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Major stakeholders in energy sector to meet over power outages

All major stakeholders in the energy sector are set to appear before Parliament’s Energy Committee this Saturday, April 6, according to the Committee’s Chairman,...

Power outages: Akufo-Addo orders suspension of electricity export

President Akufo-Addo has issued a directive to curtail the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages popularly...

Gborbu Wulormo’s child bride saga: We’re verifying if… – Chieftaincy Minister

Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has assured that his outfit, along with other key stakeholders, is working to find out if...

Internet disruption: A look into the role of the Ghana Internet Exchange

Ghana's recent Internet disruption underscored the critical role of the Ghana Internet Exchange (GIX) in ensuring Internet stability. GIX plays a vital role in...

Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan – seismology centre

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, setting off tsunami warnings on the island and its neighbouring countries. The epicentre...

Star Ghana-Joynews Ghana Connect Town Hall held in Kumasi [Photos]

As part of the countdown to the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, political party manifestos will anchor the key issues that will define...

World Autism Day: Dakoa Newman advocates for inclusive support

In commemoration of the 2024 World Autism Day, Okaikoi South Member of Parliament (MP) is advocating for an inclusive society and comprehensive support for...

Alan incurs Annoh Dompreh’s wrath over ‘vote for Christian leader’ statement

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticised independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen for calling on Ghanaians to vote for a “Christian leader” in the...

IMF staff in Ghana for second review and third tranche deliberations

Staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have arrived in Ghana to conduct the second review of the three-year $3 billion Programme for Economic...

Biden ‘outraged’ over Israel strike on World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza

US President Joe Biden has condemned Israel's killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza. Saying he was "outraged and heartbroken", he accused Israel of...

Gov’t institutions urged to foster religious inclusiveness and unity 

The Deputy Executive Secretary of Corporate Service at the Lands Commission, Jones Ofori-Boadu, has urged government institutions to promote inclusivity and unity among staff...

The age of innocence; nostalgic reflections on growing up in the 90s in Ghana

In the heart of West Africa, the 90s in Ghana were an enchanting chapter of childhood — a momentous period when innocence was woven...

OccupyGhana demands arrest of Ga priest over alleged marriage to minor

Pressure group, OccupyGhana has called on the Attorney General to arrest and prosecute all persons behind the purported marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of...

Ghana Psychological Association condemns child marriage

The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has condemned child marriage following reports of the marriage of a minor to a 63-year-old fetish priest. According to...

Minority demands increase in farm-gate cocoa price

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an immediate increase in the farm-gate of cocoa prices to reflect the hike in the world market. According...

Ejisu by-election: It’s a difficult choice but it’s a tribute to John Kumah – Aspirant

It’s been a mixed feeling decision for Dr Evans Duah, who says he is yet to come to terms with the demise of John...

Biden and Xi discuss US-China cooperation and conflict

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a call on Tuesday in an effort to keep tensions between the two countries...

‘Dumsor’ timetable: Napo’s comment was disrespectful and unwarranted – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his dismissive response to...

Mahama will be elected president on December 7 at all costs – Opare Addo

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare Addo, has said the victory of its flagbearer, John Mahama in the...

Gborbu Wulormo: Amnesty Int’l wades into child marriage

Amnesty International Ghana has joined calls for the Police to rigorously investigate the alleged marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Larweh XXXIII...

Gender Ministry speaks on Gborbu Wulormo’s child bride saga

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has assured it is liaising with the Ghana Police Service to probe the marriage of Gborbu...

We’ll deal with police if… – Gborbu Wulomo’s office

The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, has warned that the police will face consequences if anything happens to Naa Okromo, the 16-year-old girl betrothed....

GIS repatriates over 66 ECOWAS nationals

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested and repatriated over 66 irregular Ivorian migrants. This was during a swoop...

Elevating knowledge about Africa in int’l business: KNUST’s Prof. Nathaniel Boso’s legacy

Nathaniel Boso (PhD) is an international marketing and Strategy professor and O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair at the Department of Marketing and Corporate strategy, Kwame...

Senegal’s youngest president sworn in

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the town of Diamniadio, near the capital Dakar. Last month,...

Gborbu Wulormo saga: Girl turns 16 in July – Chieftaincy Minister

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is...

Akufo-Addo re-assigns Stephen Amoah as Deputy Finance Minister

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reassigned the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Stephen Amoah, as Deputy Minister for...

Ejisu by-election: Seven pick forms to contest NPP primary

 Seven persons have picked forms to contest the upcoming primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu Constituency when nominations opened on...

Ahmed Suale’s death has aided Nyantakyi’s desperate attempt to evade accountability -Tiger Eye

Tiger Eye PI, the investigative firm that published the infamous Number 12 documentary which led to the downfall of many powerful members of the...

MP justifies passport application fee increment

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has said the passport fee increment is...

2024 election: Let’s Unite for victory – Afigya Kwabere North MP [Photos]

Afigya Kwabre North Member of Parliament (MP) Collins Adomako-Mensah is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite and trumpet the achievements...

Number 12: Anas reveals why he will not testify at the High Court 

Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has explained why he will not testify at the High Court in the case against former President of...

Tiger Eye P.I reacts to Nyantakyi’s bribery allegation

Private investigation firm, Tiger Eye P.I, together with journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, have categorically denied any involvement in soliciting or accepting bribes from Kwesi...

Ghana’s passport fees cheap – Deputy Minister justifies hike [Audio]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong is shocked at the public backlash over the increase in passport fees. In his...

Investigate Nungua child marriage saga – AG to IGP

The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has charged the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the marriage of the...

Passport fee saga: Deputy Foreign Minister attacks Okudzeto Ablakwa [Listen]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has accused the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of...

Passport fees: Foreign Affairs Minister sets records straight

Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has clarified that government's recent increase in passport fees is not aimed at imposing financial hardships on Ghanaians. According...

Check out the faces of candidates battling for the Ejisu seat

12 persons including former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi have expressed the desire to contest for parliamentary primaries of the...

Ejisu seat: Aspirants who showed interest have rescinded decision – Wontumi

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has confirmed some persons who showed interest in contesting the upcoming parliamentary...

Teacher unions call off strike

The three pre-tertiary Teacher unions have called off their strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an injunction against them. The three teacher...