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Deadly Doses II: JoyNews investigation uncovers disturbing shift in Ghana’s growing drug crisis

A year after JoyNews’ Deadly Doses investigation exposed the thriving drug ghettos of Thinker Island and Columbia in the Ashanti Region, a follow-up has...

Eric Opoku should have resigned over Nkoko Nkitinkiti remarks – Prof. Boadi

The Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has criticised the Minister for Food and Agriculture,...

Deadly Doses II: ‘Infused noodles’ hit food joints as drug abuse takes new twist

Psychiatrist Dr Ruth Owusu Antwi has raised concerns over a trend in Ghana's growing drug crisis, revealing that some drug users are mixing narcotic substances...

Suspected illegal loggers shoot forest guard at Abesewa

A forest guard has been critically injured after suspected illegal loggers allegedly shot him during a confrontation at a newly established forest plantation at...

EXIM Bank case: Appiah-Kubi withdraws as Wontumi’s lawyer

Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi has withdrawn as counsel for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi,...

Agric Minister destroyed Nkoko Nkitinkiti with beneficiaries consuming birds comment – Prof. Boadi

The Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has criticised the Minister for Food and Agriculture,...

Economic indicators look good, but ordinary Ghanaians are yet to feel it – IERPP boss

The Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Prof. Isaac Boadi, says Ghana’s economy has achieved some level of...

Peace Council inaugurates committee to monitor Nkwanta conflict resolution efforts

The National Peace Council has inaugurated a nine-member Conflict Monitoring and Implementation Committee in Nkwanta South in the Oti Region as part of renewed...

VALCO workers protest in Tema over alleged sale (Video)

Workers of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), together with the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), have staged a protest in Tema over...

Tax cuts commendable, but revenue replacement was needed – Prof. Boadi tells gov’t

The Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), Prof. Isaac Boadi, has commended government’s decision to abolish what he...

Global InfoAnalytics poll: Asiedu Nketia, Ato Forson tied in race to lead NDC into 2028 election

A new baseline longitudinal poll by Global InfoAnalytics has found the race to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general election...

Former Buffer Stock CEO’s wife seeks court approval to travel to UK for son’s medical treatment

The wife of the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has filed an application before...

Exim Bank case: Wontumi appears in court under heavy prison security

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appeared before the Accra High Court under...

Kwesi Yankah urges Mahama to reject Public Tribunals Bill, warns of ‘return of terror’

Former Minister of State and academic, Prof. Kwesi Yankah, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the recently passed Public...

David and Goliath: The curse of top dogs and the innovative power of underdogs; “Am I a dog, that you come at me with...

The David and Goliath metaphor conveys a powerful message of the glorified champion beaten by the underestimated novice. This narrative depicts champions as villains...

Gov’t dismisses claims over viral Mahama video, says remarks were taken out of context

The government has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding a viral video of President John Dramani Mahama, describing them as false and a...

Majority of Ghanaians support establishment of regional tribunals — GlobalInfo Analytics poll

A majority of Ghanaian voters have expressed support for the establishment of regional tribunals, according to a new poll conducted by GlobalInfo Analytics. The survey,...

GoldBod suspends licenses of Dominic Bonsu Ventures, McWoode Ray 24

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has suspended the gold trading licences of Dominic Bonsu Ventures and McWoode Ray 24 Enterprise with immediate effect over...

Dangerous structural defects on Mallam interchange

Photographs taken at the Mallam Interchange in Accra last week have raised concerns about possible structural deterioration at one of the capital’s busiest and...

Dambai College of Education appoints new Principal and Vice Principal

Dambai College of Education (DACE) has announced the appointment of Professor Inusah Hussein as the new Principal and Dr Fred Alpha Adams as Vice...

Legal vacation could delay Wontumi’s bail application hearing – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, may have to wait until October before his application for...

Military vehicle crashes with STC bus at Nkenkensu

A military vehicle transporting personnel deployed to Bawku in the Upper East Region has been involved in an accident with a State Transport Corporation...

GES to introduce tougher measures against indiscipline in SHSs

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it is considering tougher measures, including possible criminal prosecution, for Senior High School (SHS) students involved in serious...

Deputy AG alleges ‘deliberate campaign’ to misrepresent Adu-Boahene prosecution

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has alleged that there is a deliberate public and media campaign to misrepresent the criminal...

T-bills: Gov’t exceeds target by 30%; interest rates decline again

The government exceeded its treasury bills target once again, the week in which the Minister of Finance presented the Mid-Year Budget Review on Thursday,...

Ghana to deploy condom vending machines nationwide to boost HIV prevention

Ghana will begin installing condom vending machines across the country by the last quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to improve access to...

Robbers shoot MoMo vendor at Agona Mankron

A mobile money (MoMo) vendor is in critical condition after being shot during a robbery attack at Agona Mankron Junction in the Agona East...

IMF Board set to approve Ghana’s final programme review

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to meet today to consider and approve Ghana’s sixth and final review under...

Wa: Man jailed 10 years for defiling 7-year-old boy

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour by the Wa High Court for defiling a seven-year-old boy in...

Sports Ministry rallies behind Black Queens ahead of 2026 WAFCON

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has thrown its full support behind the Black Queens ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations...

One year on: Sneak peek inside Daddy Lumba’s final resting place [Video]

One year after Daddy Lumba’s passing, his family has opened his final resting place to public viewing for the first time. The private mausoleum, located...

Emotional scenes as family marks One Year Anniversary of Lumba’s passing

The family of legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Daddy Lumba has marked the first anniversary of his death with an emotional gathering at his East...

Experiencing power faults? Here are ECG numbers to call

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released a list of district fault lines and contact numbers to help residents within the Accra West...

Popular radio presenter killed in motor accident at Berekum

A journalist with Adikanfo FM in Jinijini, Mr Justice Danquah, popularly known as Nana Kofi or 99K, has died following a motor accident at...

Chaos mars NDC branch elections in Assin Central Constituency

Violence erupted at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) branch executive elections in the Assin Central Constituency, after a deputy constituency youth organiser aspirant was...

Wontumi knew he would be convicted – Appiah-Kubi

Private legal practitioner Andy Appiah-Kubi has revealed that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi,...

NSMQ 2026 : St. Louis SHS returns to nationals after thrilling comeback in Ashanti region qualifiers

St. Louis Senior High School has secured a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after producing a remarkable comeback victory...

Doctor purchases equipment for Paga Hospital with GH¢20,000 cash reward

A medical doctor who recently received a GH¢20,000 cash reward from the Paga Youth Movement (PAYOM) for accepting a posting to the Paga Hospital...

OSP should not be solely blamed for Ofori-Atta’s situation – Prof Atua

Professor of International Law at the University of Ghana, Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua, has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not...