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President of National House of Chiefs denies allegations of supporting galamsey

Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, the President of the National House of Chiefs has refuted allegations of supporting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. These...

“I wasn’t family after all” – Majeed Waris’ ex-wife Habiba Sinare opens up about their divorce

The former wife of Ghanaian footballer Majeed Waris, Habiba Sinare, has revealed the heartbreaking reason behind their marriage's breakdown. In an interview with Mz Gee,...

Bank of Ghana launches Gold Coin to provide investment opportunities for Ghanaians 

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched the Ghana Gold Coin (GGC) to create alternate investment for Ghanaians. The GGC is a coin manufactured from...

Police admit it unlawfully detained 2 protesters for more than 48hrs

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has acknowledged detaining two protesters from the recent three-day #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations, organized by Democracy Hub, for more...

Gas tanker overturns at Darkuman [Video]

A gas tanker has overturned at Darkuman, near Cable and Wireless in the Greater Accra region. The cause of the incident which occurred late Friday...

Man lynched for allegedly stealing cables

A young man, believed to be in his early 30s, has been lynched for allegedly stealing electric cables at Mustapha Plus Estate, near Potsin...

GhISEP urges Ghanaians to plant trees, shun illegal mining

President of the Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhISEP), Miriam Eduful is urging Ghanaians to make tree planting a regular habit and...

Kwahu-Nkwatia development chief advocates for peaceful elections through music; supports Council with 100k

The Eastern Regional Peace Council has observed the need for ambassadors of peace to empower the youth to harness the power of music and...

IET-Ghana calls for forensic audit of Dubik Mahama’s tenure at ECG

The Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana is demanding a thorough forensic audit into the activities of Samuel Dubik Mahama, the immediate past Managing...

Shaping engineering excellence: IET-Ghana’s 40-Year Journey

In the year 1983, a vision took shape in Ghana, laying the groundwork for a prestigious institution that would change the face of engineering...

Sunyani Teaching Hospital mortuary locked, draped in red cloth

The premises of the Sunyani Regional Hospital mortuary are draped in pieces of red bands, as its mortuary workers join the nationwide strike announced...

Adom News gets results: Dambai commuters, boat operators receive life jackets from Ecozoil

In a commendable initiative aimed at enhancing safety on the River Oti, Ecozoil has distributed life jackets to commuters and boat operators at Dambai...

Apostle Ekatso Ministry supports Ho prison with food items

In a remarkable show of generosity, the Apostle Ekatso Ministry has made a significant donation to the Ho Prison. The donation, which was made on...

JL Plantations and WES Trade sign MOU with UCC to promote commercial agriculture in Ghana

JL Plantations, an innovative Agro-Tourism institution and WES Trade Limited, a company based in Malta have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

VRA alarmed over IPPs’ demand for increased payments under Cash Waterfall Mechanism

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has raised concerns about the demands made by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for an increase in their monthly payments...

Democracy Hub demo: Tampering with key to Police van is criminal – Antwi-Danso

The Dean of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Prof. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has criticised some actions of the Democracy Hub demonstrators. The security...

WASSCE invigilators fined, others remanded – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned that all invigilators involved in infractions during the just-ended West African Examination Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) will...

Keta Port CEO not drawing unearned salary; he has additional responsibility as Tema Ship Yard CEO – NEIP CEO to Joyce Bawah

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has responded to claims made by Joyce Bawah Mogtari...

Photos from Adom Brands National Dialogue on Defending Media Freedom

The Multimedia Group's Adom Brands, on Friday 27th September 2024 Brands' held a national dialogue on defending media freedom at the Kumasi City Mall...

Women in Timber call for immediate action to stop ‘galamsey’

Women in Timber Ghana (WiTG) and Women in Forestry have joined calls for an immediate halt to illegal mining activities, known as galamsey, across...

Galamsey: Katanga alumni disassociate itself from planned demo

Former students of the University Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) also known as the Katanga Alumni Association, have...

It is true NMC may be a toothless bulldog but… – Chairman [Audio]

The Chairman of the National Media Commission(NMC) Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, has admitted the outfit may be a toothless bulldog as perceived by some Ghanaians. However,...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Some journalists have sold their integrity – Abass Nurudeen

The Ashanti Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abass Nurudeen, has voiced concerns about the integrity of some journalists in Ghana. Speaking...

Don’t rush to publish stories without proper verification – NMC boss to journalists 

The National Media Commission (NMC) has advised journalists against rushing to publish stories when all details of a doubtful story are not given. The NMC...

Togbe Afede XIV condemns destruction of national resources

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has condemned the headstrong destruction of Ghana’s natural environment by small scale miners. He said the unbridled crude...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Independent bodies must probe attacks on journalists – Dr Nkrumah

A Communication lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST), Dr Daniel Nkrumah has said that independent bodies must be set up...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Wontumi criticizes journalists for thriving on negativity and insults

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has expressed concern over the growing...

Preparations underway to resume construction of National Cathedral – Board

The Chairman of the Board on the National Cathedral project, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah has announced that construction is set to resume. Apostle Onyinah announced...

Changes in management won’t affect power supply — ECG Board

The Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public of regular supply of power in spite of changes...

#DefendMediaFreedom: Press Freedom comes with responsibility – Paul Yandoh

The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has emphasized that press freedom is not only a right but...

#DefendMediaFreedom: NDC advocates for insurance cover for journalists [Audio]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on media houses to provide insurance covers for journalists. The Ashanti Regional Secretary, Dr Frank Amoakohene made the...

#DefendMediaFreedom: NDC and NPP are friends; don’t take bribes to tarnish the other – Wontumi tells journalists

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has called on journalists to uphold...

OSP probes corruption linked to ‘galamsey’ activities

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced the commencement of a comprehensive investigation into suspected corruption associated with illegal small-scale mining, commonly...

Dambai: NIB intercepts cocoa beans being smuggled to Togo [Photos]

The National Intelligence Bureau(NIB) in the Oti Regional capital of Dambai, has intercepted three trucks smuggling dried cocoa beans to Togo. The beans were concealed...

#DefendMediaFreedom: MGL’s Erastus Asare Donkor recounts horrifying dangers in line of duty [Audio]

The Multimedia Group journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor has opened up on some dangers he encountered in discharging his duties. He recounted Police brutality in 2012...

We won’t listen to any pleas if govt fails to act – Mortuary workers warn

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has expressed frustration over what it describes as the government's lack of commitment to resolving their concerns. According...

Democracy Hub demo: Police probe detention of protestors beyond 48 hours

The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB), formerly known as PIPS has been directed to probe the circumstances under which two participants of the Democracy...

DRIP: Agyareago road in the Asante Akyem Central under construction

The Agyareago Community road which connects them to other towns and villages is currently under construction in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality in the...

TUSAAG – KTU chapter joins nationwide strike

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has expressed its full backing for the nationwide strike initiated by the Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG). The...

Tension at Nyanyano as over 2,000 house owners risk eviction [Video]

Owners of 2,000 houses at Nyanyano Kasapa Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region risk eviction as their land has become...