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Controversial budget vote: I’ll someday reveal who sat in Adwoa Safo’s seat – Haruna Iddrisu

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has revisited the controversy surrounding former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo’s presence in Parliament during the...

A Nation that prays for political failure

The last time NPP was in power, NDC was praying it fails for them to come to power. Now that the NDC is power,...

Africa’s tech future starts in the classroom: Why robotics education is a national priority

In the discourse about Africa's technological future, we tend to focus on the wrong things. We celebrate foreign investment in tech hubs. We marvel...

Mother allegedly assaults 12-year-old daughter over plantain sale in Abrabra

A 12-year-old girl, identified as Vida Kwarteng, has reportedly been assaulted by her mother, Diana Kwarteng, following a disagreement over the sale of plantain...

155 granted Ghanaian citizenship

The government has conferred Ghanaian citizenship on 155 members of the African diaspora at a colourful ceremony in Accra on Monday after the completion...

Five arrested for producing fake DVLA number plates

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in collaboration with National Security, has arrested five suspects for allegedly manufacturing and distributing fake vehicle registration...

GIS arrests 93 Nigerians, rescues 73 victims in anti-fraud raid in Accra

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals and rescued 73 victims during a major operation targeting suspected internet fraud activities in...

Former COCOBOD CEO’s return of official vehicle: The inside story

Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has provided clarification regarding reports about the return of an official...

Gov’t must invest in sports infrastructure, not World Cup fan sponsorship – Edem Agbana

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North Constituency, Eric Edem Agbana, has called on the government to focus on developing sports infrastructure rather than...

Kufuor calls for stronger separation of powers, greater parliamentary control over national budget

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a stricter separation of powers in Ghana’s governance system, arguing that the executive arm of government...

Deaths among mortuary workers highlight critical PPE shortage

Several mortuary workers across Ghana have reportedly lost their lives due to a lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a situation described as alarming...

Council of State not enough to check executive – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for the establishment of a second, non-democratic chamber to advise presidents and strengthen accountability within Ghana’s governance...

‘Thirst in the North’: Residents resort to sharing water with livestock

In JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary, the team visited several underserved communities across the five regions of northern Ghana. Led by Nana Boakye Danquah Yiadom, the...

Kufuor calls for higher pay for public servants to curb corruption

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a major overhaul of public sector remuneration in Ghana, arguing that low wages for government officials...

Kufuor proposes second house of Parliament made up of traditional leaders, professionals

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has proposed the creation of a second chamber of Parliament made up of traditional rulers, religious leaders, academics, trade...

Kumasi Zoo breeds endangered monkey species threatened by forest degradation in Southwestern Ghana

Management of Kumasi Zoo is working with non-governmental organizations to breed a rare and endangered monkey species native to southwestern Ghana. Dr. (Vet. Med.) Meyir...

400 people diagnosed with kidney problems annually – Physician Specialist

Resident Physician Specialist at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Joe Samapaney, has raised concern over the alarming rate at which people are being diagnosed with...

SIM registration alone won’t stop fraud – Telecoms Chamber CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, says SIM registration alone will not eliminate fraud in the country, stressing...

NCA Director explains rationale behind new SIM re-registration exercise

The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, has clarified that the government’s decision to conduct a new SIM re-registration exercise...

Acting Sefwi Wiawso Paramount Chief resolves Amoaya chieftaincy dispute, calls for peace and unity

The Acting Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area and Chief of Sefwi Boinzan, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, has successfully resolved a longstanding...

299 entrepreneurs in Oti Region set to receive grants under Adwumawura Programme

A total of 299 young entrepreneurs in the Oti Region are being prepared to access grant support through the Adwumawura Programme, an initiative aimed...

This week will be decisive – NPA boss on crude prices amidst Middle East tensions

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has highlighted how geopolitical events can quickly influence global oil prices. In a...

COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa to speak at UN event in New York

Technical Advisor to the Minister of Interior, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs.), will be a speaker at the United Nations Headquarters in New...

Kenyasi No. 2 Queen Mother threatens ban on Okada

The Paramount Queen Mother of Kenyasi No. 2 in the Ahafo Region, Nana Akua Aboagyewaa Tinkwamaa II, has threatened to ban commercial motorbike (okada)...

Five dead, others injured in Gbeniyiri clash

Five people have been killed and five others injured in a clash between residents and herdsmen in Gbeniyiri and surrounding communities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba...

NSA releases PIN codes for 14,349 trained teachers

The National Service Authority (NSA) has released Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes for 14,349 trained teachers, enabling them to register for the 2026/2027 National...

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TUC holds back support as CLOGSAG strike cripples public services

Cracks are emerging on the labour front as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has declared it cannot yet endorse the indefinite nationwide strike initiated...

Telcos risk sanctions over poor call quality as NCA tightens standards

Telecommunications companies operating in Ghana risk facing regulatory penalties if they fail to comply with tighter call quality standards introduced by the National Communications...

Baba Jamal to be sworn in as Ayawaso East MP today

The Member of Parliament-elect for the Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal, is set to be sworn into office on Tuesday, March 10. The ceremony will...

GES warns teachers against unauthorised visits and media engagement

Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned teachers across the country against bypassing official administrative channels when addressing their concerns. In a statement released on Monday,...

Police identify fifth suspect in killing of Liberian national at Sakumono

The Ghana Police Service has identified a fifth suspect in connection with the killing of Austin Tengbeh, a 26-year-old Liberian information technology specialist who...

SSNIT ends 2025 with over GH₵25bn asset value, investments – Director-General

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwesi Afreh Biney, has disclosed that the pension scheme recorded a total asset...

IGP clarifies withdrawal of Special Operations Taskforce from Tamale

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has explained the rationale behind the withdrawal of the Police Special Operations Taskforce, popularly referred to as...

Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar ‌and easing energy costs after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the war in the...

Osei Assibey Antwi faces 21 counts as state files amended charge sheet

The state has filed an amended charge sheet in the criminal case against former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi, increasing...

Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College embarks on four-day operational field visit to Nkwanta

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has commenced a four-day Operational Field Visit (OFV) to the Nkwanta South Municipality in the...

See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of scheduled maintenance works across four operational regions for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with...

CID recovers over 100 tonnes of stolen ECG cables in Tema raid

The Ghana Police Service has recovered more than 100 tonnes of stolen service cables belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from a...

Couple arrested for allegedly beheading newborn for ritual purposes in Awutu Bontrase

The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple for allegedly beheading their newborn baby and removing its...