Adom Kasiebo

Authorities in the Ayawaso Central Municipality have temporarily closed down Accra New Town Experimental School following the collapse of a church building, which trapped 23 people. Twenty have been rescued, while three have been confirmed dead

Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, has challenged the Auditor-General to clarify its report regarding claims that GH¢89.4 million is to be paid as interest subsidies to five commercial banks on behalf of certain One District One Factory (1D1F) companies.

A fresh violent attack has been reported in the Nkwanta South Municipality, leaving two people burned to death and another injured with cutlass wounds. The incident adds to the ongoing conflict in the area

Minority in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Police CID to investigate an 11 million cedis renovation contract awarded to Deputy Chief of Staff, Stan Dogbe

Renowned Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has announced plans to take legal action against members of the ‘Black Maria,’ the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, following an incident he describes as a serious assault on him in Tamale over the weekend. He stated that those responsible must be held accountable

Frank Annoh-Dompreh demands that the Ghana Cocoa Board publish the list of purchasing clerks allegedly paid, following cocoa farmers’ complaints over non-payment.

Divisional Police Commander of Dormaa Central Municipal, Chief Superintendent Daniel Kwao Teye, has cautioned motorbike, tricycle, and Pragya riders to exercise extreme care while on the roads, urging them to follow traffic rules to help reduce the incidence of accidents

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to seek guidance from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on governance, particularly in addressing challenges in the cocoa sector and the broader economy

President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce a National Emoluments Policy to address salary disparities across Ghana’s public sector, revealing that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission will be restructured and transitioned into an Independent Emoluments Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has voiced serious concern over the escalating conflict involving Israel, United States, and Iran, warning that the hostilities extend beyond the Middle East and could have global repercussions.

Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to carry out an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaians residing in Qatar due to heightened security concerns in the region

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, is set to unveil an online registration system in the coming days to support and streamline the party’s ongoing membership registration exercise

Engineers at the Weija Dam have raised serious concerns about increasing encroachment around the dam and its treatment facility, warning that a collapse could have devastating consequences for parts of the capital

Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has commended the government and the Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, for implementing a ban on the land transit of certain selected goods into the country.

Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that the crisis could have serious repercussions for the global economy, especially for developing countries like Ghana

As Ghana marks its 69th Independence Day, the demand for Ghana jerseys has surged across markets. Vendors say sales have increased sharply, but prices have also gone up. Is it patriotism, celebration, or just a seasonal trend? Vendors and citizens share their views on the rising demand and cost

A report by the National Road Safety Authority has revealed that 273 road accidents in the Western North Region in 2025 resulted in 92 fatalities. Of those who lost their lives, 71 were males, highlighting the urgent need for increased road safety awareness and measures in the region

Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the government and senior citizens to reaffirm their responsibility in guiding the youth as they prepare to take on Ghana’s future mantle

Tempers are flaring in some cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region, as some farmers threaten to rain curses on the government and President Mahama if the previous cocoa producer price is not restored

President John Dramani Mahama has called for the immediate cessation of the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He urged the nations involved to return to the dialogue table and resolve their differences amicably through peaceful negotiations rather than continued hostilities

National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to calm fears among Ghanaians, assuring the public that the country currently has sufficient fuel stocks to last several weeks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent attacks and regional unrest

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a compliance notice to all licensed gold buyers, urging strict adherence to reporting obligations set out in their licensing conditions

Some staff of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) are expected to travel overseas in the coming months to facilitate the registration and renewal of licenses of Ghanaian drivers in the diaspora

Agona Swedru District Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly transporting 209 slabs of suspected narcotic drugs from Agona Akwasi Twi-Kwaa to Agona Swedru in the Central Region

Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses for allegedly failing to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim

A student of Awutu Obrachire Senior High Technical School is battling for his life after he was allegedly attacked by students from another school during a zonal athletics competition at Agona Swedru in the Central Region

Minority in Parliament is calling for an immediate briefing on the floor of Parliament following reports of the killing of Ghanaians in Burkina Faso. They are urging government to provide full details on the incident

Some cocoa farmers in the Assin North District of the Central Region have staged a peaceful protest to express their displeasure over the reduction in the cocoa producer price for the 2025/2026 season

Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to ease political tensions and refrain from using state power to intimidate opponents or settle political scores

First Lady Lordina Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) BuildingResilience Campaign, emphasizing key focus areas: improving health access, promoting education, and empowering women across the continent

Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against buying food sold near open gutters, emphasizing that such practices pose serious health risks

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called on the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) to call off their ongoing strike, following the government’s payment of GH¢396 million in Tier Two pension arrears on Tuesday, February 10

President John Mahama has charged the five newly commissioned ambassadors and a high commissioner to uphold the highest ethical standards in representing Ghana in their assigned countries. He also reminded the envoys of the importance of portraying a welcoming posture toward Ghanaians in the diaspora.

Ten years ago today, Ghana lost Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, the sitting Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, in one of the most shocking murders in the nation’s political history. MP’s demand justice

Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah promotes the Borderless Africa agenda, urging African nations to adopt policies that foster unity, economic growth, and free movement

Dr. Opoku Prempeh emphasized that the NPP requires strong leadership to manage challenging members, stressing that no individual is bigger than the party. He highlighted the importance of unity and discipline for the party’s success.

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has commended the Gold Board and the Gold Coast Refinery for their efforts in bringing President Mahama’s vision for the institutions to reality

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is prepared to assent to the controversial LGBTQ bill once it is presented to him

President John Mahama has announced that work will soon begin on the construction of a new airport for Wa, the Upper West Regional capital, following Parliament’s approval of the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill

Parliament is set to commence the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the Christmas recess that concluded the First Session in December 2025

A devastating fire broke out at a four-bedroom residential property in Agogo China, located in the Asante Akyem North Municipality of the Ashanti Region

A fire swept through the Anwona Market near Afful Nkwanta in the Kumasi Metropolis, causing extensive damage to shops. It comes barely 24hours after a similar incident destroyed properties at a cluster of mechanic shops at Sofoline

Pickup vehicle stolen during a daylight armed robbery at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region has been retrieved by the police, who have since commenced investigations into the incident

Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described reports circulating in the media suggesting that over 60 percent of applicants tested during military medical screening were HIV positive as false and misleading

Secretary to the Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), William Yamoah, has stated that the party has urged the police to provide security for the elections and to carry firearms to voting centres to ensure maximum security during the January 31 primaries

Lead convener of pressure group Arise Ghana, Bernard Mornah, has announced that the group is prepared to sustain its protest at the United States Embassy in Accra for an extended period if former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta does not return to Ghana

A member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force was shot during a routine anti-galamsey operation in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to appear before a U.S. court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in connection with alleged immigration violations

NPP flagbearer hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong has challenged calls for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be given another chance to lead the party. He argues that the New Patriotic Party’s performance in the 2024 elections demonstrates that Bawumia lacked broad appeal among voters