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Pope seen for the first time since going to hospital

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago. The photo shows the pontiff sitting...

Keta Police intercept hard drugs, arrest three for smuggling

The Keta Divisional Police Command in the Volta Region has arrested three suspects for allegedly transporting hard drugs, known as ‘Taramaking,’ from Togo to...

Media Coalition against illegal mining calls for state of emergency to reclaim lands

Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from...

If elections were held in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30% – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, highlighting the...

Gov’t to amend PPA Act to promote local manufacturing – Goosie Tanoh

The government has unveiled plans to amend the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Act to prioritise the purchase of locally manufactured goods, reinforcing its commitment...

Businessman allegedly swindles police officer over 2 auctioned vehicles

A 46-year-old businessman who allegedly collected GH¢72,000 from a police officer under the pretext of securing him two auctioned vehicles has appeared before the...

Maybe if I were around, things would be different – Former Majority Leader

The former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that he misses being in the legislative house, even though he remains actively engaged...

Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if… – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted again if he fails to...

‘I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana – but it saved me’

When my mother told me at the age of 16 that we were going from the UK to Ghana for the summer holidays, I...

Fire sweeps through three girls’ dormitories at Labone SHS

A fierce fire swept through three girls' dormitories at Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to school property. The...

Ningo-Prampram MP secures GWCL commitment to address water crisis

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has secured a commitment from the Ghana Water...

Oseawuohene decries rampant drug abuse, calls for police action

The Akyem Wenchi Hene and Oseawuohene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council, DaasebrÉ› (Dr) Nyarko Asumadu Appiah, has raised concerns over rising drug abuse...

Twifo Ati-Mokwa Education Directorate seeks support for storm-hit schools

The Twifo Ati-Mokwa Education Directorate is seeking financial and material support to re-roof schools affected by a recent heavy storm that damaged several buildings,...

Ahiagbah slams Mahama gov’t over COVID-19 Levy retention

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized the Mahama-led government for failing to repeal the COVID-19 levy...

Kwakye Ofosu commends former IGP Dampare

Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has expressed appreciation for the contributions of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George...

Asunafo South District sensitizes women on WASH initiatives

The Asunafo South District Assembly in the Ahafo Region has educated women on the importance of actively participating in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers dismiss claims linking prices to fare hikes

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims by the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana that rising spare parts prices are responsible...

Oti Minister engages former MMDCEs for development

In a bid to accelerate development in the Oti Region, Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong has initiated a strategic collaboration with former Metropolitan, Municipal,...

Asare Bediako SHS prefect appeals for fence wall to boost security

The Senior Boys' Prefect of Asare Bediako Senior High School (SHS), Nyame Bright, has made an urgent appeal for the construction of a fence...

C/R Minister gives 100 acres of land to ex-galamsey operators for farming

The Central Regional Minister, Ekow Okyere Panyin, has officially handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners (galamsey operators) for commercial...

Gov’t’s 80% Mineral Royalties transfer sparks controversy

The government’s proposal to transfer 80% of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) into the Consolidated Fund for infrastructure development has sparked concerns among...

Newlyweds killed in gas tanker explosion

A newlywed couple, Dozie and Joan Okoye, have died in a gas explosion on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The couple, who reportedly...

Galamsey: Coalition demands state of emergency, probe into politically linked miners

Representatives of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey and Senyo Hosi have raised critical concerns with the Minister of Lands and...

We can only wish Dampare well and appreciate his services – Kwakye Ofosu

The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has extended his best wishes to the former Inspector General of Police, Dr George...

Volta Regional Minister engages Ghana Gas officials on stalled housing project for tidal waves victims

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has held a meeting with officials from the Ghana Gas, and other stakeholders. They include the project contractor, and...

Dampare’s removal was ‘cold without any sense of appreciation’ – Franklin Cudjoe

The President of IMANI Africa has criticised President John Mahama over how Dr. George Akuffo Dampare was removed as Inspector General of Police (IGP). Mr....

Father and son killed in crash on Sawla-Tuna highway [Photos]

An abandoned mini commercial bus on the Sawla-Tuna highway has claimed the lives of a father and his 10-year-old son at Saguri Sakpari in...

Minister hands over 100 acres of land to 30 ex-illegal miners for farming [Video]

The Central Regional Minister Ekow Okyere Panyin has handed over 100 acres of land to 30 former illegal miners to start commercial farming and...

Ken Ofori-Atta sues OSP

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has initiated a legal action at the Accra High Court against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for...

British man killed by president’s convoy in Kenya hit-and-run

A British man has been killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle in the motorcade of Kenyan President William Ruto. The man, who has...

JoyNews introduces new health show, Konsulting Room 5

JoyNews is set to launch an exciting new health show, Konsulting Room 5, a health programme designed to promote your well-being while making health discussions...

Six excavators seized, 3 foreigners arrested for mining along River Anum

The Ashanti Region Anti-Galamsey Task Force has seized six excavators deployed in illegal mining operations along River Anum in the Bosome Freho District of...

5 granted bail in payroll fraud case, trial adjourned

The Commercial Court in Tamale has granted bail with strict conditions to five out of six individuals facing trial for payroll fraud and corruption-related...

Your good works will never be in vain – Methodist Bishop tells Dampare 

The Bishop of the Cape Coast Diocese of the Methodist Church, Very Reverend Richardson Aboagye Andam, has praised the immediate past Inspector-General of Police,...

I find nothing wrong with Mahama changing the IGP – Prof Agyeman-Duah

Former United Nations Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has stated that there is nothing wrong with the President John Mahama’s decision to change the...

Take advantage of National Apprenticeship Programme – Osman Ayariga urges youth

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has called on young Ghanaians to embrace the soon-to-be-launched National Apprenticeship Programme...

2025 budget: We could benefit significantly if… – Former Deputy Finance Minister

Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr Stephen Amoah has acknowledged that some aspects of the 2025 Budget presented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Ato Forson is a very knowledgeable Finance Minister – Stephen Amoah

Dr Stephen Amoah, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Kumasi has acknowledged the expertise of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson,...

Capping of Road Fund led to deterioration of roads – Deputy Minister

The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has attributed the worsening state of Ghana’s roads...