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Martin Amidu returns sitting allowances paid him since 2018

Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has returned all sitting allowances paid to him since he took the office in 2018. He directed his accountant on...

EPA orders demolition of ‘deathtrap’ storey building [Photo]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has ordered construction works on a storey building at Ashaley Botwe...

Martin Amidu to receive full emoluments

Immediate past Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, will be paid all emoluments and benefits due him under the law. This was contained in a statement signed...

Street renamed after Hackman Owusu-Agyemang

The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has renamed a street after Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board. The Assembly in a public...

Alex Mould bereaved

Former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Alex Mould, has lost his nephew. Mr Mould disclosed Atu Mould’s demise via his Facebook...

Asawinso residents threaten demo against ‘galamsey’

Some residents at Sefwi Asawinso 'A' in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region have threatened to stage a mammoth demonstration...

Check out reactions on social media after Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu resigned

On Monday, November 16, 2020, some Ghanaians were thrown into a state of shock after Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, resigned from his office over...

Corruption has won ‘fight’ in Ghana – Prof Azar [Audio]

A lecturer at the University of Florida, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has said Ghana has retrogressed in her fight against corruption. In his view, corruption...

Rawlings’ death: I have been stuck in my room – NDC man

A former National Treasurer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, has revealed the adverse effect of ex-President Jerry Rawlings’ death...

NDC man reveals why he rejected appointments from Rawlings

A former National Treasurer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed why he rejected appointments under the Jerry John Rawlings administration. Alhaji Abdullah...

Coronavirus: Free test at KIA for children between five and 12 years

Effective Monday, November 16, children between the ages of five and 12 years will henceforth enjoy free mandatory Covid test upon arrival at the...

Why I loved Rawlings – Davido shares shocking experience

Nigerian singer, Davido, has recalled the surprising moment that increased the love he had for former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings. In an...

Owusu Bempah fined for ‘bonking’ a dog [Audio]

A 25-year-old Owusu Bempah, also known as Agbey, has faced the wrath of the Apatim Traditional Council for bestiality. Mr Bempah was humiliated in the...

Akufo-Addo reacts to Martin Amidu’s resignation

The presidency has reacted to Martin Amidu’s resignation as the Special Prosecutor. Martin Amidu resigned from the post on Monday alleging that he could not...

Shocking: Man kills friend over pork

A 28-year-old man, George Adu Gyamfi, has met his death in the hands of his friend identified only as one Yaw due to an...

Rescind your decision to resign – PC Appiah Ofori tells Martin Amidu

Popular anti-corruption crusader, Paul Collins Appiah Ofori, has appealed to Martin Amidu to rescind his decision to resign as the Special Prosecutor in the...

WASSCE 2020: Ayawaso West Wuogon graduates to check results for free

New Patriotic Party's Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan, has announced a juicy deal for Senior High School graduates in the...

Koku Anyidoho breaks silence on daughter’s death

Founder of the Atta Mills Institute, Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has made his first public statement since the news of his daughter's demise broke out. Reports...

Manasseh’s reaction when asked if he will accept Special Prosecutor job [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Manasseh’s reaction when asked if he will accept OSP job Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, says he is not qualified to take up...

NPP reacts to Martin Amidu’s resignation [Read]

The ruling New Patriotic Party says it is shocked Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, who was appointed barely two years ago, has resigned. Despite allegations Mr...

Obuasi-Dunkwa accident: Deceased victims finally identified

Victims of a fatal road crash, which occurred on the Obuasi-Dunkwa road on Saturday evening, have been identified. Five people died in the accident when...

Manasseh Azure reacts to Martin Amidu’s resignation

Freelance Investigative Journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed he never expected Martin Amidu to stay in office beyond a year. According to him, he became...

Top five complaints of Martin Amidu

The Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has resigned from his post effective Monday, November 16, 2020. He gave a number of reasons for his decision. Read below...

Martin Amidu’s resignation a call for help – Ndebugri

Former Member of Parliament for Zebilla Constituency, John Akparibo Ndebugri, has described the resignation of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu as a call for help. According...

Former Special Prosecutor, deputy have not been paid since 2018 – Amidu alleges

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has revealed that his appointment authority made no effort to ensure that he was paid for his work since...

Rawlings: Mahama, wife sign book of condolence [Video]

Former President John Mahama's presence has finally been felt at the Accra International Conference Centre for Jerry Rawlings' book of condolence signing. Mr Mahama, and...

Why I was not surprised Rawlings and Akufo-Addo were besties before his death – E.T. Mensah [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Why I was not surprised Rawlings and Akufo-Addo were besties before his death - ET Mensah A former Member of Parliament for Ningo/Prampram,...

Rawlings’ last plea to Asiedu Nketia over Zanetor

It has emerged that late ex-President Jerry John Rawlings was delighted with his first daughter, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings' political career. Hence, it was...

When Rawlings’ son, Kimathi joined NDC’s vigil in honour of his father

The son of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Kimathi Rawlings, joined the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) vigil in honour of his late father, Jerry...

Pastor gifts his church member all the offering for rent

A pastor, identified as Ehiz Osagie, has gifted one of his church members money for rent. The pastor, after completing his sermon, called the man...

Jane Naana’s powerful sermon at Perez Dome

Running mate of the National Democratic Congress, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, gave off a powerful sermon when she made a stop at the Perez...

Ken Agyapong reacts to Martin Amidu’s resignation [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ken Agyapong reacts to Martin Amidu’s resignation Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central is not surprised at the resignation of Special...

Full letter: Why Martin Amidu resigned

Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has given reasons why he resigned. Mr Amidu shocked Ghanaians when he announced his resignation on Monday, November 16, 2020. In...

What Rawlings should have done before his death – UG lecturer reveals

Dr Ebenezer Ayensu of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, has bemoaned the fact that former President Jerry John Rawlings could not...

Rawlings: Dignitaries who have signed book of condolence so far

Dignitaries have trooped in to the Accra International Conference Centre to sign book of condolence as they mourn former president Jerry John Rawlings. The latest...

Just In: Martin Amidu resigns!

Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has reportedly resigned from his position. In a letter addressed to President Nana Akufo-Addo, he is reported to have said President...

Bishop Obinim seriously sick

Lawyers for the head pastor of the International God’s Way Church (IGWC), Bishop Daniel Obinim, have told the court that their client is seeking...

JoyNews’ Kwetey Nartey wins Journalist of the Year at Ghana Cocoa Awards 2020

JoyNews’ Investigative Journalist, Kwetey Nartey, has been crowned Journalist of the Year 2020 at the just ended Ghana Cocoa Awards held Friday, November 14...

WASSCE 2020: Results of PRESEC’s NSMQ star Daniel Kekeli Gakpetor pop up

The 2020 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results of Daniel Kekeli Gakpetor have popped up on social media. Mr Gakpetor was a student...

Kwaku Bosom warns Akufo-Addo over Rawlings [Audio]

Renowned spiritualist, Nana Kwaku Bosom, has cautioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to abide by the words of the late former President Jerry John...