HomeNewsLocal News

Local News

UG to maintain admission cut-offs despite poor 2025 WASSCE performance – Pro VC

The University of Ghana says it will not lower its admission cut-off points for the 2025/2026 academic year, despite the sharp decline in this...

WAEC flags social media language, non-standard English in 2025 WASSCE answers

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has flagged several areas of concern in the performance of candidates who sat for the 2025 West African...

Nitiwul clarifies remarks on El-Wak GAF recruitment stampede

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has defended his remarks regarding the tragic stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment screening...

NPP to officially launch amended constitution on December 3

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially unveil its amended party constitution on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the party headquarters in Accra. According to...

UG Nkabom deepens media partnerships through maiden media soirée

In a bid to foster a deeper understanding of its mission, raise awareness, and encourage engagement among stakeholders, the UG Nkabom Collaborative hosted its...

MCE warns youth on HIV/AIDS risk in Nkwanta South Municipality

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi Awal, has cautioned that the spread of HIV/AIDS in the municipality could escalate if...

Fire razes Kadjebi-Asato SHS boys’ dormitory, several students recover after passing out

A Tuesday morning fire has ravaged a room in one of the boys’ dormitories at Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School in the Oti region, leaving...

Say sorry to your husband for us – Asante Akyem South NPP Chairman to Samira Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman for Asante Akyem South constituency, Kyei Noah, has extended an apology to Samira Bawumia to convey to her...

Abuakwa South MP slams GES over 2025 WASSCE commentary

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has strongly criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for its public statement on the...

Tamale Police launch special yuletide operation to curb crime

The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the IGP’s Special Operations Team, has launched an intensified security operation to curb criminal activities in...

Pressure mounts on Agyebeng as petition calls for his removal over mismanagement and incompetence

A petition was submitted to President John Dramani Mahama seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng, accusing him of incompetence, financial mismanagement, and...

Government’s aircraft purchase plan okay but.. – Nitiwul [Listen]

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed support for strengthening the Ghana Air Force but has criticised the government’s current aircraft procurement plans under...

Weakening parental supervision partly driving WASSCE performance decline – Nana Yaa Jantuah

Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has expressed serious concern over the poor performance of students in the 2025 WASSCE, arguing that weak parental supervision...

I won’t do anything to disgrace my family – Nitiwul defends integrity [Listen]

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has firmly rejected allegations that he sold military lands during his tenure, stressing that he would never engage in...

Ghana not affected by US Green Card review – Ablakwa

Ghana has not been included in the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa...

Ghana Chamber of Mines condemns ASSMA ultimatum in Obuasi

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has strongly condemned threats issued by the Artisanal Small-Scale Miners Association (ASSMA) in Obuasi, describing their one-week ultimatum to...

Eastern Regional Minister denies sanctioning Queen Mother’s arrest

Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has denied claims that she authorised the arrest of the Kwahu Queen Mother, Nana Adwoa Gyemtua III,...

Shock as family swims with corpse in Sofokrom burial ritual

There were unusual scenes at Sofokrom in the Sekondi–Takoradi Metropolis on Saturday when a dead body being prepared for burial was washed and swum...

2025 WASSCE: Candidates struggle with the use of vocabulary

Mr John Kapi, Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has revealed that Chief Examiners observed a significant challenge among...

Petitions against OSP worrying – Berekum West MP

The tenure of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has been thrown into deep uncertainty following an unprecedented surge in petitions seeking his removal from...

Fire Service Ladies donate to orphanage to mark 30th anniversary

The Fire Service Ladies Association (FISLA) has extended support to the Angels of Hope Orphanage in Tarkwa as part of activities marking its 30th...

NMC orders ModernGhana and Class FM to retract unverified publications on Adamus CEO

The National Media Commission (NMC) has ruled on a complaint filed by Adamus Resources Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Angela List, against...

Police Special Operations Team arrests 32 suspects in major anti-crime sweep in Tamale

The Ghana Police Service’s Special Operations Team has arrested 32 suspects and retrieved large quantities of suspected narcotics during an intelligence-led operation in the...

Who Is Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur? The Judge behind the landmark Daddy Lumba spousal case

“Given the hallmark of your legal career, summed up by the words integrity, excellence and service which testify to your character, your competence and...

Eduwatch calls for ‘surgical inquiry’ into 2025 WASSCE dip

Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) is calling for a thorough investigation into the sharp decline in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE),...

Eduwatch Boss slams politicisation of 2025 WASSCE results

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has criticised the persistent politicisation surrounding the 2025 WASSCE results, warning that it distracts from addressing...

Ghanaian Educationist recognised in NYC for advancing quality public education

A Ghanaian educationist based in the United States has been honoured at the LolliCash Heroes Night organized by Adinkra Multimedia in New York City...

NYA-Ahafo intensifies efforts to fight drug abuse

The National Youth Authority (NYA) in the Ahafo Region has intensified efforts to combat drug abuse among young people. In an interview with Adom News...

Pan-African Savings and Loans supports 31st December Early Childhood Day Care Centre

Pan-African Savings and Loans has reaffirmed its commitment to community development with a donation to the 31st December Early Childhood Day Care Centre, located...

Otumfuo concludes Bawku mediation, urges parties to embrace peace as ‘brothers and sisters’

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has concluded his months-long mediation in the protracted Bawku chieftaincy conflict, urging the factions to prepare their supporters...

Teshie-bound lane of Kpeshie Bridge reopened after major upgrade – Roads Minister announces

The Teshie-bound lane of the Kpeshie Bridge has been fully reopened to motorists, the Minister for Roads, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced, restoring smooth...

Veep reaffirms gov’t’s goal of building a self-sustaining industrial sector

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a strong, competitive, and self-sustaining industrial sector. According to a statement issued...

Abuse of court processes – Dafeamekpor slams Nyindam over fresh SC motion

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has accused Kpandai MP, Matthew Nyindam, of “abusing the court processes” after the latter filed yet another notice of appeal...

’Many would be home if Ghana were half as developed as US’ – Victor Smith

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has urged Ghanaians living abroad to return home with their skills and partner with investors...

Kpandai: Mathew Nyindam files Supreme Court motion to quash High Court’s election annulment

The battle for the Kpandai Constituency parliamentary seat has escalated to the highest court in the land, as NPP's incumbent Member of Parliament (MP),...

70% of newly posted doctors fail to report to assigned regions – GHS data

New data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed a shocking nationwide turnout gap, with 7 out of every 10 newly posted medical...

Ashanti Region struggling to meet HIV targets – AIDS Commission

The Ashanti Region is far from meeting national HIV testing targets as stigma and fear continue to keep thousands from knowing their status, according...

Asantehene to present outcome of Bawku mediation talks to President

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to present the results of the long-running mediation between the Kusaasi and Mamprusi factions to President...

Skirmishes erupt at Manhyia Palace as Bawku factions clash amid mediation conclusion

Security personnel faced challenges maintaining order on Monday, December 1, outside the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as rival factions of the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy...

NCBWTA reaffirms commitment to customs compliance, calls for dialogue

The National Cross-Border Women Traders Association (NCBWTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to complying with Customs procedures while urging constructive dialogue to strengthen trade facilitation. The...