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UK Deputy PM resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy Prime Minister and housing secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. She has also...

Police announce road closures ahead of 2025 Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra for the 2025 Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL) on Saturday,...

Medikal pays visit to Sowutuom chief over Homowo tragedy

Rapper Medikal has visited the Chief of Sowutuom, Nii Osabu Akwei Ofoli I, to extend condolences to the royal family following the recent Homowo...

Dada KD’s funeral rescheduled again over Asantehene’s ban

The family of highlife legend Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada K.D., has announced a new date for his final funeral rites following...

Medical and Dental Council announces arrest of 4 quack practitioners

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana (MDC) has raised concerns over the growing menace of quackery, describing it as one of the major...

Western Regional Minister, MPs and MMDCEs pledge support for DRIP

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will closely monitor the effective utilization of equipment under...

Don Little recounts near-arrest experience in Ethiopia

Comic actor Don Little has narrated a frightening experience during his recent trip to Ethiopia, where he narrowly escaped arrest after a misunderstanding over...

WAEC shuts down Adventist Day SHS exam centre over malpractice

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has shut down the Adventist Day Senior High School examination centre in Kumasi after several mobile phones were...

Europe bans ‘reproductive toxicant’ chemical used in some gel nail polishes

The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban, which...

WAEC arrests 14 over malpractice in ongoing WASSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 14 people, including teachers, students, and invigilators, for alleged involvement in malpractice in...

Three jailed for malpractice in 2025 WASSCE

The Kasoa-Ofaakor District Magistrate Court has sentenced three individuals to a total of 20 months in prison for their roles in examination malpractice during...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers threaten shutdown of foreign retail shops

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced plans to close down foreign-owned retail shops in the business enclave on Monday, September 8,...

Lekzy DeComic, Foster Romanus pay courtesy call on Sam George

Two of Ghana’s top comedians, Lekzy DeComic and Foster Romanus paid a visit to the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey...

Gomoa Fetteh chiefs ban live bullets, motorbikes at 2025 Ahorbaa Kese Festival

Traditional leaders of Gomoa Fetteh in the Gomoa East District have placed a ban on the use of live bullets and motorbikes during this...

VIP Bus Union adjusts departure times in Wa after Bole curfew

The VIP Bus Transport Union in the Upper West Region has announced new evening departure times for trips to Kumasi and Accra, following the...

NACOC raids drug dens in Ogbojo, Madina; shuts down Viviz Cottage Eatery at Ridge, 9 arrested

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has launched a major operation targeting narcotics hotspots in Accra, focusing on suspected drug dens in Ogbojo and Madina. The...

Stonebwoy unveils tracklist for forthcoming EP ‘The Torcher’

Stonebwoy has unveiled the official tracklist for his upcoming extended play (EP), The Torcher, set for release later this month, September 2025. The nine-track project...

Education Minister pushes for 2.5% oil revenue to sustain No Fees Stress Policy

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed that 2.5% of Ghana’s oil revenue be allocated to scholarships and bursaries to sustain the government’s No...

NPP is yet to recognise its potential – Paul Afoko

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, says the party is yet to fully realise its potential, describing it...

Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at Africa Down Under 2025 Summit

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, have forged a...

We’re building on solid ground – Ag. Minerals Commission CEO outlines his vision

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his leadership will be anchored on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor,...

Phase 2 of GJA Volta Press Centre project launched

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has launched the second phase of its Volta Press Centre project, marking another milestone in efforts to provide journalists...

NDC sets guidelines for Tamale Central Parliamentary Primary

The Northern Regional Directorate of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released guidelines for the Tamale Central parliamentary primary, scheduled...

Paul Afoko hints at why he won’t return to active politics

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, says his suspension from office and the subsequent court ruling that upheld...

Akwatia by-election: Mustapha Gbande accuses NPP leaders of provocation, condemns alleged poster-tearing incident

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has condemned what he described as an act of political provocation by senior...

NPP Tema Central Secretary challenges dismissal from TDC

The Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ian Okwei Tabalor, has challenged what he describes as his wrongful dismissal from...

NPP Secretary reacts to claims he sold state land to wife for GH₵2,000

The Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Tema Central, Okwei Ian Tabalor, has refuted claims by the Tema Development Company (TDC)...

Government renews curfew in Nkwanta township

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak-Mohammed, has renewed the curfew on Nkwanta Township and surrounding communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the...

Ntim Fordjour warns against politicising tribal conflicts amid Gbinyiri crisis

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on political leaders to avoid exploiting tribal conflicts for partisan...

Assemblies have no excuse not to improve development under this gov’t – Collins Dauda

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South Constituency in the Ahafo Region, Alhaji Collins Dauda, says assemblies have no excuse not to improve...

Two women arrested over abusive statements against Mahama granted GH¢100K bail

Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. Appearing before an...

Meridian Port Services sued over alleged unfair termination

A former employee of Meridian Port Services (MPS) has filed a lawsuit against the company over allegations of unfair termination, violation of statutory laws,...

I am the bridge between gov’t policy and mining productivity – Ag. Minerals Commission CEO

The Acting CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his role will be to strike the critical balance between government policies and...

BoG suspends remittance partnership of 3 payment service providers

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the suspension of the remittance partnership of three Payment Service Providers for one month, effective September 18. The...

Bank of Ghana suspends UBA Ghana’s forex licence

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has imposed a one-month suspension on the foreign exchange trading licence of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana, starting...

Andy Dosty gets top nomination in 2025 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA

Celebrated broadcaster Andy Dosty has been nominated for the 7th Ghana Entertainment Awards USA to be held in New Jersey. He has earned the nomination...

Surgeon jailed after amputation of own legs

An NHS vascular surgeon who had his own legs removed has been jailed for two years and eight months for insurance fraud and possessing...

Businessman in court over GH¢500K gold fraud

A businessman accused of defrauding a woman of GH¢500,000 in a gold transaction has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Charles Yao Anyomi is alleged...

Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025...