Adom Kasiebo
Early morning news bulletin in Akan, covering current events and news updates for listeners in Ghana.
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We’ll Investigate Vote-Buying Allegations – Tanko-Computer
National Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured its members that allegations of vote-buying during the party’s constituency executive elections will be thoroughly investigated. The party has warned that it will not tolerate practices that undermine the integrity of its internal electoral process
Obuasi SHTS to Reopen to Continuing Students Next Week – GES
Ghana Education Service (GES) says continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are expected to return to school next week, following a temporary closure that began in August
Tension in Nkawkaw as Timber Operators Clash With Forestry Officials Over Seized Wood
Tension has flared in Nkawkaw, in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, following a confrontation between some timber and sawmill operators and officials believed to be from the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission
Environment Ministry to Partner Lands Ministry to Fight Illegal Mining
Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has assured that her Ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to enforce laws against illegal mining activities that are negatively affecting legitimate mining operations in the Eastern Region
Obuasi SHTS: NDC Reverses Withdrawal Directive, Allows Embattled Chairmanship Aspirant to Contest
National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reversed its directive asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race, allowing him to contest
Withdraw From Juaben Chairmanship Race or Face Disqualification – NDC Tells Obuasi SHTS Headmaster
National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw his bid for the party’s Juaben Constituency Chairmanship or face disqualification
Petrol, Diesel Prices To Fall In Second October Pricing Window
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to decline in the second pricing window of October, offering some relief to motorists and businesses after successive increases in fuel prices
Tax Reliefs: Ghanaians Fail To Access Tax Credits Due To Lack Of Awareness – GRA Commissioner-General
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged Ghanaians to take advantage of available tax reliefs, noting that many taxpayers miss out on these benefits due to a lack of awareness.
Mystery Death of 14-Year-Old Girl at Mpraeso: Mother Allegedly Warned Her to Keep Pregnancy Secret
Ghana Police Service has confirmed details surrounding the death of a 14-year-old Junior High School student at Mpraeso Amanfrom in the Kwahu area of the Eastern Region. According to Keziah Mirekua, the girl was pregnant, and her mother allegedly arranged an abortion and warned her not to disclose it to anyone.
Ghana Wants Dignity, Not Dependency, In Global Health — Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akando
Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akando, has called for a fundamental shift in global health governance, insisting that countries must have a leading role in shaping health policies rather than relying on external partners to determine their priorities
33% of Funds For SA Evacuees Unaccounted For – Minority Calls For Proper Audit
Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the expenditure reported by the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority claims that 33% of the funds allocated for the exercise remain unaccounted for and is calling for a proper audit
NRSA DG Engages Transport Unions And Commercial Drivers In Accra
Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has urged transport union executives and commercial drivers to strengthen discipline and accountability as the festive season approaches.
We Use Motorbikes To Carry Pregnant Women And Sick Persons To Hospital — Ohwimase Residents
Residents of Ohwimase, Gyimakyi, Anwiaso, and other nearby communities in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region are appealing for improved access to quality healthcare.
La Pleasure Beach Demolition: Affected Persons Will Be Compensated – Naa Odoley Sowah
Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Naa Odoley Sowah, has revealed that a committee is expected to be set up by early next week to determine how persons whose businesses and properties were affected by the recent demolition at La Pleasure Beach in Accra should be compensated
President Mahama Pardons 863 Prisoners to Mark 70th Independence Anniversary
President John Dramani Mahama has granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary.
Togbe Afede Opposes Proposed 5-Year Presidential Term
Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has opposed a proposal to amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term from four years to five years.
Women Urged To Screen For Breast Cancer Even Without Symptoms
President of the Breast Society of Ghana, Josephine Nsaful, has urged women not to wait until they notice changes or symptoms in their breasts before going to the hospital for screening
Tanker Drivers Association Refutes Claims That Drivers Operate Without Licenses
Following the Auditor-General’s report on the National Petroleum Authority, which states that five out of 10 fuel tankers operate without valid licences and proper tracking, Chairman of the Tanker Drivers Association, Alabi Sunday, has dismissed claims that tanker drivers operate without valid driving licences
Kurt Okraku is Destroying Ghana Football – Vincent Assafuah
Member of Parliament for Old Tafo and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has accused Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku of destroying Ghana football
GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES PEAK-HOUR CONTRA-FLOW LANES FOR AYAALOLO BRT BUSES
.A new traffic arrangement for Ayalolo buses starts TODAY, September 29. on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors.
Adom Kasiebo
Early morning news bulletin in Akan
8% Fare Increase: Too Much for Passengers, Yet Not Enough for Drivers?
