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Black smoke seen from Sistine Chapel as cardinals fail to elect new Pope

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating that the cardinals have not been able to...

Mahama’s first 120 days a total letdown – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office as deeply disappointing, claiming the period offers little to...

Lil Win supports ailing Kumawood veteran Mr. Twumasi

Actor and producer Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, has extended a helping hand to ailing veteran Kumawood actor Kwaku Twumasi. Mr. Twumasi has...

Harmonious Chorale returns home after historic 2025 West African tour

Harmonious Chorale, Ghana’s internationally acclaimed choral music group, has returned home to a hero’s welcome after completing a historic 10-day musical tour across Togo,...

Afenyo-Markin honours Police invitation over alleged assault

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to assist in...

Check out list of MMDCEs confirmed in Greater Accra so far

At least 10 Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) nominated by President John Dramani Mahama have been confirmed so far in the Greater Accra...

Declare assets or face consequences – Gender Minister

Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection and Member of Parliament for Krowor, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has expressed strong support for President John...

I cried and prayed – Chizzy Alichi opens up on newborn son’s health battle

Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has shared an emotional account of her journey to motherhood, revealing that her newborn son was born prematurely at 30...

Ghana Labour Department launches nationwide ‘JOBS’ roadshow to boost employment opportunities

The Labour Department under Ghana’s Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has launched the ‘JOBS’ Roadshow Campaign. Dubbed “Just One Bold Step”, the nationwide effort...

Adu-Boahene’s memo from EOCO cells ‘irrelevant’ – Bright Simons

The former head of one of the three main agencies constituting Ghana's national security system is under trial for stealing public funds designated for...

Two co-wives hospitalised after taking herbs to arouse husband who recently married third wife

Two co-wives residing in the Dakwa community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have reportedly been hospitalised after drinking a herbal...

Vanderpuye clarifies Mahama’s stance on galamsey timeline

Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has expressed concern over public misunderstanding of President Mahama's position on illegal mining, commonly...

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process

Who will be the next pope? The decision will be made by 133 cardinals who begin meeting in conclave from 16:30 (14:30GMT) in the 15th...

Don’t do this – Frank Davies slams Justice Atuguba

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee has expressed disappointment over remarks made by retired Supreme Court Justice...

Media Coalition calls for nationwide excavator tracking as Mahama moves to ban forest mining

The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has urged the government to extend its excavator tracking system nationwide to enhance efforts in curbing illegal mining,...

GBA finds its voice only when NDC is in power – Justice Atuguba

Retired Supreme Court Judge Justice William Atuguba has criticized the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over its stance regarding President John Mahama's suspension of Chief...

Full text: Mahama’s address on marking 120 days in office

My Fellow Ghanaians, Good Evening. Today, May 7, 2025, marks 120 days since I had the profound honour of being sworn in as President of...

South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

South African firebrand opposition politician Julius Malema says he has been denied a visa to attend a conference in the UK on 10 May. Malema...

Mali’s military government is suspending political parties’ activities, state TV says

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali ’s military government has suspended political party activities in the West African country “until further notice,” state media said Wednesday, days...

Mahama reopens Ayawaso West Wuogon, Techiman South shooting cases

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reopening of investigations into the infamous Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence. The President declared that “justice will be...

GH¢5.1m was used to buy vehicles for Mahama – Adu-Boahene alleges

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former boss of the now-defunct National Security Bureau (NSB), has claimed that GH¢5.1 million, currently under scrutiny, was used to procure...

Mahama gives update on National Cathedral audit report

President John Mahama has announced that significant progress has been made in the audit of the controversial National Cathedral project. According to him, Deloitte...

Adu-Boahene claims GH₵8.3m was spent on ‘opposition party’ ahead of 2024 election

A confidential memorandum from former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene has exposed staggering expenditures on national security and intelligence operations. This includes GH₵8.3...

School Feeding caterers protest contract termination, demand compensation

Caterers of the School Feeding Program want the government to honor a directive that allows them to continue their contracts until the end of...

JoyNews scores Mahama 52% in his 120-day social contract

President John Mahama has completed his first four months in office, but his much-publicized 120-day social contract with Ghanaians remains partially fulfilled. During his campaign...

12 miners remanded over illegal mining, River Tano pollution

Twelve individuals have appeared before the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without a license at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western...

Free University tuition: Gov’t to pay fees of over 150k students

The Mahama-led government is set to pay the fees of about 156,294 first-year students in public universities nationwide for the 2025 academic year. President John...

We’ve kept our promises – Mahama

President John Mahama is optimistic that his government has fulfilled the promises made to Ghanaians as part of its 120-day social contract. Touting his achievements,...

Court remands 7 alleged illegal miners in Wassa Dunkwa

An Accra High Court has remanded into lawful custody seven individuals accused of engaging in illegal mining at Wassa Dunkwa in the Western Region. The...

TEWU reps on Public Universities’ governing councils suspended

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has directed all Vice Chancellors of public universities to halt the...

Tragic blow to democracy if Atuguba’s judicial bias claim is true – Prof Agyeman-Duah

Governance expert and former UN Senior Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has expressed grave concern over recent remarks by retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba,...

Two arrested in connection with murder of seamstress at Twifo Praso

The police have apprehended two individuals suspected of being involved in the brutal murder of a 21-year-old seamstress, Tahiru Zenabu. Ms. Tahiru’s lifeless body was...

Africa’s creative industries could generate over $10 billion annually

Africa is home to a dazzling mosaic of sound, color, and story—a continent where culture doesn’t just live, it dances. With its vibrant rhythms, rich...

We didn’t sack anyone employed before 2024 elections – Opare Addo

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has refuted claims that individuals employed before the 2024 general elections were dismissed from...

Apprenticeship programme to support master trainers, not individuals with cash – Youth Minister clarifies

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has clarified that under the new National Apprenticeship Programme, beneficiaries will not be given...

CJ suspension: Would there have been 3-2 result if…? – Atuguba asks

Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has defended the composition of the Supreme Court panel that recently delivered a 3-2 ruling in a case involving suspended...

Michael Kpakpo Allotey confirmed as Accra Mayor

Michael Kpakpo Allotey has been unanimously confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) following a decisive endorsement by Assembly...

Mahama should’ve recommended SC nominees from the Bar, academia, to achieve balance – Justice Atuguba

Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, says President John Mahama should have considered recommending some Supreme Court nominees from the Bar and academia...

Kwakye Ofosu sets record straight on car gift to President Mahama [Listen]

Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the two vehicles donated to President John Mahama. In...