https://www.adomonline.comEarly morning news bulletin in Akanen-usStreamGuys RecastMultimedia GhanaMultimedia GhanaEarly morning news bulletin in AkannoepisodicMultimedia Ghanapodcast@myjoyonline.comhttps://atunwadigital-rss.streamguys1.com/content/Multi-Media-Ghana/20210116093310-KASIABO_1500.jpghttps://www.adomonline.comResidents of Ohwimase, Gyimakyi, Anwiaso, and other nearby communities in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region are appealing for improved access to quality healthcare.a252a221-ee8a-48cd-8bbc-8a8c8bf7331300:17:25Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Naa Odoley Sowah, has revealed that a committee is expected to be set up by early next week to determine how persons whose businesses and properties were affected by the recent demolition at La Pleasure Beach in Accra should be compensateda97c6d54-875b-4c5c-8da0-a0aa2dc2de9100:17:54Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary.d1869108-586f-4333-874c-17f59c7d4b6000:17:48Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has opposed a proposal to amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term from four years to five years.36eb9588-54d8-476b-97b9-e48d2fa9ade900:18:08Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000President of the Breast Society of Ghana, Josephine Nsaful, has urged women not to wait until they notice changes or symptoms in their breasts before going to the hospital for screening3b0aea13-52d0-4a79-b13b-483782726dd000:17:46Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Following the Auditor-General’s report on the National Petroleum Authority, which states that five out of 10 fuel tankers operate without valid licences and proper tracking, Chairman of the Tanker Drivers Association, Alabi Sunday, has dismissed claims that tanker drivers operate without valid driving licencesb68a42c4-32f1-4b7c-a9da-378c0820650400:17:29Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Member of Parliament for Old Tafo and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has accused Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku of destroying Ghana football36f60629-167e-48b7-a518-5df418ca5efa00:17:17Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000.A new traffic arrangement for Ayalolo buses starts TODAY, September 29. on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors.aa12f835-7c25-41a7-a602-92ce833d1a9100:16:32Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Early morning news bulletin in Akan467fb48f-b830-4f63-8e3c-8b6e1d5f54da00:19:58Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000The debate over the 8% fare increase is raising concerns on both sides. Drivers say the increase is not enough to cover the rising cost of fuel and other vehicle expenses, while passengers argue that the increase is already too high and is putting additional pressure on their daily budgets.12adca46-7efd-439b-80ea-d0069fc1dae000:17:39Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000A tragic accident on the Bompata-Wenchi road in the Asante Akyem South Municipality has claimed the life of a three-month-old baby, with several others injured. The crash involved a Hyundai vehicle and a bus travelling from Accra to Kumasi. Four of the injured victims are reportedly in critical condition and receiving medical attention86f9c553-8be0-47d8-a893-50d12fbbe38000:16:45Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Parents of 71 Ghanaian medical graduates stranded in Cuba are appealing to the government for their immediate and unified evacuation to Ghana. They say the graduates have been stranded for about two months after completing their studies, with only two reportedly evacuated so far. The parents are also calling on the government to pay the graduates’ five-year allowance arrears ahead of their licensing examinations.b0e039d1-2db7-419e-8a0d-6c36c0c18d6500:17:53Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana is rich in valuable resources, yet much of what we produce leaves the country as raw materials. This conversation explores the importance of adding value to Ghana’s resources, strengthening local industries, creating jobs, supporting businesses, and keeping more economic value within the country. From agriculture to our natural resources, the focus is on promoting local production, expanding opportunities, and building a stronger, more self-reliant Ghana.96fa8d2d-5f1d-41c8-8fdc-4ae330aa790d00:17:19Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Two lorry station masters have been arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command for allegedly plotting to kill a woman over a ₵91,803 debt. The suspects, identified as Abubakari Ateni 44 years, the current station master, and Eric Tetteh 45 years, a former station master, are alleged to have planned the murder of the woman, Esther, who had been demanding repayment. Police say the plan was allegedly emerged after a misunderstanding between Esther and Abubakari over the debt.d1d6e588-30e9-44b6-ae1e-7cfbe0221f1c00:17:28Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Member of Parliament for Manyhia South and private legal practitioner, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has