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Adom FM

Adom FM — radio station that hosted the Y2K Jam music event celebrating 1990s and 2000s hits.

2026-04-262026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show, Mr Aboagye said the incident occurred on Monday evening at a private hostel housing students of the school. …

    Female student made offensive remarks before altercation, says Education Directorate on Nyinahin SHS incident
  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, the mayor described the incident as a close call after a weakened structure collapsed onto the excavator the operator was working with during ongoing demolition activities in the area. …

    AMA Mayor confirms excavator operator safe after near-miss during Osu demolition
  4. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    MGL’s Ken Ansah, Newsfile host Sampson Ayenini honoured at GJA Press Freedom Awards
  5. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    I had to tell my children we’re renovating the house – Father reveals after court-ordered eviction displaces his family
  6. Joy Online

    … Seidu on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem said the team arrived at the property on Wednesday morning as residents were preparing to leave for work. …

    Why treat us like we stole the land? – Tema Community 25 resident laments demolition after court order
  7. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Cynthia Morrison urges urgent relocation of girl allegedly defiled by father
  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on June 4, Georgina said she rushed to the scene after calls to her sister went unanswered. …

    Adenta building collapse: Victim died trying to save her children—Sister recounts
  9. Joy Online

    … Her sister, Georgina Robinson, confirmed the incident in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Thursday, June 4. …

    Woman dead in Adenta New Site building collapse
  10. May 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    … 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. …

    Rank And Competence In Public Service
  12. Joy Online

    … 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. …

    Man killed in Bibiani-Asawinso galamsey clash, site owner arrested
Society

Techiman-Krobo nursing principal stays after investigation committee clears her

The News

The Education Ministry says an investigation committee found insufficient grounds to recommend the removal of the Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training principal despite acknowledging concerns about her approach to students. The ministry spokesperson stated the principal should be given a chance to restore discipline at the school, which a committee report described as having deteriorated.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Techiman-Krobo nursing principal stays after investigation committee clears her

    The Education Ministry says an investigation committee found insufficient grounds to recommend the removal of the Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training principal despite acknowledging concerns about her approach to students. The ministry spokesperson stated the principal should be given a chance to restore discipline at the school, which a committee report described as having deteriorated.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP could lose Karaga seat without Amin Adam contesting

    Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu says the party risks losing the Karaga parliamentary seat if incumbent Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam does not contest in the next election, and that the party may need to persuade him to seek another term.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. NPP's new chairman questions recent constitutional amendment on party leadership

    John Boadu, newly elected National Chairman of the NPP, argues that the party's recent constitutional amendment making the presidential candidate the party leader was unnecessary, saying elected executives are servants with specific responsibilities rather than authorities whose identity matters. Boadu opposed the change at the party's congress, noting the existing constitution has served the NPP well since 1992.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Adom FM Y2K Jam celebrates 2000s music at La Palm Dome

    Adom FM's Y2K Jam event at La Palm Dome featured performances from artistes including Antwi ne Antwi and Praye Tiatia, with patrons dancing and singing along to hits from the 2000s era in a celebration of nostalgia and music from that period.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Antwi HiMight surprises at Adom FM's Y2K nostalgia event

    Antwi HiMight of the Antwi ne Antwi duo made a surprise appearance at Adom FM's Y2K Jam, performing hits including Sekina and Odo Nkomo Ma Mani Gye to enthusiastic fans. The event at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel celebrated sounds from the turn of the millennium, featuring performances from Praye Tiatia and DJs from the Multimedia Group.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Adom FM Y2K Jam celebrates 1990s and 2000s nostalgia with music

    Adom FM held a Y2K Jam event on October 2 at La Palm Dome, bringing together music lovers in retro fashion for a night of hits from the 1990s and 2000s, featuring DJ Andy Dosty, hypeman Mercury Quaye, and dance performances.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. GPRTU warns drivers against overcharging above approved fares

    The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has warned members against charging above newly approved transport fares, saying offenders risk fines or jail time for non-compliance with the 8% fare increase. The union is conducting a week-long sensitisation campaign this week before enforcement begins, with the aim of ensuring drivers comply with the approved rates.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. NPP Vice-Chair hopeful claims youth with 26 years party service

    Henry Nana Boakye, contesting the New Patriotic Party's National Vice-Chairperson position among 13 aspirants, says his relatively young age belies 26 years of uninterrupted service to the NPP across polling station, constituency, regional, and national levels, including founding TESCON at the School of Mines.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Alan Kyerematen criticises persistent CSSPS placement challenges

    Alan Kyerematen, leader of the United Party, expressed concern over ongoing difficulties with Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System, saying parents who sacrificed to support their children through Junior High School face barriers to securing preferred school placements despite good grades, and are charged high fees to change placements.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Alan Kyerematen vows to break NPP-NDC political duopoly

    United Party founder Alan Kyerematen says he is determined to break the political duopoly of the NPP and NDC, arguing the two parties have dominated Ghana's political space since 1992 while the country continues to face major developmental challenges in roads, electricity, water supply and healthcare.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Acting Commissioner challenges Rent Control funding of GH¢60k

    The acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department says the department received only GH¢60,000 to run its 66 offices during the first quarter of 2026, calling on the Finance Minister to review funding that he argues is inadequate for nationwide operations.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. About 80% of Ghana's hostels operate illegally, says Rent Commissioner

    Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku alleges that approximately 80 per cent of hostel operators in Ghana operate without required licences or regulatory oversight, exploiting proximity to universities to rent accommodation to students at high prices. His office has closed five hostels in Koforidua and identified about 25 illegal hostels in Sunyani.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. COPEC advocates strategic fuel reserve over repeated tax cuts

