bulleting ; Two arrested for robbery 2, Bounty placed on armed robbers who killed two police officers at Salugu.
The Kaneshie District Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu. This was after the MP failed to show up in court for the third time since criminal charges were filed against him.
At least ten people have been confirmed dead after an illegal mining pit caved in on them in Prestea-Huni Valley in the Western Region on Thursday (25 November) . Four others are currently receiving medical attention at the Prestea-Huni Valley Hospital after sustaining injuries in Thursday’s incident.
The five students of the Konongo Odumase Senior High School standing trial over the death of a first-year male student have been remanded again This happens to be the third time they are being remanded They are expected to reappear in court on November 29, 2021
BECE candidate restricted by invigilator from visiting the washroom during final papers... Fear engulfs people after discovering a blotting dead body...
The Director of Communications at the presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin has disclosed that Ghana's presidential delegation to the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, Scotland was comprised of 24 persons. According to Mr Arhin, contrary to some media reports that suggested that the Presidency funded the trip to COP 26 to over 300 persons, only 24 persons including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and four Ministers were on the trip.
A yet-to-be-identified man has been found dead in a river at Akyem Abekwase in the Atewa West District in the Eastern Region. The deceased was found floating on the river Sunday morning.
The Police have arrested Detective Seargent Welbeck Agyina in connection with a shooting incident at Suhum on Saturday. Two persons sustained gunshot wounds in the head while five others were rushed to the Suhum Hospital. The incident occurred during the installation of the Suhum Akyempihene, Nana Ohene Fianko. Detective Agyina, a direct cousin of the newly installed sub-chief, allegedly fired a pump-action gun into the crowd during the installation.
An 11-month-old baby has been found dead in a well after reportedly leaving his sleeping mother’s side at Yeji in the Bono East Region. Information gathered by Adom News correspondent, Daniel Tachie, suggests the incident occurred at about 1:00 am on Friday. This was after the mother, identified as Hannah, suddenly woke up from her sleep over claims that a thief had entered a room she laid with other relatives.
The Vice President has announced that government will launch an E-Pharmacy project to address challenges faced by members of the public in accessing medicines. According to him, currently, many patients spend long hours searching for pharmacies where they can obtain prescribed medications, sometimes at very expensive prices.
Six persons have been burnt beyond recognition in a ghastly accident at Akomadan in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region. The accident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, November 2, 2021. It involved a passenger bus with registration number GT 4215-17 travelling from Techiman in the Bono East Region and a Kia Rhino towing car with the number GT 6983 – 12.
Members of a group calling itself the Association of “Aboboyaa” drivers have embarked on a demonstration to protest the embargo by the Greater Accra Minister Henry Quartey, ordering them to stay away from the motorway and major highways in the capital.
A 50-year-old fetish priest is in hot waters for allegedly defrauding a farmer of GHS 60,000 under the guise of mining her gold at Sefwi Juaboso in the Western North Region. Mallam Smaila is said to have approached the victim, one Gifty Arthur, with information that there is an ancestral gold buried in her cocoa farm. Being a superstitious person as she said she is, Gifty availed her cocoa farm for the gold mining, and subsequent payment of GHS 60,000 for cleansing.
Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Bibiani Anwiaso Bekwai of the Western North region, have demonstrated against the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Alfred Amoah and Regional Minister, Mr. Kingsley Aboagye Gyedu, demanding their removal from office.
President Nana Akufo-Addo has presented 40 Jeep J8 vehicles, six Toyota Hi-ace mini buses and 14 Toyota Hilux pick-ups to the Ghana Armed Forces. According to President Akufo-Addo, the vehicles will help the Army to contain the security threats posed by extremist groups operating along Ghana’s northern borders. It will also help them deal better with internal security challenges.
The leadership of the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) has declared nationwide strike from Tuesday, October 26, over alleged unfair treatment by Government towards their members.
