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Free SHS: Students from rich backgrounds must pay – GBA President

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has urged President Akufo-Addo and his government to reconsider the Free Senior High...

I’ve taken systemic steps to combat corruption – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says his administration has superintended stringent measures aimed at eradicating corruption in Ghana. These measures, he noted, have been implemented through significant upgrades...

I’ve taken the heat to reign in colleague ministers and uphold the law – AG

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has spoken candidly about the challenges of his role in keeping colleague ministers in check...

GBA President slams Annoh-Dompreh over ‘irresponsible’ galamsey comment

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has criticized the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh for accusing the National Democratic Congress...

76 people have been convicted for illegal mining since 2021 – Godfred Dame

Amid the growing anger over the devastation of the country's water bodies and forest reserves, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame,...

Heavy Police presence as NPP holds Walewale  parliamentary primary rerun

There is a heavy police deployment in Walewale as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) conducts a fresh parliamentary primary today, September 9, 2024. Vice Presidential...

NDC condemns attack on executives in Ahafo Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth wing has strongly condemned the alleged attacks on some of its youth members in the Ahafo Region on...

Archbishop Agyinasare hits hard at leadership over Galamsey menace

Founder of the Perez Chapel International, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, has strongly criticised the political leadership and Ghanaians for allowing illegal mining, commonly known as...

Pray for EC to conduct peaceful, transparent election – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is appealing to Ghanaians to pray for the Electoral Commission (EC) for God's guidance in...

Serving as AG in a government’s 2nd term is not easy – Dame

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has recognized the considerable obstacles he has encountered since taking up his role. Speaking at...

Venue for NPP Walewale primary changed

The venue for the re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Walewale parliamentary primary has reportedly been changed. The election between Dr Tia Mahama Kabiru...

2 injured as assailants allegedly attempt to assault NPP candidate

Tragedy marred the Homowo festival celebrations in Oyarifa as a group of assailants attempted to attack the NPP Parliamentary candidate for the Madina Constituency,...

Galamsey: Greed and ‘get rich quick’ mentality overtaking Ghanaians – Environmentalist

Environmentalist, Dr George Manful of the Frimpong Manso Institute has raised concerns about the increasing dominance of greed and the “get rich quick” mentality...

PNC National Chairman urges 60-year-old retirees of NPP, NDC to step down

As the 2024 elections draw near, the People's National Convention (PNC) has sworn in its newly elected executives with a call to prioritize Ghana's...

Galamsey: Over 850 people facing prosecution for illegal mining – Dame

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has revealed that over 850 individuals are currently facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in...

Military can stop ‘galamsey’ in a week if not for political interference – Nyaho Tamakloe

Ghanaian statesman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has stated emphatically that the military is capable of ending the devastating illegal mining menace in just a week...

I have never been in love – Ayra Starr

Grammy-nominated Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, has made a revelation about her personal life in an interview with Dazed Magazine. Despite her reputation as a lover...

Cancellation of teacher licensure: Not the way to go

Two weekends, two election manifestos launched! The first to launch their manifesto, was the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS),...

Let’s reject violence this electoral period – Bawumia

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has implored Ghanaians to reject all forms of violence and divisive rhetoric for a peaceful electoral period. He also urged...

PSquare’s Paul Okoye hosts intimate baby shower for wife [Video]

Veteran singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has shared heartwarming moments from his wife Ivy Ifeoma's baby shower. Taking to Instagram, Rudeboy posted scenes...

NDC acclaims Keche’s wife as Amenfi Central Parliamentary Candidate

Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the wife of popular musician, Keche Andrew has been re-elected as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for Amenfi...

ECG clamps down on power theft with new loss reduction project

The Ashanti South Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a new initiative aimed at curbing power theft and addressing the...

Residents of Agona East District lament decades-long struggle without electricity

Residents of Kofi Abam, Okotokwa, Kwame Ntiful, and five other communities in the Agona East District have endured decades without electricity, significantly affecting their...

Who is ‘Naa Djama’, NAPO’s Ngleshi Adanse wife?

Ga-Dangme women within the political class are on the verge of producing yet another distinguished woman to join the prestigious and privileged few as...

Reconsider proposed VRA, ECG and NEDCo merger – IES to govt

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has asked the government to reconsider the proposed bill to merge the Volta River Authority (VRA), Bui Power...

Asuom youth protest at ‘galamsey’ sites [Video]

Aggrieved youth of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region have stormed about 10 illegal mining sites popularly known as galamsey...

Adopt Songor salt development master plan to end bloodshed – Groups to parliament

The violent confrontation, bloodshed and animosity add to the nightmare residents say they are dealing with following the release of 41,000 acres of the...

Election 2024: Bawumia files presidential nomination forms [Video]

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has cemented his bid to get elected as President on December 7 by...

A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

Overlooking the clear waters of the South Pacific, a cyclone of controversy was about to descend on Fiji’s Pearl Resort & Spa. Standing on stage...

Asantehene pays historic visit to COA Research [Photos]

In a landmark event, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a historic visit to COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company, a leading pharmaceutical...

Election 2024: Catholic Bishops’ Conference urges EC to uphold impartiality

As Ghana approaches the December 7, general elections, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a communique calling for all stakeholders to ensure a...

GBA president dismisses allegations of anti-NDC bias

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has rejected claims that it is biased against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on...

Law clerk in court for forging judicial documents

Law clerk of a law firm in Accra has been put before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly forging the signatures of the Deputy...

2024 elections: Mahama, Bawumia to file nomination forms today

The flagbearers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Mahama and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will file their nominations...

Immigration Officers intercept jerrycans of fuel being smuggled to Togo

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intercepted and seized 45 jerrycans of petrol which were being smuggled into Togo. The exercise was undertaken by a...

Fire breaks out at another Kenyan school

A fire broke out at a girls' boarding school in a town in central Kenya late on Saturday, leaving at least three students injured...

JoyNews’ Rafiq Salam named GJA Best Journalist for Upper West Region

JoyNews’ Upper West regional correspondent, Rafiq Salam has been adjudged as the best journalist in the Upper West region. He beat 7 other journalists in...

Businessman granted bail over alleged visa fraud

A 36-year-old businessman, who allegedly took $13,500 from two persons under the pretext of securing them Nicaragua and Mexican visas but failed has been granted...

Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GH¢260K

The Ghana Police Service is on the hunt for a couple accused of defrauding their landlady of GH¢260,000 in Sakumono, Accra. This follows the issuance...