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Corruption is no longer a big issue because Akufo-Addo has dealt with it – Mustapha Hamid

Campaign Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says corruption is no longer a big issue ahead of the upcoming election because the Akufo-Addo...

Sprinter bus runs over policeman at a checkpoint

A police constable, identified as Richard Yelsepour of the Walewale Police Station, on Friday evening met his untimely death after being run over by...

Political activities heat up as campaign ends today

Today marks the end of all campaign activities across the country. In this regard, all political parties and independent candidates will round up their campaign...

Work begins on Krachi West Municipality town roads

Residents in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region can now heave a sigh of relief as construction work begins on all roads...

Govt saves $5bn in energy sector

The government says it has saved in the energy sector over $5 billion by relocating Karpowership Ghana Company Limited (Karpowership) and securing agreements with...

4 feared dead, others injured in accident on Tamale-Bolga road

At least four persons are feared dead with others injured in an accident involving market women on the Tamale-Bolgatanga road. Reports indicate the accident occurred...

Top govt official involved in accident [Photos]

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has been involved in a near-fatal accident. The incident is said to...

3 JHS pupils drown in abandoned ‘galamsey’ pit

Three Junior High School (JHS) pupils at Banaso in the Aowin Municipality have drowned in abandoned illegal mining pit locally known as galamsey pit. The...

All polling stations are flashpoints – EC

Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), in charge of Corporate Services, says the Commission is treating all polling stations across the country as...

December 7 will be a silent revolution – Ofosu-Ampofo

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has described the December 7 election as a silent revolution. This is because he believes...

Airbus scandal: Govt moves to get $30 million compensation

The government says it has initiated moves to get Ghana’s share of compensation from the controversial Airbus bribery scandal repatriated to the country. The Minister...

Election 2020: GPN sends caution to photojournalists, videographers

The Ghana Photojournalists Network (GPN) has urged photojournalists and videographers accredited by the Electoral Commission to adhere to regulations to ensure a successful and...

Akufo-Addo electrifies Suhum

President Nana Akufo-Addo left an indelible mark on the residents of Suhum in the Eastern Region when he stormed the constituency on Thursday. The visitation...

Four siblings burnt to death in tragic fire accident [Photos+Video]

Regular night time in other communities was a moment of mourning for Spintex when an uncompleted house caught fire. The fire, which is...

Boakye Agyarko roots for Akufo-Addo’s re-election

The former Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko, is optimistic the Akufo-Addo-led government has been a game-changer and deserves a second term. Mr Agyarko said...

Truck crashes into 16 cars at Tema tollgate [photos]

Some 16 vehicles have been left damaged at the Tema tollgate end of the Motorway after they were crashed into by a truck. The incident...

Govt releases 200-acres of land to La Stool

The Coalition of La Associations (COLA) on Thursday said government has released more than 200-acres of land the state acquired years ago in the...

GES releases shortlist of newly appointed trained teachers

The Ghana Education Education (GES) has announced the release of shortlisted teachers who applied for the recruitment. The shortlisted applicants are said to include persons...

Late Sir John’s son supports NPP’s campaign

The love that the late former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, had for the party is being kept...

Over 6,000 junior police officers promoted

The Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong Boanuh, has promoted some 6,073 Junior Police Officers of various ranks. The outfit explains the promotion is in accordance...

No police will be disenfranchised on election day – IGP

The Ghana Police Service (IGP) has assured security officers whose names are missing from the Special Voter’s list that they would have the opportunity...

Supreme Court justices thrill at colleague’s farewell [Video]

It was a moment of mixed feeling as Supreme Court Justices bid farewell to their colleague Justice Nasiru Sulemana Gbadegbe. Justice Gbadegbe on...

Remember my brother with your votes – Late MP’s brother [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Honour my late brother with your votes - Boakye Agyarko begs Former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has made a passionate appeal to constituents...

IGP hosts EU delegation ahead of December 7 polls [Photos]

A four-member European Union (EU) delegation has paid a working visit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong –Boanuh ahead of the December...

Domelevo fires back at Audit Service Board Chair

The Auditor-General, Daniel Domelevo, has rejected claims by the Ghana Audit Service that he owes an imprest of $4,020 from foreign travels in 2018. This...

SSNIT saves GH¢130m in three years as it blocks ‘ghosts’

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has saved GH¢130 million in the last three years through the cleaning of the pensioner’s payroll,...

Election 2020: EC releases number for direct voters’ call

The Electoral Commission (EC) has, ahead of the December 7 general election, established a call centre for concerned voters. The centre, which will be opened...

‘Okada’ rider dies in road accident

A rider of a commercial motorcycle, popularly known as ‘okada’, was yesterday crashed to death in a road accident on the Kwame Nkrumah Overpass,...

Bulldog replies Shirley Ayokor Botchwey over Dumelo

Entertainment critic and artiste manager, Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, also known as Bulldog, has responded to comments that were made by Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Second wave of coronavirus: Dr Nsiah-Asare states country’s position [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Second wave of coronavirus: Dr Nsiah Asare states country’s position Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said the country is not...

Adaklu residents mass up at police station over ballot boxes

The Ho Police Command is beefing security at the Waya Police Post to safeguard the ballot boxes used in Monday's Special Voting exercise. Acting Ho...

Completion date for National Cathedral announced

Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the National Cathedral Project, Reverend Kusi Boateng, says he’s hopeful the National Cathedral is going to be...

Ghanaians in awe as Mahama campaigns in pidgin [Watch]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama's latest interview has sparked some reactions on social media. The discussion has gained attention following Mr...

Supreme Court throws out case of former MPs demanding over ₵230k each from government

The attempt by some 43 former members of parliament to get government to pay them ₵233,495 each has been thrown out by the Supreme...

Auditor-General lacks legal authority to surcharge Zoomlion – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Auditor-General lacked the legal authority to surcharge Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a waste management company. In a unanimous decision...

Oti River ferry breaks down, halts trading

The Ferry on the Oti River in Dambai in the Oti Region has broken down. The Ferry according to the residents broke down four days...

‘Okada’ rider dies in road accident

A rider of a commercial motorcycle, popularly known as ‘okada’, was yesterday crashed to death in a road accident on the Kwame Nkrumah Overpass,...

Phone repairer remanded for defiling 5-year old

A 19-year-old phone repairer at Torkor has been remanded for defiling a five-year-old girl by an Aflao Circuit Court in the Ketu South Municipality.  Herman...

Political parties support proposal to make election day public holiday

The Electoral Commission (EC) says all the political parties have agreed to its proposal to the Chief of Staff to make Monday, December 7,...

Friday, not a holiday as Akufo-Addo declares December 7 as…

President Akufo-Addo has declared Monday, December 7, 2020, as a statutory holiday to facilitate the conduction of the general election. However, December 4, 2020, which...