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Adonia University Rector cautions students against overreliance on AI at matriculation ceremony

The Founder and Rector of Adonia University, Rev. Dr Bright Adonia, has cautioned students against excessive reliance on artificial intelligence, warning that it could...

Ho Central MP organises free cervical cancer screening for Ahoe women

Women in Ahoe in the Ho Central Constituency have benefited from a free cervical cancer screening exercise organised by the area Member of Parliament,...

Veep reiterates gov’t commitment to ensure development in Krachi

The Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has renewed government pledge to ensure development in Krachi of the Oti region. She assured the traditional...

Nkwanta South: Drone operation leads to arrest of three in Keri gun attack

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the shooting of two individuals at Keri in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region,...

Toasehene commissions community centre, urges traditional leaders to prioritize development

Considering traditional leaders are instrumental in shaping the development path of their communities, the Chief of Toase, Nana Yim Awere Ababio II, has instructed...

Speaker Bagbin pledges support for probe into aircraft crash that killed two brothers in Tema

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has assured that Parliament will support efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Captain Frank...

Shot on duty: A Ghanaian journalist’s five-year struggle for recovery

“My daily routine now is waiting for medical appointments. I have undergone five surgeries, and I am still not okay,” Pius Asiedu recounts his...

‘This is golden betrayal’ – Minority says after Majority blocks GoldBod probe

Parliament has rejected a Minority-sponsored motion seeking the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the Gold-for-Reserves scheme and its reported financial losses. The...

We’ve inadequately educated the public on democracy – Supt. Odartey

Operational Commander for the Northern Region, Supt Richard Lantei Odartey, has raised concerns about the level of public understanding of democratic principles in Ghana,...

The Apostolic Church-GH bans ‘you may kiss your bride’ during marriage ceremonies

The Apostolic Church-Ghana has banned the practice of kissing the bride before the altar during marriage ceremonies on wedding days. This decision, approved by...

ECG to replace and upgrade transformers in parts of Accra to improve power supply

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to replace and upgrade key transformers in parts of Accra in a move aimed at...

Rainstorm rips off Kassena-Nankana West District block

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kassena-Nankana West, Stephen Aeke Akurugo, has appealed to the central government for urgent assistance following a severe rainstorm...

Ɔdadeɛ 95 returns to PRESEC-Legon, lights up school entrance with solar project

It was a day of nostalgia, celebration, and generosity as the Ɔdadeɛ 95 Year Group of Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon, returned to their...

Ghanaians urged to prioritise local gold value addition at Goldbod Jewellery Heritage Village launch

Ghanaians have been urged to embrace and promote locally manufactured products as a strategic pathway to job creation and economic growth, particularly within the...

Veep joins Krachi West MP to commission Adom Kwafo community centre

The Vice President, Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang, has joined the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Krachi West Constituency, Helen Adwoa Ntoso,...

Sole-sourcing irregularities began in Mahama government’s first month — Kofi Bentil claims

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has alleged that irregularities in the award of contracts under the Mahama government’s Big Push infrastructure...

“Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held in Tamale [Photos]

The JoyNews’ “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum held at the GNAT Hall in Tamale brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the growing...

Big Push contract: Roads Minister’s response to our report was ‘hollow’ – Sulemana Braimah

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has described the response from the Ministry of Roads and Highways to...

Abuakwa South MP urges action, accountability and renewed investment in healthcare system

The centenary celebration of the Kyebi Government Hospital has sparked renewed reflection on the future of Ghana’s healthcare system, as Kingsley Agyemang urged stronger...

‘We published what the Roads Ministry gave us’ — Sulemana Braimah defends Big Push report

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah, has clarified that The Fourth Estate based its reporting on the Big...

One firm awarded a Big Push sole-sourced contract was created in January 2025 – Sulemana Braimah

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has revealed that some companies awarded sole-sourced contracts under the government’s Big...

Firefighters avert disaster after fuel tanker overturns at VALCO roundabout

A major road incident disrupted traffic at the Valco Roundabout in Tema on Friday morning after a fuel tanker overturned, spilling a large quantity...

Tema aircraft crash: Sad scenes from funeral of Elder Frank Donkor’s sons [Video]

Grief hangs heavily over the forecourt of the State House, where family, friends and sympathisers have gathered to bid a solemn farewell to Captain...

Livestream: 2026 Adom TV Fufuo Party underway

The forecourt of the Multimedia Group in Kokomlemle is charged as the 2026 edition of Adom TV’s annual ‘Fufuo Party’ gathers momentum. Patrons from across...

Value for Money Office should be part of PPA – Baffour Awuah

Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has expressed doubts over the effectiveness of the newly passed Value for Money Office...

‘Democracy Is Not for Sale’ forum ends with strong calls to tackle vote buying, reform political financing

The JoyNews Democracy Is Not for Sale forum ended on a high note on Friday, March 27, with renewed calls for decisive action against vote buying and...

Britain shouldn’t be paying for a crime we helped eradicate – Kemi Badenoch on slavery reparations

The leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has taken aim at the Labour government’s foreign policy, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of...

Mahama urges international partners to respect Ghana’s position on LGBTQ issues

President John Mahama has called on international partners to respect Ghana’s position on LGBTQ issues, stating that public policy in the country is shaped...

Complete Agenda 111 projects and put them to use – Akufo-Addo tells Mahama

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the Mahama administration to prioritise the completion and operationalisation of the Agenda 111 hospital projects...

Mahama honoured with International Statesperson Award in US

President John Dramani Mahama has been awarded the International Statesperson Award by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, the institution’s highest honour recognising outstanding...

“Who should compensate whom?” – Afenyo-Markin questions amidst heated debate on slavery reparations

A heated exchange erupted in Parliament on Friday as the Majority and Minority leaders debated the growing global push for reparatory justice linked to...

Law practice is not a business of promises; don’t guarantee outcomes – Chief Justice tells new lawyers

The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on newly enrolled lawyers to uphold truth and integrity in their professional lives, cautioning against the temptation...

Adom TV 2026 ‘Fufuo’ Party comes off today

The much-anticipated Adom TV Fufuo Party 2026 is taking place today, Saturday, March 28, at the Multimedia car park in Kokomlemle, promising a full...

Kwahu Easter a national tourism asset that needs infrastructure support – Mpraeso MP

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for deliberate investment in road infrastructure across the Kwahu area to sustain...

Fire damages container at Suhum market

An early morning fire outbreak has caused damage to a container at the Suhum Market, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The blaze, which occurred...

Kwahu Easter festival is a national tourism asset for economic growth – MPs

Members of Parliament have described the Kwahu Easter Festival as a key national tourism asset with the potential to drive economic development across the...

Walewale MP commends Mahama, Akufo-Addo for roles in slavery reparations push

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has praised both former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and President John Dramani Mahama...

Multimedia Group brought me to Accra — Abeiku Santana

The Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Abeiku Santana, has expressed deep appreciation to Multimedia Group Limited for playing a key role in...

Evans Koranteng crowned winner of Adom TV Dame Dame 2026

Evans Koranteng, popularly known as Otega, representing the Greater Accra Region, has been crowned winner of the Adom Brands Dame Dame 2026. The grand finale,...

Two sentenced to 50 years with hard labour for robbery in Bekwai

The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two young men to a total of 50 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for robbery, bringing an eight-month...