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Persons who intend to perform Hajj with illegal visas will be arrested, fined and deported – Saudi Arabia warns

All individuals intending to perform Hajj with unauthorized visas will face arrest, fines, and deportation, according to a warning from Saudi Arabia. The Saudi government...

Did you know men and women see colours differently?

Women tend to see more shades and variations of colour. Scientists have discovered that men and women perceive colours differently. The difference isn't just about...

Martin Amidu files petition to remove Special Prosecutor

Joy News has learned that a petition seeking to remove Kissi Agyabeng as Special Prosecutor has been forwarded by President Akufo-Addo to the Chief...

Scientists may have solved mystery behind Egypt’s pyramids

Scientists believe they may have solved the mystery of how 31 pyramids, including the world-famous Giza complex, were built in Egypt more than 4,000...

Kuami Eugene’s father set to be buried 10 months after his death

The final funeral rites for musician Kuami Eugene's father commences today, 10 months after his unfortunate demise. The burial of Mr Alexander Kwaku Marfo will...

Sarkodie drops heavy punches on Shatta Wale in latest song

Self-acclaimed landlord of Ghana's music industry, Sarkodie, has drops heavy punches on his arch rival Shatta Wale in a latest song. Sarkodie, addressing the toxicity...

Family in shock as missing 12-year-old found dead in Korle Lagoon after Monday’s downpour

The family of a 12-year-old boy who was reported missing following the torrential rains in Accra on Monday, May 15, is in a state...

Cousin of Junior Pope reveals what actor told him before his demise

A cousin of the late actor, Junior Pope, Mr. Agu, has shared insights into their last conversation before the actor's tragic demise. In a conversation...

Millennium City shooting: Family of slain soldier attacks Benlord Ababio in court

Tensions soared at the Achimota District Court on Thursday during the hearing of a high-profile case involving the murder of a soldier in a...

Parts of Accra flooded again after heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall on Thursday night has once again led to flooding in parts of Accra, causing distress among residents and commuters. Areas such as Labadi,...

DJ Azonto seeks $10million from Bawumia for unauthorized use of his song for campaign

Management of DJ Azonto, the Rolls Royce Family, has expressed deep disappointment over the unauthorized usage of the artist's song "Fa No Fom" by...

EC announces free voter ID cards replacement for Akosombo Dam flood victims

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced free replacement of voter ID cards for victims affected by the recent Akosombo Dam spillage. The initiative,...

BET Awards: Check out full list of nominees

The anticipation for the upcoming BET Awards is reaching a fever pitch as the event is scheduled to air live on BET on Sunday,...

I’ll cut govt expenditure by GH¢30bn if elected President – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has committed to reducing the size of the government and cutting expenditure by...

Blow-by-blow account of GPHA security, Immigration officers clash at Tema Port [Audio]

Circumstances leading to the clash between the security of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)...

My father loves education – Asantehene’s daughter

The daughter of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Dr. Caryn Agyeman Prempeh, has praised the King's commitment to formal education. Dr. Prempeh believes that her...

Ignore Franklin Cudjoe’s false narrative on SALL disenfranchisement – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied disenfranchising the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) during the 2020 parliamentary elections. The EC reiterated its...

Don’t attempt to rig 2024 elections – NDC warns EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a warning to the Electoral Commission (EC) against any attempts to manipulate the December general elections. The NDC...

May 2024: Top 10 Ghanaian songs trending hot on YouTube

Ghanaian music is making waves on YouTube as top artistes dominate the platform with their latest hits. Here are the top ten Ghanaian songs currently...

Akata Pore cautions Akufo-Addo against inflammatory comments ahead of elections

A former member of the erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council, PNDC, Sgt. Rtd. Alolga Akata Pore, has cautioned President Akufo-Addo to be mindful of...

NDC causing chaos just to drive first-time registrants away – Odarlai Parker [Listen]

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Parker Odarlai France, has alleged that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)...

Rawlings fooled us into December 31 coup, I regret it – Akata Pore

A former member of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), Ex-Sgt Daniel Akata Pore, has revealed his involvement in the December 31 uprising, under...

Military intercept 231 bags of smuggled cocoa at Asutsuare

Military personnel performing duties on the Asutsuare Bridge in the Eastern region have intercepted 231 bags of smuggled cocoa beans. This was upon a tip-off...

Cecilia Dapaah saga: Domelevo, Kpebu and others drag EOCO to Parliament

Some prominent Ghanaians including the former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo have petitioned Parliament seeking a bipartisan probe into the conduct of the Economic and...

Limited voter registration: Campaign to register over 2 million free SHS graduates

The Coalition of Free Senior High School Graduates in the Ashanti Region has encouraged first-time voters to participate in the ongoing limited voter registration...

Jurors declare indefinite strike over unpaid allowances

Jurors in Ghana have embarked on an indefinite strike in response to the government’s inability to pay their allowances. They cited the non-payment of their...

27.5% VAT on textbooks spark outrage in education sector

The Ghana Publishing Association (GPA) has slammed the government's decision to impose a whopping 27.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported textbooks, warning that...

I won’t allow LGBTQ activities in Ghana, no matter the consequences – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit LGBTQ activities in the country if...

Cedi could hit GH¢20 against the dollar – Amoabeng

Founder of the defunct UT Bank and UT Holdings, Capt. Rtd. Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has predicted that the woes of the local currency could...

John Maham will lead 2024 polls – Hopeson Adorye predicts

A member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye has predicted that flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will come...

I will change the President if… – Kofi Amoabeng

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Unique Trust (UT) Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng says he would change President Akufo-Addo, if given the...

Order your appointees to release FX stashed in their homes – Ato Forson to Akufo-Addo

Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on President Akufo-Addo to promptly instruct his appointees who have hoarded foreign exchange to release them. He...

Medikal to cover tuition fees for students till they graduate on upcoming school tour

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has announced a generous initiative following his successful show at the UK's Indigo O2. Taking to Twitter, he revealed plans to pay...

Bird flu outbreak: We survive on loans – Wife of affected farmer cries [Audio]

An aggrieved wife of a poultry farmer, Charles Quaye, whose birds were destroyed due to an outbreak of Avian influenza (bird flu) says they...

NHIA CEO introduces free medical screening for Ghanaians on their birthdays

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Da Costa Aboagye has announced a forthcoming initiative that will enable Ghanaians...

VRA Senior Staff criticize revenue distribution under revised Cash Waterfall Mechanism

The Senior Staff Association (SSA) of the Volta River Authority (VRA) has expressed concerns about the impact of the revised Cash Waterfall Mechanism on...

We’ll no longer wait for donor funding to complete stalled projects – Finance Minister

The government is no longer waiting for donors to finance some key health projects that have stalled, the Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin...

Trade Minister stops cement price hikes

The Minister for Trade and Industry, K. T. Hammond, has taken a decisive action to address the recent surge in cement prices by directing...

Bird flu outbreak: Poultry farmers chase gov’t for GH¢1.8m compensation 

Some poultry farmers who had their birds destroyed between 2015 and 2018 in two separate outbreaks of Avian influenza (bird flu) say they have...

Cedi depreciation: How $1 reached GH₵15

The Minority has expressed concerns that the current challenges facing the Ghana cedi are far from resolved, warning that the situation is expected to...