raised concerns over the alleged arrest and detention of Salomey Awity Bafoh, whose whereabouts remain unknown2b383c93-8459-4636-b97a-0f1a7413b4b000:17:34Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) is warning that Ghana risks losing import trade to neighbouring countries if urgent action is not taken to address congestion and operational challenges at the country’s portsf1d93a42-f0ac-4972-b257-9b370bcfdf1300:17:20Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority in Parliament is demanding an independent parliamentary inquiry into what it describes as Ghana’s growing reputation as a transit hub for narcotics9670eee3-287d-4ff7-a45d-af84255eba2200:16:54Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Deputy Regional Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, Michael Owusu Baafi, says pressure at the KTI Placement Resolution Centre is largely due to parents insisting on specific schools for their children despite vacancies available elsewhere5eceb802-b1bc-4736-ae8b-8fa30d91165f00:17:28Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000All NPP constituency executives in Asante Akyem have declared their support for Justin Frimpong Kodua to retain his position as the party’s General Secretaryc19b0bbb-dab3-433a-a50e-ff31996822e600:20:01Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Government is considering new measures to improve the operations of the Aayalolo bus service in Accra, including the deployment of MTTD officers on motorbikes to escort buses along dedicated lanes during peak hours.8663d9d2-a555-46b6-9188-c58051b5169400:17:47Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Public Relations Officer of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr. John Kapi, has expressed concern over the persistent cases of examination malpractice at the basic level of education77cb8109-6b5b-4f42-b991-2f1f13893e9e00:17:47Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000One person has died following a tragic canoe accident on the Volta Lake at Isaka Kura, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region.4091ee16-de71-4d37-a0d0-047310093e6300:16:33Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Fiifi Boafo has questioned former SSNIT Board Chairman Paul Baffoe Bonnie’s comments on the state pension scheme, arguing that he has no basis to praise SSNIT09d9ee70-f429-4f40-9313-ebe154f6915700:18:01Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is bringing the office of the Chief Justice into disrepute2cf64d20-d9b6-496e-be85-886df3145a5000:16:06Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Central Regional Police Command says seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack that occurred yesterday at New Winneba in the Central Regionc80c001e-7d79-4394-b93b-56a890c9efc900:17:03Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority Leader and MP for the Effutu Constituency, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, says he has no personal issues with Sammy Gyamfi, stressing that his actions were simply part of his responsibilities as Minority Leader258c4edc-b9e7-4be2-8bb1-b19c05bbefde00:17:32Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has called for the accelerated implementation of the African Union Peace Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy to strengthen the continent’s capacity to prevent and respond to conflicts8257e607-f475-4a2a-b15f-32fffe0b81bc00:16:31Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians in Rwanda to register with the Ghanaian Embassy to help government respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies.1bc66495-25fc-42f5-86dd-d605b3b79fcb00:16:58Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to publicly explain how raw marks were converted into final grades in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), or face the council’s action315c7751-dded-40fb-9ed0-6be562299c0f00:16:48Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his decision to withdraw from the party’s flagbearer race and has urged party supporters to back former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiad6ad6b0b-8912-4b6b-bef3-6d02f1c0fdaf00:17:23Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Queenmother of Fruit Sellers at Bohyeba Market, Beatrice Sowah, claims some market women are using alum to preserve kokonte, affecting its natural brown colourd620f92a-e900-42e0-b78a-2eb5f98d89ba00:16:39Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi.3f1b881c-0ab3-4228-b727-e69a8d11234c00:16:45Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated 400 mono-metal recycled plastic desks to four senior high schools (SHSs) in the metropolis as part of efforts to address furniture shortages and improve teaching and learning9a21d593-c138-4b3e-ba92-74210cf9586900:16:34Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Presidential Advisor to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Augustus Obuadum Tanoh, says the Secretariat has been served with several lawsuits over issues for which it is not responsible, describing the situation as a result of a misunderstanding of its mandate32248336-a26e-4670-bb77-34e7b16f209300:16:33Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000A