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Man sustains gunshot wounds from alleged Police attack in Tema

A man allegedly sustained gunshot wounds in an altercation with the Tema police night patrol team. The incident happened Friday night, February 23, 2024,...

Adom News journalist donates to school in Ashanti Region

Adom News Northern Regional correspondent, Illiasu Abdul Rauf Dabre has donated over 50 school uniforms to pupils of Hiawoanwu M/A primary school in the...

There’ll be no increase in transport fares; ignore regional executives – Concerned Drivers Association

The Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.) for the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, has clarified that there will be no increase in transportation fares. This follows...

NSS deploys 13,516 trained teachers

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has announced the deployment of 13,516 trained teachers from Colleges of Education to undertake their one-year mandatory national service...

PURC justifies electricity tariff reduction

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has explained the rationale behind the tariff review for the first quarter of 2024. Announced on February 28, the...

GPCC calls on Akufo-Addo to sign Anti-Gay Bill

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed appreciation and satisfaction following the approval of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill,...

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings honored for spearheading women’s advocacy

Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has been honoured in recognition of her exceptional contributions to advancing women's empowerment, development, and gender equality. She was...

I’ll request for budget to complete National Cathedral if I get the chance – Egyapa Mercer

The nominee for Tourism Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer has pledged his commitment to advocating for funding to ensure the completion of the National Cathedral...

LGBTQ Bill: It’s senseless to jail people for their sexuality – Franklin Cudjoe

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described the jail sentence for LGBTQ+ persons as "senseless and inhumane". According to the proposed Anti-LGBTQ+...

National Cathedral has to be completed – Tourism Minister-designate

Ministerial nominee for Tourism, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has underscored the significance of completing the National Cathedral project, highlighting its importance for the nation. Speaking before...

The education sector has a funding gab – Eduwatch

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), Kofi Asare, has highlighted a funding gap in Ghana's education sector. According to Mr. Asare, government has been...

Empowering the Next Generation: A Call to Godly Patriotism and Leadership

In an inspiring session held yesterday with the vibrant youth of the Church of Pentecost PIWC Youth Ministry, an illuminating discourse unfolded on the...

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Sign it or risk elections – Catholic Bishops to Akufo-Addo

The Catholic Bishops Conference has threatened to punish the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming election if President Akufo-Addo refuses to sign...

Minority demands probe into GH¢68.5m allegedly spent on photocopying WASSCE ‘pasco’

The Minority in Parliament has called for a probe in expenditure totaling GH¢68.5 million spent on photocopying past questions for WASSCE candidates in 2020...

PDAC 2024: Ghana’s Minister for Lands joins colleagues ministers at International mines ministers summit

Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor continues to partake in major summits and meetings at the ongoing Prospectors and Developers...

Nana Oye advocates for advancement of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa

Former Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection and human rights lawyer, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has underscored the urgent need for collective action...

African Library Project donates 3,000 books to schools in Krachi Nchumuru

The African Library Project has embarked on a book donation initiative aimed at providing educational resources to schools within the Krachi Nchumuru District. The...

2024 BECE: GES releases approved subjects for registration

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved subjects for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GES has announced the subjects are to...

John Kumah donates GH¢120k to Ejisu SHTS

Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Dr. John Kumah, has demonstrated his commitment to community welfare by donating GH¢120,000 towards the repair of the...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: Finance Ministry’s statement shocking – GPCC [Video]

https://youtu.be/AZ90GhN3XiI The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has expressed shock with the Finance Ministry’s plea to President Nana Akufo-Addo not to assent the anti-LGBTQ+...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will rather protect gay community – MP allays fears [Video]

https://youtu.be/l19bubGYj1U One of the sponsors for the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah has said it is in the best interest of people who identify with...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: We’ll advise ourselves on December 7 if… – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed it will not hesitate to advise congregations on how to cast their votes on December...

Maize sellers in Sissala stranded, unable to find market

Maize sellers in the Sissala area of the Upper West Region are crying for buyers of their produce weeks after harvest, with all known...

ECG is the weakest link in the energy value chain – Kofi-Buah [Video]

https://youtu.be/jNwAdXa1Zv4 A former Energy Minister under the John Mahama administration, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has singled out the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as being a...

Three remanded in GH₵620K alleged gold scam transaction

A 59-year-old car dealer accused of swindling a businessman of GH₵620,000 in a gold transaction has been remanded into Police custody by the Achimota...

Akufo-Addo ruining Bawumia’s political fortunes – COMOG [Video]

https://youtu.be/pREGNrBoAg8 The Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), has said Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should be worried about President Akufo-Addo's posture on the  anti-LGBTQ+...

My life has been threatened – ECG MD

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has expressed his deep concerns about the impact of his role...

Avoid using middlemen when acquiring meters – NEDCo advises public

The Dormaa Area Head of Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), John Anim Peprah, has advised the public to deal directly with its officials for...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Poverty shouldn’t force us to succumb to their will – Catholic Bishops Conference

The Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Reverend Father Clement Kwasi Adjei, is advising President Akufo-Addo to ignore any attempts by external bodies...

Volta Region GMA inducts new executives; Dr Kweku Appiagyei retains position as chair

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Volta Region Chapter, welcomed its new executives in a vibrant ceremony that marked the beginning of their tenure. Among...

Gov’t must remove all taxes on sanitary pads to push cost down – NDC SA Women’s Wing

The second phase of the South African  National Democratic Congress (NDC) Women's Wing Sanitary Pads project visited Effiduasi Asokore Constituency with a call on...

Volta GMA recognizes excellence: Dr Momodu Cham, Hilarious Abiwu, and others honoured

In a celebration of innovation and outstanding contributions to the medical field, the Volta Regional Branch of the Ghana Medical Association at its Annual...

World Engineering Day: KNUST TCC-CIMET to create hub for digital innovative solutions

The Technology Consultancy Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology will soon create an avenue aimed at churning out innovative digital...

Parental leave will address gender gap – Sosu

A National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, says parental leave, ranging from seven days to four weeks for fathers to...

Forestry Commission warns against turtle-catching

The Site Manager of the Forestry Commission of Ada East, Ernest Apenkwah, has declared zero tolerance for fishers who catch and sell turtles, saying...

Fire destroys Kojo Antwi’s house [Photos+Video]

A ravaging fire has destroyed a house said to be a property of Highlife legend, Kojo Antwi at Hong Kong, near Kwashieman in the...

Anti-LGBTQI+ bill: Finance Ministry’s statement a lobbying attempt – Prof Gatsi

The Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, Professor John Gatsi, has described the Finance Ministry's suggestion to the President not to...

Perpetrators of Tontokrom clash will be dealt with – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has vowed to take firm action against those involved in the recent clash between Manso Tontokrom residents...

Foundation of Tema West Islamic Schools holds second Qur’an competition [Photos]

In a bid to foster Quranic knowledge and moral values among students, the Foundation of Tema West Islamic Schools has held the second edition...