Some 141 people have been arrested at a joint police/military swoop at Budumburam near Kasoa in the Central region. The suspects which include 15 females are currently undergoing screening at the Police headquarters. In a statement, the Police said the move is part of measures being adopted to improve security …

A student had to have a testicle removed after docs took six days to spot it had twisted around and cut off the blood supply. The 20-year-old, named only as Ryan, woke up in agony in the early hours with intense pain in his right testicle and lower abdomen. He …

A 43-year-old man identified as Akwesi Philip has been allegedly murdered by his ex-wife and her lover at Yeji in the Pru District of the Bono East Region. Information gathered by Adom News suggests Akwesi Philip suffered severe beatings from his ex-wife and lover, leading to his death. Thomas Tatur, a relative …

A mobile money vendor has allegedly been killed by his friend at Gomoa Nyanyarno in the Central region. The deceased, whose name was given as Joseph Koomson, was stabbed three times and died on the spot on Saturday evening. Distraught mother, Elizabeth Koomson in an interview with Adom News said Mr Koomsom …

The Western Regional Police Command with support from other security agencies on Thursday, September 12, 2019, arrested 217 suspected criminals within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The suspects are reportedly behind criminal activities within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Briefing the media after the operation, Deputy Western Regional police Commander, ACP Edmund Ohene Bosompem …

A combined team of Military and police personnel has descended on Gomoa Budumburam in an operation to rid the area of criminals. The team comprising about 400 military officers and 200 police officers, swooped down on the Central Region in the Gomoa East District, which has gained notoriety for violent crimes …

The self-placement module which was temporarily closed down by the Ghana Education Service (GES) is expected to be live again today, Thursday, 12 September 2019. The GES closed down the module to enable it update the list of schools and programmes available for students entering the senior high school this …

Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has temporarily suspended the self-placement module under the Computerized School Selection and Placement Scheme( CSSPS). This option enables qualified candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination ( BECE) who have not been placed in their chosen Senior High School( SHS) to choose a …

The prime suspect in the killing of the two policemen on the Accra-Cape Coast highway a fortnight ago, Eric Kojo Dua, has reportedly admitted to the shooting of the two unarmed peace officers. Kojo Dua, who earlier claimed only to have killed Sgt Michael Gyamasi but denied shooting L/Cpl Awal …

Just five days after the rescue of two Canadians from the hands of Nigerian and Ghanaian kidnappers, another Nigerian, Ibrahim Azamal was arrested for allegedly attempting to snatch a four-year-old boy from around Mamobi Polyclinic in Accra. The story was heavily reported in the country as it seemed to be …

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei has been detailing why people resort to suicide to end their lives. According to him, depression is the commonest cause of suicide. He said scientific evidence shows that for every 10 people who attempt suicide or commit suicide, nine …

Impeccable sources within the Ghana Veterinary Service, have revealed a massive outbreak of the dreaded Africa swine fever disease in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis, resulting in the death of lots of pigs in various piggeries in the Western Region. The Herald is informed that, the recent outbreak, could be attributed to …

The Finance ministry has released over forty-nine  million cedis to the Ghana Education Service for the payment of delayed transfer grant and other outstanding allowances to teachers in the country. It comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)  declared strike in six regions over poor condition of service. …

He who laughs last the elders say laughs best, I saw Nana Addo’s laughter in his office when he was informed of his victory. I saw his laughter and his new style of walking when he first met John mahama. Lest I forget, have you noticed his swagger in recent …

The Smiling Heart Foundation in collaboration with Hearty Love Foundation a Non – Governmental Organization (NGO) has donated items worth thousands of Ghana cedis to St. Aquinas R/C Primary School and Alhemedia Islamic school all at Dambai Danka in Oti region. The items include pens and pencils, playing toys, reading books …

The Tema Regional police command has arrested two suspects for their roles in various crimes reported in the region, including rape and armed robbery. The suspects who are currently in police custody are Wilfred Mohammed Dakeh, trader and Petiafo Abraham, unemployed according to SVTV Africa. Briefing the media, the Tema …

A man believed to be in his early forties has been stabbed to death in Dapooretindongo, a suburb of Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The deceased suffered knife wounds on his stomach by unknown assailants. The incident according to residents in Dapooretindongo, located in the heart of Bolgatanga, happened …

Some 22 Ghanaians have been deported from Saudi Arabia with harrowing tales of assault and sexual abuse, the Ghana Immigration Service has revealed. In a statement, the Service said the deportees arrived within the past week and include one male. The Ghanaians were aged between 21 and 38 years and …

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin ll has promised the people of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern Region 10 new basic schools to help improve education in that part of Ghana. The Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area made this known in Asamankese during his tour to interact with …

The Education Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has clarified the government’s stance on the conversion of some all-male halls of residence at public universities. Dr. Opoku Prempeh explained that a recent letter from the Education Ministry on the conversion of halls at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology …

Drama unfolded in the Aayalolo metro bus when a suspected robber got ‘arrested’ by the vehicle’s automated door. The bus travelling from Adum to Aputuogya in Kumasi made a stopover at the High School Junction, where the suspected robber and two other accomplices joined the bus. The bus conductor soon …

As parts of its efforts in the fight against cancer in Ghana, Peace and Love Hospitals (PLH) in collaboration with Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, UK, has organized a one week cancer care training for the nurses at the Peace and Love Hospital (PLH) at Oduom, Kumasi. The programme dubbed “Foundation …

A ‘mad man’ has gruesomely murdered a 59-year-old property owner at Tunga near Dansoman in the Ablekuma West of the Greater Accra Region, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. A nephew of the deceased Abu Osman Mohammed who confirmed the incident to MyNewsGh.com, revealed that the mad man after murdering his uncle, chopped …

Some aggrieved parents of a government school at Iron City, a suburb of Kasoa in the Central region have locked up the headmistress over extortion. The parents, who stormed the Iron City M/A basic school with their own padlocks, claimed the headmistress has been charging them exorbitant fees before admitting …

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr. Akwasi Osei, has called on Ghanaians to come together and help reduce the number of suicides being witnessed across the country. Suicides happen in all countries and regions, whether rich or poor. However, most occur in low and middle-income countries, which …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has joined sister teacher group, National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in its industrial action against what they describe as unfavourable working conditions. NAGRAT declared a nationwide strike over the newly introduced Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) acquired by the Public Services …

All pupils entering kindergarten and primary one in the 2019/2020 academic year will undergo a mandatory medical screening during admission. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is conducting the exercise in collaboration with the Education Service and other partners. The screening which will begin Tuesday, is aimed at “the early detection of …

The management of Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College has dismissed at least six students and about 20 others repeated over poor academic performances. The affected students are mostly students pursuing Registered Midwifery Course. The dismissed students are said to have performed below the borderline of 1.5 Cumulative GPA whilst …

The Gyaasehene of Gomoa Akraman in the Gomoa East District of the Central region has reportedly been killed in his house by some unidentified men. He was known as Yaw Egyir but popular as ‘Osebo’ and in his 40’s. Information gathered by Adom News’ Kofi Adjei suggested that the group …

A police officer attached to the Asesewa District Police Command has been arrested for failing to account for his rifle and ammunition for an operation. The Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh confirmed the incident to Starr News when contacted. He said further investigations are ongoing, …