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All the photos you need to see from unveiling of first VW-assembled vehicles in Ghana

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo has unveiled the first VW vehicles assembled by the newly-established VW Assembly Plant in Ghana. The plant, which assembles...

More than 10,100 students in Kumasi sit for WASSCE

A total of 10,141 students in Kumasi are sitting for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the Ghana Education Service (GES)...

Bullets fly as suspected Togolese are arrested over attempts to register [Video]

At least 15 people have been arrested in the Oti Region on suspicion that they were Togolese attempting to partake in the ongoing Voters'...

You are wasting your time if … Kwamena Ahwoi told over ‘Working with Rawlings’ book

National Democratic Congress' (NDC) former Member of Parliament for the Keta Constituency, Dan Abodakpi, has sent a message to Kwamena Ahwoi over his 'Working...

How free SHS policy saved Akosombo Textiles Limited

Factory Manager of the Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL), Ing. Kenneth Asare, says the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy saved the indigenous printing company...

Mahama’s ‘Free Primary Health Care Plan’ shows he’s ‘ignorant’ – Minister

Deputy Minister for Transport, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has expressed surprise at John Mahama's plan to implement a Free Primary Health Care Plan...

We have put all doubting ‘Thomases’ to bed – Akufo-Addo at VW car unveiling

President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday, August 3, 2020, unveiled the first Volkswagen (VW) car assembled in Ghana, stating doubting Thomases have been put to...

Why August 4 is public holiday in Ghana

The Ministry of the Interior has declared Tuesday, August 4, 2020, as a statutory Public Holiday to mark the celebration of Founders' Day. The day...

Akufo-Addo and Mahama must be ready to make these 10 commitments to win election 2020 – Agyinasare [Audio]

The General Overseer of the Perez Chapel has highlighted 10 commitments that the governing New Patriotic Party and opposition National Democratic Congress must make...

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...