Leader of New Life Kingdom Chapel International, Stephen Akwasi, has been granted a ¢100,000 bail by an Accra Circuit Court. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing fear and panic. Mr Akwasi had earlier been remanded for five days after his arrest in connection with Shatta Wale’s hoax shooting.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare has visited three Police officers, who were critically injured in a fatal accident, which occurred on Thursday evening on the Walewale-Bolgatanga road.
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has apologized to the people of Cape Coast for saying he never promised a harbour in the Central Regional capital. Some residents of Cape Coast had been waiting on the government for the construction of a new harbour because the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to establish such a facility in the area during the run-up to the 2020 general elections.
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point. This is a 330/34.5 kilo-volt substation designed to improve the supply and distribution of electricity for consumers in the northern areas of Accra.
The pastor whose prophecy dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has cited as the reason for his latest fiasco has been picked up by men believed to be officers of the Ghana Police Service. The founder and leader of New Life Kingdom Chapel International, Stephen Akwasi, is reported to have been arrested at the premises of Accra FM while preparing for an interview on the station’s mid-morning show.
There was drama at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region after a suspect thief, identified as Isaac Owusu, was busted for stealing wele (cow skin). The suspect, said to be a 28-year-old, clandestinely entered the Agbogbloshie market in the Kwahu West Municipality to commit the act.
Two toddlers have suffocated to death at Alajo in the Greater Accra Region. The two were found dead in a Benz vehicle with registration number GT 8188-Y parked at a mechanic shop for servicing in the area at about 7:00 pm on Thursday.
A Cape Coast Circuit Court has remanded into police custody, Central Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Dawood. This was after he appeared before the court on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Three armed suspected robbers have attacked students, passengers, and drivers on the Akatiso-Bonsu Nkwanta road. The attack, according to reports, took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 13, 2021. The robbers made away with mobile phones, money, and other valuable items, belonging to the passengers.
The Majority Leader of Parliament says despite strong support for the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill 2021 before the House, MPs needed to ensure the protection of the rights of all citizens. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu speaking at a press briefing held at Parliament on Tuesday stated that all legislators’ opinions clearly support the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Some Christian leaders have submitted a memorandum to Parliament on the Proper Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill that is still under consideration by the legislative body. The Church of Pentecost, whose Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye as well as Apostle Dr. Aaron Ami-Narh, President of the Apostolic Church, Ghana, were part of the delegation that gathered 15,000 signatures to express strong support for the bill.
Voting is scheduled to be held later today, Thursday, October 7, on the first female Chief Executive nominee for the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikoi North Constituency Elizabeth Tawiah Sackey will replace Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah as the mayor of Accra if she gets two-thirds majority after voting at the AMA headquarters.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured consumers it will not embark on any load shedding as speculated in the media.The power distributor is embarking on a plan maintenance work that will be carried out by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) The Managing Director of ECG, Kwame Agyemang- Budu speaking at a press conference in Accra assured the public of enough power to stabilise its network during the maintenance work.
Members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) have confirmed Samuel Pyne as Mayor for the Metropolis following his victory in the Tuesday polls held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall.
Residents of Obinim Okyena in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region have been thrown into a state of shock after they woke up to the death of a couple. A 46-year-old man, Kojo Nyame is said to have murdered his 41-year-old wife, Aba Akyere, and later hanged himself.
Hours of heavy rains at dawn on Friday, October 1 in the Central Region capital of Cape Coast has left most parts of the city flooded.
It has been barely two months since President Akufo-Addo sworn Mr Kissi Agyebeng into office as Special Prosecutor. Already, he has declared October to be the month when the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will begin rolling out cases brought before it.
Four persons have been confirmed dead in Monday night’s flooding of parts of the Ashanti Region. According to the National Disaster Management Organization, four bodies, including two nine-year-olds, have been retrieved, but two others, who were missing at Ahenema Kokoben, are yet to be found.
