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Gov’t will soon make galamsey unappealing – Benjamin Quashie

The recent attack on a member of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response team by armed illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt Forest Reserve in...

Latif Iddrisu vrs IGP trial: 3rd judge adopts proceedings 8 years after life-threatening assault

The Family Court presided over by His Lordship, Abass Abubakari Adams, has adjourned to April 3, 2025, the continuation of the trial involving Multimedia...

Over 1,350 ECG containers can’t vanish at Tema Port – Energy Minister vows probe [Audio]

Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has reacted to an investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), revealing that over 1,350 containers meant...

You’re my junior at the bar; let’s meet in court – Atta Akyea tells A-G [Video]

Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former embattled National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director Kwabena Adu Boahene, has challenged the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to...

Application to stop removal of IGP, other security heads moot – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled against an injunction seeking to restrain President John Mahama from removing immediate past Inspector General of Police (IGP) George...

What if Adu Boahene had 100 houses but legitimately acquired? – Atta Akyea [Audio]

Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director Kwabena Adu Boahene, has called for an end to public criticism regarding his...

NDC only interested in propaganda, not governance – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly criticized the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, accusing it of prioritizing propaganda over governance and failing to...

Investigate market fires to avoid further recurrence – Charles Owusu

Independent parliamentary candidate for Nkoranza in the 2024 elections, Charles Owusu, has called for a thorough investigation into the recurring market fires across the...

National Security must follow due process in searches – Martin Kpebu on Addison raid

Private legal practitioner and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Martin Kpebu, has called for clearer laws on search warrants following...

Adu Boahene’s arrest: A-G has not erred – Martin Kpebu [Audio]

Private legal practitioner and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Martin Kpebu, says the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has not acted...

Labour Minister pushes for stronger HR policies and job creation

The Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening human resource policies and creating more job...

Agalga criticises Akufo-Addo over last minute military promotions

Chairman of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, James Agalga, has raised concerns over the recent decision by former President Nana Addo Dankwa...

Dambai Zongo Chief calls for unity after food donation rejection

The Chief of Dambai Zongo in the Oti Region, Aremeyaw Issah, has called for collaboration with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Deputy Secretary,...

ECG dismisses claims linking Adum fire to power outages

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed claims linking the recent fire outbreak in Adum to power fluctuations. Speaking on the issue, Ing. George...

Parliamentary standards gradually declining – Ricketts-Hagan

Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has raised concerns over the gradual decline of parliamentary principles and standards. Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues,...

Over 1,350 ECG containers missing from Tema Port 

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has expressed concerns over the disappearance of more than 1,350 Electricity Company of Ghana...

57 radio stations face frequency suspension over regulatory violations – Sam George

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that 57 radio stations risk having their frequencies suspended due to...

Ghana Armed Forces bids farewell to General Oppong-Peprah

After 38 years of dedicated service to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the nation, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Thomas Oppong-Peprah,...

Bawumia offers support to Adum fire victims in Kumasi

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has sympathized with traders affected by the fire outbreak in Adum, the Central Business District of the Ashanti...

Atta Akyea slams A-G over arrest of Adu Boahene, wife [Audio]

Former Abuakwa South MP, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticized the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, over the handling of the case involving former Director...

Bawumia commends Fire Service for ‘yeoman’s job’ in Adum Market fire

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commended the Ghana Fire Service for their swift response to the recent Kumasi market fire. The blaze, which...

I have been denied access to my clients – Atta Akyea [Audio]

Lawyer for embattled former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu Boahene, has alleged that he has been denied access to his client. Speaking...

Central Regional Minister seeks security support to tackle sanitation crisis

The Central Regional Minister, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, has urged security agencies and institutions to work with the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to address...

Sokode residents urge government to fix schools, abandoned projects

The people of Sokode Gbogame in the Ho Central Municipality of the Volta Region have made an urgent appeal to the government and relevant...

Ashanti Regional Task Force launches 24-hour operation against illegal mining

A special task force against illegal mining, led by the acting Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, has launched a 24-hour...

Special courts to fight ‘galamsey’ in the offing

The government is set to establish special courts for the swift prosecution of individuals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The Minister of...

Ex-GIIF CEO reacts to A-G’s claims of hiding in Senegal

Immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has denied claims that he fled to Senegal to evade investigations...

Engr. Richard Ben Debrah honoured with prestigious award at Ghana Titans Awards 2025

Engr. Richard Ben Debrah, Head of the Works Department at Tema West Municipal Assembly and the National President of the Local Government Service Engineers...

Cassandra Twum Ampofo named among top 10 PR women in Ghana for the 3rd time

The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, has once again been recognized as one of Ghana's top...

NRSA warns of safety risks on Brimso Bridge

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has raised safety concerns about the Brimso Bridge on the N6 Highway (Accra-Kumasi Highway). The authority has warned motorists...

Sammi Awuku calls for proactive measures to prevent market fires

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has urged the government to take proactive steps to address the recurring market fires affecting various...

Deputy AG dismisses claims of prejudice in Adu Boahene case

The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected claims that the Attorney-General is being prejudicial in the case involving former National Signal Bureau Director,...

Man who assaulted woman with baby in viral video arrested

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Nii Baah Afful, the man seen in a viral video assaulting a young woman carrying a...

GNFS apologises for PR Officer’s comments on Adum fire outbreak

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has issued an apology to the Ashanti Regional Minister over remarks made by its Public Relations Officer, ADOI...

Subin MP calls for mandatory insurance policy for traders

The Member of Parliament for Subin, Kofi Obiri Yeboah, has called on the government to introduce a mandatory insurance policy for traders to protect...

Sam George slams AirtelTigo sale, calls managers “enemies of the state”

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has strongly criticized those responsible for the AirtelTigo transaction, describing them as “enemies...

Bridging the STEM Gap: New Atuabo school gets smart lab and innovation center

Achieving excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education requires adequate infrastructure and learning materials. Without these, students struggle to develop the necessary skills...

Sam George alleges revenue diversion at NITA

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has accused the former Akufo-Addo administration of orchestrating a third-party contract that allegedly...

Atta Akyea defends Adu Boahene, wife

The lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu Boahene, has mounted a strong defense for him and his wife, Angela Adjei...

Lands Minister seeks media support in galamsey fight

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has emphasized the critical role of the media in combating illegal small-scale mining, known...