fire outbreak at Suhum in the Eastern Region has destroyed properties, leaving affected residents counting their losses. The fire, which reportedly broke out at a property in the area, quickly spread and consumed items and structures before firefighters arrived at the scenea70144a0-a03f-4b4a-a1a6-fd2fc587f4dd00:16:18Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Concerns over the abuse of illicit and psychoactive substances have resurfaced, with authorities warning against the misuse of drugs and substances that pose serious risks to users43026796-4669-4776-8f63-3ff06566d28f00:17:37Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Okoe Boye, as a humble, unifying and capable leader who can help the party secure more parliamentary seats in the region in the 2028 general elections39ebb7f6-3d66-407f-9d18-90db921f29af00:17:30Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Despite being the NPP’s traditional stronghold, the Ashanti Region is yet to have a befitting regional party office, raising concerns among party faithful and political observers. Former Bantama MP Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu has expressed disappointment over the situation and called for renewed efforts to construct a permanent regional officea527649c-696f-47d0-b726-6b01e0b2cfe600:17:43Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000A multiple-vehicle crash at the Ofankor Barrier area on the N6 Highway in Accra has left 11 people dead and 13 others injured. The crash occurred on the express lane in the early hours of Thursday458606e9-f490-42de-8d1b-d6e0bcef74c400:19:28Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for petitioning Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over concerns about lawyers’ access to the courts during the legal vacation.657996b3-0037-41e7-9d59-d8abbb6c07e400:17:22Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Three teachers of Obuasi Senior High Technical School have been arrested and detained in connection with the recent disturbance involving the school’s headmaster, Abdulia Zakariaa1761ca0-7d7c-4f76-9b9a-1d13435645a200:17:20Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the killing of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija07bec560-2993-469e-a016-1ae67fabf12600:17:12Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as 'King Zuba,' has announced the extension of the standardised prefabricated container design policy to other parts of Kumasi, especially areas where structures have been erectedb8ff5794-896a-45cf-a19d-1efb664994a900:17:44Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, stage its planned nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” as the party raises concerns over what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic governance0e3ea4af-95cb-42ad-9985-c8ff8b2c208b00:16:49Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit at the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, says the ministry has adopted a strict zero-tolerance policy against extortion in nursing admissions and recruitment, warning that perpetrators will face severe sanctions82587710-6875-4b64-9616-599e2644841300:16:10Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Management of the Wa Islamic Senior High School has asked 138 female students affected by a dormitory fire disaster in the school to return home temporarily71dee760-b73f-4340-998d-4eff5062c86600:17:05Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Fire has destroyed part of the girls' dormitory at Wa Islamic Senior High School in the Upper West Region. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire666f61b7-e675-4e59-898a-ac3fc6f890c000:17:06Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) that the government has no plans to sell the state-owned aluminium smelter, stressing that efforts are instead focused on reviving the company through strategic investment2243cbe0-22a6-408d-bfd6-a1a30c0a2e5f00:16:37Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates, with hundreds of candidates sanctioned for various examination malpracticesbbbead71-e711-4d9e-8c6c-3d306906b67d00:15:23Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Deputy Director of Programmes at the Ghana AIDS Commission, Derrick Oppong-Agyare, has confirmed that the Commission will deploy modern condom vending machines at high-traffic public locations, including shopping malls and retail centres, as part of a nationwide rollout expected to continue through late 2026d21765e9-64f3-4b25-b1ad-efb37583e32300:17:24Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Mobile money (MoMo) vendor is in critical condition after being shot in the ribs by armed robbers during a robbery attack at Agona Mankron Junction in the Agona East District of the Central Region4a54d311-d13b-4476-a609-eee2a1276f9f00:16:11Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has refuted claims that President Mahama pledged to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026115ad747-c57a-4014-b5fe-70eaf3227de900:13:33Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is calling for the immediate discontinuation of prosecutions being pursued in his