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18-year-old boy stabbed to death in a club

An 18-year old boy, John Kofi Appiah, met his death when a friend stabbed him at Obuasi Wawasi AGA Clubhouse around 1:am on Monday. Father...

Today in History: Ghana demands independence from Britain on August 3, 1956

On August 3, 1956, exactly 64 years ago, the new assembly passed a motion authorising the government to request independence within the British Commonwealth....

Man, 27, dies after inhaling ammonia on fishing vessel

Routine cleaning of storage well within MV Africa Star, a fishing vessel belonging to the Africa Star Fisheries Limited, has allegedly led to the...

Kafaba murder: Lady who whipped 90-year-old woman remanded

One of the suspects who allegedly played a role in the lynching of a 90-year-old woman at Kafaba has been remanded by the Bole...

Full Text: Seventh edition of EC’s ‘Let the Citizen Know’ press series

ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESS BRIEFING “LET THE CITIZEN KNOW” ON 3RD AUGUST, 2020 PRESENTED BY THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, CORPORATE SERVICES Good morning ladies and gentlemen of...

No herbal drug has been approved to manage coronavirus – CPMR

The Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR) has stated that the nation has no medically approved herbal drug that can be used to manage...

EC exceeds 15 million voters’ registration target

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has exceeded its target of registering 15 million eligible Ghanaian voters across the country. This was announced by the...

I will resign if Akufo-Addo wins 2020 polls – Kwaku Boahen

Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwaku Boahen, has promised to resign if President Nana Akufo-Addo wins the 2020 December polls. Mr...

Hushpuppi effect: Visa renewal for Nigerians in the UAE stopped

Nigeria's international woes have increased as Dubai withdraws visa application for the country. Apart from being blacklisted from applying for jobs in some Dubai organisations...

Check out Shatta Wale’s die-hard fan who is a Minister of State

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, through his musical prowess and charisma, has gained lots of admiration from Ghanaians. One of such fans is the Deputy Minister...

NDC postpones weekly press briefing

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed the ninth edition of its weekly press briefing. The announcement was made by the party's National Communications...

Kantanka’s latest car leaves Ghanaians in awe [Photos]

Ghana-based automobile assembler and manufacturer, Kantanka, has unleashed new designs for its latest car. The model, a mini spacious car designed for commercial and compact...

Covid-19: Drunkards Association appeals for double-track system at drinking spots (Video)

The Drunkards Association of Ghana is appealing to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to introduce a double-track system at drinking spots all...

GAF replies Asiedu Nketia over military presence at Banda

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has explained military presence at Banda for the last phase of the ongoing voters' registration exercise. This follows a viral...

Crime Check Foundation supports Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital

Non-Governmental Organisation, Crime Check Foundation (CCF) has donated items worth GH¢ 35,000 to the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. The items include 20 mattresses,...

9 out of 95 Ghanaian nurses dispatched to Barbados test positive for Covid-19

Acting Chief Medical Officer of Barbados has disclosed that nine members from a team of Ghanaian nurses dispatched to work in Barbados have tested...

We stand by Agyinasare – Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council

The leadership of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has said it stands by the Presiding Bishop of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles...

Two butchered at Gomoa Buduburam

Two people, believed to be Nigerians, have been stabbed to death in a cutlass fight between two factions at Gomoa Buduburam in the Gomoa...

Popular Ghanaian prophet reported dead (Photo)

The demise of popular Ghanaian prophet, Eric Akwasi Boakye, variously called Odifo Agradaa, has been reported. According to media reports, the prophet is said to...

JoyNews Weekly Wrap: Kafaba lynching, NDC running mate outdoored, Domelevo’s woes

This week, the lynching of a 90-year-old woman alleged to be a witch in Kafaba was on the lips of many. The chief of the...

Coronavirus: Western Region guarding against surge in cases

Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Darko-Mensah has said he has put in place measures to prevent a surge in coronavirus cases in the region. "As a...

More education on COVID-19 needed in Awutu Senya East – MCE appeals

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Awutu Senya East Municipal, Michael Yaw Essuman Mensah is calling for more education on the novel coronavirus in...

Shama DCE cautions against complacency in COVID-19 fight

District Chief Executive Officer (DCE) of Shama in the Western Region, Hon Joseph Amoah has advised the citizenry against being complacent in the country’s...

Leaked WASSCE question paper: GES has this message for candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed claims that a question paper in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was deliberately leaked. In...

Ghanaian lady lashed for ‘fornicating’ in Saudi Arabia breaks silence[audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ghanaian lady whipped in Saudi Arabia breaks silence The young Ghanaian lady flogged for fornicating in Saudi Arabia has broken her silence after...

Kafaba killing: Son shares unfulfilled wish of ‘murdered’ 90-year-old mother

The last son of the 90-year-old woman beaten to death at Kafaba has shared her last unfulfilled wish saying "My mother's last wish was...

Coronavirus: Ghana records 787 cases

Ghana's COVID-19 case count has increased by 787 new cases, according to updates provided by the Ghana Health  Service (GHS). The total number of cases,...

WAEC reacts to leakage of exam papers

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has described as fake some images of papers circulating on social media purported to be for upcoming Integrated...

KNUST’s first female Vice-Chancellor makes this promise to students as she assumes office

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday inaugurated its first female Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson. Prof. Dickson becomes the University's...

NPP govt considering free tertiary education – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo says his government is considering implementing free tertiary education in the country. According to the president, the greatest investment to make in...

Man loses hand as herdsmen clash at Akateng

The right hand of a 27-year-old man has been chopped off and other persons seriously injured following violent clashes. This occurred at Akateng in the...

Police nab 2 TV station managers for promoting swindlers

The Cyber Crime Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested the general managers of Accra-based free-to-air (FTA) television stations, AB TV and Amen...

Chief Biney rubbishes reports he has ditched NDC

Deputy National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chief Hamilton Biney, has dismised rumours about ditching his party. According to him, his attention had...

NDC man incurs wrath over ‘leaked’ WASSCE questions

An activist of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has incurred the wrath of some Ghanaians over ‘leaked’ West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)...

Man in trouble for attempting to disarm policewoman

A 30-old-man, who allegedly attempted disarming a policewoman of her gun, has been arrested by the police in Accra.Seyram Tony Adonu is in the...

Driver’s mate injured in accident at Tapa Abotoase [Audio+Photos]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Eye witness account on Tapa Abotoase accident A driver's mate of a trailer with a registration number GR 8451-U is in critical condition...

Man flees after allegedly stabbing wife to death [Photos]

A 38-year-old man, identified as Kwame Fosu, is on the run after allegedly stabbing his wife, Akuah Nkuamaa to death. The unfortunate incident occurred at...

Second-year Oyoko Methodist SHS student dies while writing end of term exam

A second-year student of the Oyoko Methodist Senior High School (SHS)in the Eastern Region has died. She collapsed while writing exams on Thursday and was...

No salvaged car importation into Ghana from November 1

The law banning the importation of salvaged vehicles into Ghana comes into effect on November 1, 2020. Shipping agents, Importers and freight forwarders are, therefore,...

Lady who whipped, tortured 90-year-old woman to death opens up on why she did that to her grandma

Latifah Bumaye, the lady captured in a viral video whipping a 90-year-old, says she was possessed and did not know she was torturing her...