ADOM KASIEBO

Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has launched a bold new initiative to combat the rising tide of drug abuse among young people in Ghana. The intervention, according to him, titled ‘Red Means Stop', and popularly known as ‘Wo Nim Red” is part of a broader national strategy to safeguard the health and future of the country's youth

At least 10 people were injured in a shooting incident at Ritz Junction, Madina, on Sunday afternoon during a fire outbreak. The suspect, known locally as "Area," reportedly became angry and opened fire with a pump-action gun, shooting indiscriminately despite the presence of police and fire officers at the scene

Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has launched the 2025 Local Tertiary Scholarships Programme, with 5,000 students expected to benefit during the 2025/2026 academic year

Former President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to position the Volta Region as a key hub for agribusiness under the government's flagship Feed Ghana initiative

NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has accused the NDC of politicizing the Bawku crisis. Speaking at a press conference, he claimed the NDC intensified the conflict while in opposition and is now struggling to resolve it in government. He called for a non-partisan approach to ending the crisis

A member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and MP for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticized the government for its lax approach in handling the M-Pox outbreak detected in Ghana a few months ago. According to the Minority member, the government's health promotion efforts have been weak, even as M-Pox cases continue to rise

Residents of Nalerigu, in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, have defied a curfew imposed on the community and its surroundings, claiming they were neither given prior notice nor properly informed

A fatal accident occurred on the Kyeremasu-Ampenkro road in the Dormaa East District, resulting in the instant death of a motorcyclist believed to be in his late 30s. The deceased, who was riding a Huajuo motorbike, collided with a Toyota Highlander SUV. His body was severely mutilated as a result of the impact.

Government has injected GH¢450 million into the National Investment Bank (NIB) as part of a broader recapitalization effort to restore the bank's profitability and long-term sustainability, according to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

Deputy Majority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has formally declined her inclusion in Ghana's reconstituted delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, describing the decision as procedurally improper and politically divisive

Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun installing new drain covers in gutters across parts of Accra to enhance public safety and prevent accidents involving pedestrians and drivers

Former President John Mahama has officially cut the sod to begin Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project. The ceremony took place at Agavedzi in the Ketu South constituency, where he was joined by local residents and traditional leaders.

Accra Regional Police Command says it has launched investigations into the series of violent incidents that marred the parliamentary re-run election in Ablekuma North, Accra, on Friday, July 11

A commercial minibus (trotro) driver has been arrested after crashing into a wall near the private residence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Nima, Accra.

The revised Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) officially takes effect today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The new levy structure announced by the government and implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) follows a previous postponement intended to allow for an assessment of global market conditions and to safeguard recent gains in domestic fuel prices

Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Ebenezer Ndebilla, is calling on the Minister of Defence and the National Security Coordinator to urgently withdraw the current military deployment in Bawku. He cites what he describes as a calculated attempt to harm the Overlord of the Kusaug Traditional Area

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has voiced concern over being sidelined by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He noted that despite his retirement from active politics due to age, he remains a committed party member and is still capable of contributing to key decisions. Kufuor expressed disappointment that the party no longer keeps him informed on important matters.

John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has criticised the government for the prolonged breakdown of security scanners at Kotoka International Airport and other key entry points, calling it unacceptable.

More than 6,000 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots today, Friday, July 11, 2025, in a high-stakes parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency

President John Mahama has inaugurated a nine-member transitional committee to oversee the formal handover of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) to the University of Ghana (UG). This marks a key step in advancing medical education, clinical research, and specialized healthcare in the country

Government will begin settling debts owed to road contractors this month. Announcing the decision during a meeting with members of the Council of State at the Presidency, President John Dramani Mahama explained that these payments would enable contractors to return to their sites and resume work on stalled projects

An armed robbery attack on the Yeji-Kumasi Highway has left one person dead, while others lost their belongings during the incident. The attack occurred at Domeabra, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region

Small Arms Commission is actively conducting educational outreach programs in schools to address the issue of student firearm possession. This initiative aim to raise awareness among students, school staff, and the broader community about the dangers of illegal firearms, the legal consequences of gun possession, and the importance of reporting suspicious activities

Ghana GoldBod Taskforce conducted a major crackdown on illegal gold trading in Asankragua, Western Region, arresting ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling. Authorities seized 1.3 kilograms of gold worth about 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and casino cards, indicating possible ties to organized crime and money laundering in Ghana's gold sector.

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, as part of this year's Republic Day celebrations, hosted a luncheon in honor of the country's senior citizens to appreciate their contributions to national development. According to the President, his government aims to enhance and uphold the dignity of older persons for the nation's benefit

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses involved in buying and selling gold without a valid GoldBod license. According to GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, anyone found operating outside the new licensing framework will face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of five years up to ten years, as stipulated under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

Seidu Mubarak, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, has stated that the rot Maxwell Kofi Jumah left at GIHOC is unpardonable and calls for his immediate arrest. Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, was detained by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence on June 29

National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association of Ghana has called on the government to fulfil its commitment to introducing technological reforms and capacity-building programmes aimed at curbing illegal mining, popularly known as “galamsey.” Association expressed deep concern over what it described as targeted harassment of licensed miners by state security operatives since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office

Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's claim that Adu Lodge was chosen to intimidate her, stating it is a secure and appropriate state facility used at the committee's request. He assured that the venue meets all constitutional requirements and is not meant to intimidate or compromise the hearing's integrity

University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued a health alert to the university community following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on and around campus. In a statement released on June 23, 2025, the directorate confirmed that several suspected and confirmed cases have been reported within the university's immediate environment

Management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced plans to resume full operations by October this year. According to the Acting Managing Director, the refinery's return to full capacity is expected to significantly reduce Ghana's dependence on imported refined petroleum products, strengthening the local energy sector and boosting economic resilience

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has announced his intention to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi, he emphasized his commitment, stating, “I'm not here to test the waters. I'm here for power.” His declaration was warmly received by grassroots party leaders, as he urged unity and discipline within the party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mamponteng District Police Command has arrested the proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex, Afoakwa Sarpong, over allegations that he prevented two students from writing some papers in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned of possible cancellations of some papers from the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to the Council, this is due to alleged malpractice incidents reported at certain examination centers across the country

Justice Philip Bright Mensah, a nominee for the Supreme Court, has argued in favor of maintaining the legal age of sexual consent at 16 years. He made these remarks during his vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has urged the abolition of the mandatory death penalty in Ghana, arguing that judges should be granted the discretion to impose alternative sentences in capital cases

Petroleum prices are set to decrease at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the suspension of the GH¢1.0 Energy Sector Levy. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) Pricing Outlook Report, this will be the seventh fuel price drop since February 16, 2025. The levy's implementation would have caused significant fuel price increases

Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will conduct a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise from June 16 to 27, targeting all customers with unpaid bills—including residential, commercial, industrial users, and government institutions

Gender activist and founder of the Ark Foundation, Mrs. Angela Dwamena Aboagye, has called on the government and opinion leaders to take action in ensuring the prosecution of men who impregnate BECE pupils as a result of defilement, rape, and other criminal offenses, in order to deter others

A total of 603,328 candidates across the country are set to sit for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG has called off the intended nationwide strike originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This decision followed recent developments and continued engagements with government officials regarding the controversial GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy

Commercial transport operators, in a press statement, are calling on the government to immediately reverse the imposition of the GH¢1 energy sector levy on all petroleum products. According to the operators, the introduction of the levy has increased their operational costs, negatively affecting their livelihoods and the general public