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What I sacrificed for Sir John – Asiedu Nketia reveals [Audio]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says he is still shocked by the sudden demise of his best pal...

Details of Sir John’s relatives he was set to bury pop up [Photos+Video]

It has emerged that former Ghana Forestry Commission boss, Kwadwo Owusu Afiriyie’s was preparing to bury two relatives whose details have popped...

Oti Region: Security deployment destroys newly-constructed footbridge; Togolese counterparts angry [Video]

A Joint security team deployed into the Oti Region, specifically at the Ketsi border outpost in the Jasikan district, has destroyed a newly-constructed footbridge...

Scenes from Sir John’s hometown as sympathisers throng his house [Photos]

Sakora Wonoo in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region has been thrown into a state of mourning, following the death of industrious...

What Sir John told Asiedu Nketia in their last conversation [Audio]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia has recounted details of his last conversation with late Forestry Commission Boss, Sir John...

Sir John proved to be a worthy opponent – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described the death of former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) Kwadwo...

He was the people’s General Secretary – NPP Council of Elders chair eulogizes Sir John

Chairman of the National Council of Elders for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hackman Owusu Agyemang, has eulogized late Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

What a choice! – Sam Dzata George lauds John Mahama’s choice of running mate

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram Constituency, Sam Dzata George, has lauded the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, for...

When Sir John spent three days in General Mosquito’s home [Audio]

General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has shared some fond memories he had with the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie,...

Sir John’s ‘last appearance’ on radio [Video]

Late former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie had his last public interview on Accra-based Asempa FM, a subsidiary...

Chinese factory recycles textbooks meant for Ghanaian pupils into toilet rolls

An unlicensed Chinese factory, Everyday Manufacturing Limited, has been closed down by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for recycling government textbooks into toiletries. The discovery...

NPP can never forget Sir John – Hackman Owusu-Agyemang mourns

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, has recounted why the party can never forget Sir John. According to him,...

Ayikoi Otoo’s ‘love letter’ to Sir John [Read]

Former Attorney-General under the Kufuor administration says he is still in shock following the news of the death of former General Secretary of the New Patriotic...

Turn 1D1F poultry farm billboard into a real one – Akufo-Addo told

The Anomabo Traditional Council, headed by Nana Owia Ansah IV, has appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to transform an erected billboard of a poultry...

Man killed after rescuing girl from being raped in Tamale

One Abdul-Halim has reportedly been shot and killed by an unknown gunman at Nyanshegu in the Northern region. The deceased met his untimely death when...

When Sir John appeared before Supreme Court panel [Video]

The late former General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, was a man who...

I spoke to him in the afternoon – Otchere-Darko mourns Sir John

 New Patriotic Party stalwart, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has described the death of the Ghana Forestry Commission boss, Kwadwo Owusu Afiriyie, as tough to swallow. Sir...

Social media reacts to Sir John’s death

Social media was buzzing with condolences following the death of former General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly...

Late Sir John tops twitter trends

Late Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly known as Sir John is trending number 1 on Twitter. News of his...

Financial literacy Foundation Africa’s open letter to Ghana on Republic Day

For more than 50 years, Ghana has depended on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in both the formal and informal sectors for...

NDC must apologise over CI 126 criticisms – Kwaku Gyasi

The Public Relations Officer of Government’s One District One Factory Secretariat, Kwaku Gyasi, has asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to eat humble pie...

Govt reacts to Ghana’s exclusion from EU travel list

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says Ghana's exclusion from the European Union (EU)'s travel list as it opens its external borders is not surprising. The...

Armed robbers strike in Sege

Armed robbers critically wounded one person and tortured five others in a savage attack on three houses in Sege in the Greater Accra Region...

NDC executives storm Sekyere Afram Plains over arrest of members

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus Nana Kwasi has led some executives to the Sekyere Afram Plains constituency. Reports indicate...

Soldier crashes cyclist to death at Somanya

A military officer has knocked down a cyclist to death at Somanya in the Eastern Region. The soldier, W.O. II Teye Stephen Kwame, 43 years...

GJA Ethics and Disciplinary Council develops strategic plan

The Ethics and the Disciplinary Council of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has developed a strategic plan to guide its operations and called for...

NIA rolls out Ghana Card premium services at a cost

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of premium services at designated centres for a fee. According to NIA boss, Ken Attafuah,...

Voter Registration Exercise: MP pepper-sprayed at registration centre

Chaos ensued on Tuesday during the ongoing voters registration exercise at the Akyiansua in the Asutifi South Constituency in the Ahafo Region.  The chaos, according...

Auditor-General vacates office

Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo left office Tuesday afternoon following a presidential directive asking him to take his accumulated leave. President Akufo-Addo in directing the Auditor-General,...

I’m having sleepless night – Dzifa Gomashie

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Ketu South constituency, Dzifa Gomashie, says she is having sleepless night over the presence of...

NABCO staff, others donate to COVID-19 Trust Fund

Employees and staff of the Nation's Builders Corps (NABCO) have made personal contributions to the tune of GH¢525,000.00 and presented to the COVID-19 National...

Man allegedly repacks, sells pillows from graves

A video of a man, who allegedly removes pillows from cemetery graves, has popped up on social media and gaining attention. Reports indicate the man,...

Coronavirus restrictions: GBA wants punishment for defaulters reviewed

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has called for the amendment of penalties of the Imposition of Restriction Act 2020 (Act 1012). In a statement jointly...

Friends jailed for stealing mobile phone

The Nkawie Circuit Court has sentenced two friends to a total of five years imprisonment for stealing a mobile phone and cash at Adankwame. Godfred...

The 190-year-old cloth that has been worn by 7 Asante kings

The wealthy Gold-rich people of the Asante Kingdom of Ghana are a group with a deep and intricate culture that dates back centuries. Ashanti oral...

Two arrested after Anas’ coronavirus exposé

The Police, with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), have arrested two persons and seized 431 bottles of two unregistered herbal medicinal products, purported...

Exposing politicians at ‘a time like this’ will… – Anas ‘defends’ exclusion of govt officials in latest expose’

Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has explained why top government officials were not featured in his latest investigative piece. Mr Anas has come under...

Voters’ registration exercise at Odododiodoo delayed for 5 hours, this is why

The voters' registration exercise being undertaken by the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Odododiodioo Constituency in the Greater Accra region was delayed for five...

Voters Register: EC official seizes cell phone of Multimedia reporter

Information reaching adomonline.com indicates that an official of the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Akotsi Polling Station at Gomoa in the Central region has...

Voters Register: 500 stones, sticks ‘queue’ at Kasoa (Watch)

Today marks the commencement of the voters' registration exercise to be used in the compilation of a new register by the Electoral Commission (EC). Public...