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Your appointment timely, critical; don’t disappoint the youth – John Jinapor told

The Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has praised the appointment of John Abdulai Jinapor as Energy Minister-designate. He...

Loading boy arraigned over alleged theft of driving mirror

The Kaneshie District Court has granted bail of GH¢2,000 with two sureties to Felix Yeboah, a loading boy, following his alleged theft of a...

Trial of second preacher arrested over damaged vehicles at Parliament adjourned

An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned the case of Wisdom Ahli, the second preacher arrested for allegedly damaging vehicle windscreens at Parliament, to January...

Man fined GH₵18,000 for impersonating military officer on TikTok

An Accra Circuit Court has fined a 20-year-old washing bay attendant for impersonating a military officer by wearing camouflage trousers and a naval vest,...

TV model sentenced after admitting making false rape claim against AC Milan star

A TV model has been handed a suspended prison sentence and fined after admitting to making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender...

John Jinapor orders ECG to suspend supply payments

The Energy Minister-Designate, John Jinapor, has issued a strong directive to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), ordering an immediate suspension of all payments...

Franklin Cudjoe hails Ato Forson’s appointment

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s appointment as Finance Minister-designate as a “sensible” decision. Mr. Cudjoe...

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt hush-money case sentencing

The US Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's last-minute bid to halt his sentencing on Friday in the criminal hush-money case. Trump had urged...

GUTA optimistic about government addressing business concerns

The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has expressed hope that the new government will address the genuine concerns of the business community. The Union...

‘Extent of the loot will shock Ghanaians’ – Ablakwa on ORAL findings of looted state assets

The Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that the team has amassed compelling evidence of looted...

Mahama has been careful in selecting his ministers – Appiah Kubi

The former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed satisfaction with President John Mahama's ministerial nominations for key positions, including...

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...