The three-member committee, set up to probe circumstances leading to the clash between Police cum Military personnel at Ejura and irate citizens that led to the death of two persons on June 29, has made 10 recommendations for the consideration of the government.
Alice Coffie, a sister of 28-year-old Takoradi woman, Josephine Simons, who allegedly went missing and faked her pregnancy, says the family is yet to receive reports of the tests supposedly conducted on her.
A second test conducted by the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital has confirmed that 29-year-old Josephine Panyin Mensah, who allegedly went missing, was never pregnant within the period, the police have said.
One prophet Richard Ato Davidson has been arraigned before the Cape Coast Magistrate Court 2 for allegedly sucking the penis of three teenagers and using their sperms for ritual purposes.
The husband of a 29-year-old pregnant woman, Josephine Simon, who went missing in Takoradi before being found at Axim has broken his silence on the matter.
Twelve persons have been arrested over their alleged involvement in a violent protest at Chereponi District of the North East Region
The Coalition of Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executive Aspirants (COMAS) has called for calm and restraint among party faithful over the nomination of local assembly heads. The group says the interest of Ghana must be put above all individual and group interests, especially at a time the appointments have been delayed unduly.
Residents of Chiraa in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region are living in fear after a crocodile was spotted at their community cemetery.
The Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) has sent a circular to all the Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Directors (MMDCDs) to contribute towards the final funeral rites of the father of the Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah.
A 13-year-old girl has drowned at Dagbebu-Gbeniyi while returning from the Gbeniyiri market yesterday, September 14.
Residents of Oyarifa Green Hill community demand demolition over Structures under high tension poles.
The Police have arrested a taxi driver for allegedly killing several persons for ritual purposes. The taxi driver, Felix Ansah, 35, was arrested after he granted an interview to Onua TV on September 2, 2021, where he alleged that he had killed several persons for ritual purposes..
A final year student of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has died after a failed acrobatic move during wild jubilations.
The Ghana Education Service has interdicted the headteacher of Jachie-Pramso Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, Francis Donkor, for mercilessly lashing a female student.
Data from the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service reveals that 1,927 lives have been lost to road accidents from January to August this year. About 221 deaths were recorded in August alone with 1,298 injured.
A Junior High School (JHS) 2 pupil of the Anglican Basic School has drowned in the Merekwe River at Obuasi.
Criminologist, Jones Opoku Ware has urged couples to be mindful of the behaviours of their partners following the high number of cases of spousal killings in the country.
Some parts of Accra and the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, were flooded on Thursday morning following more than five hours of rainfall. In Accra, there was gridlock in areas such as Tesano, Shiashie, Okponglo, where the roads were submerged, causing heavy traffic.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has recounted how he whipped a street child beggar who spat on his car after he refused her money.
The family of the 9-year-old, who was mistakenly shot dead at Awutu Bereku in the Central Region, is demanding the prosecution of the suspect.
A 9-year-old boy has been shot dead during a festival ritual in Awutu Bereku in the Central Region.
The driver of a Samyoung mini bus with registration number AS 1763-13 has died with three others in critical condition in a fatal accident at Buipe.
A team of clinical and socio- psychologists as directed by the acting IGP on Wednesday has commenced counseling sessions for the families of children killed at Abesim .
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.
The Ghana Psychological Association has commended the Ghana Police Service for its swift support in the area of psychological support and counselling for affected families of the recent killing at Abesim in the Sunyani Municipal District of the Bono Region
MTTD personnel allegedly brutalize civilian for recording assault on Taxi driver at Accra.
Top Story: Two gold buyers killed by armed robbers at Wassa Juabo in the Amenfi Central District-W/R.
Top Story: The viral video of an Anglican Church Reverend Father kissing female students during church service at St Monica’s College of Education at Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region has been sacked.
Top Story: Africa Education Watch has petitioned the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to, with immediate effect, investigate a viral video of an Anglican priest kissing students.
