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Anaesthetist Saves Pregnant Trader at Kasseh Market

A principal certified registered anaesthetist, Ms. Harriet Oteng, has been praised for her swift action in saving the life of a pregnant trader who collapsed at Kasseh Market in the Ada East District. The woman, identified as Madam Grace Siawu from Sege, was later admitted to the Ada East District Hospital, where she safely delivered a healthy baby boy following Ms. Oteng’s intervention. With 13 years of professional experience, Ms. Oteng told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that she came across the distressed woman shortly after work. She quickly administered first aid before rushing her to the hospital. “She collapsed and was sweating profusely, struggling to breathe, and unable to speak,” Ms. Oteng recalled. After checking the patient’s antenatal card and ruling out diabetes, she gave her a soft drink to stabilise her condition. Unsatisfied with the temporary recovery, she […]

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99 SHSs to Shift to Single-Track Calendar in October

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that 99 Senior High Schools (SHSs) will move from the double-track system to a single-track calendar beginning October 31, 2025, with the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, the Service explained that the adjustment is meant to create a more consistent academic schedule, improve teaching and learning, and reduce pressure on students. The GES noted that single-track schools will also benefit from improved planning of extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports, and cultural programmes, while providing parents with a more predictable school timetable. The Service clarified that the change applies only to the 99 selected schools, while other institutions will continue operating under the double-track system. Under the new calendar, single-track schools will close on August 21, 2026, while double-track schools will […]

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Committee Reviews Evidence in Petition Against Chief Justice

The Article 146 Committee of Inquiry has disclosed that it received extensive evidence in the first petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Committee Chairman Gabriel Scott Pwamang revealed that petitioner Daniel Ofori presented his case through 13 witnesses, while the suspended Chief Justice mounted her defence with 12 witnesses, including expert testimony. He confirmed that the Chief Justice personally testified and was cross-examined during the proceedings. According to Pwamang, both sides were represented by four lawyers each, and nearly 10,000 pages of documentary exhibits were reviewed. The hearings, held in camera, followed constitutional provisions but were not conducted in secrecy. Proceedings on the second petition against the Chief Justice have been adjourned after a joint request from both parties. The Committee, which is examining three petitions submitted to President John Mahama in March, granted […]

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Greater Accra Minister on “Akwaaba” vs “Oobakɛ” Debate

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has weighed in on the ongoing public debate regarding the proposed substitution of the Twi word “Akwaaba” with the Ga expression “Oobakɛ” at the Kotoka International Airport and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. In a press statement, the Minister acknowledged the concerns of the Ga people, describing them as legitimate since they are custodians of the land on which the capital city stands. She reiterated her commitment to preserving the Ga language, traditions, and cultural identity for future generations. “The Ga people, as the custodians of the land on which our capital city stands, have every right to raise concerns about the preservation and promotion of their cultural heritage. I remain fully committed to ensuring that their linguistic and cultural legacy is respected, protected and preserved,” she stated. At the […]

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Mahama Moves to Restore Peace in Sawla-Bole

President John Dramani Mahama has taken swift action to address renewed tensions between the Gonja and Brifor communities in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region. The President, who returned from a state visit to Singapore on Thursday, received a detailed briefing from the National Security Coordinator and the Minister for the Interior on the volatile situation. Even while abroad, President Mahama engaged the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, in a phone conversation to discuss practical steps toward ending the conflict and restoring calm. As part of peace-building measures, the President has dispatched a high-level government delegation led by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohamed-Mubarak, to meet with the Yagbonwura and other traditional and community leaders. The delegation’s mission is to promote dialogue and work with the Regional Security Council to resolve outstanding disputes peacefully. To maintain […]

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Kwapong Nursing College Appeals for Male Hostel Support

The Principal of the College of Nursing and Midwifery at Kwapong in the Ahafo Region, Nana Kwame Amoh Adinkrah, has raised serious concerns about the deplorable state of the school’s male hostel, warning that the situation is negatively impacting teaching and learning. Speaking to Adom News during the launch of the college’s 10th anniversary celebration, themed “Shelter, A Resource for Academic Excellence,” the principal lamented that since the school’s establishment in 2015, it has struggled to provide a suitable accommodation facility for male students. According to him, the limited size of the current hostel has led to severe congestion, posing significant health and safety risks. He revealed that as part of the anniversary activities in November 2025, the school will appeal to government, philanthropists, and NGOs to support the construction of a modern hostel facility. The Chief of Kwapong, Nana […]

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Franklin Cudjoe Criticizes Sentences in Ablekuma Violence

The sentencing of eight men for their involvement in violent disturbances during the Ablekuma North parliamentary by-election has sparked criticism from Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, who argues that the punishments may not be strong enough to deter future electoral violence in Ghana. The eight individuals—Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and Ali Saeed (alias Bomba)—were convicted by an Accra Circuit Court on August 29, 2025. They pleaded guilty to charges including assault after a viral video showed them attacking former Minister of State Hawa Mavis Koomson, NPP Deputy Organiser Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei, and trader Majeed Mohammed Saana during the by-election re-run at the Methodist Church Polling Station. The court sentenced each of them to pay a fine of 500 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢6,000, or serve 24 months […]

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Adansi Chiefs Urge Tourism at Helicopter Crash Site

The Adansi Traditional Council has called on the government to transform the Sikaman Brofoyedru helicopter crash site in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region into a national tourist attraction. The appeal was made during a visit by council members to the crash site, where they performed final cleansing rituals for community members who assisted in retrieving the remains of the eight military officers who tragically lost their lives. Speaking to Adom News correspondent Isaac K. Normanyo, the Adansi Akyeamehene, Nana Kusi Anowuo, explained that the rituals were essential to protect those involved in the recovery process from any spiritual consequences. He stressed that, beyond its spiritual and cultural relevance, the site also holds historical importance and should be preserved as part of Ghana’s national heritage. “A monument should be erected here to honor the memory of the fallen […]

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Audit Uncovers GH¢8.2m Payout to Former NSA Boss

A forensic audit of the National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered shocking revelations involving its former Director-General, Osei Assibey Antwi. Findings seen exclusively by The Fourth Estate indicate that while serving as Director-General, Mr. Assibey Antwi was also registered and posted as a volunteer within the NSA during the 2022/2023 service year. Auditors discovered that he was assigned an EZWICH card (No. 1177042059) and posted to the Greater Accra Region. However, payroll records show he was assigned to Kumawu Farms in the Ashanti Region, a 200-acre farming project initiated under his administration. According to the report, Mr. Assibey Antwi received GH¢516,000 every month for 16 months, amounting to GH¢8,256,000. At the current national service allowance of GH¢715.57, the monthly amount he pocketed could have paid the allowances of 721 service personnel. These findings corroborate an earlier statement by the Attorney-General […]

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Ghana in Talks to Send Nurses Abroad to Ease Job Backlog

The Minister of Health has announced that government is in negotiations with thirteen countries to employ Ghanaian nurses and midwives abroad. This move is part of efforts to reduce the growing backlog of unemployed health professionals in the country. Speaking during a visit to the Sefwi Wiawso Nurses and Midwifery College in the Western North Region, the Minister highlighted that many trained nurses are still without jobs years after completing their studies. “We have a huge backlog of nurses from 2020 who are still waiting for employment. The government is negotiating with 13 countries to export our nurses, and once these agreements are signed, it will open doors for many of our health professionals,” he stated. The initiative is expected to ease the pressure of limited job placements locally while also offering Ghanaian nurses international exposure and opportunities for professional […]

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