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63 Prisoners undergo free surgery

The Ghana Prisons Service has facilitated free surgical operations for 63 prison inmates from eight different prison facilities in the country. The surgeries, which were...

It’s better for NPP to go into opposition than reconcile with Alan – Kwabena Sarpong

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwabena Sarpong has cautioned the party against reconciling with former Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen. According to...

We’re not on strike; report to work – NASPA advises members

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has reiterated it has not declared a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances. According to the General Secretary, Nana Adu...

Former Volta Regional Minister under Nkrumah’s regime honoured on Republic Day

A significant event took place at Kpedze in the Ho West District of the Volta Region, when a group known as the Pro-Nkrumah Unity...

Ambulance case: CJ dismisses Jakpa’s petition of bias by trial judge

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, alleging unfairness and abuse of his rights by trial judge,...

Ban on lagoon fishing lifted in Edinaman

President Akufo-Addo, last Tuesday joined the chiefs and people of Elmina (Edina) for this year’s Bakatue, a ceremony that heralds the lifting of a...

Failure to answer audit queries to attract sanctions – Audit Agency warns

The government is considering surcharging Institutional Heads or Chief Executive Officers who fail to answer audit queries or treat such matters with contempt. No matter...

National Peace Council needs $1m for election-related activities

The National Peace Council has highlighted a critical need for increased funding as it prepares for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Reverend Dr Adu Gyamfi,...

Tamale Teaching Hospital faces oxygen supply shortage

The oxygen plant at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has shut down since Monday, July 1, over a faulty engine. The technical glitch has resulted in...

Chiefs fine man whose son’s corpse was manhandled in viral video

The Traditional Council of Asante Akyem Akutuase in the Ashanti region has summoned and fined the father of a young man whose corpse was...

Accra is 7th most expensive city in Africa – Numbeo

Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world's foremost data and research platforms. The capital...

Baniekrom residents call for increased security after shooting incident

Residents and opinion leaders in Baniekrom, located in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region, are calling for police protection. This follows...

NPP’s National Council to decide on Bawumia’s running mate today

The National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, July 4, meet the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to decide on his...

Singapore to cane Japanese hairdresser for rape

A Singapore court has sentenced a Japanese man to jail and caning for the "brutal and cruel" rape of a university student in 2019. The...

Resolving flooding will take time but… – Oppong Nkrumah

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that there is no quick fix to resolving Accra’s perennial flooding problem, but it...

NLC reschedules meeting with CLOGSAG

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has rescheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), to Wednesday,...

Video: JoyNews Exclusive with Jakpa on ambulance procurement deal

Businessman Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, has provided a detailed account of how the ambulance contract began. Mr Jakpa, together...

Why I insured my testicles for $10m – Nick Cannon

Popular American television host, Nick Cannon, has disclosed the reason for the $10-million insurance policy on his testicles. The father of 12 explained that he insured his...

Minority threatens another demo against BoG Governor

The Minority in Parliament has threatened another massive demonstration against the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison over what they describe...

Coach Yaw Dabo invites Arsenal football agent, Phil, to Ghana

Ghanaian coach Yaw Dabo has welcomed Arsenal football agent Phil Antwi to Ghana as part of a player scouting initiative. Phil, who arrived from the...

Frank Artus shares adorable photos with wife to mark 13th anniversary

Renowned actor Frank Artus has shared heartwarming photos with his wife to commemorate their 13th wedding anniversary. Frank has been with sweetheart, Prima Cooper Frank...

Ace Liam: Mother of world’s youngest artist shares how she received, assembled GWR certificate

The mother of Ace-Liam Ankrah, recognized as the world's youngest male painter by Guinness World Records (GWR) has shared a video demonstrating how she...

We are behind schedule in implementing flooding prevention measures – Oppong Nkrumah

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has admitted that government is behind schedule in implementing measures to address the persistent flooding in...

Davido reacts to rumors he slapped a bouncer at his wedding

Popular Nigerian musician Davido has responded to viral rumors suggesting he slapped a bouncer at his recent wedding, vehemently denying any physical altercation. The speculation...

GUTA demands immediate withdrawal of 5% excise tax on plastic manufacturers

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for the immediate removal of the newly imposed 5% Excise Tax on plastic manufacturing companies. The...

If you’re given the ‘steer,’ where will Napo sit – Ayariga asks Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s reported choice of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate, continues to rake in controversy...

NASPA debunks strike; addresses payment delays

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has issued a statement clarifying that no strike has been declared by the association. This announcement follows a recent...

Finance Ministry defends GH₵339m released for National Cathedral project

The Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, has informed Parliament that an amount of GH₵339 million has been released for...

Shatta Bandle in trouble for spraying cash in Nigeria

Ghanaian social media personality, Firdaus Iddrisu, popularly known as Shatta Bandle, has issued an apology to Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and...

Accra-Tema motorway gridlock persists 12 hours after truck accident

Motorists on the Accra-bound stretch of the Accra-Tema motorway continue to endure bumper-to-bumper traffic 12 hours after a cargo truck overturned. The incident, which occurred...

NIA staff petition Akufo-Addo to remove Prof Attafuah

The National Identification Authority (NIA) Division of the Public Services Workers Union, Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, has petitioned President Akufo-Addo, demanding the removal...

NPP bigwig defends Akufo-Addo over Bawumia’s running mate selection [Listen]

A New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, Kwabena Sarpong has dismissed assertions that President Akufo-Addo had a hand in the selection of Dr Matthew Opoku...

I never saw my supposed ‘dismissal letter’ from Defence Ministry – Jakpa

The third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has stated that he has never seen the supposed letter confirming his dismissal from...

Kenya unrest: Political maneuvering shouldn’t blind us to reality of public expectation – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin is warning the Ghanaian political class to listen to the cry of the people to prevent unrest. Delivering a...

Court gives Asiedu Nketia 24 hours to produce excuse duty after failing to show up for defamation case

The High Court in Accra has given lawyers for Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia 24 hours to file a...

Yohnny Kulendi was just seeking justice when he bailed me – Jakpa

Businessman, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, says that his cousin did nothing out of the ordinary when he used...

We’ve not declared strike – NASPA says as it disowns CONSPAG

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has dismissed claims of a nationwide strike over their unpaid arrears. A group calling itself the Concerned National Service...

NHIA to seek A-G’s advice on mandatory health insurance for foreigners

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye, says the Authority will seek the opinion of the Attorney...

Ambulance trial: I will come out victorious – Jakpa

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, is confident he will emerge victorious. He believes the evidence presented in court supports...