Top Story: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
Top Story: At least four persons have been reported dead with others injured in a fatal accident on the Konong-Kumasi highway.
Top Story: Heavy traffic on Tema motorway as truck, other cars are involved in an accident
Top Story: Ga West Municipal Assembly meets with the traditional leaders of the Ga community to discuss ways in maintaining peace in the forthcoming homowo festival
Top Story: The Police at Bibiani are on a manhunt for one Emmanuel Okyere Baffour for allegedly stabbing his wife, 26-year-old Joyce Johnes Afi Jassika, to death.
Top Story: The Police at the Nkawkaw Divisional Headquarters in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, have picked up Timothy Dampare, the alleged boyfriend of Lance Corporal Sarah Adjei who was found dead in a hotel room in Nkawkaw.
Top Story: A dispatch rider and a member of an advanced convoy of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has been crushed to death at Juaso in the Ashanti Region.
Top Story: Police investigate officers in viral video who took 200 cedis from uber driver.
Top Story: One of the high points of the FixTheCountry protest was when an elderly man, Solomon Boadu, joined the demonstrators with a walking stick.
Top Story: A 48-year-old man, who shot and killed his partner at Asuofia Asamang in the Ashanti Region over threat of divorce, has died.
Top Story: A Police Constable in the Savannah Regional Headquarters has been stabbed to death by her purported lover.
Top Story: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made an interesting offer to nine-year-old Oswald, who wrote a touching letter to his mother towards his ‘Our Day’ in school today, Friday, July 30, 2021.
Top Story: A Cape Coast High Court has cancelled the parliamentary elections in the Assin North constituency in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
Top Story: The Court of Appeal on Monday dismissed the applications of Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), Joe Gyaakye Quayson and the MP for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo Toffey.
Top Story: Police at Tuna Zone in the Sawla District of the Savannah Region killed one armed robber near Danniwur during a shootout.
Top Story: A 54-year-old farmer, Kofi Asare, has been shot dead over dispute on ownership of a cocoa farm.
Top Story: With the country in a climate of despair following the exit of Martin Amidu, the people’s popular choice, it was easy to see the nomination of 43-year-old Kissi Agyebeng for Office of Special Prosecutor as uninspiring.
Top Story: General Overseer for the Royalhouse Chapel International, Sam Korankye Ankrah, has described the $1 million gift given to his daughter on her wedding day as a ‘faith cheque’.
Top Story: Two persons have lost their lives after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit caved in at Juaboso in the Western North Region.
Top Story: There is a severe warning from the country’s National Case Management Coordinator for Severe and Critical covid-19 cases, Dr Christian Owoo, that Ghana’s critical cases are rising at an alarming rate.
Topics: The Gyasehene of the Apinto Divisional Council, Dr Nana Adarkwa Bediako II, has denied being kidnapped as widely reported on Thursday.
Top Story: A 30-year-old mason, identified simply as Kwabena Ben, has been found dead in the Okrudo River at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
Top Story: Two persons, believed to be drivers, have been reported dead with others injured in a fatal accident at Saltpond in the Central Region
Top Story: Madam Sahada Humu, wife of the slain activist at Ejura, has told the Committee probing the Ejura disturbances, that her late husband, Ibrahim Mohammed, aka Kaaka, did not tell her about persons who wanted him dead.
Top Story: A 79-year-old man, Francis Amoako, and five others at Agogo in the Ashanti Region, have been arrested for inserting a long and thick stick into the anus of a 16-year-old teenage boy they suspect to have stolen from a shop belonging to one of them.
Top Story: A man, believed to be in his 40s, has been lynched at Sehwi Nsawora after allegedly shooting his wife at Sehwi Sika ne Asem in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region.
Top Story: Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has told Parliament that a total of 3.1 million Ghanaians, representing 10% of the country’s 31 million population have mental disorders.
