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More arrested Democracy Hub protestors appear in court

A fresh group of arrested Democracy Hub protestors were taken to court in Accra today. The busload of youth arrived under heavy security ahead of...

Read wide – Education Ministry tells UG Professor over Free SHS statement

The Education Ministry has charged a professor at the University of Ghana, Martin Obeng Ababio to read wide over his claims that the Free...

Free SHS policy transforms 5.7 million lives in Ghana – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hailed his government’s flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) policy as a transformative initiative that has benefitted 5.7...

Chinese miners take over abandoned shafts of Goldfields Ghana operations [Video]

Chinese miners backed by some influential Ghanaian collaborators have taken over one of Goldfield’s old shafts at Tarkwa, threatening the company's operations. Goldfields Ghana Limited...

Democracy Hub demo: Barker-Vormawor, another on admission at Police hospital

Two suspects arrested during the Democracy Hub demonstration are currently on admission at the Police Hospital following their complaints of ill health. The duo have...

Bawumia to launch credit scoring system in October

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is set to launch a Credit Scoring System in October 2024. This initiative, a key focus of his campaign, aims...

ECG to undertake 3-day maintenance works on CLOU prepaid system

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to undertake emergency maintenance works on the CLOU Prepayment Metering System’s server. The exercise has been...

DRIP equipment procurement inflated by $102m – Ablakwa alleges

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has strongly criticised the government accusing...

Tertiary workers’ strike: UG postpone start of 2024/2025 academic year

The University of Ghana has postponed the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year following an ongoing strike by several tertiary employee unions. A statement issued...

#ReOccupyJulorbiHouse: Brother of detained blogger speaks out

Brother of a detained protestor, Akwesi Addo has voiced his distress after his sister was arrested during a recent demonstration organized by Democracy Hub...

Couple accuses Korle-Bu, Akawe Hospital of allegedly stealing their triplets

A couple living at Mallam Kokroko, in the Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has accused health workers at Akawe Government Hospital...

Gold smuggling costs Ghana $2 billion each year, UK government warns

The UK government has voiced significant concern regarding the escalating issue of gold smuggling in Ghana, emphasizing its detrimental effect on the country’s revenue...

Deputy Housing Minister calls for engineering excellence to drive Ghana’s development

The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Prince Hamid Armah has underscored engineering as the backbone of national development, linking it to innovation, infrastructure,...

One dead, others injured in Bunkpurugu chieftaincy dispute

One person has been killed and others injured with several houses burnt at Naniik and Binbagu communities in the Bunkpurugu district in the North...

CLOGSAG suspends planned nationwide strike

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has temporarily suspended its planned nationwide strike, which was originally scheduled to begin on...

Asantehene reacts to ‘harsh critic’ by journalist

A row between a prominent journalist and a king has captivated many in Ghana. It began when Afia Pokua criticised the Ashantihene's handling of tensions...

Premium vehicle registration and driver’s license ultra centre opens in Accra

Citizens and residents of Accra can now apply for their vehicle and driver's License applications at the new Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle...

Paramount chief, linguist and 2 others before Kumasi High Court over alleged galamsey activities

The Paramount Chief of Twifo Atti-Morkwa in the Central Region, his linguist, and two others have been dragged before the Kumasi High Court for...

‘Nobody is more lawless than Police Service’- Lawyer for arrested protesters

The counsel for 46 Stop Galamsey protesters who were arrested during their recent protest, has criticised the actions of the Ghana Police Service, accusing them...

We’ll create platforms to mentor up and coming musicians – Ayariga

Dr. Hassan Ayariga, the flagbearer of the All People's Congress (APC), has indicated in his policy statement for the creative arts that he will...

CRCC advocates for transparent presidential appointments

The Constitution Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) has called for significant reforms in the appointment process of heads of independent constitutional bodies. In a recent statement,...

Democracy Hub condemns detention of protesters

The organisers of the three-day #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstration which led to the arrest of 40, Democracy Hub has condemned the detention of protesters. The...

ISD Director calls for AI Governance Framework at UNGA 79

The acting Director of the Information Services Department (ISD), Dr Nafisa Mahama has called for the institution of an ethical framework to govern the...

Democracy Hub demo: Lawyer fumes over unlawful assembly charges against protestors

A member of the defence team for arrested protestors, Nii Odokwei Cudjoe, has criticised the charges brought against them. The protestors were charged with three...

Galamsey: It’s too late to call for Lands Minister’s head – Justice Atuguba

Former Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba has stated that now is not the appropriate time for President Akufo-Addo to remove the Minister of...

Galamsey: Why won’t we call on Akufo-Addo to resign? – SMS caller

A concerned caller on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show (SMS) expressed disappointment with what he describes as a lackadaisical approach President Akufo-Addo adopted in...

TUSAAG threatens nationwide strike by end of September over unmet demands

The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike by the end of September 2024 if...

Akufo-Addo receives Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award

In a night filled with reverence and international camaraderie, Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo stood tall as he received the highly coveted 2024 Atlantic Council Global...

Akufo-Addo calls for bold reforms at UN ‘Summit for the Future’

In a stirring address at the United Nations "Summit of the Future" held at the UN Headquarters in New York, Ghanaian President Nana Addo...

Arresting protestors an abuse of power – Alliance for Restoration of Civil Rights

The Alliance for Restoration of Civil Rights has condemned the recent arrest of the protestors and Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the leader of the #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse and...

Democracy Hub demo: 39 remanded as court adjourns case

Ten out of the protesters arrested during the #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration have been remanded after appearing in court today. The group, numbering about 20, was transported...

Heavy security as arrested protesters appear in court [Photos+Video]

The Accra Circuit Court is currently under tight security as protesters who were arrested during the #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration over the weekend are arraigned. The individuals...

Democracy Hub worried over treatment of detained protesters

The organisers of the three-day #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstration, Democracy Hub, have raised concerns about participants who were arrested during the march. Currently, over 40...

Kwesimintsim MP commissions ultra-modern classroom blocks at Whindo MA, Anaji MA Basic schools

The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Dr Prince Hamid Armah has commissioned two ultra-modern six-unit classroom blocks with ancillary facilities at Whindo MA and...

Justice Atuguba raises concerns over superior court appointments

Former Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba has expressed concerns regarding recent appointments to the Superior Court. According to him, senior judges are being overlooked...

Ewoyaa Lithium Project receives EPA permit

Aim-listed exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium Limited has received an environmental permit from Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project. The...

Wa Naa urges Akufo-Addo to redeem promise of rehabilitating Wa-Bole-Bamboi road

Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of the Wala Traditional Area, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to redeem his promise of rehabilitating the...

Exclusive video: How Oliver Barker-Vormawor escaped during demo

Adomonline.com has obtained an exclusive video of when Oliver Barker-Vormawor, leader of the activist group Democracy Hub reportedly fled the venue of the demonstration...

Godfred Dame pushes for legal reforms in arbitration at International Bar Conference

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called for critical reforms to the legal regulatory processes governing international arbitration in Africa. Speaking at...

Equal opportunities must be created for both urban, rural children – Okyenhene

The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is advocating for equal opportunities for all Ghanaians especially those in rural communities. He says most brilliant children in...