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President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, cancelled the payment and allocation of fuel allowances to all political appointees as part of his administration's ongoing efforts to reduce public expenditure

Ghana's Interior Minister, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has taken a strong stance against political vigilantism, pledging justice for those affected by the violence during the Ablekuma North constituency rerun elections. Speaking at the launch of the Government Accountability Series, he reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to peace, security, and upholding the rule of law

Suspected armed robbers have shot and killed a 21-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor, Desmond Adzah, at Quarters Junction, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality

Over 6,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots today in a crucial parliamentary rerun at 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The vote aims to resolve months of political and legal disputes following the contested December 2024 general elections, where disagreements between the NPP and NDC over results and collation processes left the seat unrepresented

The homicide unit of the Ghana Police Service has undertaken an operation, uncovered and exhumed multiple human remains buried in a shrine at Gblorkope in Central Tongu District. This followed a suspected ritual murder and disappearance of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana

Lawyer of Evangelist Mama Pat, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, Mr. Richard Asare Baffour, has filed an appeal challenging his client's 15-year jail sentence. He says the appeal is intended to have the case heard again in court

A three-month pregnant woman, Hannah Tetteh, is in critical condition at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital after being brutally assaulted by a man claiming to be a police informant. The incident occurred at the Kasoa Central Business District, where the suspect allegedly accused her of selling weed and violently attacked her, leaving her in a coma

Two friends from Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region Nafiwu Bakar and Yusif, believed to be in their 20s have been arrested by some youth in Chogu for stealing goats. The suspects were reportedly transporting the stolen animals to Damongo

Patricia Asiedua, also known as Evangelist Agradaa and founder of Heaven Way Chapel, has been convicted. Before sentencing, the judge ordered a pregnancy test, and she has been taken to the hospital for the procedure. The conviction relates to a 2022 televised advertisement where she claimed to have the power to double money, a claim that led many people to lose substantial amounts of money.

Dr. Thomas Buabeng, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has expressed concern over the government's inconsistency regarding the objectives of the 24-hour economy policy. The government is launching this flagship program, a key part of the NDC's 2024 election campaign, which aims to keep businesses and industries operating around the clock to boost production and reduce unemployment

Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim says the Ghana Bar Association should blame itself for the controversy over Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's suspension. She explains the GBA set the precedent by staying silent on past cases involving its members. This follows GBA President Efua Ghartey's strong criticism of the suspension, calling it a “troubling precedent” that threatens Ghana's democratic institutions

A 24-year-old nursing mother, Mary Tawiah, has been arrested by the Kasoa Divisional Police Command and DOVVSU for allegedly attempting to poison her one-year-old son at Kasoa Old Market. According to reports, Mary accused her boyfriend, Kobby Nbelenbele, of abandoning her and their child to be with another woman

Body of a 38-year-old Okada rider, identified as Gayito, has been retrieved after he drowned on Thursday while helping passengers cross floodwaters on the Dadieso–Kwasuo road in the Suaman District, Western North Region.

Half Assini Divisional Police Command has arrested two men, 58-year-old Issah Morro and 27-year-old Suleman Abdul Rashid, after a viral video showed them assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The boy was seen hanging from a roof and being brutally beaten over an alleged theft of GH₵200. The incident occurred in Ankasa near Elubo in Ghana's Western Region, and the video has sparked public outrage

Directorate of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency has announced an investigation into how two alleged gay couples gained access to Independence Square in Accra. This follows the circulation of a viral photograph showing two South African men kissing at the iconic Black Star Square, which has ignited intense public debate in Ghana. The incident has further heightened ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and questions of national identity

After being forcefully sacked from the premises of the Ghana Education Service yesterday, unpaid trained teachers have expressed their frustration and disappointment. They have firmly stated that if the government fails to address their challenges as promised, they will return to picket “like a lion,” demonstrating even stronger resolve in their demand for fair treatment and overdue compensation

Authorities at St. John of God Hospital, Amrahia, have condemned the attack on a female doctor and two nurses, including a pregnant nurse, by irate relatives following the death of a male patient in his late 30s. CCTV footage shows the assault on the hospital staff

Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has rejected claims by Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot be eradicated. Speaking at a media event in Accra on June 19, the Ambassador argued that Ghana should manage the environmental impact of galamsey rather than aim to eliminate it, and blamed Ghanaians for enabling the illegal activity. His comments have sparked controversy and backlash