The debate over the 8% fare increase is raising concerns on both sides. Drivers say the increase is not enough to cover the rising cost of fuel and other vehicle expenses, while passengers argue that the increase is already too high and is putting additional pressure on their daily budgets.
BOMPATA ACCIDENT: 3-MONTH-OLD BABY KILLED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION
A tragic accident on the Bompata-Wenchi road in the Asante Akyem South Municipality has claimed the life of a three-month-old baby, with several others injured. The crash involved a Hyundai vehicle and a bus travelling from Accra to Kumasi. Four of the injured victims are reportedly in critical condition and receiving medical attention
Parents Demand Immediate Evacuation of 71 Stranded Medical Graduates in Cuba
Parents of 71 Ghanaian medical graduates stranded in Cuba are appealing to the government for their immediate and unified evacuation to Ghana. They say the graduates have been stranded for about two months after completing their studies, with only two reportedly evacuated so far. The parents are also calling on the government to pay the graduates’ five-year allowance arrears ahead of their licensi
Adding Value to Ghana’s Resources: Creating Jobs, Building Industries.
Ghana is rich in valuable resources, yet much of what we produce leaves the country as raw materials.
This conversation explores the importance of adding value to Ghana’s resources, strengthening local industries, creating jobs, supporting businesses, and keeping more economic value within the country.
From agriculture to our natural resources, the focus is on promoting local production, exp
2 LORRY STATION MASTERS ARRESTED FOR MURDER ATTEMPT ON THEIR CREDITOR OVER ₵91K DEBT
Two lorry station masters have been arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command for allegedly plotting to kill a woman over a ₵91,803 debt.
The suspects, identified as Abubakari Ateni 44 years, the current station master, and Eric Tetteh 45 years, a former station master, are alleged to have planned the murder of the woman, Esther, who had been demanding repayment.
Police say the plan was a
Manyhia South MP Raises Alarm Over Alleged Detention of Woman Whose Whereabouts Remain Unknown
Member of Parliament for Manyhia South and private legal practitioner, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has raised concerns over the alleged arrest and detention of Salomey Awity Bafoh, whose whereabouts remain unknown
IEAG Warns Ghana Risks Losing Import Trade to Neighbouring Ports Over Congestion
Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) is warning that Ghana risks losing import trade to neighbouring countries if urgent action is not taken to address congestion and operational challenges at the country’s ports
Minority Demands Probe Into Ghana’s Narcotics Trafficking Cases
Minority in Parliament is demanding an independent parliamentary inquiry into what it describes as Ghana’s growing reputation as a transit hub for narcotics
Parents’ School Preferences Causing Pressure at KTI Placement Centre
Deputy Regional Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, Michael Owusu Baafi, says pressure at the KTI Placement Resolution Centre is largely due to parents insisting on specific schools for their children despite vacancies available elsewhere
Asante Akyem NPP Executives Back Justin Frimpong Kodua
All NPP constituency executives in Asante Akyem have declared their support for Justin Frimpong Kodua to retain his position as the party’s General Secretary
Local Government Minister Proposes MTTD Escorts For Aayalolo Buses to Improve Reliability
Government is considering new measures to improve the operations of the Aayalolo bus service in Accra, including the deployment of MTTD officers on motorbikes to escort buses along dedicated lanes during peak hours.
WAEC Raises Concern Over Examination Malpractice
Public Relations Officer of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr. John Kapi, has expressed concern over the persistent cases of examination malpractice at the basic level of education
One Dead, Six Rescued After Boat Accident On Volta Lake At Yeji
One person has died following a tragic canoe accident on the Volta Lake at Isaka Kura, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region.
Paul Baffoe Bonnie Has No Right to Praise SSNIT – Fiifi Boafo
Fiifi Boafo has questioned former SSNIT Board Chairman Paul Baffoe Bonnie’s comments on the state pension scheme, arguing that he has no basis to praise SSNIT
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is Bringing The Office of The Chief Justice Into Disrepute – Fifi Boafo
Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is bringing the office of the Chief Justice into disrepute
7 Suspects Arrested As Police Restore Calm In New Winneba Clash
Central Regional Police Command says seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent attack that occurred yesterday at New Winneba in the Central Region
I Have No Personal Issues With Sammy Gyamfi – Minority Leader
Minority Leader and MP for the Effutu Constituency, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, says he has no personal issues with Sammy Gyamfi, stressing that his actions were simply part of his responsibilities as Minority Leader
Mahama Calls For Faster Mobilisation of AU Peace Fund Resources
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the accelerated implementation of the African Union Peace Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy to strengthen the continent’s capacity to prevent and respond to conflicts
Ghanaians in Rwanda Urged to Register With Ghana Embassy
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians in Rwanda to register with the Ghanaian Embassy to help government respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies.
