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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...

Crisis looms as Ghana faces waves of strikes by unions

Ghana could face a wave of strikes that could bring vital sectors to a standstill. Five unions already on strike are to be joined by...

School Sanitation Challenge: Zoomlion Ghana, World vision reward innovative young sanitation champions

Managing Director of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Mrs. Gloria Opoku-Anti has encouraged parents to support their children's participation in extracurricular activities, citing benefits to creativity...

Climate change: Africa cannot bear the burden of a crisis it did not create – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has urged global leaders to take immediate action against the severe impacts of climate change, particularly in Africa. Speaking at the UN General...

Fifth Avenor Tutudoza festival officially launched

The 2024 edition of the Tutudoza Festival, celebrated by the chiefs, elders, and people of the Avenor Traditional Area in Akatsi, Volta Region, has...

Caretaker team appointed to oversee operations of Bogoso and Prestea mines

The Minerals Commission has appointed a six-member caretaker team to support the regional manager in supervising the operations at the FGR Bogoso and Prestea...

#ReOccupyJulorbiHouse: Police treated us unfairly – Economic Fighters League

Leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah, has accused the Ghana Police Service of unfair treatment during the #ReOccupyJulorbiHouse protest. The three-day demonstration, organized...

Galamsey pollutants linked to Birth defects and reproductive issues – Pathologist warns

A pathologist and researcher at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Paul Osei Sampene, has issued a warning about the severe...

Ghana committed to developing AI to enhance lives across various sectors – Dr Nafisa Mahama

The Director of the Information Services Department at the Ministry of Information, Dr. Nafisa Mahama says Ghana, as a strong advocate for digital rights...

Mike2 Foundation donates educational materials to Bukuruwa D/A JHS

The Mike2 Foundation has made a generous donation of over 4,000 exercise books and mathematics sets. The items were given to Bukuruwa D/A Junior High...

Police reopen all blocked roads to normal traffic flow

The Ghana Police Service has announced that all roads previously blocked as part of its special operations in Accra have now been reopened. The reopening occurred...

Coalition Against Galamsey criticizes House of Chiefs for rejecting mining ban

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has expressed its profound disappointment with the National House of Chiefs' recent stance regarding the ongoing mining crisis, as...

We’re engaging with stakeholders, be patient – Mortuary Agency to workers over intended strike

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has responded to the grievances raised by the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) amid their potential nationwide...

Sulemana Braimah commends Police’s handing of Democracy Hub demo

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has praised the Ghana Police Service for its "professional handling" of the...

Excessive port charges hurting businesses in Ghana – GIFF chairman [Video]

Romeo Frimpong, Chairman of the Monitoring Committee of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) in the Tema District, has expressed concern over the...

Prophet Owusu Bempah calls out NPP for ‘spreading lies’ about the National Cathedral [Video]

Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah has expressed his frustration over claims that he instructed certain pastors to speak against the construction of the National Cathedral. The...