name against an NDC organizer arrested over alleged false publications3dca4fa5-db29-4aca-9c6f-c8c82a4a06e500:17:06Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo Esq., has cautioned former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, to refrain from making further public comments on the ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).960652a3-9ef2-4225-8856-f4255739618b00:18:13Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000A close family friend of the convicted Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, Adu Poku Aikins, has said that the family is devastated following his incarceration and remains hopeful that justice will be served25872c03-2870-4cea-b15e-5124442f4e5400:17:10Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged President John Dramani Mahama to refrain from assenting to the newly passed Tribunals Bill. Instead, he is calling for broader public consultation to assess the bill's potential impact and benefits for Ghana's judicial systemf33a2eea-2c0e-46e2-9884-2f15ccd299e700:17:13Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, has called for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain categories of cases to end at the Court of Appeal, arguing that the move would significantly reduce the growing workload of the Supreme Court279888f7-603d-4b1d-8a91-f233a175260500:18:01Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ministry of Health has warned heads of health training institutions to strictly comply with the approved admission guidelines for this year’s admission processaab8d765-6978-4efd-84d3-ee4e73a6aca100:17:00Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis "Miracles" Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditionsa1881555-407c-45f1-9c02-8de7bd03745b00:17:27Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer for former Presidential Staffer and New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what he described as "cruel and oppressive" bail conditions imposed on his client following his arrest and interrogation3e315f69-a414-4ac9-810a-432b6ee664c500:16:40Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to either release Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for the party’s flagbearer, or charge him before a court if there are allegations against him. This follows reports of his arrest by EOCO172a3593-f1af-405f-bc51-b504416276e500:16:38Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi has sentenced a 35-year-old man to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment after he admitted stealing from a patient's relative at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and unlawfully possessing police gear, which prosecutors say he used while targeting victims in hospital settings8c46ee06-bc39-49b8-aea2-20fb6d4b77af00:17:31Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000A Ghanaian resident in South Africa, identified as Wofa Agyei, has reportedly been stabbed multiple times amid renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country9c8a50d4-5bd3-491f-b448-e9325a569a3f00:16:20Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000A police post located in the Asempaneye Forest near Sefwi Sayerano in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has been set ablaze by unidentified individuals360104b7-4b2f-4521-a9c4-7ee8e3e6291b00:17:01Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000The members of the Council of state of Ghana has said the situation on the grounds leading to Ghana’s perennial floods is worse than they thought. The members say they will have to do everything necessary to make sure the menace is rectified. Members of the Council of State had been touring communities huge affected by Monday 29th June Flood in parts of Accra.fcf72012-ca1e-4b24-a690-5641bfe3bd2f00:17:00Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is reported to have issued an emotional farewell statement following his stint with the national team. In the message, he reflects on his time with the Black Stars and calls for long-term structural reforms in Ghana’s football development system84ffbb13-9c61-4fd3-a026-0a77c5763ef600:17:07Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Teaching Kindergarten isn't a lesser task. It takes skill, patience, and expertise to shape a child's first learning experience. Hear why this long-held belief is being challenged6a06f136-0c70-49a5-a8c9-47782ba600d600:08:25Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Government of Ghana has condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence and calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible5ed6e4d0-e054-49d0-86aa-e5992df1549f00:17:11Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has informed Parliament that at least 12 people have died and seven remain missing following last Monday’s heavy rainfall in Accra. He added that the floods have displaced 38,802 people from 7,761 households517e1f2f-657f-4e1f-b8fb-c2bb9d6bfa0500:16:59Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ashanti Regional Security Team, acting on credible intelligence from whistleblowers, has seized five excavators at an illegal mining (galamsey) site near Beposo in the Bosomtwe District. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the activity755b417c-e992-4a3a-9920-b05888e2d42200:15:37Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Police Service has arrested suspected drug peddlers and seized large quantities of suspected narcotic substances during a series of intelligence-led operations across the Kumasi Metropolis.42c64e01-4d7f-4430-bc24-d1b44a8a5dbd00:17:20Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium, with captain Harry Kane admitting the Three Lions struggled to contain Ghana’s counter-attacks. Kane said the match provided valuable lessons for England as they prepare for their next World Cup fixture947d20ad-0735-4e55-81bb-a34f3fed226800:17:15Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, along with two other suspects in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, on June 21, 2026a867c3fe-c0aa-41ad-9999-186c5915b3e900:17:26Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safoeccd70bc-69e7-4444-937a-2ad9075dabb300:16:26Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Half of the forest cover surrounding the Barekese Dam, which supplies millions of gallons of water to residents in the Ashanti Region, has been destroyed due to human activities6fc12f18-6d2a-40d7-b1c6-4e2c73f410a100:16:52Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Black Stars kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after securing a 1-0 victory over Panama, a result that has sparked excitement among many Ghanaiansefa4e920-7b40-47ec-ad16-b24a86851bfb00:17:33Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against the denial of a visa to enter the country. The ruling means Partey will be unavailable for selection as Ghana begins its World Cup campaign494f26ef-d0e1-47f7-856c-9a23808b22d400:17:37Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The incident has sparked widespread public concern and calls for justice5d046b46-5132-4894-8f24-e520912509b200:17:08Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have launched an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year student after a video allegedly linked to the two surfaced online03673fa3-6b7b-44d0-9a12-12113f72353100:18:03Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has clarified that his client's decision to initiate plea bargain discussions with the state in the ongoing criminal trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) does not amount to an admission of guilt.21aead4d-7091-42ab-9d89-a1a23ddf99c300:16:30Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged the National Democratic Congress to ensure that the nation’s resources are fairly and equitably distributed among all citizensc3db23bf-8072-40a8-a198-521ba8378d8f00:18:24Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is demanding the immediate release on bail of a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who was arrested over an alleged assault on a female studenteb820ae1-cb64-46a8-a075-4713b465377000:16:39Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000A fatal accident involving a fuel tanker and two saloon cars has occurred on the Tema Motorway near the Ashaiman overhead bridge, triggering a firedbe9c470-caed-44b1-ac73-23839ddf18af00:17:26Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000The death toll from the collapsed building at North Industrial Area in Accra has risen to two after rescue teams recovered the final trapped victim from beneath the rubble4d0d9a12-3e42-4829-a6a4-4e8777ba99aa00:17:32Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is urging the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to urgently replace missing and obscured road signs, as well as faded road markings on major highways, in a bid to reduce the rising number of road crashes nationwide8d85fa42-6b62-4f51-8a15-e96363b6987b00:18:08Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000A firefighter has been rushed to the hospital after sustaining a serious chest injury while fighting a fire outbreak at Makola, near the Accra Central Police Stationa537baf6-a8ec-47fe-9ea7-d0609898aaba00:17:40Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has insisted that Parliament validly passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025f6e8f7fc-3eda-4e1c-ac3d-186d32d6994300:17:54Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to immediately switch off all electrical appliances and disconnect the main power supply whenever homes or communities become floodede671e6f8-f608-456a-9174-66be679784fc00:17:28Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Political Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on the proposed Anti-LGBTQ Bill, describing them as inappropriatee86f4ce1-65a8-46e1-936e-eef20c95dfe600:18:09Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000According to the Ghana AIDS Commission’s annual report, Juaben Municipality has recorded the highest rate of HIV infections in the Ashanti Region in 2025. The development has raised concern among residents, with many calling for urgent awareness, education, and stronger health interventions to address the growing trendfd98493b-581f-43fa-867d-302db1123df600:18:51Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 