NCPTA Gives WAEC Seven-Day Ultimatum Over 2026 BECE Grading
National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day ultimatum to publicly explain how raw marks were converted into final grades in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), or face the council’s action
Chairman Wontumi Withdraws From NPP Flagbearer Race, Urges Support For Bawumia
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his decision to withdraw from the party’s flagbearer race and has urged party supporters to back former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Kokonte is no Longer Brown Because Market Women Are Preserving it With Alum — Queenmother
Queenmother of Fruit Sellers at Bohyeba Market, Beatrice Sowah, claims some market women are using alum to preserve kokonte, affecting its natural brown colour
Jesus Was Accused; He Kept Quiet — Afenyo-Markin on Sammy Gyamfi’s Allegations
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, appears to have softened his earlier threat to pursue legal action over allegations made against him by Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi.
KMA Donates 400 Recycled Plastic Desks to Four Kumasi SHSs
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated 400 mono-metal recycled plastic desks to four senior high schools (SHSs) in the metropolis as part of efforts to address furniture shortages and improve teaching and learning
People Are Suing Us For What We Are Not Responsible For — 24-Hour Secretariat
Presidential Advisor to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Augustus Obuadum Tanoh, says the Secretariat has been served with several lawsuits over issues for which it is not responsible, describing the situation as a result of a misunderstanding of its mandate
Fire Destroys Properties At Suhum
A fire outbreak at Suhum in the Eastern Region has destroyed properties, leaving affected residents counting their losses. The fire, which reportedly broke out at a property in the area, quickly spread and consumed items and structures before firefighters arrived at the scene
NACOC Warns Against Abuse of “Colos” And Other Illicit Drugs
Concerns over the abuse of illicit and psychoactive substances have resurfaced, with authorities warning against the misuse of drugs and substances that pose serious risks to users
Okoe Boye Will Help NPP Win More Seats in Greater Accra – Bawumia
Former Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Okoe Boye, as a humble, unifying and capable leader who can help the party secure more parliamentary seats in the region in the 2028 general elections
Dr Kokofu Pledges Historic Homecoming Conference to Drive Construction of NPP Ashanti Office Complex
Despite being the NPP’s traditional stronghold, the Ashanti Region is yet to have a befitting regional party office, raising concerns among party faithful and political observers. Former Bantama MP Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu has expressed disappointment over the situation and called for renewed efforts to construct a permanent regional office
11 Dead, 13 Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash at Ofankor
A multiple-vehicle crash at the Ofankor Barrier area on the N6 Highway in Accra has left 11 people dead and 13 others injured. The crash occurred on the express lane in the early hours of Thursday
GBA Has No Business in Legal Vacation Dispute – Dafeamekpor
Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for petitioning Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over concerns about lawyers’ access to the courts during the legal vacation.
Three Teachers Arrested Over Obuasi SHTS Headmaster Saga
Three teachers of Obuasi Senior High Technical School have been arrested and detained in connection with the recent disturbance involving the school’s headmaster, Abdulia Zakaria
Two Brothers Arrested Over Killing of Car Dealer at Tuba
Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the killing of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija
KMA to Enforce Standard Container Designs For All New Structures in Kumasi From 2027
Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as 'King Zuba,' has announced the extension of the standardised prefabricated container design policy to other parts of Kumasi, especially areas where structures have been erected
NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Demonstration Comes Off Today
Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, stage its planned nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” as the party raises concerns over what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic governance
Ministry of Health Declares Zero-Tolerance Policy on Nursing School Admission Extortions
Head of the Health Training Institutions Unit at the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, says the ministry has adopted a strict zero-tolerance policy against extortion in nursing admissions and recruitment, warning that perpetrators will face severe sanctions
Wa Islamic SHS Fire Disaster: 138 Girls Sent Home
Management of the Wa Islamic Senior High School has asked 138 female students affected by a dormitory fire disaster in the school to return home temporarily
Fire Guts WA Islamic SHS Girls' Dormitory; Probe Underway
Fire has destroyed part of the girls' dormitory at Wa Islamic Senior High School in the Upper West Region. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control. Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the fire
VALCO Not For Sale; Gov’t Needs $700m Investment To Revive It – Lands Minister Assures
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) that the government has no plans to sell the state-owned aluminium smelter, stressing that efforts are instead focused on reviving the company through strategic investment
2026 BECE: WAEC Cancels 601 Results, Withholds 167 as 2,722 More Face Scrutiny
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates, with hundreds of candidates sanctioned for various examination malpractices
