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Ghana Catholic Bishops request prayers following Pope Francis’ death

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called for prayers following the passing of Pope Francis, as the Church prepares hearts for the election...

‘We have lost a shepherd’ – Some Accra Catholics mourn Pope Francis

A wave of sorrow swept through the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra as parishioners reflected on the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of...

Full text: Lands Minister’s update on gov’t sustained fight against galamsey

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the press. As you may recall from our previous engagements, this government, under the leadership of His Excellency President...

Gov’t revokes Akonta mining’s licence over alleged galamsey

The government, through the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the immediate revocation of all mining licences held by...

Kusasi youth and Police reconcile after clashes, launch peace sensitisation campaign

In a step towards restoring peace in the Kusaug Traditional Area, the youth of Kusasi and the Ghana Police Service have reconciled following recent...

Suspected gunman arrested in Binduri; ammunition retrieved during military operation

A suspected gunman has been arrested in Binduri, in the Upper East Region, during a cordon and search operation as part of intensified military...

Minority criticises government over new mining policies

The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of endangering Ghana’s mining sector through a series of harmful policies. In a letter dated April 21,...

Binduri MP condemns violent attacks after killing of woman, 4 children

The Member of Parliament for Binduri Constituency has strongly condemned the recent spate of violent attacks in the area, describing the incidents as “brutal”...

Galamsey: 21 more arrested in Samreboi Forest raid as operation enters day 4

The ongoing joint police and security operation targeting illegal mining activities in forest reserves near Samreboi in the Western Region has led to the...

Tourism Ministry launches 2025 National Heritage Photo Competition

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has announced the launch of the National Heritage Photo Competition 2025 in Accra. The competition, which is open...

May his legacy inspire us – Bawumia mourns passing of Pope Francis

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a man...

Ghana Shea Employers Association calls for urgent gov’t intervention to save industry

The Ghana Shea Employers Association (GSEA) has issued a strong call to the government for urgent intervention to prevent the collapse of the country’s...

We want to make agriculture sexier and more engaging for the youth – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Presidential Aide and Senior Presidential Advisor to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has emphasised the need to revitalise the agricultural sector...

Volta Regional Police intercept ammunition bound for Benin

The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a large cache of ammunition on a commercial bus bound for Benin. The operation occurred in the early...

Gideon Boako spends Easter with Tano North self-starters living in Accra

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, spent the Easter holidays engaging with a vibrant group of young professionals and entrepreneurs from...

Easter festivities: Akufo-Addo, Mahama meet in Kwahu

On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo came together in Kwahu to celebrate the...

We need policies that truly support entrepreneurs — Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for the implementation of sound economic policies aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and fostering a vibrant business climate...

10 more arrested for galamsey in Tano Nimiri forest

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve and along the Tano River in...

Pay contractors on time if… – Roads Minister urged

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industries, Emmanuel Cherry, has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to balance its...

PSDPEP will be successful under my leadership – SIF CEO

The chief executive officer of the State Investment Fund, Abass Nurudeen has assured the post-COVID-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project (PSDPEP) will be...

10 interesting facts you didn’t know about Pope Francis

In the annals of the Catholic Church’s rich history, few figures have captured global admiration quite like Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December...

Pope Francis dead at 88, Vatican confirms

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican has announced in a video statement. The first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church,  died at the...

Photos from Adom FM’s Kwahu Easter 2025

The 2025 Adom Kwahu Easter Festival concluded with remarkable success, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable experiences throughout Kwahu Obomeng and its surrounding areas. Sponsored...

Kwahu Easter: Four arrested for various offenses – Eastern North Police

Four individuals have been arrested by the Eastern North Police for committing various offenses during this year’s Kwahu Easter celebrations. Thousands of revelers from across...

Opokua Ahwenee Foundation donates medical equipment to Akwasiho Health Centre [Photos]

The Opokua Ahwenee Foundation has donated essential hospital equipment to the Akwasiho Health Centre in a bid to enhance healthcare delivery in the Kwahu...

500,000 Ghanaians living with HIV – Ghana AIDS Commission urges safe practices

The Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that over 500,000 people in Ghana are currently living with HIV/AIDS, emphasizing the ongoing challenge the country faces...

Accident victims support foundation donates to Ben Konadu SDA pupils

The Accident Victims Support Foundation has extended support to some pupils of Ben Konadu SDA Basic School in Konongo-Odumasi who were involved in a...

Bawumia’s popularity among NPP members rises from 48% to 57% in latest Global InfoAnalytics poll

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer in the 2024 general elections, has recorded a notable rise in...

Bawumia keeps gaining more ground among NPP — Global InfoAnalytics

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections, is reportedly gaining increased support...

Palm wine tapper found dead by roadside in Akyem Subi

A 45-year-old palm wine tapper, Kwasi Awokye, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances along the roadside between Akyem Subi and Nkwantanang in the...

Gov’t to engage transport operators on lorry fare reduction — Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has disclosed that the government will soon begin discussions with transport operators to push for a reduction in...

Rebuild Kantamanto with fire-resistant materials — GNFS urges market authorities

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the authorities of Kantamanto Market to undertake a comprehensive reconstruction of the facility using fire-resistant materials...

Stop charging washroom fees in hospitals — Ghana Health Service to Directors

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a directive banning the collection of fees for the use of washrooms in all its health facilities. The...

Jospong NextGen kicks off sanitation awareness campaign

As part of preparations for the relaunch of National Sanitation Day in May this year, Jospong NextGen, the youth wing of the Jospong Group...

Key challenge in business is finding trustworthy workers – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the struggle to find trustworthy employees as one of the biggest challenges facing business owners — often...

Scientists claim to have discovered ‘new colour’ no one has seen before

A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. The research follows an experiment in which...

Heavy downpour disrupts Kwahu Easter trading

Heavy rainfall on Friday evening interrupted the annual Kwahu Easter festival, leaving market women and restaurant operators disappointed as they had anticipated a lucrative...

We’ll patrol relentlessly to stop rebuilding of galamsey camp – FC’s W/Regional Manager

The Western Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim, has vowed that illegal miners will not be allowed to return to slums...

Illegal slums serving galamsey operators razed down – Western Region Forestry Boss

The Western Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, Nana Poku Bosompim, has confirmed the successful demolition of major illegal slums that served as safe...

Church of Pentecost commissions clinic to serve Yawmatwa, parts of Ivory Coast

The Church of Pentecost has commissioned a newly built, fully equipped health clinic in Yawmatwa, a community in the Bia West District of the...