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Peace FM presenter dies

Despite Media has been hit with the passing of Kwadwo Annor Wiafe, one of its most popular presenters. Kwadwo Wiafe, the host of Neat FM's...

Reverend Obofour sued over GHS 70,000 debt

Founder and Leader of Anointed Chapel Palace, Rev. Kweku Agyei Antwi, popularly known as Obofour, has been sued over a GHS 70,000 debt. The plaintiff...

Donations to Nkrumah Circle flood and fire disaster victims ‘missing’ 5 years on [Video]

Buck shifting seems to be developing from the question 'Where's the money for victims of the June 3rd, 2005, flood and fire disaster that...

Final year University of Ghana students to remain at home

Final year students of the University of Ghana will remain at home despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions. On Sunday, President Akufo-Addo gave the greenlight...

Kweku Baako reveals how weed sustained him in prison

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has recounted how weed (marijuana) sustained and kept him busy while undergoing cruel...

Alleged ‘Land Guard’ faints after court remands him in police custody

One of the 14 land guards picked up by the Police for allegedly terrorising residents of Pantang collapsed when an Accra Circuit Court remanded...

Tipper truck runs over motor rider, passenger at Akraman

Two persons on motorbike have reportedly died on the spot after a tipper truck rammed into them on the Gomoa Akotsi - Akraman road...

Danger at Accra Int’l Conference Centre; Columns of structure in tatters [Watch]

The structural defects at the Accra International Conference Centre pose serious threat to the hundreds of patrons who visit the edifice to...

Tobacco kills 75 men weekly

About 75 men in Ghana die every week from tobacco related diseases according to data from the Tobacco Atlas, Ghana. The data also revealed that,...

Pressure mounts on Akufo-Addo to seek justice for Ahmed Suale, others

President Akufo-Addo has been asked to seek justice for Ahmed Suale and other slain Ghanaians after his tweet, advocating for the murderers of George...

Coronavirus: 251 new cases recorded

The Ghana Health Service says 146 more people have recovered from Covid-19 but 251 new cases have been recorded, taking the national tally to...

Check out list of pastors who have allegedly ‘apologised’ to Kennedy Agyapong

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that a number of popular pastors have come to beg him secretly. He made the...

Charles Bissue speaks about Anas’ Galamsey Fraud exposé [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Anas' Galamsey Fraud exposé : I don't 'regret' my actions - Charles Bissue Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM),...

Western Togoland Secessionist granted ¢100K bail

A driver from Akatsi, who was said to have harboured about 20 victims who were unknowingly recruited into the so-called Military wing of the...

June 3 Fire and Flood Disaster: Victims cry for compensation after 5 years [Video]

Victims of the June 3 fire and flood disaster say they have not benefited from the numerous donations made to them by...

Include Covid-19 test in International Certificate of Vaccination – Immigration boss

The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Kwame Asuah Takyi is advocating for the inclusion of Covid-19 testing in the International Certificate of Vaccination otherwise known...

Be vigilant lest pastors sell to you COVID-19 bitters – Christian Council Chair

Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr Paul K Boafo has advised Christians to be wary of pastors who might take advantage...

Why change a Voters Register that made you President – Rex Omar asks Akufo-Addo

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana on Tuesday, June 3, 2020 started piloting the compilation exercise of people on the new Voters Register in...

I pity NDC – Freddie Blay

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, says he pities the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its decision to return...

Perez Chapel to resume small congregational-sized church services

The Perez Chapel International has directed its “relatively smaller congregational sizes” to resume church services following the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions by President...

Coronavirus: Churches divided on opening on June 7 for in-person service

Government's green light for the re-opening of religious centres on Sunday, June 7, as part of efforts to ease COVID-19 restrictions, has divided opinion...

Many feared dead as gas tanker falls on passenger car at Gomoa

Many are feared dead after a gas tanker fell on a passenger car at Osamkrom in the Gomoa Central District, yesterday, June...

5 injured in 2 separate accidents

Four people sustained injuries in two separate accidents that occurred around Huniso and Awhitieso communities in the Western Region. Chief Inspector George Kwabena Osei at...

My successor will have huge problems – Kennedy Agyapong

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, believes his successor will have huge problems in the constituency. According to the maverick politician, this...

Kennedy Agyapong names close associates who have recovered from COVID-19

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has revealed his cousin, wife and their daughter have recovered from the infectious COVID-19 disease. Though the legislator...

Many feared dead as gas tanker falls on passenger car at Gomoa [Video+Photos]

Many are feared dead after a gas tanker fell on a passenger car at Osamkrom in the Gomoa Central District. According to reports, the gas...

236 out of 822 SHS projects completed – Education Minister

The Education Minister says a total of 236 out of 822 Senior High School (SHS) projects started by the government have been completed. Dr Mathew...

Locally-made face masks equivalent to N-95 face masks – FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said that locally-made face masks are of equal standard as that of the N-95 and therefore fit...

Gifty Klenam donates towards WC facilities in Lower West Akim [Video+Photos]

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council, Gifty Kekeli Klenam, has donated towards the construction of an 80-seater water closet (WC)...

Public Universities Bill: Education Minister sets records straight [Audio]

Education Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said his ministry will work with teacher unions to resolve controversies arising out of the Public Universities Bill. Contrary...

ICGC remains shut, online church service to continue

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) will not reopen its church premises despite a directive that religious bodies can resume in-person services. In a communique...

Seth Terkper’s view: BoG reversing its stance on budget deficit financing

Introduction During the decade-long Global Financial and other crisis from 2008, BOG did not apply any of its fiscal powers under the Act 612. On...

Domestic abuse on the increase – DOVVSU boss cries

Director of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), Chief Superintendent Owusua Kyeremeh, says domestic violence against women is on the increase because...

Full document: Education Minister’s directives to schools

Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has outlined directives and protocols that would govern the reopening of schools across the country. Addressing a press conference...

Fetish priest in police grips over alleged defilement of 9-year-old girl at Fetteh

A 32-year-old dwarf fetish priest, (Motia Komfo), is in police custody for allegedly defiling the nine-year-old daughter of his neighbour at Fetteh Kakraba...

NPP Youth Wing promises incident-free voters’ registration exercise

The Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says it will ensure an incident-free voters' registration exercise slated to be carried...

Obinim ‘fires’ lawyer… Whisked away in style

The trial of pastor Daniel Obinim, founder of the International God’s Way Church (IGWC), has been adjourned to July 20, 2020 by a Kaneshie...

Pastor fights mentally challenged man in public [Video]

A Ghanaian pastor, whose identity is yet to be known, has been captured in a fight with a mentally challenged man who proved stubborn...

Why civil rights icon WEB Du Bois naturalised as a Ghanaian

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, popularly known as WEB Du Bois, was an American sociologist, historian, author, editor, and activist who was the most...

NPP delegates petition against the disqualification of 4 parliamentary aspirants

Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atiwa East Constituency in the Eastern region, have petitioned against the disqualification of four parliamentary...