    The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has urged government to establish a strategic petroleum reserve as a more sustainable alternative to repeatedly cutting taxes when fuel prices rise, arguing that building a structured system to reserve products during low-price periods would provide a more reliable buffer for the economy and consumers than relying on tax interventions.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ghanaian journalist's Alpine Texas story endorsed by town mayor

    International journalist Enoch Worlanyo, reporting from Accra, described Alpine, Texas as "The Eden of the Far West," and Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves recently referenced his feature story in her own vision for the high-desert town, creating what the article describes as a transatlantic moment of pride.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. 54,985 unplaced BECE graduates risk street outcomes

    Angel Carbonu, former NAGRAT president, has warned that more than 54,000 candidates not placed in public SHSs or TVET institutions under the 2026 Free SHS/TVET programme could end up on the streets without another opportunity, cautioning that the situation carries serious social consequences, particularly for candidates from poor backgrounds.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Parents warned against fraudsters offering SHS placement help

    The Ahafo Regional Secretary of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations has cautioned parents against fraudsters on social media claiming they can manipulate BECE results or influence school placements, urging parents to contact Ghana Education Service and West African Examinations Council directly using official numbers.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Birth and death registration are mandatory legal requirements

    The Deputy Births and Deaths Registrar has reminded Ghanaians that registering births and deaths is a mandatory requirement for all citizens. He urged parents and families to register births after naming ceremonies and to prioritize death registration as part of funeral planning rather than delaying it until after burial.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Our World Our People withdrawn due to curriculum duplication

    The former Education Minister's spokesperson rejected claims that the withdrawal of Our World Our People from Ghana's primary curriculum was politically motivated, saying instead it was based on a curriculum review that identified duplication and redundancy with Religious and Moral Education.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Ban on unauthorised siren use enforcement to intensify with digital system

    Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has warned motorists using unauthorised sirens to stop immediately or risk device removal by police. The government plans to intensify enforcement through a digital traffic system with cameras to capture siren offences, leading to fines or licence suspension.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Kwasi Kwarteng questions Wontumi's NPP chairmanship bid while in custody

    NPP communicator Kwasi Kwarteng has questioned why Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) is pursuing the NPP National Chairmanship while in prison with a pending bail application, arguing that his immediate priority should be securing his freedom rather than contesting the party race.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. GWCL cites Teshie plant shutdown, pipeline leaks for water shortage

    Ghana Water Limited has attributed irregular water supply in parts of Greater Accra to the shutdown of the Teshie desalination plant due to legal and maintenance issues since October, combined with major leakages along key transmission pipelines. The company says it is forced to ration limited water available to serve multiple communities including Teshie, Nungua, Spintex, and surrounding areas.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Water appeals to customers to pay bills promptly

    Ghana Water Company Limited has appealed to customers to pay their water bills promptly, citing poor revenue mobilisation and illegal connections as threats to infrastructure repair and water supply improvements. The company operates a postpaid billing system and says it reinvests all received revenue into maintaining and upgrading infrastructure.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. NDC organiser Yamin challenges accusers to produce galamsey evidence

    The National Organiser of the NDC, Joseph Yamin, has challenged those accusing him of illegal mining to provide credible evidence, stating that no state investigative body is probing him for galamsey-related offence. He said the issue before authorities concerns allegations that unidentified persons are using his name to intimidate the public, not an investigation into illegal mining itself.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NIA launches 24-hour Ghana Card services at prestige centres

    The National Identification Authority says it is expanding operations to provide 24-hour Ghana Card services, with new prestige centres launching next week and about 120 additional staff employed to operate on a three-shift system, aimed at serving people unable to visit offices during regular working hours.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Former MP questions judge handling multiple NPP cases

    Former New Edubiase MP George Oduro has questioned Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay's handling of Bernard Antwi Boasiako's galamsey trial, alleging the judge's conduct raised concerns. Oduro questioned why one judge is handling several NPP-related cases despite the availability of many High Court judges across Ghana.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP chairmanship candidate Wontumi's campaign reviews future after jail sentence

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), an aspirant for NPP national chairmanship, has not yet decided whether to continue his campaign following a recent jail sentence. His campaign manager said the team will consult with the NPP General Secretary and other stakeholders within a week to determine the way forward.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Parliament majority defends closed-door Bank of Ghana meeting

    The Chairman of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee defended a closed-door meeting with Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, arguing that the central bank's independence requires a different approach from usual parliamentary oversight. He said Parliament is not hiding the BoG's operations, but the institution is independent despite government being a stakeholder.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Lawyer disputes EOCO's GH¢55m claim against Miracles Aboagye

    Lead counsel for former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Miracles Aboagye disputes EOCO's claim that his client was questioned over alleged GH¢55 million in financial and procurement irregularities, asserting that investigators only questioned him about procurement procedures and contracts related to priority projects valued at about GH¢5 million.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Lawyer calls for reform of Ghana's bail surety requirements

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised bail conditions imposed on Dennis Miracles Aboagye, saying the requirement for justified sureties and property verification is too difficult and time-consuming for many Ghanaians to satisfy, extending beyond the GH¢50 million bail amount itself.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lawyer Kpebu argues Miracles Aboagye unlikely to flee Ghana

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for more practical bail conditions, arguing that Dennis Miracles Aboagye is unlikely to abscond given that he travelled outside Ghana and returned. Kpebu also raised concerns about surety requirements for registered properties, noting that non-registered properties in Ghana outnumber registered ones.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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