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Akufo-Addo, Ken Ofori-Atta bereaved!

The father of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, Dr Akwasi Andrews Jones Amoako Atta Ofori-Atta, has passed away. Dr Ofori-Atta was an uncle of President Nana...

I’ll be glad if NPP wins Odododiodoo seat because I shed … – Ursula Owusu

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, says she will be exceedingly glad if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wins the Odododiodoo...

NDC to hold Town Hall meeting in Cape Coast

With barely six days to the December 7 elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to hold a Town Hall meeting. The event is...

Full text: Amidu challenges govt on Agyapa deal again!

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Amidu, has challenged the Akufo-Addo government to publish all the relevant documents on the controversial Agyapa deal. In a press...

Expansion works on Sunyani Airport to be completed on this date

The Managing Director of Ghana Airport Company, Yaw Kwakwa, has revealed that works on the rehabilitation and expansion of the Sunyani Airport is expected...

Election 2020: Aged women declare readiness after health screening

Over one thousand aged and widows have declared their readiness ahead of this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections after a free health screening and...

Pastor, parents arrested over son’s decayed hand

A head pastor of the Christ Faith Church at Kasoa Walantu has been arrested over a six-year-old boy's rotten hands. Parents of the victim, Gilbert...

Man’s harrowing account of how he almost lost his life in Sierra Leone Civil War [Video]

Charles Otoo, a Ghanaian who lived in Sierra Leone with his family in his youthful days, has given a harrowing account of what he...

Election 2020: NUGS commends NDC for free tertiary education policy

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has commended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its updated tertiary education policy proposal. The policies; 'Kyemu P3'...

Popular journalist reported dead!

Veteran journalist and Editor of New Punch newspaper, Ebenezer Ato Sam, also known as Baby Ansaba, has died. The sad incident, according to reports, occurred at...

Customs impounds oil vessel at Tema Port

The Tema Command of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority is holding an oil supply vessel, MV Famous 1, at the Tema...

Election 2020: Die-hard NPP man baths publicly to campaign for party [Video]

An ardent New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporter took to the streets to take his bath in a video circulating on social media all in...

Car thief runs into police vehicle while escaping

An alleged thief, who bolted with a vehicle at Cantonments, has been grabbed and put before an Accra Circuit Court. Richford Joe Lartey, who is...

Napo reveals what late Lee Ocran said about NDC’s E-blocks

Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed what the late Lee Ocran told him about the Mahama-led administration’s E-block projects. According to Napo, as...

Fire destroys Goil fuel station at Tarkwa

Fire has consumed a Goil fuel station at Tarkwa business centre in the Nsuaem municipality. Divisional Fire Officer Grade 3 (D03), Alex Assiem, disclosed that...

Police officer involved in accident on Tema Motorway

Gunnery Sergeant, Edward Agyapong, is reported to have been in a motor accident on the Accra-Tema motorway at about 1:45 pm on Sunday, November...

Anlo Traditional Council outraged by announcement of final burial rites for Rawlings

The Anlo Traditional Council has expressed outrage and condemnation for the total disregard of the culture and traditions of the Anlo people concerning the...

Fire destroys DVLA office

Fire has razed parts of the Tamale branch of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). Reports indicate the incident happened around 7: pm on...

Full text: Jean Mensa briefs Ghanaians on final voters’ register

ADDRESS DELIVERED BY MRS JEAN MENSA THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION, ON FINAL VOTERS REGISTER FOR THE 2020 ELECTIONS ON MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2020 Good Morning Ladies and...

Nine arrested over attacks on NSS boss

Information gathered by MyNewsGh.com indicates that some youth of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Yagaba-Kubore Constituency have been arrested. The arrest is...

Family announces date for Rawlings’ funeral

Late former President Jerry John Rawlings will be buried on December 23, 2020. This was contained in a statement issued by Head of Funeral Planning...

Covid-19 patients escape death as fire guts Korle-Bu ICU

Fire has gutted the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Reports indicate an electrical fault in a socket within the ward caused...

Tima Kumkum Foundation embarks on peace walk [Photos]

Founder of 'Be Inspired By Tima', Cynthia Yeboah, known in the media circle as Tima Kumkum, has, together with her team, embarked on...

Galamsey pit collapse crashes two to death in Ahafo Region

Two illegal miners have died after a pit they were mining in collapsed at Kokoase near Ntortroso in the Asutifi North district of the...

World Vision Ghana bemoans increasing rate of child marriage

Campaign Coordinator for World Vision Ghana, Mrs Barbra Asare, has hinted that child marriage in the country is increasing amid the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. She...

Stable electricity: Bono Region gets solar plant

Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has inaugurated $ 48 million-dollar solar plant constructed by the Bui Power Authority, managers of the Bui Dam at Bui...

NYA Boss named most respected CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of National Youth Authority, Mr Sylvester Tetteh picked a prestigious award at the 3rd Edition of Ghana Industry CEO Awards...

Metro Mass bus in fatal accident, one dead, 22 injured

A Metro Mass Transit Bus carrying 60 passengers has crashed on a bridge leading to the death of one passenger with 22 others sustaining...

Full text: Jean Mensa briefs Ghanaians on final Voters Register

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, I warmly welcome all of you to today’s 'Let the Citizen...

Convoy of presidential candidate involved in accident [Photos]

Independent presidential candidate, Kwame Alfred Aseidu Walker, was involved in an accident on Sunday, November 29, 2020, in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Mr Walker...

Election 2020: Omanhene endorses Akufo-Addo seven days to polls

Seven days to general election, the Paramount Chief of Sefwi Wiawso traditional area, Okatakyire Kwasi Bumangama II, has joined other chiefs to endorse the...

Election 2020: Sanitation Guards threaten govt

Sanitation Guards have threatened not to vote on December 7 over unpaid salaries. Speaking to Adom News' correspondent, Isaac K. Normanyo at a press conference...

NSS boss breaks silence on attacks

Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mustapha Yusif, has broken his silence on attacks at his home in the Mamprugu-Mohaduri District of...

NDC secretary reported dead!

The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) secretary for the Wa East constituency, Kuri Suglo, has been reported dead. Though the cause of death is not...

If you vote for Dumelo, you’ll only be watching movies – Shirley Ayokor to Ayawaso West residents [Video]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayokor Botchwey, says a vote for aspiring MP...

Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi cannot fall within Hohoe Constituency – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has, in a unanimous decision, ruled that the traditional areas of Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi cannot fall within the Hohoe...

National Chief Imam names Clemence Gyato as Peace Ambassador

National Chief Imam Osman Nuhu Sharubutu on Sunday named Clemence Gyato as a Peace Ambassador. Mr Gyato, a master’s degree holder in Conflict, Peace and...

People wanted to steal from GCB during fire outbreak – GNFS

Traders and pedestrians who trooped to the GCB Bank Liberty House branch in the Central Business District of Accra wanted to break into the...

Tracey Boakye begs Kennedy Agyapong

Actress Tracey Boakye has rendered an unqualified apology to Member of Parliament(MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, for raining insults on him when he claimed...

Two vehicles run over policeman at Techiman, drivers on the run

Two speeding vehicles have run over a policeman killing him on the spot at Techiman in the Bono East Region. According to reports, Constable Francis...