ADOM KASIEBO

The Ghana Armed Forces has said all 14 injured potential recruits in the stampede leading to the death of 6 are responding to treatment.This was revealed during a visit by the Vice President Her Excellency, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, at 37 Military hospital.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Defence Minister to effectively steer the affairs of the ministry. He noted that although the acting Defence Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is competent, the demands and pressures of the office require a permanent appointment

The government has directed that families of the six applicants who died in Wednesday's El‑Wak Stadium stampede submit names of qualified relatives for recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), officials announced.

An investigator with the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), Captain Paul Forjoe, has revealed that the pilot of the ill-fated Z-9 helicopter believed there was no need for an emergency landing prior to the crash.

Labour expert Austin Gamey has stated that, considering the current improvements in living conditions, the new 9% base pay rise is fair. He urged public service workers to accept it in good faith and continue to serve the nation diligently

Ahead of the presentation of the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has engaged traders at Takoradi's Market Circle as part of his stakeholder consultations

Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process to elect the party's flagbearer for the 2028 general elections

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will provide fertilizers and mechanized equipment to Prisons Service to undertake large-scale farming and poultry production across the country. The move according to him, is to provide dignity and develop the skills of the inmates and also ensuring proper feeding for these inmates.

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Auditor-General to carry out a comprehensive forensic audit into the organization and management of the 13th All-Africa Games, following a report submitted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB)

Chief of Akyem Anyinasin in the Fanteakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Osabarima Atta Apeakorang Agyei, has declared that he remains the legitimate chief of the area. According to him, no individual has the authority to perform any rites aimed at destooling him

President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has arrived in Ghana for a three-day state visit

Berekum West District Chief Executive, Collins Asomah, together with the district anti-galamsey task force, has arrested two individuals engaged in illegal mining at Benkasa in the Berekum West District. The suspects were apprehended on-site with their mining equipment

A reflection on Isaiah 3:10, a message of assurance to those who live uprightly. No matter the storm, it reminds us that goodness awaits those who remain faithful and true

National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has accused both the government and Parliament of playing politics with the Family Values Bill

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says he is unfazed by his caucus's numerical disadvantage in Parliament

Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reclaim and restore lands destroyed by illegal mining activities

The death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at age 76 marks the end of a defining era in Ghana's political history. Known as the “Iron Lady,” she championed women's rights and empowerment for decades. Her passing, nearly five years after her husband Jerry John Rawlings, leaves a deep void and symbolizes the close of a significant chapter in Ghana's national story

At least, one person is reported dead while several others are injured following a bloody clash between the Abakomahene of Asona family and Baamuhene all of Ahwerease in the Eastern Region over who has the traditional right to lift the ban on noise making and herald the Ahwerease Odwira festival

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the strict enforcement of weight limits for heavy-duty trucks to prevent damage to Ghana's highways. The move, revealed during the Takoradi–Cape Coast Dualisation Project launch, will involve consultations with key stakeholders for effective implementation.

A 21-year-old woman, identified as Maafua, has allegedly stabbed her 29-year-old husband, Kofi, during a heated argument over food at Mamanso near New Abirem in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region A 21-year-old woman, identified as Maafua, has allegedly stabbed her 29-year-old husband, Kofi, during a heated argument over food at Mamanso near New Abirem in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is actively pursuing several corruption-related cases in court as the legal year resumes, with more prosecutions expected before the end of 2025.

Democracy Hub has filed a writ at the Supreme Court of Ghana challenging the legality of a secret Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government of Ghana and the United States for the reception and detention of involuntarily repatriated West African nationals

Okada rider from Omanjor knocked down a lactating mother, identified as Policewoman Rosemary, rendering her unconscious. Both the rider and the policewoman were rushed to the Mab Hospital at Ablekuma Fanmilk for medical attention.

Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has warned that the government will soon begin prosecuting canoe owners and operators who violate safety regulations on the Volta Lake. He added that investigations have been launched into last Saturday's tragic accident, which claimed the lives of 16 people.

As part of the government's initiative to integrate the teacher licensure examination into the Colleges of Education curriculum, the first batch of students has commenced the exams. A total of 35,244 candidates are taking part in the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination across 60 centers nationwide

Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly plotting to assassinate a chief in the Eastern Region.

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed government's determination to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the region, emphasizing that this time, there is clear political will behind the fight

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 18 Deputy Heads of Mission to serve in Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad. Among the notable appointees are former Chief of Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, and former presidential spokesperson, Ben Dotsei Malor, both of whom have been assigned key diplomatic roles

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned of potential transport fare increases if the government hikes fuel prices in the upcoming window. Deputy Public Relations Officer of GPRTU Samuel Amoah said this at a press conference in Accra.

Williams Gboke, a 25-year-old barber, has been hospitalized and is fighting for his life after his brother-in-law, a palm wine tapper, allegedly inflicted multiple cutlass wounds on him at Akyem Afosu

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the head office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The businessman was publicly cautioned by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, on October 3, 2025, that he would be arrested if he failed to honour the CID's invitation

Government of Ghana has signed a ¥3 billion (Japanese Yen) grant agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to overhaul the Inner Ring Road in Kumasi.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu has praised President John Dramani Mahama's speech at the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as a historic moment that highlighted Ghana's voice on the global stage

Three people are in critical condition and have been rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital following a head-on collision at Gomoa Mampong on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway.

Parents of Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships are appealing to the government to release funds for the payment of fees.

Bono Regional Minister, Lawyer Joseph Addae Akwaboah, has praised Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe for his leadership in transforming the DVLA into a modern, customer-focused institution. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dormaa Ahenkro DVLA office, he urged staff to uphold professionalism and integrity to deliver quality services that inspire public confidence

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the world to resist the growing tide of xenophobia, racism, and hatred, warning that normalising such attitudes would endanger global peace. Addressing the UN General Assembly, he stressed the humanity and contributions of migrants across the globe.

Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has explained that the newly announced tariff will apply for the last quarter of this year, but a major adjustment is expected to take effect next year

The Universal Friendship Organisation of Ghana on the state of peace and security in the country has noted that Ghana has long been celebrated for its democratic resilience and peaceful political transitions. However, its stability is increasingly being challenged by a persistent undercurrent of localized conflicts.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged NPP flagbearer hopefuls to remain united, avoid divisive utterances, and work together to help the party reclaim power in the 2026 general elections

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, members of the FixTheCountry movement gathered at Revolution Square in Accra for a vigil, calling on the government to step up efforts in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey

Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the government fails to address their outstanding demands, raising concerns over possible disruptions in the country's higher education sector