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Accra, Kumasi to experience more floods – Ghana Meteorological Agency

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has predicted that more floods will hit Ghana’s major cities of Accra and Kumasi during this year’s rainy season. In an...

This is how much govt has spent on flood control in 4 years…

As the rains set in, the government, through the Works and Housing Ministry, is embarking on series of developmental projects to address flooding challenges...

Woman faints in disbelief after court frees her despite killing husband

A Frenchwoman, who killed abusive husband, reportedly fainted in disbelief in court after hearing she could walk free.According to a lawyer for the accused,...

Govt secures 4,500 acres of land to build affordable houses

The Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has announced that the government has secured 4,500 acres of land to build more affordable houses to...

35-year-old man shoots himself

A 35-year-old man, Akwasi Appiah, has allegedly shot himself dead at Sehwi Asanteman in the Akontombra District of the Western North Region. Sources say...

Census Night 2021: Statistical Service targets outdoor sleepers, travelers, hotel guests

The Ghana Statistical Service has targeted for enumeration, travelers, people who sleep on the streets (rough sleepers), and guesthouse/hotel guests as it commences the...

Justify your selection – Akufo-Addo tells Deputy Ministers

President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn-in Minister of State for Finance, Charles Adu Boahen and 39 Deputy Ministers approved by Parliament. This was at a colourful...

Bullion van robbery: Sad scenes from one week observation of policeman [Video]

It was a sad moment for family and friends as they mourn Emmanuel Osei, the policeman killed in a bullion van robbery at James...

Policemen lift spirits at one-week celebration of murdered colleague [Video]

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service lightened up the spirits of mourners at the one-week celebration of their colleague, General Constable Emmanuel Osei. They trooped...

Census Night is Sunday June 27

All is set for this year’s Census Night, which falls tomorrow Sunday, June 27, 2021. The Census Night is the reference date for census enumeration...

Suhum: I will complete outstanding projects by my predecessor – MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum Constituency, Hon Oboafo Kwadjo Asante, has said he will ensure that outstanding projects funded through his predecessor...

One feared dead, others in critical condition in accident at Okyereko Junction

One person is feared dead with three others in critical condition after a gory accident at Okyereko Junction on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway in...

Five perish as Adieso-bound bus crashes into stationary truck

Five persons are feared dead after a Ford bus they were travelling in crashed into a breakdown tipper truck at Noka, a Suburb of...

44 Nigerians deported for illegally staying in Ghana [Photos]

Forty-four Nigerians have been been deported for various offences including illegally staying in Ghana. The deportees were sentenced to 99 days imprisonment and will be...

How Joe Wise met his wife in a truck as a driver’s mate

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament has revealed that he met his wife for the first time in a commercial bus (Trotro) while working...

EPA shuts down cement factory at McCarthy Hills

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with support from the Police, on Friday closed down the Empire Cement Factory. This was a Chinese cement factory at...

Man using Ofori-Atta’s social media account for scam arrested!

A 21-year-old man, accused of using the name and images of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to solicit for monies, has been grabbed. The suspect is...

Efia Odo, other #FixTheCountry campaigners granted bail

All 12 of the #FixTheCountry campaigners arrested earlier at the court have been granted self-recognizance bail. The Accra Region Police interrogated them for close to...

Zoomlion fumigates Airports amidst fear of new Covid-19 variant [Photos]

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has undertaken a disinfection and disinfestation exercise of all Airports in Ghana targeted at de-activating microorganisms. This is to control the spread...

FDA begins toothbrush regulation

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced it will soon begin the regulation of toothbrush as a medical advice. According to the FDA, this...

Good news for persons affected in fight against ‘galamsey’

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says steps have been initiated to roll out a relief package for persons affected...

Sam George condemns arrest of #FixTheCountry campaigners

Deputy Minority spokesperson on Communications, Sam Nartey George, has condemned the arrest of some members of the #Fixthecountry campaign. The Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament says...

Driver sentenced 2 years for stealing diesel

The Juaso Circuit court, presided over by Nana Asantewaa Atakora, has sentenced a 40-year-old driver, Yaw Opoku, to two years imprisonment for stealing 45...

IT Technician in court over theft of pastor’s ATM card

An Information Technology (IT) technician accused of stealing an ATM card of a pastor he worked for and using it to withdraw money has...

Produce unaccounted GH¢627,490 payment vouchers or … – PAC to NITA

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given officials of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) a five-day ultimatum to produce payment vouchers amounting to...

Kumasi: Former KMA boss’ house flooded

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is among residents in the Ashanti Region affected by recent floods. This follows two...

Man found dead in river at Kasoa [Video]

A man believed to be in his late 30s has been found dead in the Okrudu River at Kasoa Komotey in the Awutu Senya...

Remain committed to winning 2024 elections – Speaker charges NDC youth

A delegation from the Tertiary Education and Institutions Network (TEIN) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday called on the Speaker of Parliament,...

Accra, Kumasi to experience more floods – Meteo warns

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has predicted that more floods will hit Ghana’s major cities of Accra and Kumasi during this year’s rainy season. In an...

Robbery suspect on Police wanted list arrested in Kyebi

Police in the Eastern Region say they have arrested a robbery suspect who has been on their wanted list for some time now. The suspect,...

Mad rush for Hearts vs Kotoko tickets [Video+Photos]

Football-loving fans have thronged the headquarters of Accra Hearts of Oak for tickets ahead of the clash against Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Sunday, June...

KAB-FAM CEO changes life of 69-year-old woman wrongfully given 11-year sentence [Video]

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of electronic retail giant, Kab-Fam Ghana Ltd, Mr Charles Antwi-Boahen has come to the aid of a 69-year-old...

Couple feared drowned in Susan stream

An unidentified man and his wife are feared dead after they reportedly fell into the Susan stream in the Oforikrom Municipality, which had flooded. This...

GPGC judgement brouhaha: Why Ghana can’t challenge court decision [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Why Ghana can’t challenge GPGC court decision Deputy-Attorney General-designate, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has explained why the government could not challenge the $170 million judgment...

Quack doctor at Assin Adadientem arrested

The Complaints and Investigative Unit of the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service has arrested an alleged...

Come and let’s build Ghana – Ofori-Atta to diaspora community

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has urged the diaspora community to return home with their talents, capital, skills, and knowledge to facilitate Ghana’s growth. He implored...

AG can represent police service in FixTheCountry injunction case – High Court rules

An Accra High Court has ruled that the office of the Attorney General (AG) can represent the Ghana Police Service in a case seeking...

Public Accounts Committee surcharges Works and Roads Ministries

JoyNews/AdomNews · Public Accounts Committee surcharges the Works and Roads Ministries The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has surcharged the Ministry of Works and Housing as...

Efia Odo, more than 10 other #FixTheCountry campaigners arrested! [Video]

Actress and socialite, Efia Odo, and more than 10 other #FixTheCountry campaigners have been arrested by the police. This was shortly after a court hearing...

Pay or Die: The Agony of Pregnant Women (Part II): Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, others exposed [Video+Photos]

A woman is losing so much blood right after having a vaginal delivery; there is a medication to save her, the hospital has it,...