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I left Ghana Prisons Service so my wife could stay – Justice Baffoe-Bonnie

Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has revealed that he resigned from the Ghana Prison Service in 1990 so his wife, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie could...

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie defends nomination as Chief Justice, dismisses claims of political reward

Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has defended his nomination as Chief Justice by President John Mahama, dismissing claims that the appointment is a political reward for...

Gov’t says lithium exploration prospects remain promising despite Ewoyaa delays

Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to the...

South African National arrested at KIA for smuggling over 30kg of cannabis from Thailand

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a South African national at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle more than 30 kilograms...

Chief Justice Nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, vows to uphold integrity, justice and fairness

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has reaffirmed his unwavering integrity and commitment to justice and fairness, highlighting that his 33 years of service...

Public Sector National Service personnel wait up to 10 years for jobs, while private sector is just 3 years – Minister [Audio]

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has revealed that public sector National Service personnel often wait up to 10 years to...

Ghana, Saudi Arabia finalize arrangements for 2026 Hajj operations

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has announced that Ghana’s Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs, Nawaaf Ibn Mohammed Al Mazawda, and Saudi...

Margaret Marquart Catholic Nursing Training College student named best nursing student in Ghana

The Margaret Marquart Catholic Nursing Training College in Kpando has reinforced its reputation as one of Ghana’s leading nursing institutions after one of its...

Ghana hosts maiden Africa Education Trust Fund Artificial Intelligence Conference

Ghana has hosted the maiden edition of the Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, bringing together ministers, traditional rulers, religious leaders, students, policymakers, researchers, innovators,...

Minority boycotts vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie

The Minority in Parliament has announced a boycott of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, by the Appointments Committee, citing unresolved...

Opare Addo announces launch of youth development M&E tracker

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the ministry will launch a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tracker on December...

SML sues Special prosecutor over ‘unlawful’ seizure of critical revenue monitoring equipment

Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) has filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Accra, accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of...

Former GIIF Board member testifies Sky Train project never approved

A former Board Member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Yaw Odame-Darkwa, has told the High Court in Accra that the controversial Sky...

Removal of Justice Torkornoo a ‘travesty of justice’ – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly condemned the committee that recommended the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the...

Coup plotter sentenced to death, Bright Debrah granted GH¢2.5m bail

One of the six individuals sentenced to death by hanging for attempting to overthrow the government, Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, has been granted bail...

Chief arrested for obstructing NAIMOS taskforce during arrest of galamsey kingpin in Eastern region

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested Nana Ogyeahohuo Barima Anum, who claims to be the Chief of Dokokyina, for allegedly interfering...

Over GH₵5m needed to clear outstanding fees for UK PhD students – Cohort President

The President of the government-sponsored PhD students in the United Kingdom, Prince Komla Bansah, has revealed that more than GH₵5.7 million is urgently needed...

NPP raises constitutional concerns over nomination of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly opposed the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, describing the decision as a violation of...

Mahama has delivered on every promise made to Ghanaian youth – Opare Addo

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling all promises made to Ghana’s youth, describing...

FIC boss raises concern over use of Mobile Money for illegal transactions

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum-Boafo, has expressed concern over the increasing use of mobile money platforms for unlawful...

KNUST issues ID cards to Campus Cats under new welfare initiative

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has launched a unique Campus Cat Identity Initiative to recognize and promote the welfare of...

Gov’t to buy excess eggs for School Feeding Programme – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the Ministry of Education will soon begin purchasing surplus eggs from poultry farmers across...

Birim North DCE cuts sod for construction of seven development projects

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North, Hakeem Antwi Abdul, has officially cut the sod for the commencement of seven major development projects...

A-G reviews docket on Afenyo-Markin’s alleged assault of policeman

The Office of the Attorney General (AG) is reviewing a case file involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, following allegations of assault that arose during...

Denkyira Traditional Council lifts ban on noise-making and social activities

The Denkyira Traditional Council has lifted the ban on funerals, noise-making, and social gatherings across the Denkyira Traditional Area, following the completion of all...

Cybersecurity Expert Jerome Geraldo urges youth to embrace technology and innovation for national development

Cybersecurity and Technology Expert Jerome Geraldo has urged Ghanaian youth to stay committed to their education and harness the power of technology for national...

Kintampo market fire: MCE and NADMO suspect arson, call for thorough investigation

Authorities in the Kintampo North Municipality have raised suspicions of arson following a devastating fire that swept through the Kintampo market on Sunday morning,...

George Opare Addo announces funeral arrangements for mother

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced the date for the final funeral rites of his mother, Faustina Afua...

Judicial Training Institute holds workshop on land acquisition and conflict resolution for Chiefs and Queen Mothers in Oti

The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) has organized a capacity-building workshop on land acquisition and conflict resolution for chiefs and queen mothers in the Oti...

Dunkwahene urges drivers to prioritize passenger safety as harmattan approaches

The Dunkwahene, Okoforobour Obeng Nuako III, of the Upper Denkyira East Municipality in the Central Region, has urged drivers to prioritize passenger safety and...

Ghana, Nigeria police strengthen collaboration to combat human trafficking

The Ghana Police Service and the Nigeria Police Force have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the fight against human trafficking and other...

2025 recruitment: GAF announces dates for documentation and screening

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that the documentation and body selection phase for the 2025 recruitment exercise will take place from Tuesday,...

 How old was Apostle Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’?

The late Apostle Kwadwo Safo 'Kantanka' in a recent interview with Lexis Bill of Joy FM and Nana Yaw Piesie Safo in 2021, spoke about a miracle...

Asutifi North MP donates sewing machines to 52 graduates to support youth employment

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North Constituency, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has donated 52 sewing machines to newly trained fashion designers in...

Kenyasi No.1 Traditional Council and youth embark on cleanup exercise to promote sanitation

The Kenyasi No.1 Traditional Council in the Ahafo Region, in collaboration with the Kenyasi No.1 Youth Association, has organised a large-scale cleanup exercise aimed...

SSNIT resumes search for strategic investors for La Palm, Elmina, and Busua Beach hotels

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has revealed that it is still seeking strategic investors for three of its hotels that continue...

T-bills: Gov’t fails to meet its treasury bill target again; interest rates continue to rise

The government failed to meet its treasury bill target for the fourth week in a row. According to auction results by the Bank of...

There is a clear policy failure; Importing rice is cheaper as local production costs rise – Senyo Hosi

Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has described the current rice glut in the country as a reflection of policy failure. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile,...

Gov’t approves 9% salary increase for public sector workers

The Government of Ghana has announced a 9 percent salary increase for all public sector employees under the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for...

Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to face Appointments Committee today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie today, Monday, November 10, 2025, following his nomination by President John Dramani...