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.comGhana 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 +0000Aowin Traditional Council in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region has reconciled with their Member of Parliament (MP), Oscar Ofori Larbi, following months of unresolved tensions over alleged disrespect toward traditional authorities0ad530c6-be2d-4a4d-ad27-f2d55ddb489800:18:08Mon, 06 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 +0000A 14-year-old JHS 1 student of Dadeben Basic School, Lawrence Dogbe, has drowned at Gomoa Nyanyano Teachers’ Quarters in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region after going swimminga62db507-1b68-4baa-9002-4559ada577b100:18:04Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Starsff306ec3-ff69-4927-9575-1531f6e3501400:20:02Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to youth development, urging young Ghanaians to prioritise skills, innovation, and leadership as the country navigates a rapidly evolving global economy.2e60b91d-3aa6-433d-8e56-8636c90af01500:18:07Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Authorities in the Ayawaso Central Municipality have temporarily closed down Accra New Town Experimental School following the collapse of a church building, which trapped 23 people. Twenty have been rescued, while three have been confirmed dead0cbd8435-830e-4631-a625-8dfcd12a464f00:18:35Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, has challenged the Auditor-General to clarify its report regarding claims that GH¢89.4 million is to be paid as interest subsidies to five commercial banks on behalf of certain One District One Factory (1D1F) companies.b6416649-08f2-4ff6-8068-86dfefcd5bf000:17:14Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000A fresh violent attack has been reported in the Nkwanta South Municipality, leaving two people burned to death and another injured with cutlass wounds. The incident adds to the ongoing conflict in the areadce68fd7-4deb-4d78-85e4-b704dbe16dd600:16:57Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Police CID to investigate an 11 million cedis renovation contract awarded to Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe0182a0c7-ee33-4f31-b125-88a6405f13e800:18:02Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Divisional Police Commander of Dormaa Central Municipal, Chief Superintendent Daniel Kwao Teye, has cautioned motorbike, tricycle, and Pragya riders to exercise extreme care while on the roads, urging them to follow traffic rules to help reduce the incidence of accidents74af2694-c095-471a-9e74-488b2d77fc1300:18:32Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action against members of the ‘Black Maria,’ the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, following an incident he describes as a serious assault on him in Tamale over the weekend. He stated that those responsible must be held accountable9750c8ed-74be-4940-b076-72af5519250d00:17:38Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Frank Annoh-Dompreh demands that the Ghana Cocoa Board publish the list of purchasing clerks allegedly paid, following cocoa farmers’ complaints over non-payment.eaf0fb24-a315-4650-ba6b-f4305605db5600:17:49Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to seek guidance from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on governance, particularly in addressing challenges in the cocoa sector and the broader economy72a17d73-0f3d-454f-8dfd-8f4c6e258a6a00:17:49Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce a National Emoluments Policy to address salary disparities across Ghana’s public sector, revealing that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will be restructured and transitioned into an Independent Emoluments Commission3dc59091-bf74-40aa-909b-2454ae90a72000:17:46Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has voiced serious concern over the escalating conflict involving Israel, United States, and Iran, warning that the hostilities extend beyond the Middle East and could have global repercussions.29161a5b-5c82-40db-b1e6-4b0daf3d058000:17:27Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to carry out an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaians residing in Qatar due to heightened security concerns in the region13f08453-ba97-4b8e-88d7-250a952677a500:18:18Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, is set to unveil an online registration system in the coming days to support and streamline the party’s ongoing membership registration exercise22e17c4e-1d6f-46b1-8012-9869e83b78ca00:18:02Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Engineers at the Weija Dam have raised serious concerns about increasing encroachment around the dam and its treatment facility, warning that a collapse could have devastating consequences for parts of the capitaldb4f0a54-3f50-4fcb-959c-e640c32d3bdc00:15:34Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has commended the government and the Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, for implementing a ban on the land transit of certain selected goods into the country.921c81a8-3905-437f-b52a-098379f11dca00:16:24Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that the crisis could have serious repercussions for the global economy, especially for developing countries like Ghanaabd3b7a9-e419-4150-b665-2b7f09cf670700:18:24Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000A report by the National Road Safety Authority has revealed that 273 road accidents in the Western North