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Mali: Professor jailed for criticizing the junta

A prominent Malian economist and professor has been sentenced to two years in jail, one of which was suspended, for his criticism of the...

Medikal drops new song addressing divorce from Fella Makafui

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has released a new song today, using his music to open up about his ongoing marital brouhaha with his former partner,...

Rapper accidentally shoots himself dead while filming music video

An American teenage rapper accidentally killed himself after he pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger while filming a video on...

Rawlings family celebrates Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and her children were in Kumasi to celebrate the 74th birthday of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,...

Limited voters registration: EC refutes claims of secretly registering people

The Deputy Chairman of Operations of the Electoral Commission (EC), Samuel Tettey has refuted claims that the Commission registered people in secret. The response comes...

I will resign if … Henry Quartey clashes with Kofi Adams over NDC’s recruitment allegations [Listen]

The Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to provide evidence for their claims that the government is illegally recruiting...

Sale of SSNIT hotels: Here are the 7 pre-qualification criteria outlined for prospective buyers

A JoyNews research has revealed that the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) outlined seven pre-qualification criteria for all prospective buyers of a 60% stake...

Osei-Owusu reacts to SSNIT hotels bid saga

Chairperson of the Privileges Committee in Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, says the controversy surrounding the sale of 60% of Social Security and National Insurance Trust's...

Over 750 Liberians repatriated after Buduburam demolition [Video]

https://youtu.be/DFbdZqHPhdQ Over 750 Liberians have been repatriated from Ghana following the demolition of the Buduburam refugee camp. The Liberia Embassy in collaboration with the government of...

Bawumia launches ‘kayeyei’ empowerment programme

An initiative dedicated to empower a total of 5000 female head porters and offer transitional job pathways and enhance their socio-economic status has been...

Black Princesses African Games bonuses paid; WC qualification bonuses yet to be paid

The Black Princesses of Ghana have received their full African Games winning bonuses, according to Joy Sports. Under the leadership of Yusif Basigi, the Princesses...

FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine safety in Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the safety of all vaccines used in Ghana, including COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA...

I’ve not advised Canada to reduce visa issuances, disregard ‘fake news’ – Nana Bediatuo Asante  

The Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has refuted reports suggesting that he has advised the Canadian Embassy to reduce visa issuances...

NDC’s claim that NPP is recruiting footsoldiers into security agencies baseless – Majority

The Majority has dismissed claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the government is illegally recruiting NPP footsoldiers into the security agencies. The New...

Resign if … – Ablakwa tells SSNIT management [Audio]

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) has called on the management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to resign to pave...

Police file injunction against Dumsor vigil

The Ghana Police Service has filed for an injunction against the planned #DumsorMustStop protest scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024. The application was filed at...

SSNIT hotels’ sale appear corrupt; we need the documents to scrutinise – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner and anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Kpebu has condemned the current administration for what he perceives as widespread corruption. According to him, the public's...

GJA condemns assault on journalist in Northern region

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned an assault on a reporter, Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya with Zaa Multimedia in the Northern region by persons...

Kwesimintsim MP sworn in as Deputy Works and Housing Minister [Photos]

Kwesimintsim Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Prince Hamid Armah has been sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Works and Housing. This was at a brief...

Patapaa’s ex-wife finds love again; flaunts mystery husband [Video]

Pataaa's German wife has given love another chance as she flaunts a mystery man she identified to be her husband. Years after her marriage to...

We are heading towards disaster – Peter Lanchene Toobu

A member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has cautioned that Ghana is heading towards disaster due to the lack of...

Election 2024: Don’t be used as troublemakers – Sheikh Armiyawo tells youth

A member of the National Peace Council, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu has urged politicians to desist from preparing the minds of the youth for violence...

 I’ll expose you if you dare me – Henry Quartey to Minority [Listen]

The Interior Minister, Henry Quartey has taken great exception to what he believes are calculated attempts by the Minority in Parliament to politicise the recruitment...

Ambulance case: Letters requesting LCs had Seth Terkper’s seal – 3rd accused person

Richard Jakpa, a businessman and the third accused in the trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, a former Deputy Minister of Finance, testified that...

You’ll go down as the worst if… – Peter Toobu tells IGP

Police officer turned-Member of Parliament, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has cautioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare not to allow what...

UK pursues Ghana High Commission for £5M in unpaid London congestion charges for over 20 years

The United Kingdom government is pursuing several countries including Ghana and the United States for unpaid London congestion charges outstanding for the past 20...

You’re trying to destroy me and RockCity, stop it – Bryan Acheampong slams Ablakwa

The Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong, has cautioned the Member of Parliament for North Tongu,...

Stop the secrecy; there is no backlog in security service recruitment – Gov’t told [Audio]

A former Deputy Interior Minister, James Agalga has said there is nothing like backlog clearance with regards to security services recruitment. According to the Builsa...

LilWin joins Guru for door-to-door campaign in University of Ghana hostels

Musician, Maradona Yeboah Adjei popularly known as Guru has taken his political aspirations to the next level as he begins a campaign ahead of...

Prophetess escapes death after man fires multiple gunshots at her [Video]

https://youtu.be/twlfRHfV9bs A prophetess at Gomoa Ojobi in the Gomoa East District of the Central region has escaped death after a 38-year-old man fired gunshots thrice...

Okomfour Kwadee’s condition is ‘family matter’ – Quick Action

Music producer Joseph Appiah, popularly known as Quick Action, has described Okomfour Kwadee’s current health situation as "family matter". A recent video of Kwadee who...

Tanker drivers declare indefinite strike over poor conditions of service

Members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union have declared an indefinite sit-down strike to demand improved working conditions. The drivers state that a...

CCTV exposes car battery thief at Amasaman

A car battery thief was caught on CCTV camera in the Kojo Ashong-Amasaman area, revealing his cunning method of operation. The footage, captured at night,...

Is nothing personal – Ablakwa on petition against Bryan Acheampong [Audio]

North Tongu Member of Parliament(MP) has said his petition to probe the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust's (SSNIT) 60% stake in...

Fake Ghana Card numbers used in registering 17 persons in Pusiga – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reported that some individuals were registered using fake Ghana Card numbers during the ongoing voter registration process at the...

Ghana Meteo warns of dangerous sea state

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued an urgent alert warning of a dangerous sea state expected to affect the coast of Ghana. The alert...

Decision by SSNIT to sell its hotels sensible and fair – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has lauded the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for its decision to divest its stake in...

2024 election: Presidential candidates must undergo psychological evaluation – Prof. Kpessa-Whyte

An astute political scientist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has suggested that those...

SSNIT hotels: Ablakwa to drag Bryan Acheampong to Parliament [Audio]

North Tongu Member of Parliament(MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he will petition the Speaker of Parliament over the Social Security and National Insurance Trust...

Assemblies of God disassociates itself from Apostle James Nartey

The Assemblies of God, Ghana has denied any knowledge and association with one Apostle James Tetteh Nartey. This follows an appeal for financial support by...