ADOM KASIEBO

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

Two people are feared dead following a night accident between Winneba and Apam on the Cape Coast highway.

President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of the Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road, a key project under the government's flagship Big Push initiative. He has tasked contractors to complete the project within 24 months

The MP for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for stronger education diplomacy to accelerate Ghana's development. He made the strong call at the launch of a landmark partnership between his office and Tennessee-based charity, Journey to Destiny Ministries in the United States of America.

The burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, begin today in Greater Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. All educational institutions within the Kumasi Metropolis, as well as offices, banks, and other financial institutions, are expected to remain closed on Thursday, September 18, 2025, to pave way for the traditional rites.

Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has challenged civil servants to take the lead in driving the government's 24-Hour Economy agenda by ensuring consistency and continuity beyond changing political leadership

President John Dramani Mahama has opposed the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) proposed 225 percent increase in its distribution service charge. He expressed confidence that the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will determine a more reasonable rate, which he stressed will be nowhere near the percentage proposed by ECG

North Gonja District Veterinary Directorate in the Savannah Region has banned the movement of livestock, the slaughter of cattle, and the sale or transport of smoked meat from Daboya following an outbreak of anthrax in livestock at Disah, a farming community in the district

A 21-year-old man, Louis Osman, is in the custody of the Ghana Police for allegedly killing his father, Abass Osman, on a farm at Dickson in the Asante Akyem South Municipality of the Ashanti Region

A middle-aged man has been shot and killed by unknown assailants at Kalba, a community in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghana's youth to play an active role in protecting and strengthening the country's democracy, describing it as both a precious inheritance and a shared responsibility

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer John Darko, has alleged that the John Mahama-led NDC government had plotted the removal of outgoing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo way back when the party was in opposition

Voters in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region are casting their ballots today to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of the incumbent, Ernest Kumi

Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awurbe Esq., together with the Bole District Security Council led by the DCE for Bole, Abdulai Muhmod, has paid a visit to Côte d'Ivoire Minister and MP for Gbouna and Vonkori to thank the government officials for receiving and protecting Ghanaian refugees who fled for refuge over the recent land dispute at Gbiniyiri along the Black Volta in Ghana

Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has cautioned the public, especially job seekers, to disregard recruitment adverts circulating on social media, emphasizing that the Service is not conducting any recruitment exercise

The family and management of highlife legend Daddy Lumba have announced a last-minute venue change for his one-week observance, now set for Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Black Star Square in Accra

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Lartey, together with the National School Feeding Coordinator, Hajia Fati Forgor, and led by the Savannah Regional Minister, Salisu Be-Awurbe Esq., have visited Sawla residents seeking refuge at the District Police Headquarters

A Deputy Director and spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, has disclosed that government will soon roll out measures to strengthen the health sector to effectively address medical negligence, which continues to drain the sector's finances.

Oti Region has recorded 10,233 confirmed cases of typhoid fever in the first half of 2025, sparking serious public health concerns. According to the Regional Health Directorate, the surge underscores the urgent need for improved sanitation and hygiene, as the disease continues to spread through contaminated food and water

Residents of Obuasi PTP Quarters say they are living in fear due to illegal mining activities near the Obuasi East Municipal Assembly Office, with even immigration officers and assembly staff expressing concern

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has announced that the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, will be held from Sunday, September 14, to Thursday, September 18, at the Manhyia Palace

Dr. Bernard Tutu Boahen, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba, has stated that it would be a poor decision for the leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyeremateng, to return to the NPP despite being granted amnesty

Deputy Ranking Member on the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, Kwami Dzudzorli Gakpey, has called for the immediate prosecution of civil servants cited in the Auditor-General's Report for embezzling public funds. He emphasized that such action is necessary to serve as a deterrent to others

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, privately known as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over an inquiry into the tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini

Christ the King Parish in Accra was enveloped in grief as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a heartfelt tribute to their father

Kwahu West Municipal Fire Commander, Samuel Mante, has expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents on the Accra–Nkawkaw–Kumasi road. He is urging drivers to take extra precautions, especially at night, to reduce the risk of accidents in the Kwahu area

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Akwatia, Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has filed his nomination forms at the Electoral Commission office in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region to contest the upcoming by-election scheduled for September 2

An aviation technician with the British Army, Dr. Nestor Lartey Otu, says investigations into the cause of the Z-9 helicopter crash should include questioning those who last attended to the aircraft before takeoff, noting the possibility of deliberate sabotage

Two people have reportedly died, and many others were injured, in a gory accident allegedly involving members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berekum

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to set aside political differences and come together in national mourning after the tragic military helicopter crash that took eight lives on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities for the rest of the week following yesterday's tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. A three-day national mourning period begins today, Thursday, 7 August 2025

Popular Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known in showbiz as Shatta Wale, has reacted to an alleged raid on his residence by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), claiming they stormed his home with guns

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