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WASSCE: Education Ministry clarifies GH¢68.5m allegedly spent on ‘Pasco’ photocopy

The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims of spending GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) candidates. The Ministry...

Ghana Month Series: AKYƐKƐ, a delicacy one cannot withstand

AKYƐKƐ is a local gourmet highly patronized at Sampa, the Jaman North District capital in the Bono Region. Prepared from cultured cassava puree that has...

#GhanaAt67: John Dumelo’s inspiring message on Independence Day

Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur John Dumelo shared an inspiring message on Ghana's 67th Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and collective unity in...

Residents of border communities in Togo flee after terrorist attack

More than 200 residents residents of three border communities fled last night following a suspected terrorist attack at Nagudi in neighbouring Togo. The Togolese community...

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill: AriseGhana threatens demo against Akufo-Addo

Pressure group, AriseGhana has announced plans to embark on a protest against President Nana Akufo-Addo over the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. According to the group, it...

Livestream: 67th Independence Day celebration underway

Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration is underway at the Youth Resource Centre in Koforidua. The annual celebration is being held on the theme: "Our Democracy,...

Pharmacy Council to go after illegal service providers

The Pharmacy Council says it will adopt stringent mechanisms to deal with illegal pharmacy service providers and practitioners to help uphold the acceptable pharmaceutical...

Fire destroys several rooms at Accra Newtown [Photos]

A fire outbreak at Angola in Accra Newtown near the Mallam Atta Market in the Ayawaso North District of the Greater Accra region has...

Jinapor declares Ghana as premier and foremost mining investment destination

Ghana’s burgeoning and stable democracy, ever-improving business environment and dramatic shift in policy from mineral discovery to value addition as well as the fledging...

Ghana celebrates 67th Independence Day today

Ghana marks her 67th Independence anniversary celebration today, March 6, 2024 The day marks then Prime Minister, Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s declaration of independence from the...

Lordina Foundation receives medical equipment from Advent International

Advent International Ltd has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating medical equipment and supplies to the Lordina Foundation. Mrs Ritu Dhar led...

Koforidua thrilled as Ghana marks 67 years of independence

With only hours to the climax of Ghana's 67th Independence Day Anniversary, the festive atmosphere in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, has spurred excitement...

Ghana to settle on nuclear power plant vendor by end of 2024

The Ministry of Energy has announced that Ghana will by the end of 2024, select a vendor for the establishment of the country’s first...

Western Togoland Secession trial: Soldier, 3 others jailed

Four more members of the Western Togoland Restoration Front and Homeland Study Group who were seeking to secede Volta Region from Ghana have been...

Tema Metro recorded 783 new HIV infections in 2023

The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate (TMHD) recorded 783 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in 2023, an increase from the 603 recorded in 2022....

Two SHS students feared dead after violent clash during SRC week celebration

Two have been reported dead in a clash involving students of Ngleshie Amanfrom Senior High School (NASEC) and Christian Methodist SHS during SRC week...

Toddler killed by falling tree; mother in critical condition

A two-year-old baby, Ama Atta has reportedly died after being hit by a falling tree. According to reports, mother of the deceased, Ama Ntiwaa was...

52 deprived communities benefit from clean water source

The connection between water and poverty is undeniable. The absence of safe water and poverty feed into each other, with access to reliable sources...

Ghana Month Series: The untold Asante traditional buildings [Video]

https://youtu.be/R9zQHE5YmKU In the quiet town of Besease in the Ejisu Traditional Area, a deep history of rich culture and the ancient memorial is gradually getting...

Crime rate high at Atwedie, residents plead for police post

There is an increased crime rate at Asante Akyem Atwedie in the Ashanti region. This has prompted the newly elected Assemblyman to plead for a...

Ghana and Canada must leverage on historically-rich cordial relationship to promote investment in extractive industry – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, reiterated the pivotal role of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business in enhancing bilateral...

Samira Bawumia visits Prophet Adom Kyei Duah

Second Lady of Ghana, Samira Bawumia, recently paid a visit to Prophet Adom Kyei Duah, the General Overseer of Believers Worship Center. Her visit was...

Assin Fosu youth to storm EOCO office over “hub for fraud and trafficking” tag

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Chairman of Assin Central, Atakora Amaniampong is set to led a demonstration against the Economic and Organized Crime Office...

Parliament dragged to Supreme Court over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

A journalist, Richard Sky has filed a lawsuit against Parliament in the Supreme Court regarding the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. According to the plaintiff,...

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...