Top Story: JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor has appeared before the Three-Member Committee investigating the shooting incident that occurred at Ejura Sekyedumase.
Top Story: The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday morning embarked on its ‘March for Justice’ demonstration starting from the Accra Mall.
Top Story: Traders have been thrown into despair as fire ravages the shopping mall behind the GCB Bank at Kantamanto in Accra.
Top Story: Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a social media activist, Kaaka Macho at Ejura are making their maiden appearance at the Asokwa District Court in Kumasi.
Top Story: General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has verbally attacked the competence of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh.
Top Story: The Kontihene of Ejura has expressed shock over the methodology employed by security forces to restore order during riot in the town.
Top Story: Eight Members of Parliament (MPs) were captured in fervent prayers ahead of the introduction of a Private Members’ Bill to criminalise LGBTQI+ and its related activities in Ghana.
President Nana Akufo-Addo and his household have been counted as the 2021 Population and Housing Census officially begins today, June 28, 2021.
A man believed to be in his late 30s has been found dead in the Okrudu River at Kasoa Komotey in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region.
Top Story: A second-year student of Amankyim Senior High School (SHS) has allegedly committed suicide at Akrokeri Bobrase in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
Top story: Mother parades ‘meat’ for sale only for people to find out it’s her newborn baby. It was a shocking sight to behold after a 32-year-old mother was spotted carrying a newborn baby in a basket in an attempt to sell her as ‘meat’ at Tapa Amenya, Biakoye District, in the Oti Region.
Top Story: Angry residents of Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region staged a demonstration Tuesday morning, protesting delayed construction of their road started in 2017.
Top Story: Ghana has been ranked the second most peaceful country in Africa in the 2021 Global Peace Index report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
Top Story: All is set for Adom FM 106.3 FM and EndPoint Homeopathy Clinic’s free screening of fathers for prostate cancer on Friday, June 18, 2020.
The Bono Regional Security Taskforce has arrested two suspected notorious illegal miners at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District of the region.
Top Story: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh has placed a ¢20,000 bounty on the killers of a police officer at Adedenkpo, a suburb of James Town in Accra on Monday.
Top Story: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has reminded the Association of Bankers to provide fortified armoured vehicles for carting currencies by the close of June, 2021, or the police will withdraw its officers from escort duties.
Top story: Residents of Tutuda in the Assin North Municipality have been thrown into a state of mourning after a 14-year-old boy was found hanging dead in his room. Reports indicate the deceased, identified only as Daniel, is a primary six pupil at the Tutuda D/A primary school.
Small scale Miners set suspected Chinese mining site ablaze at Manso Nkwanta,Ashanti Region
Top story: Three children are battling for their lives with their parents dead in a fire outbreak at Adjei Kojo in the Tema West Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The children include three boys and one girl with the girl the only surviving one though she was scald.
Top Story: Many feared dead after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit collapsed on them at Gbane in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region.
Top Story: An alleged military assault on some civilians at Damongo in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region has left one person in critical condition, and 17 others including a military officer with minor injuries.
Top Story:A Junior High School (JHS) 3 pupil has been confirmed dead following a scuffle among colleagues in school.
Top story: The police have nabbed a caregiver at a crèche in Accra who vented her anger on an 11-month-old baby girl and allegedly killed her while feeding the baby. The caregiver, Clara Ayani-Ampah, 54, was arrested after a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) camera installed in the room at the Happy Bloomers Creche at Agbogba exposed the dastardly act, following a complaint the parents of the baby girl lodged over the death of the child.
Top story: Three unidentified persons have been confirmed dead after an illegal mining (galamsey) pit collapsed on them at Breman, a mining community in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region.
Topic Story;The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Twifo Atti Morkwa in the Central Region, has been taking to court over an alleged $2.4m land fraud.
Girl roaming for network to check school placement dies through snake bite followed by Onion traders in Agbogloshie market relocate to Adjei kotoku
Top story: A woman and her two-year-old daughter are feared dead, with another injured in an accident on the Accra-Kasoa highway.
