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Kantamanto Market traders highlight struggles, urge government intervention [Photos]

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show on Friday, August 19, 2025, was broadcast live from the vibrant Kantamanto Market, where second-hand clothing sellers shared...

Fire destroys 15-bedroom house, GH₵100k in Gomoa Dominase

A devastating fire has destroyed a 15-bedroom house and cash amounting to GH₵100,000 at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central...

GoldBod is not using galamsey gold in its operations – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims that the newly established body encourages illegal mining by buying...

How can newly established GoldBod be blamed for decades of galamsey? – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims that the newly established body is promoting illegal mining, popularly...

Fetish priest linked to ‘galamsey’ shrine flees during raid in Western region 

A fetish priest who allegedly provides spiritual protection for illegal miners reportedly fled during an anti-galamsey raid by a taskforce along the Ankobra River...

NACOC raids drug dens in Otinibi, arrests four

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has conducted a successful raid in Otinibi, a suburb of the Greater Accra Region, targeting suspected drug dens and...

Accra Mayor directs schools to inscribe “Oobaakɛ” at entrances to preserve Ga language

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has directed the Metro Education Unit of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to boldly inscribe the Ga...

We’re not serious as a political party if… – Asiedu Nketia 

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has stated that it is premature for any member of the party...

“Why should Ghana bear America’s burden?” – Prof. Antwi-Danso slams US deportee deal

International Relations Expert, Professor Vladmir Antwi-Danso, has questioned Ghana’s decision to accept 14 deportees of West African origin from the United States, raising concerns...

Galamsey crisis: We’ll boot you out if… – GMA tells government

President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has urged Ghanaians to use their votes as a weapon to compel political leaders...

TEWU-TUC begins indefinite strike today 

Barring any last-minute change, the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) will today, September 19, 2025, begin an...

GTEC revokes accreditation for 3 programmes at Cape Coast-based institute

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has revoked the accreditation of three postgraduate programmes at the Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM) in...

I have never faked any degree – NDC Central Regional Chairman tells GTEC

The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu, has accused the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) of attempting...

Mahama visits family of late NDC Vice Chairman who died in helicopter crash after Manhyia funeral

President John Dramani Mahama has paid a solemn visit to the family of the late Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic...

Okada regulations: Government to amend Road Traffic Act, 2004

The Ministry of Transport is taking steps to establish a robust regulatory framework for the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as...

NSMQ 2025 to launch on October 2

The 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will officially be launched on Thursday, October 2, with the highly anticipated balloting...

Stepmother allegedly burns 3-year-old’s private part with hot water in Winneba

A three-year-old girl is battling for her life at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba after she was allegedly scalded with hot water...

Gov’t considers permanent military base along Ankobra River to tackle galamsey

The government has announced plans to establish a permanent military base along the Ankobra River as part of its renewed war on illegal mining...

Many Ghanaian doctors battling mental health, substance abuse – Medical and Dental Council

The Medical and Dental Council has revealed that a significant number of Ghanaian doctors are battling psychiatric conditions and substance abuse, raising concerns about...

Multiple structures destroyed as fire guts Madina market again

Traders at the Madina market were thrown into panic after fire swept through parts of the market at dawn on Thursday. The latest incident has...

Agogo tomato farmers call for processing factory to curb post-harvest losses

Tomato farmers in Agogo, located in the Asante Akyem North Municipality of the Ashanti Region, have renewed calls on government to establish a tomato...

Nearly 300 skilled health workers leave Korle Bu in first half of 2025 – Medical Director raises alarm

Close to 300 highly skilled and specialised health workers have left the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital between January and June 2025 in search of...

Man shot dead in Keri in latest incident of violence

A man was shot dead on his farm at Keri in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region on Tuesday, September 16, 2025,...

Man who fired gunshots during Madina Redco fire outbreak remanded

A man who fired indiscriminately while Ghana Fire Service personnel were busily dousing an August 3 fire outbreak at Madina Redco has been remanded...

Tema-Mpakadan railway to open on October 1 – Transport Minister

The Tema-Mpakadan Railway line will be open on October 1, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Transport Minister, has disclosed. He said the train, which was involved...

Every cedi spent matters – BoG reveals how policy rate decisions are made

Director of Research at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Philip Abradu-Otoo, has explained how the central bank arrives at its decision on the...

Woman arrested in Tamale for allegedly possessing drugs

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with a joint security task force, has arrested the owner of Suad Collections, a popular clothing boutique...

Peace Council to mark 2025 Int’l Day of Peace with focus on youth delinquency in schools

The National Peace Council (NPC) will join the global community to mark the 2025 International Day of Peace with a special programme focused on...

I do not report to the CEO of DVLA; I report directly to the Ministry of Transport – Ayalolo CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Ayalolo’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) terminals at Tudu and Adenta, Nana Bugyei, has rejected claims by the Driver and Vehicle...

The piece of land at the centre of Gbenyiri clashes [Photo]

Ordinarily, half a plot of land with only a dug-out foundation and a few iron rods jutting from the ground would attract little attention. Yet...

Mahama hails late Asantehemaa as “majestic pillar of strength”

President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a source of inspiration and...

She was my confidante – Otumfuo pays emotional tribute to late Asantehemaa

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has delivered a moving tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a “confidant”...

I could turn to her, not as the Asantehemaa, but as my sister – Otumfuo pays emotional tribute to late Asantehemaa

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, describing her as a...

Ghana’s human capital takes centre stage at 5th Annual Precision Quality Conference

In a strategic move to address Ghana’s economic challenges, the Design & Technology Institute (DTI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and in collaboration...

I was chased out of my office with my workers after elections – Ayalolo CEO alleges

Ayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) CEO, Nana Bugyei, has alleged that he and his staff were forcefully evicted from the Tudu and Adenta terminals...

Livestream: Final funeral rites of late Asantehemaa at Manhyia Palace 

The final funeral and burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom II, are ongoing at the Manhyia Palace in the Asantehemaa. Banks, schools,...

 Mahama joins Kufuor and Akufo-Addo to pay last respect to Asantehemaa 

President John Dramani Mahama and his Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, joined a host of dignitaries at the funeral...

Local Gov’t committee commends Ahanta West MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ahanta West, Engr. Ebenezer Aidoo, has been lauded by the Parliamentary Committee on Local Government and Rural Development...

Five-year-old girl found dead three days after going missing in Atebubu

The lifeless body of a five-year-old girl has been discovered in Adom, a suburb of Atebubu in the Bono East Region, three days after...

Nurse dies in fatal crash on Worawora–Abotoase road

A tragic road accident on the Worawora–Abotoase Highway in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region has claimed the life of a male nurse. The...