172 communities in the Savannah Region will soon be connected to electricity under Phase One of the government’s rural electrification programme.569444cb-912d-4e25-a42e-290b74476e0600:17:44Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has reportedly taken action against a Chinese-owned company accused of producing fake and substandard mattresses in Ghana, sparking widespread online reactions.735160fa-4a6d-478a-a5d9-ca38ddc8267f00:12:12Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a road traffic accident involving a DAF fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel at Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.5bcd5dfe-36ee-4880-a5c5-c61b9e8f8c0800:17:33Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on the diplomatic community and international partners to closely monitor what it describes as a deteriorating human rights and democratic governance situation in Ghana.220f0592-0e6b-4d17-8a2f-de1cd8b38b8500:17:25Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has openly criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration over its handling of the Agenda 111 hospital projects.11f3780e-0c0f-4b49-8b36-8ff12883e1a400:17:06Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000A heavy downpour has collapsed the Sataso culvert on the Mampong–Ejura highway in the Ashanti Region, cutting off the route and stranding vehicles between Asante Mampong, Ejura, Atebubu, and Yeji.871cecf7-f561-4466-a61a-cfd7ef24058b00:17:01Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Suame Constituency Women’s Wing of the NDC publicly appealed to regional and national executives to resolve mounting grassroots apathy and neglect. Led by Women’s Organizer Asmawu Bello (alias Empress), the group accused the Suame Municipal Chief Executive, Frank Owusu Ansah, of nepotism and sidelining active party members.d16f5381-2f4c-4045-82ed-c4e71d62b0fa00:17:57Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama will today chair a special Cabinet meeting to determine the government’s position on proposals captured in the constitutional review process, government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosedda1cb8c3-d093-48a9-8898-13ecc2060ba800:17:57Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Parliament has confirmed the detention of Asante Akyem North MP, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to an official statement913629bf-1b89-4d48-abd1-257091ba719800:11:17Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Acting Commissioner of Rent Control, Frederick Opoku, has revealed that the Rent Act requires landlords to pay 8% tax on every rent payment they receive to the government, adding that the law will soon begin to be enforced9dd087fb-234e-41da-8ac9-55c1045a505200:13:46Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000A tragic incident has claimed the lives of three individuals, including 19-year-old SHS graduate Florence Naa Kwarley, at Mahean-Ablekuma, a suburb of Accra. The victims were discovered dead in a room where they were sleeping, raising concerns over the use of generators in enclosed spacesa8076ea6-599a-4964-9a56-0cd6b26dd92800:16:09Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that increases in housing and food prices were the main drivers of inflation in April 2026, despite mixed price movements across other sectors427fcf12-4559-44bc-964b-1073c8a0fbaa00:17:44Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed that disciplinary action be taken against several health professionals after a three-member committee submitted its report on the death of Charles Amissahc10cb669-3de0-4bc6-aba8-0d3659d3158e00:17:43Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000A crash involving a trailer and a Nissan Urvan minibus has left four people severely injured at the Awoshie–Baah Yard intersection1486f562-2ccf-4509-9202-a13a0b8b51f900:17:49Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has warned Maripoma Construction Ltd that their contract will be terminated within two months if they fail to meet expected standards of work.b86b3533-5137-4e6d-9f72-c34800122a0f00:17:59Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000More than 620,000 candidates across Ghana are sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination today, Monday, May 4, as authorities tighten measures to curb malpracticea4dd80f5-1778-49d1-a658-2e1a49dd612300:18:03Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000There is growing unrest in Ejisu as members of the NDC Women’s Wing demand a public apology from the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Stay tuned as the story unfolds and more details emerge on this developing issue0f9e5ff8-0da9-4392-8acc-ebae4257e48300:18:18Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Greater Accra Education Directorate has stepped up efforts to tackle examination malpractice as the WASSCE progresses and the BECE approaches. Currently ranked sixth on the malpractice league table, the Directorate is rolling out measures to address the issue and restore the region’s reputation8de99ac4-47d3-4873-97e3-61d0cb0f253900:17:47Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Lead