Family set to parade death bodies in the morgue to find their missing corpse in the Central region
Irate Aflao residents embark on demonstration over poor roads; Ashanti Region: Fire kills eight in first quarter of 2021
Galamsey: Small scale miners hints of demonstration over burnt excavators; followed by ECG releases 'Dumsor' timetable
50 Motorbikes,'Pragya and Aboboyaa' impounded in police swoop at Sefwi; followed by Ghana takes delivery of 350,000 doses of Covid 19 vaccines
19 'fake' national security operatives arrested in Atewa Forest; followed up by Lady kills sister over a Piece of land
Court remand policemen who buried suspect who died in their custody,set date for their second hearing.
Weed, snakes takes over government one-district-one-warehouse facilities; followed by Ashaiman; Four phone snatching experts nabbed
A 65-year-old woman, Amina Mahama, has escaped lynching after some angry youth of Nakpali in the Zabzugu district of the Northern Region accused her of witchcraft.
Top Story: Another case of ring theft has rocked Pantang as a teenager is almost losing his index finger in a suspected spiritual attack. The distraught young man who identified himself as Seth Omari Boateng told Adom News that a ring he stole about a week ago is proving deadly, giving him sleepless nights.
Some classmates of Lilian Dedjoe, a woman who allegedly fell to her death at her East Legon home on March 7, 2021, are demanding justice for her. The old students from Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO), on Monday stormed the Madina District Court wielding placards.
A 35-year-old man has allegedly caused severe burns to his three-year-old daughter at Ahansoyewodea in the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region.
Top story: The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has resigned from Parliament’s Appointments Committee. In a letter dated March 30, addressed to the Speaker, Alban Kingsford Bagbin, he explained that this was “after days of careful reflection and thoughtful considerations. It is not clear why the outspoken and meticulous member of the Committee who takes nominees especially through rigorous CV scrutiny is stepping down.
Top story: The Mpraeso Police have disrupted an alleged marriage ceremony between two females at a popular LGBTQI+ joint at Kwahu-Obomeng in the Eastern Region. Some 22 persons, including six men, were arrested in the process. A local reporter, Kwasi Dwamena, who made this known on Adom FM’s Midday News, reported that there were about 50 guests in attendance.
The head of Africa center for security and intelligent studies Paul Boateng advised parents to be extra careful of their wards as child abduction and kidnapping is on the rise.
Top story: A 47-year-old mason, Gidi Kennedy, popularly known as Oluu, has allegedly committed suicide at Kwasi Nyarko in the Eastern Region. Reports from the Adeiso Police Commander, ASP Baffour Awuah, is that Oluu is suspected to have slashed his stomach with a razor he purchased the night before his demise.
Top story: The Police in Accra have arrested one Wisdom Cudjoe, a notorious car burglar for breaking into cars. He was arrested on Saturday, March 20 in his mansion at Kasoa Opeikuma, after he was captured by a CCTV camera forcibly breaking into one of his targeted cars at Osu.
Top story: Residents of Ho in the Volta Region woke up to the sad news of another love story gone wrong after news broke that Jay Dordorye had reportedly murdered Harriet, his girlfriend The 26-year-old who plays for Silion Football Club, a second division team, later attempted to take his own life by hanging twice. He also slit his throat and stabbed himself in the stomach twice but did not die.
Top story: The Madina District Court has refused an application to grant bail Prince Charles Dedjoe, a businessman accused of allegedly beating his wife Lilian Dedjoe severely, resulting in her death. Lawyer for the accused person Captain Nkrabea Effa Dartey (Rtd) argued in court that it had the capacity to admit the accused person to bail citing a judgement of the Supreme Court.
Top story: An unknown man believed to be in his thirties has been found dead in a bush at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region. According to an eyewitness, Asamoah Peter, he went to the bush to look for mushroom where he noticed that the deceased had hanged himself to death with his trousers.
