Adom Kasiebo

Ghana Police Service has arrested suspected drug peddlers and seized large quantities of suspected narcotic substances during a series of intelligence-led operations across the Kumasi Metropolis.

England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium, with captain Harry Kane admitting the Three Lions struggled to contain Ghana’s counter-attacks. Kane said the match provided valuable lessons for England as they prepare for their next World Cup fixture

Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, along with two other suspects in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, on June 21, 2026

Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo

Half of the forest cover surrounding the Barekese Dam, which supplies millions of gallons of water to residents in the Ashanti Region, has been destroyed due to human activities

Black Stars kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after securing a 1-0 victory over Panama, a result that has sparked excitement among many Ghanaians

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against the denial of a visa to enter the country. The ruling means Partey will be unavailable for selection as Ghana begins its World Cup campaign

Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The incident has sparked widespread public concern and calls for justice

Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have launched an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year student after a video allegedly linked to the two surfaced online

Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has clarified that his client's decision to initiate plea bargain discussions with the state in the ongoing criminal trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) does not amount to an admission of guilt.

Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged the National Democratic Congress to ensure that the nation’s resources are fairly and equitably distributed among all citizens

Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is demanding the immediate release on bail of a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who was arrested over an alleged assault on a female student

A fatal accident involving a fuel tanker and two saloon cars has occurred on the Tema Motorway near the Ashaiman overhead bridge, triggering a fire

The death toll from the collapsed building at North Industrial Area in Accra has risen to two after rescue teams recovered the final trapped victim from beneath the rubble

Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is urging the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) to urgently replace missing and obscured road signs, as well as faded road markings on major highways, in a bid to reduce the rising number of road crashes nationwide

A firefighter has been rushed to the hospital after sustaining a serious chest injury while fighting a fire outbreak at Makola, near the Accra Central Police Station

Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has insisted that Parliament validly passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025

Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to immediately switch off all electrical appliances and disconnect the main power supply whenever homes or communities become flooded

Political Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on the proposed Anti-LGBTQ Bill, describing them as inappropriate

According to the Ghana AIDS Commission’s annual report, Juaben Municipality has recorded the highest rate of HIV infections in the Ashanti Region in 2025. The development has raised concern among residents, with many calling for urgent awareness, education, and stronger health interventions to address the growing trend

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 172 communities in the Savannah Region will soon be connected to electricity under Phase One of the government’s rural electrification programme.

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has reportedly taken action against a Chinese-owned company accused of producing fake and substandard mattresses in Ghana, sparking widespread online reactions.

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a road traffic accident involving a DAF fuel tanker carrying 54,000 litres of diesel at Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on the diplomatic community and international partners to closely monitor what it describes as a deteriorating human rights and democratic governance situation in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has openly criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration over its handling of the Agenda 111 hospital projects.

A heavy downpour has collapsed the Sataso culvert on the Mampong–Ejura highway in the Ashanti Region, cutting off the route and stranding vehicles between Asante Mampong, Ejura, Atebubu, and Yeji.

The Suame Constituency Women’s Wing of the NDC publicly appealed to regional and national executives to resolve mounting grassroots apathy and neglect. Led by Women’s Organizer Asmawu Bello (alias Empress), the group accused the Suame Municipal Chief Executive, Frank Owusu Ansah, of nepotism and sidelining active party members.

President John Mahama will today chair a special Cabinet meeting to determine the government’s position on proposals captured in the constitutional review process, government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has disclosed

Parliament has confirmed the detention of Asante Akyem North MP, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to an official statement

Acting Commissioner of Rent Control, Frederick Opoku, has revealed that the Rent Act requires landlords to pay 8% tax on every rent payment they receive to the government, adding that the law will soon begin to be enforced

A tragic incident has claimed the lives of three individuals, including 19-year-old SHS graduate Florence Naa Kwarley, at Mahean-Ablekuma, a suburb of Accra. The victims were discovered dead in a room where they were sleeping, raising concerns over the use of generators in enclosed spaces

New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that increases in housing and food prices were the main drivers of inflation in April 2026, despite mixed price movements across other sectors

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed that disciplinary action be taken against several health professionals after a three-member committee submitted its report on the death of Charles Amissah

A crash involving a trailer and a Nissan Urvan minibus has left four people severely injured at the Awoshie–Baah Yard intersection

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has warned Maripoma Construction Ltd that their contract will be terminated within two months if they fail to meet expected standards of work.

More than 620,000 candidates across Ghana are sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination today, Monday, May 4, as authorities tighten measures to curb malpractice

There is growing unrest in Ejisu as members of the NDC Women’s Wing demand a public apology from the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Stay tuned as the story unfolds and more details emerge on this developing issue

Greater Accra Education Directorate has stepped up efforts to tackle examination malpractice as the WASSCE progresses and the BECE approaches. Currently ranked sixth on the malpractice league table, the Directorate is rolling out measures to address the issue and restore the region’s reputation

The Lead Convener of the Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC), Chibeze Ezekiel, has called for the adoption of community-based solar power systems as a sustainable solution to Ghana’s ongoing energy challenges

Parts of the Ashanti Region are expected to experience more power outages as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) prepare to commence critical transmission reinforcement projects in June this year

Yam farmers in Lanja, in the Nanumba North Municipality, are calling on the government through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support them with storage facilities

Ghana Grid Company Limited has announced that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation has disrupted operations and affected electricity supply in parts of the country

Founder and Leader of The Base Movement, George Oti Bonsu, has said that his intention in forming the movement is to create another opportunity for former NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to lead the country and bring his ideas to reality

Joshua Edmundson, Board Chairman of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, has backed calls for strict action against agents who impose illegal charges on deposits.

Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has released GH¢199.47 million to settle outstanding payments owed to suppliers of perishable goods under the Free Senior High School (FSHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes

President John Mahama says the intermittent power outages being experienced in some communities are not “dumsor,” but part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply

Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a deadly robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus, which resulted in the tragic death of a player. One of the suspects is believed to be the leader of the group behind the incident

President John Mahama is cautioning Ghanaians against late-night eating habits, especially foods like banku and fufu, warning that poor lifestyle choices, particularly when combined with little or no physical activity, can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and heart-related conditions.

Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, has warned that the newly introduced Publican AI system at the ports could lead to significant job losses if not reversed immediately

Office of the Walewale Municipal Coordinating Director remained barricaded and locked after a group of agitated NDC youth reportedly stormed the Municipal Assembly premises on Tuesday morning, forcing the Director, Justice Bayon, to flee for safety