Residents of Abuase, located in the Shama District of the Western Region, are facing an imminent disaster as tidal waves gradually erode and wash away their entire community. According to concerned residents, the waves have been increasingly severe in recent days, causing significant disturbances and requiring urgent attention from authorities

Victims of the Adum Blue Light market fire are opposing Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi's decision to demolish their rebuilt structures. The traders, who are using their own resources to redevelop the site, argue the mayor should focus public funds on other projects. The mayor has labeled their efforts "illegal and non-technical," setting a demolition deadline of July 31

Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured the public that her husband is not avoiding accountability. She stated that he is currently receiving medical treatment abroad and will return to Ghana to face investigations once he is medically cleared

A man, believed to be in his late 30s, has lost his life, and more than 500 people have been displaced following torrential rainfall in Kasoa, located in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region

Striking nurses and midwives have officially called off their nationwide industrial action, effective immediately, following several days of disputes with their employers that caused widespread disruption to healthcare services

Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, George Smith-Graham, has attributed the ongoing standoff between the Health Ministry and striking nurses to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), accusing the union of contributing to the government's failure to fulfill agreed conditions of service.

Out of 30,225 BECE candidates in the Volta Region, 3,359 are expected to write the exam starting today. Among them are 6 prison inmates, 4 pregnant girls, and candidates with special needs. Some candidates involved in a recent road accident have appealed to WAEC for an extension due to injuries.

General Secretary of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), Richard Kofi Jordan, has called on the government to address the urgent concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

The deceased, identified as Akosua Atta, A.K.A Ante Ataa, was allegedly attacked and nearly beheaded in her kitchen in her house at Abompekrom, in the Obuasi West Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The sad incident occurred during a power outage caused by a GRIDCO substation transformer at Obuasi

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a renewed and vigorous effort to combat corruption in Ghana, emphasizing the need to address ongoing challenges effectively

Tensions are escalating between drivers' unions and the government over the recently imposed GHC1-per-litre fuel levy. In a bold move, the unions have announced plans to stage a mass protest on June 10, 2025, during which drivers will park their vehicles to express dissatisfaction with the government's decision

Deputy Ranking Member on the Energy Committee in Parliament, Collins Adomako Mensah, is calling on the government to apologize to Ghanaians for making a U-turn on its tax promises. This comes in response to the introduction of a GH¢1 levy on each litre of petroleum products by the government

Andy Appiah Kubi, lawyer for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has stated that although his client has been released, he is required to report to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) three times a week pending further action.

Adom FM midday news

Minority Caucus in Parliament made a surprising return to the House on Friday, May 30, 2025, ending a brief boycott triggered by the GHC50 million bail condition imposed on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi

Ghana Police Administration has met with Multimedia journalist Latif Iddrisu, who was allegedly assaulted during a live television broadcast at the EOCO premises amid the arrest of the NPP's Ashanti Regional Chairman

Asante South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Akwasi George, who is reported to have fatally stabbed 70-year-old Laar Ibrahim at Manso Gyeduako in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region.

Two days after the GPRTU and other transport unions announced the full implementation of a 15% reduction in lorry fares, some drivers in Kumasi continue to defy the directive

Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, Jerome Sam, has confirmed in an interview with Adom News that officials from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) have begun investigations into the disappearance of 200 COCOBOD containers

Winneba Divisional Police Command has arrested an ex-convict, Joshua Arthur, in connection with the murder of a lecturer from the University of Education, Winneba. The victim, Professor Mawuadem Koku Amedeke of the Chemistry Department, was reportedly killed and buried behind his own house at Effutu Gyahadze, in the Effutu Municipality

One man is feared dead, while three security officers—two policemen and an immigration officer—have been hospitalised following an operation to eject squatters behind the Dominase Onion Market in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region

An eleven-year-old boy, affectionately known as Bowobra, was electrocuted on the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while attempting to collect scrap materials at a company site in Ma-ka-po-lo, Nyankrom, in the Shama District of the Western Region. The incident occurred when he came into contact with a live power cable belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)

Family of a 10-year-old girl who was seriously injured in Buduburam, Central Region, after a large tree fell on her and two others—including a pregnant woman—is appealing for financial support. Doctors have recommended urgent surgery on the girl's leg, estimated to cost GHC 67,500.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ella Esinam Non-go, has confirmed that three people lost their lives following torrential rains that caused severe flooding across parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18, 2025