Top story: A yet-to-be-identified robber was lynched at Awutu Bereku in the Awutu Senya West Municipality for snatching a motorbike. According to a witness, the deceased acquired the services of an ‘okada’ rider with the motive of robbery. The rider was said to have been ordered to take an unusual route which he obliged, unsuspecting of the doom that awaited him.
Top story: A 19-year-old boy is on the verge of losing his finger or his life for wearing his friend’s ring made for spiritual purposes. According to close relations, the victim reported that he found his friend’s ring lying on a table while they played video game at Kasoa Iron City. The shine from the silver ring attracted him so he picked and wore it overnight, only to wake up with a swollen index finger.
Top story: A 46-year-old woman, who attempted to kill a fellow woman over illegal mining popularly called “galamsey” business at Wassa Akropong in the Western Region, has been arrested by the police. Ama Bono reportedly tried to kill Patricia Oduro when the latter demanded GH¢7,000 allegedly due her for the investment she made in the galamsey business.
Top story: A Level 300 student of the Evangelical Presbyterian University College has died after she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend. The boyfriend of the 31-year-old, Kumah Philip Ceasar, is the Deputy Director of Youth Employment Agency (YEA) at Akatsi North. According to sources, he has been assaulting the deceased for some time now.
Top story: THE MAIN opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have been dealt a heavy blow as a top party member has left them unexpectedly. Bernard Allotey Jacobs, a former NDC Central Regional Chairman, has stated emphatically that he is no longer a member of the party and his decision to leave the party is irreversible.
Top story: The Madina District Court has remanded a man named Prince Charles Dedjoe into custody for murder despite his lawyers' efforts for bail. The Magistrate, in refusing the bail, said that until the docket has gone to the Attorney General for advice, she has no power to grant bail.
Top story: At least 12 children have drowned while others are feared missing in Ghana’s Central Region despite a ban on sea swimming due to COVID-19, officials say. The victims were among dozens who had flocked to the Apam beach in the Gomoa West District to play football on March 7th. The victims include two females all ranging between the ages of 14 and 17, according to a statement from the Central Regional Police Command
Top story: The Supreme Court has affirmed Nana Akufo-Addo as the validly elected President of Ghana in the December 7, 2020 Presidential Election as it unanimously dismissed former President John Dramani Mahama’s petition against his election. The highest court categorically stated that it could not order a run-off election between the President and Mr. Mahama on the basis of an error made by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, when she announced the result of the election on December 9, 2020 as the returning officer of the presidential ballot.
Top story: Aduana Stars player Farouk Adams has been charged on two counts by the Bono Regional police after he crushed a cop to death. The defender has been charged with careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm
Top story: One person has been butchered, another hospitalized as family members clash at Juaboso Bonsu-Nkwanta. The deceased, 51-year-old Joseph Aye Tossah, was murdered by his biological brother and son over a misunderstanding over construction of a toilet facility.
Top story: A 40-year-old man has reportedly butchered his 78-year-old mother and his Sister Adwoa Mansa aged 58 at Ajumako Bedukrom in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region.
Top story: A member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Legal Team, Mr. Abraham Amaliba speaking on behalf of the team says they are unperturbed by the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to strike out their application in yesterday’s hearing. According to him, the team remains optimistic that the Petitioner, John D. Mahama will emerge victorious at the end of the 2020 election petition.
Top story: Ghana received the first delivery of coronavirus vaccines through the Covax scheme on Wednesday morning. A flight carrying 600,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India landed in Ghana’s capital city, Accra.
Top story: Minister for Information Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is proposing legislation against the advocacy of LGBT activities. He stated that the President's silence on the issue does not mean he accepts it .