Region in 2025 resulted in 92 fatalities. Of those who lost their lives, 71 were males, highlighting the urgent need for increased road safety awareness and measures in the regiondd167921-0b50-4946-b67c-6c5ad9184acc00:16:11Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000As Ghana marks its 69th Independence Day, the demand for Ghana jerseys has surged across markets. Vendors say sales have increased sharply, but prices have also gone up. Is it patriotism, celebration, or just a seasonal trend? Vendors and citizens share their views on the rising demand and cost70720f66-177b-4a62-9965-1057070d07b600:17:30Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the government and senior citizens to reaffirm their responsibility in guiding the youth as they prepare to take on Ghana’s future mantleb5c3884a-4d9e-453f-9e78-c6a357b7b8b500:17:53Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Tempers are flaring in some cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region, as some farmers threaten to rain curses on the government and President Mahama if the previous cocoa producer price is not restoredb17d640f-a84e-41cf-a404-41eddded01a000:16:11Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has called for the immediate cessation of the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He urged the nations involved to return to the dialogue table and resolve their differences amicably through peaceful negotiations rather than continued hostilities2a108381-3a1b-4c1b-9d9e-bc1ad9365df000:18:14Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to calm fears among Ghanaians, assuring the public that the country currently has sufficient fuel stocks to last several weeks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent attacks and regional unrest2b91da01-094c-4482-9389-d5c430fca25f00:18:08Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a compliance notice to all licensed gold buyers, urging strict adherence to reporting obligations set out in their licensing conditionsc86a950b-f3c8-4886-acba-49526384a2d700:19:19Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Some staff of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) are expected to travel overseas in the coming months to facilitate the registration and renewal of licenses of Ghanaian drivers in the diaspora00b89640-2bed-4ef4-b602-c3d178882ba900:17:59Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Agona Swedru District Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly transporting 209 slabs of suspected narcotic drugs from Agona Akwasi Twi-Kwaa to Agona Swedru in the Central Region28c4bea5-b01f-41d6-97d9-1074e1df077600:17:30Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses for allegedly failing to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim0452536a-28b5-4461-ae4c-23f4a10193f400:17:36Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Minority in Parliament is calling for an immediate briefing on the floor of Parliament following reports of the killing of Ghanaians in Burkina Faso. They are urging government to provide full details on the incident709535d5-c396-4c99-be6f-7d77f7e8939600:17:40Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000A student of Awutu Obrachire Senior High Technical School is battling for his life after he was allegedly attacked by students from another school during a zonal athletics competition at Agona Swedru in the Central Regione61c12e7-53e3-4e80-ba2f-816306ddc10300:18:12Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Some cocoa farmers in the Assin North District of the Central Region have staged a peaceful protest to express their displeasure over the reduction in the cocoa producer price for the 2025/2026 seasona7de6426-e6b8-403c-8f2a-ceb4418d3ee800:17:52Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to ease political tensions and refrain from using state power to intimidate opponents or settle political scores6c44aabd-10be-4689-9753-a474586e843b00:17:45Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000First Lady Lordina Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) BuildingResilience Campaign, emphasizing key focus areas: improving health access, promoting education, and empowering women across the continent1341ec1f-aaa4-48a0-a869-0e0bbdbb7bf100:17:27Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)b9e44950-40b1-4bfe-8c18-7a589cd8648000:17:57Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against buying food sold near open gutters, emphasizing that such practices pose serious health risks78fc8372-6042-45c5-9a4c-b467a0c5b5a800:17:50Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) to call off their ongoing strike, following the government’s payment of GH¢396 million in Tier Two pension arrears on Tuesday, February 10bbbc6bb6-9db1-4f3e-baa1-622b37db1bf500:17:57Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama has charged the five newly commissioned ambassadors and a high commissioner to uphold the highest ethical standards in representing Ghana in their assigned countries. He also reminded the envoys of the importance of portraying a welcoming posture toward Ghanaians in the diaspora.6cbef39c-9dee-4549-ba4a-2388540ce24800:18:03Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ten years ago today, Ghana lost Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, the sitting Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, in one of the most shocking murders in the nation’s political history. MP’s demand justice815a7d86-e98a-46da-bdd8-ee599d7396f600:17:50Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah