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Residents flee as gas tanker which fell on its side is left unattended to after a week

Residents of Duampompo in the Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region are leaving their homes following the failure of authorities to discharge gas from...

I always get heartbroken – Hawa Koomson on news about Kasoa

The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture who doubles as Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has revealed she gets heartbroken...

Invitation to High Court Judge was purely in good faith – Talensi Traditional Council

The Talensi Traditional Council has said a decision by its overlord, Tongraan Naab Kugbilsong Nanlebegtang to extend an invitation to a Bolgatanga High Court...

Gold for oil consignment selling higher than fuel from other sources – Dr Acheampong

An Economist and Political Risk Analyst has highlighted some downsides of the gold for oil policy. He said that prices of gold for oil consignment...

Bawumia has a penchant for engaging in ‘rush–talk’ – Edudzi Tameklo

https://www.youtube.com/embed/VO7y08TL1b8 A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has described Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as someone who enjoys...

Only Parliament can assure whether road toll will replace e-levy – Egyapa Mercer

The Deputy Energy Minister, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, says Parliament will decide whether to replace the E-levy with road toll or not. This follows concerns expressed...

5 dead as boat carrying mourners capsises on Volta Lake [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Disaster On Volta Lake Five persons have been reported dead after a boat carrying mourners capsized on the Volta Lake in the Volta...

Fire destroys Kumasi-based radio station

Fire has destroyed Kumasi-based radion station Silver FM. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday morning. The fire, according to reports, gutted the station's two studios...

Philanthropists pay fees for needy Mechanical Technology student

A Mechanical Technology student who used to beg for food for survival now has 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year fees paid by two philanthropists. Abdul-Rahman Mohammed...

Woman found dead near Densu River

A woman has been found dead in the Koforidua stretch of the Densu River. The body was found in a supine position on rocks...

Meteo predicts flash floods in these areas

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has predicted flash floods to occur in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and some other areas across the country during the...

Death of Ashaiman military brutality victim; The inside story [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Lawyer confirms death of Ashaiman military brutality victim Emmanuel Kumador, the lawyer of one of the victims of the military brutality at Ashaiman,...

8 arrested for illegal activities in forest reserves

The Forestry Commission in the Western North Region has confirmed that eight illegal chainsaw operators have been arrested and 26 chainsaw machines apprehended in...

Massive reaction as John Mahama, son file past Christian Atsu’s casket

There were loud cheers for former President John Dramani Mahama when he arrived at the funeral grounds of late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu. Mr Mahama...

See what happened when Bawumia met Mahama at Atsu’s funeral

They may be political opponents with different ideologies and philosophies. But that notwithstanding, there seems to be great respect and admiration anytime they meet. Vice...

One dead after galamseyers allegedly set Golden Star Mine ablaze at Benso [Watch]

One person has died and four others have sustained various degrees of injuries following disturbances between some illegal miners and workers of Golden Star...

Ambulance transporting patient involved in accident

A speeding ambulance rushing a patient from Fanteakwa South District to the Eastern Regional Hospital for emergency healthcare crashed after knocking down a stray...

Two shot in robbery operation on Jasikan-Worawora road

Two people have been shot in a robbery attack along the Jasikan-Worawora Highway in the Jasikan municipality of the Oti region. The incident is said...

Tears as Atsu’s body was conveyed to his hometown [Video]

It was a sorrowful moment when remains of Ghanaian international and former Black Stars winger Christian Atsu were being conveyed to his hometown, Dogobome...

Nine banks could be insolvent from impact of domestic debt exchange – Report

If the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) nine is applied in a stricter sense, nine Ghanaian banks could be insolvent from the impact of...

Huge cash burnt in Kejetia fire

It has emerged that aside from the destruction of goods and wares, the affected traders in the Kejetia market fire also lost an undisclosed...

22 laptops, other equipment stolen at NIA office

Three out of five suspects who broke into offices of the National Identification Authority( NIA) in Sunyani and made away with 22 HP laptop...

BoG, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako

Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region, Management established a committee...

Kejetia Fire: Woman accused of starting fire speaks

The woman, whose shop allegedly experienced an explosion leading to the fire outbreak at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, has denied starting the fire. Wednesday’s...

Illegal miners burn 12 vehicles in attack on Golden Star mine

It has emerged that illegal miners who attacked Golden Star Wassa Mines at Benso in the Western Region burnt 12 vehicles. The Head of Group...

Demonstrate high level of transparency in these difficult times – Otumfuo to govt

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to be transparent with the citizenry on the economic situation of the country. He believes this...

Pastor found dead in farm at Nkwanta

The district head pastor of Narrow Gate Faith Ministry, stationed at Bonakye in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, has been found...

Man found dead at back door after night out to celebrate his new job

The family of a young man described as a “true gent” have paid tribute to him after he was found dead by his mum at the...

Suspected thief killed and dumped by Winneba roadside

A suspected thief, believed to be in his 30s, has been allegedly killed and dumped by the roadside at Winneba in the Effutu Municipality...

Western Togoland case: Five convicted, sentencing deferred to March 21

A set of five persons standing trial for being members of a prohibited organization dubbed the Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF) have been found...

Sad scenes at Christian Atsu’s final funeral rites [Photos]

Some loved ones of late Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu, were caught in sorrowful state as the final funeral rites was in session at...

Ashaiman: Let this be the last time any security officer is killed – Defence Minister warns

The Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has issued a stern warning to the public with regards to killing of personnel of security agencies. He said the...

3 confirmed dead in gory accident along Techiman-Kumasi highway

Three persons have been confirmed dead with three others sustaining various degrees of injuries after a Kia Rhino truck collided head-on with a DAF...

CDD-Ghana urges govt to sanction soldiers involved in Ashaiman ‘swoop’

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is entreating government to investigate and sanction soldiers culpable in the ‘swoop’ at Ashaiman, Tuesday, March 7. The...

Atsu’s funeral: This video of John Paintsil crying will break your heart

Former Black Stars player, John Paintsil, could not hold back his tears after filing past the mortal remains of his late team mate, Christian...

Moment Akufo-Addo filed past mortal remains of Atsu [Video]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has filed past the body of late Black Star player, Christian Atsu. Accompanied by an entourage, President Akufo-Addo paid his last respect...

Christian Atsu’s wife breaks down while reading tribute at his burial [Video]

Maria Claire Rupio, the widow of Christian Atsu, the late Chelsea and Newcastle star, broke down and could not continue to read the tribute...

Profile of Christian Atsu Twasam, 1992 – 2023

Christian Atsu Twasam, popularly known as Christian Atsu, was born on the 10th January, 1992 at Kyeiamanfro, Kwahu in the Eastern Region to Jonah...

Christian Atsu’s funeral: Asamoah Gyan’s tribute

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has paid tribute to his former teammate and friend ,Christian Atsu Tsawam, who is being laid to rest...

Mubarak Wakaso’s emotional tribute to Atsu

Best friend and teammate, Mubarak Wakaso, described Christian Atsu as a genuine and reliable person. In his tribute, a heartbroken Wakaso said he would cherish...