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Kwaku Kwarteng heads Parliament’s Economic Committee

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West, Kwaku Agyeman Kwarteng, has been appointed to chair Parliament’s newly formed Economy Committee. The Majority Leader, Alexander...

I look younger after leaving presidential villa – Former First Lady

Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said since leaving the presidential villa, she has become younger. She said  she would...

Majority caucus backs Opoku-Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has confirmed that the majority caucus fully supports Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's decision to select Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as...

HIV: More babies getting infected despite PMTCT intervention

The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) says there is an increase in HIV mother-to-child infections despite the implementation of the Prevention of Mother To...

Heavy rain floods Nkawkaw, residents homeless and properties destroyed

Floodwaters have taken over parts of Nkawkaw in the Eastern region after three hours of heavy rain. Some residents are homeless and properties worth thousands...

JoyNews Impact Makers Awards: Eunice Asiedua Agyepong emerges 2024 overall winner

Eunice Asiedua Agyepong, a young teacher at Noka M/A Basic School in the Eastern Region, emerged as the overall winner at the second edition...

Heavy rains cause severe damage on Ho-Juapong road; motorists and travellers stranded

A portion of the Ho-Juapong road has split into two after heavy rains flooded it, making it impassable. According to reports, the incident was caused...

Nana Kwame Bediako storms Ashaiman, Tema with ‘ anidaso aba’ message

The New Force’s campaign advocating for a shift from the traditional parties appears to be resonating with some Ghanaian voters, as large crowds continue...

Church urges calm amid protests over new pastor appointment

The Assemblies of God Church Ghana has urged its members at the Bohyen Branch in the Ashanti Region to remain calm following a recent...

How a prank by a student cost the life of school mate

For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by rigorously...

Pope Francis appoints Msgr. Julien Kaboré Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Julien Kaboré as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana. Msgr. Kaboré, who has been serving as the Titular Archbishop-elect of...

Staff member of Koforidua Sectech dead in accident at Aseseeso [Photos]

One kitchen staff at the Koforidua Technical Senior High School is confirmed dead in an accident that occurred between Aseseeso and Somanya in the...

Ensure free and fair elections – Opoku-Agyemang tells EC

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to prioritise the conduct...

K.T. Hammond is wrong to introduce a bill to regulate cement prices – Kofi Adams

Member of Parliament Buem for, Kofi Adams, says K.T. Hammond is wrong for introducing a bill to regulate the prices of cement products. While acknowledging...

NAPO’s selection as NPP’s running mate makes political sense – Osae-Kwapong

A political analyst and research fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, has described the proposal of Dr. Matthew Opoku...

Bawumia would win 2024 elections if… – Miracles Aboagye [Watch]

Director of Communications and spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign, Denis Miracle Aboagye, has stated that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would win the...

Photos from burial service of Mawuena Trebarh

Former CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mawuena Adzo Dumor Trebarh has been laid to rest today. The burial service took place at...

Ghana was already in a bad situation before Covid-19 – Kofi Adams

Member of Parliament for Buem Constituency, Kofi Adams has reiterated that government's recent economic woes pre-date the Covid-19 pandemic. According to him, in an economic...

She was a consummate professional – Mahama on Mawuena Dumor

Former President John Mahama has described one of his former appointees, Mawuena Adzo Dumor, as a pleasant, focused, and goal-oriented person. In a heartfelt tribute,...

SSNIT hotels: NPRA’s directive an initial victory for Ghanaians – Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) for its directive to the...

‘Tetalestai’ – A note to Mawuena Adzo Dumor by Esther Cobbah

Adzo, I have gone from deciding just to keep your tribute in my heart to now writing this little note to you. As you can...

Bizzare: Asante-Akyem Akutuase youth carry friend’s body without coffin in public

A group of young men in Asante-Akyem Akutuase have been captured on video carrying the body of a deceased friend without a casket, parading...

Two friends arrested for stealing food and TV sets in Bole Mempeasem

Two friends have been arrested by some youth of Bole Mempeasem for stealing food and TV sets from residents. According to the Assemblyman for Mempeasem...

IMF: Thanks for your patience – Finance Minister to Ghanaians as government anticipates $360m

The Finance Minister has expressed his appreciation to Ghanaians as the country navigates the conditionalities in securing the results of the International Monetary Fund...

Dzifa Gomashie eulogises Mawuena Dumor’s skill to swiftly write or rewrite a poorly written speech

TheFormer Deputy Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has remembered Mawuena Dumor for her skill in swiftly writing or rewriting poorly written speeches. In a tribute...

Dear boss, fare-thee-well: Kabu Nartey writes in honour of Mawuena Dumor

My heart remains broken, as I still haven’t come to terms with your demise. I’m still in shock that my boss, the immaculate ultra-diligent...

IPPs Chamber rejects Finance Minister’s haircut claim

The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPPS), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has dismissed the Minister of Finance, Dr....

Election 2024: NDC appears wobbly – Adu Asare

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Adentan, Kwadwo Adu Asare, has expressed his concerns regarding the current state of his party, the National Democratic...

Marijuana, cocaine, heroin making Africa hard drugs transit hub — UNODC

Cannabis, popularly known as marijuana or weed, remains the most sourced, trafficked and used drug in Africa, the 2024 World Drug Report has revealed. The...

Church of Pentecost pastor shot and robbed in Awutu Papaase [Photos]

Awutu Papaase District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Koblah Narh, has been shot and critically injured. His Toyota RAV4 car with the...

Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity...

Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7%...

Kumasi: One suspect arrested in robbery incident which killed policeman at Ahodwo

One suspect has been apprehended following a robbery that occurred early Thursday morning, June 27, 2024, in Ahodwo Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, resulting in the tragic...

Princess Diana’s gowns and accessories smash auction estimates

One of the largest ever collections of Princess Diana’s possessions to hit the market smashed estimates and sold for a total of $5.5 million, alongside other...

Ghana’s national airline efforts stalled

Ghana’s efforts to establish a national airline has hit a snag as officials struggle to complete the necessary processes to start operations before the...

Lil Win records new song from hospital bed after tragic accident [Video]

Popular actor and musician Lil Win is back in the spotlight, this time collaborating with Kweku Flick and King Paluta on a new music...

SSNIT ordered to suspend Rock City investment plans

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has ordered the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to halt plans to involve Rock City Limited...

Hajia 4Reall sentenced to over a year in U.S. prison for romance scam [Video]

Ghanaian influencer Mona Faiz Montrage aka Hajia 4reall has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for her role in a...

NDC summons central regional chair over Assin Central candidate’s withdrawal

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has summoned the party’s Central Regional Chairman over the withdrawal of a parliamentary candidate. On Thursday, June...

Payment of cash grants to LEAP beneficiaries will not delay any longer – Gender Minister assures

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has assured beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program that the payment...