Convener of the Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC), Chibeze Ezekiel, has called for the adoption of community-based solar power systems as a sustainable solution to Ghana’s ongoing energy challengesbc5da963-a0af-4d71-b5c9-0bb4b817b52300:17:35Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) prepare to commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in June this yearcdcaf78f-a27d-4c42-8d17-fdc2e2005da400:18:17Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Yam farmers in Lanja, in the Nanumba North Municipality, are calling on the government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support them with storage facilities3146aa3d-532e-4e60-9b68-4227d42caef000:18:29Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Grid Company Limited has announced that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation has disrupted operations and affected electricity supply in parts of the country185ae840-6ae2-4406-8870-1c1fa207578a00:17:50Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Founder and Leader of The Base Movement, George Oti Bonsu, has said that his intention in forming the movement is to create another opportunity for former NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to lead the country and bring his ideas to reality4e91eda3-61cc-40db-a8f7-34a487a1c98f00:18:02Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Joshua Edmundson, Board Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, has backed calls for strict action against agents who impose illegal charges on deposits.c6a4895f-1c95-471c-95ae-ffd7a2bae6fe00:18:08Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released GH¢199.47 million to settle outstanding payments owed to suppliers of perishable goods under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes8f3285be-6fd0-46a8-b115-e78a6a1497ad00:18:14Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama says the intermittent power outages being experienced in some communities are not “dumsor,” but part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply7f31b204-eab2-4e36-bcef-359ff9290a3100:17:58Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a deadly robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which resulted in the tragic death of a player. One of the suspects is believed to be the leader of the group behind the incidentb7294685-53dd-4a59-881a-023f2d92844f00:18:19Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama is cautioning Ghanaians against late-night eating habits, especially foods like banku and fufu, warning that poor lifestyle choices, particularly when combined with little or no physical activity, can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and heart-related conditions.f80f35f8-7fb8-4920-8f5e-c5f1896244b400:18:55Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, has warned that the newly introduced Publican AI system at the ports could lead to significant job losses if not reversed immediately74ea2b9d-ae95-4320-a418-85c3b93b603600:18:20Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Office of the Walewale Municipal Coordinating Director remained barricaded and locked after a group of agitated NDC youth reportedly stormed the Municipal Assembly premises on Tuesday morning, forcing the Director, Justice Bayon, to flee for safetybf6dbdb9-7bae-4afa-973f-ceb1c79d535500:18:34Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a strong warning against potential moves to abolish the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) margin, stating that such a decision could severely compromise Ghana’s national fuel supply security7e1878bc-1ca3-4f89-8bec-ba79d62d347900:18:08Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000A section of cocoa farmers in the Asunafo South District have declared their Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, “wanted” over recent cocoa price reductions and delayed payments.9cc67a17-39e9-4587-b152-ff5cc5a3cce900:17:20Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Tensions are escalating in the Berekum Municipality as cocoa farmers and purchasing clerks demand immediate payment of long-overdue arrears from Olam Cocoa Ghana Limited.715b1ab0-6b13-40ba-bd38-986942b0559e00:18:04Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama has expressed concern about the growing complexity of global health challenges, urging world leaders to move beyond pledges and implement concrete actions.f7611a2e-5566-4b02-9cef-677bcb81104400:17:15Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Sunyani Area Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, Patrick Konadu Yiadom, is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to honour his campaign promise and sign the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law57e55aeb-f198-4471-8927-e8608f1a3e6600:18:46Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Obeng Asare, is calling for unity among residents and traditional authorities in the Central Region as part of efforts to transform the area into a fully industrialised hub while boosting its tourism potentiala30e3a21-e9b6-436d-bba9-5cc7531aba1500:16:14Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000