Ghana Aids Commission To Deploy Condom Vending Machines Nationwide
Deputy Director of Programmes at the Ghana AIDS Commission, Derrick Oppong-Agyare, has confirmed that the Commission will deploy modern condom vending machines at high-traffic public locations, including shopping malls and retail centres, as part of a nationwide rollout expected to continue through late 2026
Armed Robbers Shoot Momo Vendor In The Ribs During Robbery Attack At Agona Mankron
Mobile money (MoMo) vendor is in critical condition after being shot in the ribs by armed robbers during a robbery attack at Agona Mankron Junction in the Agona East District of the Central Region
Mahama Never Promised Kejetia Phase 2 Project Completion By End Of 2026 – Kumasi Mayor
Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has refuted claims that President Mahama pledged to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026
Bawumia Urges Police, AG To Drop Case Against NDC Organiser Arrested Over Alleged False Publications
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is calling for the immediate discontinuation of prosecutions being pursued in his name against an NDC organizer arrested over alleged false publications
Dennis Miracles Should Stop Commenting On Eoco Probe; Wontumi Is Already At Nsawam – Akwatia MP
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo Esq., has cautioned former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, to refrain from making further public comments on the ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Wontumi’s Family Devastated By His Conviction – Brother
A close family friend of the convicted Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, Adu Poku Aikins, has said that the family is devastated following his incarceration and remains hopeful that justice will be served
Bawumia Urges Mahama Not to Assent to New Tribunals Bill, Calls for National Dialogue
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged President John Dramani Mahama to refrain from assenting to the newly passed Tribunals Bill. Instead, he is calling for broader public consultation to assess the bill's potential impact and benefits for Ghana's judicial system
Some Cases Should End at the Court of Appeal to Ease Supreme Court’s Workload – Justice Asare-Botwe
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, has called for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain categories of cases to end at the Court of Appeal, arguing that the move would significantly reduce the growing workload of the Supreme Court
Health Ministry Warns Heads of Health Training Institutions to Stick to Admission Guidelines
Ministry of Health has warned heads of health training institutions to strictly comply with the approved admission guidelines for this year’s admission process
Miracles Aboagye Released From EOCO Custody Amid Gh¢55m Investigation
Former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis "Miracles" Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after meeting his GH¢50 million bail conditions
Miracles Aboagye Arrest: ‘Bail Terms Cruel and Oppressive’ – Atta Akyea Slams EOCO
Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer for former Presidential Staffer and New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team member Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what he described as "cruel and oppressive" bail conditions imposed on his client following his arrest and interrogation
NPP Demands Immediate Release of Miracles Aboagye After Alleged EOCO Arrest
New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to either release Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for the party’s flagbearer, or charge him before a court if there are allegations against him. This follows reports of his arrest by EOCO
Man Jailed For Stealing From Patient’s Relative At KATH, Unlawfully Possessing Police Uniform
Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi has sentenced a 35-year-old man to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment after he admitted stealing from a patient's relative at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and unlawfully possessing police gear, which prosecutors say he used while targeting victims in hospital settings
Ghanaian Stabbed Multiple Times In South Africa
A Ghanaian resident in South Africa, identified as Wofa Agyei, has reportedly been stabbed multiple times amid renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country
Unidentified Persons Set Police Post Near Sefwi Sayerano Ablaze
A police post located in the Asempaneye Forest near Sefwi Sayerano in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has been set ablaze by unidentified individuals
ACCRA FLOODS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT – COUNCIL OF STATE AFTER ASSESSMENTS
The members of the Council of state of Ghana has said the situation on the grounds leading to Ghana’s perennial floods is worse than they thought.
The members say they will have to do everything necessary to make sure the menace is rectified.
Members of the Council of State had been touring communities huge affected by Monday 29th June Flood in parts of Accra.
Carlos Queiroz Reportedly Quits as Ghana’s Black Stars Coach
Black Stars head coach, Carlos Queiroz, is reported to have issued an emotional farewell statement following his stint with the national team. In the message, he reflects on his time with the Black Stars and calls for long-term structural reforms in Ghana’s football development system
The belief that less capable teachers end up in Kindergarten is a misconception -Director of Early Childhood Education sets the record straight
Teaching Kindergarten isn't a lesser task. It takes skill, patience, and expertise to shape a child's first learning experience. Hear why this long-held belief is being challenged
Government Condemns Killing of Ghanaian in South Africa, Demands Justice
Government of Ghana has condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence and calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible
