Tight security at Manhyia Palace for Bawku conflict mediation talks
There is tight security at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, with several armed soldiers and police present for the Bawku conflict mediation.
The stage is...
Celestine Donkor, husband to sponsor education of DJ Awana’s children
Gospel musicians Celestine Donkor and her husband, Kofi Donkor, have pledged to sponsor the education of two children of DJ Awana, a top DJ...
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah’s anti-galamsey demo suspended
The leader of the Generational Rights Protection Society Group, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, has clearly stated that the group has achieved its purpose in organising...
Amaarae professes unwavering love for ‘untouchable’ Shatta Wale
Award-winning American-Ghanaian singer Amaarae has identified herself as one of the core members of Shatta Wale's fanbase, the SM Family.
At her album listening event...
Deputy Agric Minister reiterates government’s commitment to revitalise poultry industry
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to revitalising the poultry industry.
He was speaking at the eighth...
GBA threatens court action over Chief Justice’s suspension
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has intensified its opposition to President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning of imminent legal action...
Kwabena Kwabena eyes UPSA SRC presidency
Ghanaian highlife crooner George Kwabena Adu, known in showbiz circles as Kwabena Kwabena, is the latest musician to venture into student politics.
According to his...
Lord Kenya heaps praises on King Paluta over similarities in music style
Ghanaian rapper Lord Kenya has heaped praise on rising music sensation King Paluta, drawing striking parallels between the young artiste’s style and his own...
Why Mahama ordered audit into Agenda 111 projects – Health Minister discloses [Video]
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that none of the hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative is currently operational.Speaking in an...
Suspend ‘Thank You Tour’ – Mpiani warns NPP
Former Chief of Staff, Kwadwo Mpiani, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing 'Thank You tour', calling for it to be suspended immediately.
He...
Nkwanta South MCE moves to curb revenue leakages
Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Antwi Awal, has announced a robust plan to tackle revenue leakages within the assembly, emphasizing the need...
Education Minister clarifies exemption of academics from post-retirement contract suspension
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified that academic professionals — including professors, lecturers, and researchers — are exempt from the government's recent...
Kantamanto Market Fire: Leadership renders account, declares market fully operational
Four months after the devastating Kantamanto Market fire, the leadership of the Kantamanto Traders Association has officially rendered an account of all donations received...
Heavy rainfall, stormy winds and system upgrades behind recent power outages – ECG
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the recent wave of power outages across parts of the country to heavy rainfall, stormy winds,...
CDS announces release of all 2-Star Generals from Ghana Armed Forces
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, hosted a gathering of all Two-Star Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)...
Tensions mount in Burkina Faso after coup attempt
A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces.
Local media report that a...
Mahama to donate six-month salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
President John Mahama has pledged to donate his six-month salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares.
The President made the pledge...
National Security operatives attempt to abscond with seized galamsey excavators
JoyNews has learned that a group of security operatives, who identified themselves as members of the National Security, allegedly attempted to remove five heavy-duty...
Minority urges gov’t action following U.S. travel advisory on Ghana
The Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament has called on the government to act urgently following the United States’ issuance of...
Thousands of Ghanaian customers affected by recent cybersecurity breach at MTN
MTN Ghana has announced that about 5,700 of its customers may have been affected by a recent cybersecurity breach.
The company confirmed the incident in...
Education Minister inaugurates UCC Governing Council
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated a 13-member Governing Council for the University of Cape Coast at a ceremony held at the...
Galamsey: The window is closing – Ken Ashigbey warns
Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Ken Ashigbey, has warned Ghanaians to intensify their support for the fight against illegal mining or...
I’ll continue to serve any IGP appointed by government – ACP Kofi Sarpong
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and gospel musician Kofi Sarpong has said he will continue to serve any Inspector General of Police (IGP) appointed...
I wanted to be a teacher, but being a police officer is a calling – ACP Kofi Sarpong
Ghanaian gospel musician and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Kofi Sarpong, has shared a fascinating story of how he transitioned from a childhood dream...
Agbenyo proposes turning National Cathedral into apartments
Member of Parliament for Guan, Fred Agbenyo, has proposed a thoughtful alternative for the stalled National Cathedral project, suggesting it be transformed into residential...
Man killed in robbery operation on Atebubu-Yeji road
One person has been shot dead after robbers attacked passengers in a taxi and a motorbike from Nyumoase on the Atebubu-Yeji road in the...
Jinapor appeals for patience as electricity tariffs rise
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience and understanding as the nation prepares for an anticipated...
PPP backs CJ suspension, cites constitutional grounds
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has declared its support for the President’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice, describing the action as constitutionally sound...
ECG being deliberately discredited to pave way for privatization – PUWU
The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has accused government officials of deliberately tarnishing the image of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to justify...
8 dead, others in critical condition after accident on Yeji-Kumasi highway
Eight people have been confirmed dead following an accident on the Yeji-Kumasi Highway in the Bono East Region.
About 11 others are said to be...
Fuel tanker catches fire on Accra-Kumasi highway
A major disaster was narrowly avoided on the Accra-Kumasi highway after a fully loaded fuel tanker caught fire near New Jejeti.
The incident, which occurred...
National Apprenticeship Programme reserves 60% for women, 15% for PWDs
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the National Apprenticeship Programme will prioritize the inclusion of marginalized groups, reserving...
NPP lifts suspension on Martin Wuoyang
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially lifted the suspension of Martin Wuoyang, reinstating him as the Constituency Secretary for Nandom in the Upper...
Ghana Meteo warns of afternoon rainstorm in Accra, Central and Volta Regions
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert, forecasting moderate to heavy thunderstorms and rainstorms across parts of the country today, April 29,...
MoMo vendor shot dead during robbery operation in Aflao
A mobile money agent tragically lost his life on Monday, 28th April, following an armed robbery by unknown assailants at Aflao in the Ketu...
Binduri MP optimistic about lasting peace in Bawku
The Member of Parliament for Binduri, Issifu Mahmoud, has expressed optimism that the ongoing mediation process, led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,...
Politicians’ involvement in galamsey makes fight difficult – Tony Aubynn
The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Dr. Anthony Aubynn, has raised concerns over political interference in the fight against illegal...
Police probe viral video of alleged kidnapping and assault
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a suspected case of kidnapping and assault involving a female adult featured in a viral...
Goaso Hospital appeals for urgent infrastructure and staffing improvements
The management of Goaso Municipal Hospital (GMH) in the Ahafo Region has appealed to the government to urgently improve the facility’s infrastructure, equipment, and...
Foreign Affairs Ministry rolls out chip-embedded passport
The long-awaited chip-embedded passport was officially launched at a ceremony held at the Passport Office headquarters in Accra.This advanced passport technology, which has been...