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Fire guts market and houses at Atonsu Bokro, renders hundreds homeless

A devastating fire has gutted several market stalls and residential houses at Atonsu Bokro in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region, leaving hundreds...

Bawumia can be given an equal opportunity to become President – Matthew Nyindam

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed strong confidence in former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ability to lead Ghana, saying he...

Ejisu MP alarmed over youth violence, cites unemployment as root cause

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of young people in violent activities in the country. Speaking...

President Mahama clears GH¢115.9m premix arrears as fisherfolk report early gains, call for sustained access

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a major commitment to Ghana’s fishing communities by settling outstanding premix fuel under-recoveries owed to Bulk Distribution Companies...

I hope no MP goes through what I endured – Kpandai MP

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed hope that no MP, whether from the NPP or NDC, experiences the ordeal he faced...

NDC free to explore legal options after Supreme Court ruling – Matthew Nyindam

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is free to pursue any further legal options following...

NDC can seek review of Kpandai verdict, but success is rare — Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has cautioned that while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) may apply for a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling...

God spoke through the judges and justice prevailed – Matthew Nyindam

Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has attributed his victory at the Supreme Court to divine intervention, following a ruling that restored his...

Kpandai constituents voted for me and expect me to serve full term – Matthew Nyindam

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, the Supreme Court, and the people of his constituency following...

Ghana’s housing deficit hits over 1.8 million – Minister

Ghana’s housing shortage has risen beyond 1.8 million units, raising concerns about access to decent accommodation, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. The Minister for...

Kpandai verdict a warning to lawyers on filing dates – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has warned lawyers to strictly calculate filing deadlines for election petitions from the date of the Electoral Commission’s (EC)...

Ahafo GIS records smooth screening exercise with no incidents

The Ahafo Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has reported a successful and incident-free screening exercise in the region. Speaking to Adom News...

GNFS saves 11 bedrooms, GH¢11k in Akwakrom fire outbreak

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a domestic fire at Akwakrom in the Central Region, preventing major damage to a twelve-bedroom...

Gov’t in final stages of rolling out technology-driven national tolling policy — Roads Minister

Government is close to rolling out a new national tolling policy, with the selection of a concessionaire expected within weeks, Roads and Highways Minister...

Supreme Court ruling on Kpandai not the end; review option available – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted that the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Member of Parliament for Kpandai,...

GJA petitions IGP over threats to journalists covering Bawku conflict

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to take immediate action against individuals issuing threats to journalists covering the...

Bleached skin, piercings, and tattoos lead to disqualification — Immigration Service issues warning

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has warned prospective applicants in its ongoing recruitment exercise that certain physical features could lead to automatic disqualification. Speaking to...

GJA issues 14-day ultimatum to Fire Service over attack on journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has given the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) a 14-day ultimatum to publicly release the findings and sanctions arising...

Habeas corpus application in Alhaji Seidu Abagre case dropped

The High Court in Accra has struck out the application for habeas corpus filed on behalf of Alhaji Seidu Abagre in relation to the...

Gov’t poised to revive VALCO – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has disclosed that government is taking concrete steps to modernise and revive the...

GJA raises alarm over rising attacks and threats against journalists

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as an alarming surge in attacks, threats, and intimidation against journalists...

Budget constraints force focus on Big Push trunk roads – Roads Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has acknowledged that budgetary limitations make it impossible for the ministry to rehabilitate all roads currently...

Supreme Court ruling vindicates legal process; Nyindam remains Kpandai MP – Gary Nimako

The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has described the Supreme Court’s ruling which overturned a High...

44% of Ghana’s validated roads in good condition as 2025 ends – Roads Minister

Ghana’s total validated road network stood at 94,203 kilometres at the close of 2025, with 44 per cent of these roads in good condition,...

NDC rejects widow’s request for virtual vetting in Ayawaso East primaries

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has turned down a request by Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late...

Gov’t to seize and auction excess goods from overloaded vehicles under new road policy – Agbodza

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced plans to introduce tougher sanctions against vehicle overloading, including the forfeiture and auctioning...

Supreme Court declines AG’s bid to review ruling on Adu-Boahene case

The Supreme Court has, by a 6–1 majority decision, dismissed an application by the Attorney-General seeking a review of its earlier ruling on criminal...

Kpandai erupts with joy after Supreme Court restores Matthew Nyindam as MP

The Kpandai constituency erupted in jubilation after the Supreme Court overturned a Tamale High Court ruling that had ordered a re-run, solidifying sitting MP...

Budget boost for Krofrom market project as procurement alert is issued – Kumasi Mayor

Residents of Kumasi can expect the long-abandoned Krofrom Market project to be completed and operational by the end of 2026, according to the government. The...

Nkwanta South MP cautions parents against school dropouts for fishing

The Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Geoffrey Kini, has cautioned parents in Mafikope, a fishing community, against allowing their...

Srogboe Chief petitions President Mahama over categorisation of chiefs

The Bate Fia of the Srogboe Traditional Area in the Volta Region, Togbi Atsiblaglo II, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama through the Attorney-General...

Freddie Blay condemns Frimpong-Boateng’s ‘fake party’ remarks as reckless

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has strongly criticised Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng for describing the party as a “fake...

Osei Owusu admits DDEP fallout cost party middle-class support in NPP’s 2024 defeat

The Chair of the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has acknowledged that the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) significantly contributed...

Supreme Court quashes High Court ruling on Kpandai re-run

The Supreme Court has overturned a Tamale High Court ruling that annulled the election of Matthew Nyindam as Member of Parliament (MP) for the...

Media General condemns alleged military assault on journalist in Walewale

Media General has strongly condemned the alleged assault on its North East Regional Correspondent, Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe, by military personnel in Walewale. In a statement...

Ahafo COHBS raises concerns over challenges facing basic schools

The Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Basic Schools (COHBS) in the Ahafo Region, Edwin Sarpong-Boakye, has raised concerns over persistent challenges facing...

IGP Yohuno promotes 17 officers for major drug and arms seizures

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their exceptional performance and dedication to duty. The...

Eastern corridor road to be completed by December 2027 – Roads Minister

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the long-delayed Eastern Corridor Road will be fully completed by December 2027, as...

Bepotenten small-scale miners condemn Jacobu police–youth clash

The leadership of the Bepotenten Small-Scale Miners Association has condemned the violent clash between some youth and a Jacobu Police patrol team that left...

South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery

It all started with a designer handbag. Then two, then a luxury necklace, and more. Now, it’s ending in jail time for South Korea’s former first lady. Kim Keon...