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We only have rice to feed SHS students in Greater Accra – CHASS chairman

The Chairman of the Greater Accra Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), Paul Amoasi Baidoo, has expressed concern about the unavailability of...

Electrochem Ghana condemns raid on its warehouse by alleged NDC thugs

Electrochem Ghana Limited has condemned a raid on its operations in Ada, Greater Accra Region, by armed thugs who claimed affiliation with the ruling...

Presidency unveils Mahama’s official portrait

The Office of the President has announced the release of the official portrait of John Dramani Mahama. The Presidency has stated that the portrait captures...

Colleges of Education reschedules re-opening date for 2024/2025 academic year

The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education-Ghana (PRINCOF) has announced a change in the reopening date for the first semester of the...

They have what it takes, its a masterstroke – Austin Gamey lauds Mahama’s first 3 appointees

Former Employment and Social Welfare Minister Austin Gamey has described President John Mahama’s first three ministerial appointments as a “masterstroke.” Speaking on Joy News’ Upfront...

Gov’t could seek more IMF funding – Finance Minister-designate

The new Mahama government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its current, three-year programme with the lender to cushion...

Omane Boamah: Stan Xoese Dogbe, you know your onions

My dear brother Stan Xoese Dogbe thank you, thank you, thank you, medaase, Onyiwaladon, nagode, akpe... You know your onions! How did you conceptualise the Independence...

‘Misreporting happens frequently, but we stay focused on diplomacy’ – British High Commissioner on Ghana election remarks

The British High Commissioner to Ghana has addressed concerns surrounding her earlier remarks about the potential for unrest in Ghana’s 2024 elections. Harriet Thompson explained...

Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

Indian authorities say they have arrested a Canadian man at Delhi airport for carrying a crocodile skull in his luggage. The 32-year-old man was at...

TikTok to make final plea at Supreme Court against US ban

TikTok will appear before the US Supreme Court on Friday in a last-ditch effort to overturn a ban, in a case testing the limits...

John Dumelo weighs in on debate over appointing a creative as tourism minister

Actor and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has intimated that it takes more to become a minister of Tourism,...

Mahama’s next mission is God’s ministry – Sonnie Badu

Renowned gospel musician and founder of the Rockhill Church in the United States, Sonnie Badu, has prophesied that President John Dramani Mahama will one...

Thousands of people are sending their CVs – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding his administration’s commitment to appoint a lean government. Speaking at the Presidential...

Chad: Attack on presidential palace leaves 19 dead

An attack on Chad’s presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported...

Violent protests in China after student falls to his death

The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video. In the videos...

Businessman in court for allegedly defrauding 18 rent seekers of GH₵100K

A 48-year-old businessman, Jennings Tetteh Cole, who is accused of defrauding 18 rent seekers of over GH₵100,000, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on...

President Mahama outlines plans for inclusive constitutional review

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a committee tasked with organising a National Constitutional Review Validation Conference. The conference aims to build...

I’m not entirely surprised – John Jinapor reacts to Energy Minister-designate appointment

Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, has responded to his recent nomination as the Energy Minister-designate. On January 9, 2025, the John Mahama...

20-year-old arrested for robbing iPhone as New Year gift for lover

Police in Bole, Savannah Region, have arrested 20-year-old unemployed man Kipo Seidu for allegedly robbing an iPhone to give as a New Year gift...

This ‘tot tot’ appointment is unacceptable – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized President John Mahama for the slow pace of his ministerial appointments, referring to the process as a "tot...

Ghana seeks reinstatement of $190M MCC funds for electricity sector reforms

President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana’s readiness to renegotiate with the United States Government for the possible reinstatement of $190 million under the...

Illegal miner on the run after killing teen girl at Diaso

A 26-year-old man has allegedly murdered an 18-year-old young lady at Diaso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. The suspect, who...

We shall continue uncompleted healthcare projects – Mahama

President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to completing unfinished healthcare facilities to enhance accessibility and quality healthcare across Ghana. Addressing the National Convention of...

Police officers allegedly shoot 3 dead at Acherensua

Three individuals have reportedly been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region. The deceased were part of a group of eight...

Police restore calm after security breach attempt at Newmont mining site

The Ghana Police Service has successfully restored calm in Ntotoroso, a community in the Ahafo Region, following an attempted security breach at the Newmont...

2 injured after chaos erupts in Boborama over disputed chieftaincy installation

A violent confrontation broke out in Boborama, a community in the Ellembele District of the Western Region, after two men attempted to disrupt the...

You elected us to solve the problems, we will make sure your lights stay on – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing Ghana’s energy challenges and ensuring that the nation avoids a return to the...

I’ll relocate Akufo-Addo’s statue to Kyebi – Sekondi MP [Video]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Blay Nyameke, has announced plans to relocate former President Akufo-Addo's statue from the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the...

#BeginningTheYearRightSeries2025: Prophet Larbi-Gyimah’s advice on purposeful living [Video]

A new year is here, and to drive change and impact lives, the most authoritative afternoon show, Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen, returns with its...

Mahama risked his life to lure Burkina Faso’s leader to accept civilian gov’t – Security analyst

Francis Ahovi, a Security analyst and Executive Secretary of Global Security for Africa Research and Good Governance (GLOSARGG), has shared his perspective on President...

Prof. Aning calls for stronger protocols after Burkinabe military leader attended Mahama’s inauguration

Security consultant Prof. Kwesi Aning has called for the introduction of clearer protocols for presidential visits following the controversial visit of President Ibrahim Traoré...

Speaker refers Ministerial nominees to Appointments Committee for vetting

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred three ministerial nominees to the Appointments Committee for review and recommendations. The nominees, appointed by President John...

Our agents took an aptitude test ahead of 2024 election- NDC Chairman

The Eastern Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor has detailed some strategies including an exam that counted for their victory in...

Profile of Ghana’s next Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Ghana’s next Minister for Finance, a crucial position in his newly unveiled ministerial...

Akuapem North NDC coordinators petition party leadership over election fund disbursement

Ward and Zonal Coordinators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Akuapem North have petitioned the constituency leadership, demanding immediate transparency and action regarding...

Free SHS: GH₵150 million was released for food supply last week – Kwasi Kwarteng

Immediate past spokesperson for the Education Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, has stated that the Akufo-Addo-led government made adequate financial provisions for feeding in Senior High...

Must NPP gov’t appointees be forced before they leave their offices? – Oliver Kevor

The NDC Eastern Regional Chairman, Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, has questioned why some government appointees from the NPP are still occupying their offices after...

Mahama names first set of ministerial appointees

President John Mahama has appointed Ajumako Enyan Essiam MP and Majority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, as the Finance Minister-designate. The appointment, which is the...

Minority condemns alleged attacks on National installations, urges President to act swiftly

The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned alleged attacks on national installations, as well as threats and assaults against civil servants and judicial officers...

Mentally challenged man allegedly sets teachers’ bungalow ablaze [Video]

A mentally challenged man has allegedly set ablaze a teachers' bungalow at Nkyenekyene in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The bungalow houses...