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Zambian President sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in...

There could be a stand-off if Speaker disobeys Supreme Court ruling – Prof. Abotsi

Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has called the ongoing parliamentary dispute...

An NDC government will expand rural electrification – Asiedu Nketia

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated the party’s commitment to expanding rural electrification nationwide if it wins...

82% support for Mahama’s call for change, says IMANI’s PULSE

In the lead-up to Ghana’s 2024 elections, IMANI’s PULSE Episode 11 provides intriguing insights into the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani...

Dr Bawumia’s claim Ghana will be second African country to have credit scoring system, false

Claim: Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has claimed that Ghana will become the second African country to implement a credit scoring...

Fact card about Mahama’s Indian spell comment fabricated

Claim: An X user, @KokuAnyidoho, shares a fact card alleging that former president and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama,...

False! Ghana not only country giving laptops, tablets to high schools

Claim: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has claimed that Ghana is the only country in Africa that provides laptops and tablets...

Peki Chief commends NPP government’s contributions to Ghana

The Paramount Chief of the Peki Traditional Area, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its development...

NPP dominates social media but faces economic criticism in IMANI’s PULSE Report

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is running a dynamic and aggressive campaign as per IMANI’s PULSE Episode 11, which highlights the party’s significant online...

Stakeholders’ involvement key in preventing cocoa smuggling – COCOBOD

The active involvement of all key stakeholders will help prevent the smuggling of cocoa beans to other countries, Emmanuel Adjei, Ashanti Regional Deputy Manager...

Long-lost copy of US Constitution found in filing cabinet sells for $9 million

A rare copy of the US Constitution printed 237 years ago and sent to the states to be ratified was sold for $9 million at an...

Former PURC board member blames ECG for Cash Waterfall Mechanism’s failure, calls for urgent reforms

A former board member of the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Nii Darko Asante, has placed the blame for the failure of...

From ¢700m to ¢1.3bn: The ECG revenue turnaround explained

The Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, Dr. Steve Manteaw, has highlighted a significant revenue increase in the Electricity Company of Ghana...

Parliament imposes strict security measures on Tuesday; bans MPs’ bodyguards from Chamber

Parliament has introduced stringent security measures for all proceedings starting Tuesday, October 22, in response to the ongoing constitutional debate concerning the status of...

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for "maliciously interfering" with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. But the...

South Dayi MP rushes victims to hospital after Eastern Corridor highway accident [Photos+Video]

The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, and his team played a critical role in rescuing victims of a severe road...

Five new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Five new civil lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs in a federal court in New York. Two men and three women accuse the...

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha, has said. More...

Ernest Owusu-Bempah cautions any NDC MP who will misbehave in Parliament on Tuesday

The Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu-Bempah, has warned that any National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament who...

Napo is passionate about his opinions, not arrogant – Senyo Hosi

The Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has defended Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, against accusations of arrogance. In a...

Bawumia has changed the “turbulent” political landscape with his issue-based campaign – Paramount Chief of Peki

The Paramount Chief of the Peki Traditional Area in the Volta Region, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has commended the Vice President and Flagbearer...

3 arrested over assault of JoyNews crew at galamsey site

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault on some Luv FM journalists during a report on the illegal mining issue at...

I’ll be surprised if Bagbin ignores Supreme Court ruling – Freddie Blay

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, says he would be surprised if Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, disregards the...

Parliament’s Legal Department receives Supreme Court order freezing Speaker’s ruling on 4 MPs

The Legal Department of Parliament has officially received a Supreme Court order freezing Speaker Alban Bagbin's recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. JoyNews can...

There’ll be no problem in Parliament on Tuesday – Habib Iddrisu

First Deputy Majority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, is optimistic that there will be no trouble in Parliament on Tuesday, October 22. This comes as both sides...

FDA warns against packaging and distribution of ‘galamsey water’

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public warning against the packaging and distribution of water labeled as "galamsey water," citing serious...

East Legon accident: Family of Justine Agbenu accuses Amoako family of being insensitive

The Salifu Amoako family, including the 16-year-old driver, who was involved in the crash that killed two 12-year-olds at East Legon in Accra should...

We will call for a re-balloting if… – PNC pushes for Supreme Court ruling over Mornah’s disqualification

The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Asaki Samson Awingobit, has revealed the party’s next steps following the dismissal of an application...

Bawumia promises to revive Juapong textiles with ‘Buy Ghana First’ policy

Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged his willingness to boost local manufacturing with his Buy Ghana First...

Vacant seats: Supreme Court was wrong in ruling on ex parte application – Dr Arthur Kennedy

Physician and political activist, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has expressed worry over the Supreme Court's stay of execution order on the four parliamentary seats declared...

Speaker has betrayed me on a number of occasions – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of betraying him on several occasions. Mr Afenyo-Markin said out of the respect he...

Judge wanted me to be a wizard to know EC’s error – Bernard Mornah [Listen]

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has raised concerns over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) failure to specify the type of...

What’s honourable about this? Atta Akyea asks NDC MPs over plans to take over Majority side

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Atta Akyea has criticised the Minority over their decision to take over the Majority side in the...

Election 2024: We’ll overhaul struggling BoG – Adongo

Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central and Spokesperson on the Economy for John Mahama’s Campaign Team, Isaac Adongo, has revealed that the next National...

Good Governance and Democracy go hand-in-hand – Afari-Gyan

Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has called for a collective effort towards good governance as a pathway to achieving...

CHASS sends strong message to gov’t over power supply for schools

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed frustration over the challenges faced in securing electricity for schools across the country. During...

Afari-Gyan emphasizes the role of elections in achieving democracy

Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has stressed the importance of elections as a crucial step in the journey toward achieving...

Galamsey: Arrest suspects who attacked JoyNews crew at Manso Nkran – IGP urged

The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining is calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest and prosecute the owners of a mining...

Ablakwa to sue government for Akosombo Dam spillage compensation

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pledged to take legal action to ensure the government compensates all victims affected...

NPP-NDC clash: Police place GH¢20k bounty on suspect

The Ghana Police Service has ramped up its efforts to locate Fatau Motorway, a suspect involved in violent clashes between supporters of the New...