Adom Kasiebo

Head of Public Affairs, Deputy Commissioner of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mrs. Maud Anima Quainoo, has urged the public to ignore misleading information circulating on various media platforms, including SMS alerts claiming that certain applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise have advanced past the application stage and must pay fees to proceed to the second phase

A 28-year-old woman, identified as Sister Vic, and her seven-year-old son were killed by a lightning strike during a heavy thunderstorm at Mampong Sports Stadium in Akyeremade, a suburb of Asante-Mampong, around 5:00 pm. Another son sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced that it will implement a new pensioner certificate renewal policy beginning April 2026.

Atebubu branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Bono East Region has issued a strong warning to all drivers under its jurisdiction to refrain from alcohol, drug use, and any form of indiscipline that may endanger passengers’ lives

Policy Think Tank IMANI Africa has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking full details on the government’s planned nationwide SIM registration, scheduled to begin in early 2026

In an exclusive interview with CGTN, President John Dramani Mahama commended China for its contributions to Africa’s infrastructure, including key projects in Ghana. He also highlighted Ghana’s interest in partnering with Chinese industries to process local raw materials for export, strengthening economic collaboration between the two countries

A 60-year-old long-distance walker, renowned for his remarkable endurance feats across Ghana, is embarking on another major journey to raise awareness about prostate cancer

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that Ghana will introduce free education for all persons living with disability (PLWDs) starting January 1, 2026.

Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced an indefinite strike over the government’s failure to pay a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance that has been pending for nearly 17 months

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has directed newly posted medical officers to report to their assigned districts within one week. He stressed that being posted outside Greater Accra is not a form of punishment and expressed concern that some regions have recorded no doctors reporting despite their postings

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government pays over $500,000 each month for Zipline drone services across six delivery centers

Dr. Nana Sadiq Adu-Twum, Security Analyst at the Directorate of Intelligence and Strategic Security (IISS), has stated that domestic violence cases should be reported directly to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) rather than the general police service

Investigative and environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has stated that the current state of Ghana’s rivers reflects the country’s collective failure to address illegal mining. He made the remarks during the CDD’s 20th Annual Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture held in Accra

Traders at Kaneshie Market are strongly disputing a recent Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) report that ranked the Greater Accra Region highest for Sudan dye adulteration in palm oil. According to the traders, their products do not contain any Sudan dye, contrary to the claims made by the FDA.

Assembly Member for Atonsu Agogo, Eric Osei, has confirmed that the bodies have been conveyed to the hospital for an autopsy to determine the cause of death

Asante Bekwai Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Justice Isaac Appiatu, has sentenced two young men, Abubakar Sadick, 20, and Yusif Yakubu, 19 to a total of 35 years imprisonment with hard labour for their involvement in a robbery case

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has challenged his Interpol Red Notice for the second time, resulting in the notice being temporarily removed from public view on the Interpol website

Residents of Twifo-Praso are expressing deep concern over a recent surge in robbery cases that has left many living in fear. Community members say the rising insecurity is disrupting their daily activities and threatening their livelihoods. They are urgently appealing to authorities and security agencies for increased protection and immediate intervention to restore safety and peace in the area

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources regrets to announce that a team of five (5) members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) was involved in a fatal motor accident Wednesday, 19th of November near the Obuasi Airport area.The incident occurred while the team was undertaking a major anti-galamsey operation aimed at curbing the menace of illegal mining within the enclave.

Labour Expert, Austin Gamey has said that with the current living condition improvement, the new 9% base pay rise is fair and that public service workers must accept it in good faith and work to serve the nation. According to him, it is high time that critics of the new adjustment came to understand the economic factors that determines the rate of these increments.

The newly sworn-in Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, says the call for reforms in legal education in Ghana cannot be ignored emphasizing the need to shift from exclusion to inclusion. He pledged that, working with the General Legal Council, the Ghana School of Law, and the courts, his administration will implement a system that provides opportunities without compromising quality

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 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.

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

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

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

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

A fire outbreak has damaged parts of the Kumasi City Mall, prompting the city’s mayor to advise the public on the importance of keeping and using fire extinguishers to prevent future disasters.

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

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.

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.

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

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.