… Under his operational stewardship, MGL brands, including Joy FM, JoyNews, and Adom FM, have maintained strong positions as agenda-setting platforms in Ghana’s media ecosystem. …
… Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Seidu said he is struggling to come to terms with the loss, stating that the emotional weight of the demolition goes beyond the destruction of a building. …
… She said the child’s welfare, education, and well-being must be prioritised. “We need to relocate the girl to the safest place. ” The interest of the child, her welfare, and education are important,” she said in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, on June 5. …
… Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme, he reportedly warned that it is dangerous for the nation to ignore competence and skills while prioritising tribal links in recruitment into the civil service — an institution considered a major engine of national development. …
… Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Obeng explained that the incident escalated after traditional authorities and security personnel moved in to halt illegal mining activities at the site. …
… When journalists from Adom FM visited the area, some residents and traders were seen collecting the drinks in bulk, while neighbours disclosed that schoolchildren often picked and consumed some of the beverages without knowing they had expired. …
The Ghana National Fire Service is responding to a major fire at a rubber factory at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra with four fire tenders deployed, though heavy rainfall has hampered response efforts and stranded personnel. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The Ghana National Fire Service is responding to a major fire at a rubber factory at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra with four fire tenders deployed, though heavy rainfall has hampered response efforts and stranded personnel. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Former NDC National Organiser Joshua Akamba says he is unfazed by death threats and has received direct threats including a call warning he would be stabbed. He says he believes in reincarnation and has survived similar threats during the Akufo-Addo administration.
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson says he has not been formally notified of tensions involving two companies at Prestea-Bondae and will not interfere in private business matters unless officially escalated through proper channels. This follows reports that police foiled an alleged attempt by former NDC National Organiser Joshua Akamba and some Chinese nationals to forcefully take over a mining concession at the site, where the concession is subject to ongoing legal dispute at Sekondi High Court.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Weija-Gbawe has confirmed that the assembly will soon demolish structures built on waterways and within the Densu River buffer zone to reduce flooding risks and improve water flow, after issuing notices to affected residents.
Anthony Nukpenu, Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the NDC, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor and Attorney General to explain to Ghanaians what transpired in efforts to extradite former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, after reports that a United States immigration court has granted him permanent residency status. Nukpenu argued that state institutions owed the public an explanation since taxpayer funds had been used in pursuing the matter.
A newborn baby went missing at Salaga Municipal Hospital shortly after delivery, following the mother's exhausting 13-mile motorbike journey from her village in labour. The baby had been placed on oxygen after delivery, and the family was later denied access to see the child before it was reported missing, prompting an investigation.
A newborn vanished from Salaga Municipal Hospital shortly after delivery, with a caregiver discovering the baby missing but not reporting it immediately. The father said police investigated the disappearance and questioned the hospital staff member responsible for caring for newborns before handover to mothers.
Ghana Water Limited's Director of Communications attributed flooding in parts of Weija to residents building on river buffers and within river pathways, which blocks natural water flow, rather than to the dam's controlled spillage. He noted that policies prohibit construction along riverbanks, but many communities have ignored these rules.
The Atwima Mponua District Education Directorate said an incident at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School on Monday evening involved male students returning late to a hostel and subsequently being asked to vacate, after which a female student made offensive remarks directed at a teacher, escalating into an altercation.
The Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly confirmed that an excavator operator narrowly escaped death when a weakened structure collapsed during demolition in Osu but emerged unharmed. The mayor said the demolition exercise is part of efforts to remove unsafe structures in the capital, with contractors engaged being experienced professionals.
The Ghana Journalists Association recognised Ken Ansah, Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, and broadcaster Sampson Lardi Ayenini for their contributions to press freedom in Ghana at an awards ceremony marking International Press Freedom Day.
A family was displaced after excavators demolished their home at Tema Community 25 following a court order. The father says the emotional toll extends beyond the physical loss, as he struggled to explain to his eight children why they were losing their home.
A Tema Community 25 resident whose home was demolished following a court order has criticized security personnel and bailiffs for arriving without prior notice and treating residents like criminals. Daniel Haruna Seidu said armed and masked police officers accompanied bailiffs to execute the demolition, leaving families scrambling to salvage belongings, and argues residents should have been informed before the operation.
Cynthia Morrison, former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has called for the urgent relocation and protection of an alleged victim in a defilement case involving a police officer and his biological daughter, emphasizing the need for counselling support for both the child and her mother and full involvement of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit.
Margaret Kpeli, 35, died in the Adenta New Site building collapse in Greater Accra after shielding her three children from falling rubble during heavy rainfall; her sister recounted that Margaret lay on her children to protect them and was struck by iron rods while trying to save them.
A 35-year-old woman died after a two-storey residential building collapsed at Adenta New Site in Greater Accra following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. Her three children and a dog were rescued alive, though the children sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
An opinion piece argues that competence concerns exist among highly ranked public service officials, noting instances where senior executives struggle with straightforward answers during Public Accounts Committee sittings and sometimes appear less articulate than their subordinates.
A violent confrontation at an illegal mining site in Asawinso, Western North Region, on Monday left one person dead and about seven others injured after traditional authorities and security moved to halt galamsey operations. The Municipal Chief Executive for Bibiani confirmed the arrest of a key suspect and said the incident escalated when armed men were allegedly called to the scene.
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah expressed optimism about Ghana's exit from an IMF programme, thanking Ghanaians for their patience and crediting President Mahama and his economic team for adhering to programme conditions. She urged Ghana to strengthen its economy and manage its resources well to avoid returning to the IMF in the future.
An editorial commentary on indiscriminate dumping of expired soft drinks at Mallam-Gbawe in Accra, which exposed residents to health risks after schoolchildren consumed some without knowing they had expired. The piece calls on local assemblies and the FDA to strengthen enforcement of correct disposal of expired foods.
A police inspector's wife has accused him of sexually abusing their biological teenage daughter, allegedly impregnating her and forcing a termination. She told Adom FM that the case was reported to police but was not properly handled for months; the victim has since tested positive for HIV and is struggling in school.
A woman has accused the father of her daughter—a Police Inspector stationed in Garu, Upper East Region—of sexually abusing the girl over several years, allegedly resulting in pregnancy and HIV infection. According to the mother, the abuse began when the child was about 10 years old, and the girl's disclosure to a hospital doctor eventually led to the inspector being questioned by police.
Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death should warn health professionals to uphold ethical standards. The latest report named individuals believed to be involved, unlike previous reports that focused on institutions, and the Health Minister has directed referral to the Medical and Dental Council for disciplinary action.
The Chairman of Parliament's Health Committee says the committee will meet with the three-member investigative team that probed engineer Charles Amissah's death to review the findings and recommendations, with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7. Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane stated the committee is examining the actions of health professionals involved, arguing that timely medical attention could have saved Amissah's life.
Ghana's Rent Control Department has announced a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators at tertiary institutions, following a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students over alleged exploitative pricing and excessive advance rent demands. Direct inspections begin Wednesday, May 6, 2026, starting with selected universities in Accra including the University of Ghana, UPSA, and Wisconsin International University College.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has criticised the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, for focusing on social media rather than tackling illegal mining. Glover said the minister must take a more proactive hands-on leadership role to address the scale of destruction caused by galamsey.
Popular Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Mikki Osei Berko has been installed as a chief in Adamorobe, Eastern Region, on April 24, 2026, given the stool name Nana Osei Boakye Yiadom II and expected to serve as acting chief while the substantive chief is advanced in age.