One fear dead, two critically injured during motor display at Aboakyir festival

One person is feared dead, while two others are in critical condition following an accident during a motorbike display at the 2026 Aboakyir Festival in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region. Information gathered by Adom News indicates that two riders were performing

Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam now fully operational – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has commended engineers of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for their dedication and technical ingenuity in restoring the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam to full operation. President Mahama gave the commendation at the 2026

Ghanaians in South Africa cautioned to be alert despite end of anti-immigrant protests

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued a renewed safety advisory to Ghanaian nationals, urging continued vigilance despite the conclusion of recent demonstrations. Although the major protests held on April 28 and 29 by a coalition of anti-migration groups have ended,

Dr. Likee pays courtesy visit on Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK

Ghanaian comedian Ebenezer Kwasi Antwi, popularly known as Dr. Likee, has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Zita Sabah Benson, ahead of his comedy show at Indigo at The O2 on May 22, 2026. The visit formed

Fourth Akosombo power generating unit restored – Jinapor

Dr. John Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition has announced that the fourth unit of the Akosombo Dam was successfully restored at 9:09 PM on Tuesday. This critical step follows a recent substation fire and significantly strengthens national power generation as

Road crashes decline in Upper East, but motorcycle deaths remain high – Report

Road traffic crashes, injuries and deaths in the Upper East Region declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026, although motorcycle-related fatalities remain a major concern, according to a report by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).  A report on road traffic statistics for January

Miss Teen contestants visit Bisa Abrewa Museum as grand finale looms

Contestants of the maiden edition of the Miss Teen pageant have undertaken an educational and cultural tour to the Bisa Abrewa Museum in Nkontompo, Sekondi-Takoradi, as preparations intensify toward the grand finale slated for May 23, 2026.  The visit, led by Madam Princess Antwi, Chief Executive Officer of Carilex Productions, organisers of the

Pastor, two others remanded over attempt to bury baby alive 

A pastor and two others who allegedly attempted to bury a five-month-old baby alive at a refuse dump at Abofrem near Bibiani in the Western North Region have been remanded into lawful custody by the Bibiani District Court.  The accused are Richmond Frimpong, also known as Prophet, 36, a pastor; Beatrice Agyapongmaa,

GMet warns of thunderstorms, strong winds across five regions

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert warning of thunderstorms and rainfall activity across several parts of the country, particularly along the coast. In its latest update, the Agency said localised rain-bearing clouds have developed, resulting in cloudy conditions and ongoing

Ghana faces looming water crisis as pollution threatens potable supply – Former GWL MD

Former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Dr Clifford Braimah, has cautioned that Ghana could face a serious shortage of potable water if pollution of water bodies is not urgently addressed. Speaking on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, the former Managing Director of Ghana