Top Story: Government of Ghana to close down the LGBTQI office space that was recently opened in Accra. Conversation and anger towards LGBT practices have been renewed in Ghana following fundraiser which was attended by several diplomats including the Australian High Commissioner who pledged to support the group. The EU office in Ghana has declared support for the group.
The Member of Parliament for Bodi constituency, Sampson Ahi’s question about the definition of fish farming created laughter among members of the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Mr Ahi asked the President’s Minister nominee for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Mavis Hawa Koomson, to tell the House what fish farming was and its advantages. Mrs Koomson, in the process of answering the questions, said she will try her best and answer them.
Auntie Gladys, a mother of four, has narrated how her husband impregnated two of their daughters in a kiosk at Kasoa SCC in the Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The suspect, Kweku Boateng, who happens to be the step-father of the girls, has since been arrested by the Kasoa Tollbooth Police.
The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court is expected to commence the trial in which Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agodzor, Dr Frederick Yaw Mac-Palm and eight others are standing trial for alleged treason. The rest – Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, Donya Kafui, Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, Johannes Zikpi, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, Warrant Officer (WOII) and Corporal Sylvester Akanpewon – have all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Another police officer, a 50-year-old, has allegedly shot himself dead in Tema in the Greater Accra region. DSP Divine Asiam, with the prosecution unit (Jupol) of the Tema Police Command, according to Starr News sources, shot himself in his room Sunday morning. He passed on at the Police Hospital. It is unclear the reason for the action.
Residents of Obuasi are threatening mob action against a man identified as Agyenim Boateng for allegedly murdering his step-brother. The suspect was residing peacefully in the same house with the victim, Kwame Nii, before a misunderstanding ensued over a television.
Mr Rojo Mettle Nunoo in his testimony for Mr John Mahama in the Supreme Court today, stated that he was sacked from the EC Strong Room during the collation of the electoral figures because he noted some discrepancies in the collation and was vocal about it.
A 28-year-old woman, who has been identified as Jennifer Mier, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Atebubu in the Bono East Region. According to some residents, the deceased threatened to kill herself after her mother supported her younger sister during an argument
The Supreme Court is currently hearing the cross-examination of the petitioner’s first witness in the 2020 election petition. Johnson Asiedu Nketia was last Friday cross-examined by counsel for the Electoral Commission, Justin Amenuvor. Also, a video allegedly involving Mr Nketia was played in open court today to enable the court to ascertain its admissibility on the grounds of relevance.
Chiefs and Royals of the Volta Region say they are going to hold their own traditional funeral for Ex-President JJ Rawlings in the Volta Region.
Former National Vice Chairperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anita Desoso, has expressed disappointment in the wife of the late Jerry John Rawlings, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings for "poor funeral planning".
Another fire outbreak at the Buipe Toll Bridge in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region has burnt a 13-year-old boy, Ibrahim Musah, beyond recognition in the early hours of last night. The victim, who was said to be asleep in an electronic shop at the time of the fire, is believed to be the child of one of the traders at the toll bridge
Residents of Doryumu-Abeka in the Shai Osudoku District are in a state of shock as to what led to the gruesome murder of a 20-year-old girl, Juliette Obu. The residents were awakened Monday night to a single cry for help only to find young Juliette in a pool of blood.
Assemblyman of Omanhenso South in the Bono Region pleads with the Highway Authority to help them fix their roads to reduce the frequent accidents
A 41-year-old man, Kwaku Appau, popularly known as Kwaku Bankye, has allegedly beheaded his 68-year-old mother at Asamankese in the Eastern Region
Adom FM midday news with Kweku Adu Kumi and Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom. Western Togoland group protesting for Independence. Man loose his testicles as a result of shooting.
Adom FM midday news with Obidumbie Kweku Adu Kumi and Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom. Lady raped by a man who offered her a lift. One dead as a result of Kasoa gunshot.
Adom FM midday news with AKUA BOAKYE YIADOM. Highlights on Ofinso car accident , Bagre dam spillage and presidential address