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‘Sit down, I’m safe here’ — President Mahama’s surprise moment at Easter gathering [Video]

President John Dramani Mahama momentarily set aside protocol at a Good Friday service in Accra when he asked his military aide to take a...

VVIP lounge at Accra Airport shut for one week as part of major upgrade

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary closure of the VVIP Lounge at the Accra International Airport, effective April 3, 2026, to...

‘Live Christ-like lives’ — President Mahama rallies Ghanaians for national renewal

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to embrace sacrifice, integrity and unity as the country confronts its current challenges, stressing that national...

Lordina Foundation donates to Gambaga Witch Camp, six orphanages

The Lordina Foundation has continued its long-standing tradition of supporting orphanages and underprivileged communities across Ghana, ensuring they are not left out during festive...

Atta Akyea disputes ‘personal account’ claim in former NSB boss Adu-Boahene case

The lawyer for former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has strongly rejected allegations that his client diverted state funds into...

Former UGMC boss recounts ‘up and down’ hospital nightmare resulting in niece’s death

The former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Darius Osei, has revealed how he watched helplessly as his...

Asiedu Nketia supports AshantiFest 2026 art initiative with GH¢50,000

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has donated GH¢50,000 to support a street art initiative under AshantiFest in...

Afenyo-Markin slams school feeding contractors  for snubbing local rice farmers

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised government-linked contractors, accusing them of sabotaging Ghana’s agricultural backbone by importing rice in defiance of...

Mother arrested for allegedly severing daughter’s toe in Juaboso

A 9-year-old girl is receiving treatment at a hospital in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region after her mother allegedly severed her...

NPP faces internal pressure as group opposes second term for Justin Kodua

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing mounting internal pressure as sections of its grassroots support base express dissatisfaction with the leadership of General...

Accra Reset announces 18-member high-level panel to reform global health governance

The Chancery behind the Accra Reset has unveiled a high-level panel charged with driving reforms in global health governance, part of a broader push...

Kwahu Easter paragliding festival opens at Odweanoma

The 2026 Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival has officially opened at Odweanoma Mountain in the Kwahu area of the Eastern Region, with both local and...

Our historical alliance is under threat – Odauhene tells Okyenhene

The Odauhene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, has urged the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, to pay close attention to the long-standing historical ties between...

Penteng Violence: Chiefs dismiss landguard reports, cite dispute over woman

Fresh revelations have emerged regarding the violent altercation over a land issue at Penteng in the Afigya Kwabre North District of the Ashanti Region,...

Airport tax revenue shrinks by GH₵400m, misses 2025 target by 20%

Ghana’s airport tax revenue has dropped by GH₵400 million, missing its 2025 target by about 20 per cent, as the nearly GH₵2 billion projection...

Chief of Staff urges mentorship as key to Ghana’s economic growth

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has emphasised the importance of mentorship in fostering a strong and sustainable Ghanaian economy, speaking at the Kwahu Business...

Nkaseim Traditional Council backs gov’t’s responsible cooperative mining program

The Traditional Leadership of Nkaseim in the Asutifi South District has officially commended President John Mahama for the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining...

Ibrahim Mahama flies old private jet abroad to be turned into air ambulance

The private jet of prominent Ghanaian businessman, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, is set to undergo specialised modifications to transform it into an air ambulance, providing...

I’ll build a waterfall in Gomoa – A Plus

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Constituency, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has announced plans to construct a waterfall in...

Seven reported dead, several injured in accident in Kintampo Municipality

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of seven people, with several others sustaining injuries near Babatokuma in the Kintampo Municipality. Adom News' Wiafe...

Local Gov’t Minister urges public to prioritise sanitation, food safety amidst Easter festivities

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has urged citizens to give priority to sanitation, environmental cleanliness, and safe food practices during...

Mahama to dine with business leaders at 2026 Kwahu Business Forum

Ghanaian business leaders participating in the 2026 edition of the Kwahu Business Forum will be granted the rare privilege of attending an exclusive dinner...

Ablakwa clarifies Ghana’s free visa policy for Africans

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has explained that Ghana’s newly announced visa-free entry for African nationals should not be misunderstood as open,...

Health Ministry announces nationwide recruitment of health professionals

The Ministry of Health Ghana has announced plans to begin a nationwide recruitment exercise for health professionals starting April 16, 2026, following the approval...

Two feared dead; 28 rescued in accident at Kwashieman

An accident at Kwashieman in Accra on Good Friday, April 3, has reportedly claimed the lives of two people and at least 28 others...

PCG Moderator writes: The mystery of Easter; Christ our hope in a troubled world

EASTER MESSAGEModerator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of GhanaRt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye Introduction: A Greeting of Grace and PeaceBeloved...

Firefighters avert explosion after fuel tanker accident at Adidome Dorfor

A potentially dangerous situation was brought under control at Adidome Dorfor in the early hours of Friday after a fuel tanker carrying petrol overturned,...

One of NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, Christina Koch, once studied at University of Ghana

One of the four astronauts selected for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, once studied at the University of Ghana as an international...

Ghana to roll out free visas for all African countries from May 25

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free visa policy for all African citizens, effective May 25, 2026, to mark...

IET-Ghana President’s Easter message to Ghanaians

Fellow Engineers, distinguished colleagues, and cherished citizens of Ghana, As we commemorate the sacred season of Easter, I extend warm greetings and heartfelt best wishes...

Accra Mayor announces GH₵500 reward for people who report sanitation offenders

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced a new incentive scheme offering a GH₵500 reward to individuals who report sanitation offenders, as...

Ghana signs 11 MoUs with Zimbabwe to boost bilateral cooperation

Ghana and Zimbabwe have signed 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening collaboration across several sectors, following the state visit of President Emmerson...

Juabenhene backs Big Push, clears hurdle for Kumasi outer ring road

In a decisive blend of tradition and infrastructure development, a major cultural barrier to the construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road has been...

Suspects arrested with 350 slabs of narcotics at Offinso

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with a suspected narcotics operation at Offinso in the Ashanti North Region. The suspects, Albert...

Ghana Navy intercepts 8 boats over suspected fuel smuggling in Western region

The Ghana Navy has seized eight unregistered boats believed to be involved in illegal fuel bunkering activities at New Takoradi and Poasi landing beaches...

Gov’t must act now – Amin Adam urges fuel taxes cut amid windfall oil revenue

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on government to reduce taxes on petroleum products, arguing...

Petroleum tax reduction will not affect 2026 budget – Amin Adam tells gov’t

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has argued that reducing taxes on petroleum products will not negatively affect the...

GPRTU urges drivers to exercise patience on transport fare review

The Deputy Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has urged drivers to exercise patience as discussions on transport fare...

Transport Minister justifies new airport levy

Transport Minister defends new airport levy, cites infrastructure needs The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has justified the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development...

COMAC threatens to halt Atuabo LPG deliveries over price gap

The Chamber of LPG Marketing Companies (COMAC) has warned the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and government officials that Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) deliveries from...