Adom Kasiebo
Early morning news bulletin in Akan, covering current events and news updates for listeners in Ghana.
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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
Accra Floods: 12 Dead, 7 Missing As Over 38,000 Displaced – Interior Minister Tells Parliament
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has informed Parliament that at least 12 people have died and seven remain missing following last Monday’s heavy rainfall in Accra. He added that the floods have displaced 38,802 people from 7,761 households
5 Excavators Seized at Lake Bosomtwe Galamsey Site
Ashanti Regional Security Team, acting on credible intelligence from whistleblowers, has seized five excavators at an illegal mining (galamsey) site near Beposo in the Bosomtwe District. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the activity
IGP Special Operations Team Arrests Suspected Drug Peddlers in Kumasi Raids
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.
Harry Kane Reveals Where England Fell Short in Ghana Draw After Late Missed Chance
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
Police Arrest Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena and Two Others Over Shooting Incident
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
Kwabenya Shooting Drama: 6 Arrested, Shotguns and Pistol Seized
Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with a shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo
Barekese Dam at Risk: Half of Forest Cover Lost to Human Activities
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' Victory Over Panama Sparks Excitement Among Ghanaians
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
2026 FIFA World Cup: Canadian Court Dismisses Partey's Visa Appeal
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
Police Arrest Suspect Linked To University Of Cape Coast Student Murder
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
Bole SHS Teacher Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct With Final-Year Student
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
Plea Bargain Request Does Not Mean Guilt – Wontumi’s Lawyer
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.
Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings Calls For Equitable Resource Distribution And Inclusive Constitutional Review
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
GNAT Demands Bail for Nyinahin SHS Teacher, Threatens WASSCE Boycott
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
Three Persons Confirmed Dead in an Accident on the Accra–Tema Motorway
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
Two Dead, Two Rescued In North Industrial Area Building Collapse
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
GPRTU Calls for Urgent Replacement of Missing Road Signs to Curb Road Accidents
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
Firefighter Rushed To Hospital After Sustaining Injury While Battling Makola Fire
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
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: There is Nothing to Reconsider — Majority Leader Reacts to Speaker’s Request
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 Urges the Public to Switch off Electricity During Flooding
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
Mahama’s Comments on New LGBTQ Bill Inappropriate — Bawumia Aide
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
Juaben Municipality Records Highest HIV Infections in Ashanti Region for 2025, Sparking Public Reaction
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
Mahama Announces Electrification of 172 Communities in Savannah Region
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.
Ghana Standards Authority Arrests Chinese Company Over Alleged Fake Mattress Production.
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.
GNFS Responds To Diesel Tanker Accident At Asuboi
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.
NPP Petitions Diplomatic Corps To Monitor Ghana’s Human Rights Situation
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.
Agenda 111: “It Was Not Prudent To Start 111 Hospitals At Once” – John Dramani Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has openly criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration over its handling of the Agenda 111 hospital projects.
The Sataso Bridge On The Ejura–Mampong Highway Has Collapsed, Stranding Commuters
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.
Ndc Women’s Wing Accuses Suame Mce Of Nepotism, Neglect Of Party Members
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.
Mahama Convenes Special Cabinet Meeting on Constitutional Review Proposals Today
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
