HomeNewsLocal News

Local News

Angry #FixTheCountry demonstrators throw objects at journalists [Video]

Ghanaians championing the FixTheCountry demonstration, including some celebrities, took to the streets to protest against the government on Founders’ Day, August 4, 2020. The march,...

Hushpuppi paid Deputy Police Commissioner over $20k to detain his ‘co-conspirator’ Chibuzo – FBI alleges

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has alleged that money laundering suspect, Abass Ramon, aka Hushpuppi, paid N8m ($20,600) to the embattled Deputy Commissioner of...

Chief’s linguist shot dead during robbery operation

The linguist of the Abease Traditional Council's chief has been shot dead in a robbery on the Prang road in the Pru West...

Exclusive photos from the #FixTheCountry demo that had hundreds marching in Accra

#FixTheCountry campaigners hit the streets of Accra on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 to demand that government addresses the many economic and social challenges facing...

#FixTheCountry protesters weep uncontrollably during march [Video]

Drama on the streets of Accra as a section of Ghanaians embark on the #FixTheCountry demo on August 4, 2021. Adom TV's camera has captured...

Police suspect foul play in death of man who killed wife in front of children

The Ashanti Regional police command is suspecting foul play in the death of Bashiru Naniyab, a 48-year-old man who shot and killed his partner...

How some MPs kicked against Saglemi Housing project in 2012

In the evening of October 31, 2012, Ghana’s Parliament witnessed a heated debate. It was over approval for a $200 million loan agreement. This was...

E.T. Mensah responds to Sammy Gyamfi over Saglemi Housing project

Former Water Resources, Works and Housing Minister, Enoch Teye (ET) Mensah, has disputed some claims made by the National Communications Officer of the National...

Akufo-Addo’s Founders’ Day message to Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged Ghanaians to free themselves from economic arrangements designed by the former colonial masters. In his Founders' Day speech, the...

Ghana Armed Forces to get 6 aircrafts worth over €111m

The Ministry of Defence has laid before parliament for approval an agreement that will allow it to purchase six aircrafts for the Ghana Armed...

Man, 34, reportedly sets himself ablaze to evade arrest

A 34-year-old man, suspected to be mentally unstable, has set himself ablaze to prevent arrest after inflicting knife wounds on his father at Santa...

Dampare’s all-important message to personnel providing protection at #FixTheCountry demo

The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has charged police personnel to provide protection at the #FixTheCountry demonstration to be...

Reactions on social media as #FixTheCountry demo kickstarts on Founders’ Day

Ghanaians championing the FixTheCountry demonstration, including some celebrities, have taken to the streets to protest against government on Founders' Day, August 4, 2020. The demonstration...

3 perish in gory accident on Sogakope road

Three persons have died in a ghastly road crash that occurred at Vume near Sogakope, on the Accra-Sogakope highway. The incident occurred at about 6:30...

From a teacher to renowned broadcaster; The story of Adom FM’s Kwame Oboadie

Aside being a renowned broadcaster, Adom FM’s Kwame Oboadie, has opened up on intriguing facts about him which are unknown to many. Gracing the set...

Ejura probe: Committee wants MCE sacked, leader of soldiers punished

The three-member committee that investigated circumstances leading to the Ejura disturbances has recommended for the dismissal of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) as well...

#FixTheCountry demonstrators paint Accra red [Photos+Video]

Scores of Ghanaians have trooped to the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle for the #FixTheCountry demonstration. The fix the country campaigners have in the last...

MTTD seizes 54 motorbikes and tricycles to curb crime in Sekondi- Takoradi

The Western Regional Motor Transport and Traffic Division (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has seized 54 motorcycles and tricycles (Pragya) in the Sekondi-Takoradi...

1 in critical condition as armed robbers attack MoMo vendor

One person is in critical condition after armed robbers invaded Yeji township Monday night. The robbers attacked a mobile money vendor and corn mill operator...

Eviction notice served on Liberia Camp residents by Gomoa East DISEC

The Gomoa East District Chief Executive, Solomon Darko-Quarm, has served residents of Buduburam Liberia Camp with an eviction notice. The notice has asked the residents...

Request for Chief Justice to be suspended premature – Presidency

Secretary to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, says a request that Chief Justice Kwasi (CJ) Anin Yeboah should be suspended by the President...

MP places GHC 10,000 bounty on cop killer’s head

Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has placed a GHC10,000 bounty on the killer of Police Constable Sandra Asiedu. The Savannah...

Covid-19: GMA calls for urgent testing amidst surge in cases

JoyNews/AdomNews · GMA calls for urgent testing amidst surge in Covid-19 cases The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for an urgent scale-up of free...

Covid-19: Ashanti Region enforces safety protocols

JoyNews/AdomNews · Adopt punitive measures to halt covid-19 spread – Ashanti Regional Minister tells MMDCEs The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has cautioned the people...

Man arrested for attempting to defraud 3 companies to the tune of ¢17m

A 52-year-old man has been arrested for attempting to defraud companies at the Silver Star Tower at the Airport City to the tune of...

Bird flu: 12 regions on red alert

The Veterinary Service Department has disclosed that 12 regions in the country have been put on red alert over a possible outbreak of the bird...

Minister demands speedy axle load extortion investigation

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta, has asked the security agencies to speed up investigations into allegations of extortion at axle load...

Land guards beat man to death over bread knife

A 45-year-old man has been beaten to death by a group of land guards over bread knife at Awutu Boson-Abena in the Central Region Christopher...

Check out beautiful photos of policewoman murdered by boyfriend

Police Constable Sandra Asiedu, stationed at Damongo in the Savannah Region, was found dead at her residence under bizarre conditions after she was not...

IGP assures #FixTheCountry protesters of maximum protection for August 4 demo

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has assured patrons of the FixTheCountry demo of maximum security for the march scheduled...

Chief Imam prays for Ga Mantse

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, was among other dignitaries who graced the 50th birthday celebration of the Ga Mantse, King Tackie...

New twist to death of police constable

The father of suspect Louis Asante, alleged to have stabbed to death a female police constable, Sandra Aseidu, has been arrested. Joseph Asante, whose son...

Man who killed wife in front of children commits suicide

A 48-year-old man, who shot and killed his partner at Asuofia Asamang in the Ashanti Region over threat of divorce, has died. Bashiru Naniyabi died...

Man says wedding vows at fiancée’s funeral after she died two weeks before big day

A devastated groom, whose fiancé died just two weeks before they were due to walk down the aisle, bravely delivered his wedding vows at...

Ashaiman assembly, Bestpoint begin construction of market complex

The Ashaiman Municipal Assembly has begun the construction of some 3,000 market stores valued at GHS 50.3 million. The project, under the auspices of the...

Court dismisses Empire Builders case against Top Kings over Borteyman lands

The High Court at Adentan, presided over by Justice Fred Kwasi Awuah, has dismissed yet another writ filed by Empire Builders Limited, which sought...

Stay off romantic relationships in school – Education Director warns teachers, students

The Volta Regional Director of Education has cautioned teachers and students against engaging in amorous relationships stating that such an act will attract a...

Mike Oquaye Jnr bags top appointment

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed former High Commissioner to India, Michael Oquaye Jnr, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free zones Authority...

Five sustain gunshot wounds in violent clashes

Five people have sustained gunshot wounds following a scuffle between residents of Ampatano and Kamfakrom in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. Narrating...

Supreme Court orders Yaw Boakye to pay $2.5m to Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund for unpaid rent

The Supreme Court has, in a recent ruling, ordered the son of late Edward Osei Boakye of Boakye Mattress fame, Yaw Boakye to pay...