promotes the Borderless Africa agenda, urging African nations to adopt policies that foster unity, economic growth, and free movementfacc21b6-b3a7-431d-a51b-bd24cb29185e00:17:27Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has commended the Gold Board and the Gold Coast Refinery for their efforts in bringing President Mahama’s vision for the institutions to realitye56002a3-d396-495d-b595-2bf5d465e7cd00:17:38Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Parliament is set to commence the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the Christmas recess that concluded the First Session in December 2025fe9beb3f-36bb-4b9d-a094-c32b0e57386a00:17:39Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is prepared to assent to the controversial LGBTQ bill once it is presented to him23748f25-9fa5-4748-927a-3a40cc03a32d00:18:34Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Dr. Opoku Prempeh emphasized that the NPP requires strong leadership to manage challenging members, stressing that no individual is bigger than the party. He highlighted the importance of unity and discipline for the party’s success.a32678b3-a0b6-4f2d-a70e-edc5ed001a8900:17:03Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama has announced that work will soon begin on the construction of a new airport for Wa, the Upper West Regional capital, following Parliament’s approval of the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill45de6217-b338-4a7a-b7ed-a189566fdf2d00:17:48Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000A fire swept through the Anwona Market near Afful Nkwanta in the Kumasi Metropolis, causing extensive damage to shops. It comes barely 24hours after a similar incident destroyed properties at a cluster of mechanic shops at Sofoline48c8b4f0-9a7a-4089-8bbf-635ee2c44d5500:18:26Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000A devastating fire broke out at a four-bedroom residential property in Agogo China, located in the Asante Akyem North Municipality of the Ashanti Region34ce694f-6dd4-4b22-94b3-ce8e284d283000:17:46Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Pickup vehicle stolen during a daylight armed robbery at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region has been retrieved by the police, who have since commenced investigations into the incident34b2fe70-8596-4a66-8bd7-6688c474b0ea00:17:56Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described reports circulating in the media suggesting that over 60 percent of applicants tested during military medical screening were HIV positive as false and misleading73374cc7-aa3a-40b6-8a8c-a509e5590e3900:18:05Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Lead convener of pressure group Arise Ghana, Bernard Mornah, has announced that the group is prepared to sustain its protest at the United States Embassy in Accra for an extended period if former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta does not return to Ghana6d2c9484-924d-4f91-91a6-004b506b61b200:17:56Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), William Yamoah, has stated that the party has urged the police to provide security for the elections and to carry firearms to voting centres to ensure maximum security during the January 31 primaries10bf7a42-22c9-459a-9143-51a68f88ec6100:17:57Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000A member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force was shot during a routine anti-galamsey operation in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Regiona04d9136-7ebf-49aa-9a7f-5f443ec7466f00:17:38Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to appear before a U.S. court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in connection with alleged immigration violations2d54e0f7-4259-40f6-ab5c-6cdca462346500:17:39Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000NPP flagbearer hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong has challenged calls for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be given another chance to lead the party. He argues that the New Patriotic Party’s performance in the 2024 elections demonstrates that Bawumia lacked broad appeal among voters8a58bd4a-9f0c-4dc3-bc75-de181a437ba100:18:16Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Former Auditor‑General Daniel Domelevo has praised the Mahama-led government for maintaining a corruption-free record in its first year in officeaa73df0a-5733-459c-9798-4436b2f88bd100:17:35Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Management of the LEKMA Hospital at Teshie has raised concerns about the impact of persistent water shortages on healthcare delivery at the facility, describing the situation as its biggest operational challenge70eb139a-3a84-46eb-ba3d-772140804c6900:18:23Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Abu Trica has appeared before the High Court in connection with an extradition request from the United States. Lawyers representing him and two co-accused have filed an application seeking bail for all three individuals. They have also submitted additional applications asking the court to quash the entire extradition process, citing alleged legal irregularities284ac393-f500-4e5c-b3ea-17f17613be2d00:18:07Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Clinical Pharmacist Bless Babi has urged the public to be honest when purchasing medications. The advice comes amid mixed experiences from Ghanaians, with some praising pharmacists for guidance, while others claim they received incorrect prescriptions5ea15194-c932-4580-80c6-a99c09ae2b9200:18:33Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Mahama departed Accra on Sunday en route to the United Kingdom, where he is scheduled to meet with coordinators of the Accra Reset initiativefd31d779-2da0-4146-ac17-c4f2ca96bd5e00:18:03Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama will, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, mark one year in office with a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the forecourt of the Jubilee House in Accra8637acd4-5087-4193-87e3-2ce2b29f1d7600:18:51Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000A devastating fire swept through parts of the Kasoa New Market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, destroying over 100 mini stores. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.a6e029ac-1a15-469f-b445-83235ea4259c00:20:00Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Patience Ampomah, Advocacy and Communications Lead at the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), has expressed mixed reactions to the increasing use of contraceptives in the country. She raised concerns about how these methods are being accessed and used6643bef6-c6ef-4ed6-b4d8-6bbfa363b26c00:20:01Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious roadmap for Ghana in 2026, signalling an acceleration of reforms and development programs aimed at deepening social protection, transforming the economy, and strengthening democratic governance.50017fbb-7a3e-42e3-b746-3a8ebf7d3b8c00:20:02Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Majority Caucus in Parliament has rebutted the claims by the Minority Caucus that the Ghana Gold Board has incurred a $214 million loss in gold trade under the Gold for Reserve Programme.f71f581c-1d96-4ef7-bec1-85dbdfbe485600:18:03Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Veteran highlife musician Aseibu Amanfi, known in private life as Kwabena Owusu, has passed away after a short illness.db304fe6-b74a-414e-89dc-063d749caa7600:16:23Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Ahafo Regional Police Commander, DCOP James Annor, has assured residents that security has been tightened across the region, in collaboration with other security agencies, ahead of the festive seasone404e47b-2345-4507-8590-82decbb72ef700:16:39Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, affirmed that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared to pursue criminals wherever they may be, leaving no hiding place.9eb74be8-58c0-40ba-899f-c4dd182001d400:17:57Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000In a bid to promote peace and unity in Nkwanta South, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) came together for a peace soccer match. The event took place at the Nkwanta English/Arabic School Park in the Oti Region, fostering collaboration and harmony between the partiesac94009a-d5c5-4a86-9aec-2a0ada266dd500:17:30Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Stephen Amoah says the ultimate consideration is winning, explaining that Kennedy Agyapong’s appeal and strength make him the right choice to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections82f3b5bb-56c5-4d4c-bb65-324e40248a2500:16:38Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Interior Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has declared that any illicit firearm found in the hands of an individual poses a potential threat to someone’s life57e07ee0-6546-42e5-92a3-f03d49d74f1f00:16:52Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has warned the former Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Apul Avoka, to desist from making comments that could provoke tensions or undermine the ongoing peace process in Bawku.0aff87bd-758a-49f8-97a6-62a1839433e500:17:29Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Head of Public Affairs, Deputy Commissioner of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mrs. Maud Anima Quainoo, has urged the public to ignore misleading information circulating on various media platforms, including SMS alerts claiming that certain applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise have advanced past the application stage and must pay fees to proceed to the second phase10c2f094-ffa0-4aa6-af9e-8b4db324828800:17:46Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000A 28-year-old woman, identified as Sister Vic, and her seven-year-old son were killed by a lightning strike during a heavy thunderstorm at Mampong Sports Stadium in Akyeremade, a suburb of Asante-Mampong, around 5:00 pm. Another son sustained serious injuries in the incident.dea1de14-ce5e-4333-bc7c-bbae2e4e0ca600:17:56Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced that it will implement a new pensioner certificate renewal policy beginning April 2026.06c44d04-cf56-4d20-ade9-2c771411035900:17:21Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Atebubu branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Bono East Region has issued a strong warning to all drivers under its jurisdiction to refrain from alcohol, drug use, and any form of indiscipline that may endanger passengers’ lives6d48fa43-b5e5-4632-ba53-be9bd3c2d35d00:17:26Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000Policy Think Tank IMANI Africa has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking full details on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration, scheduled to begin in early 2026eba0358b-3ab0-44d0-b7e8-0ea713b9d04600:17:25Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000