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WRA calls on govt to make water affordable

Water for Rural Africa (WRA), a non-governmental organization, has called on the Government of Ghana to make water affordable to Ghanaians. Reacting to the 5.1...

Tamale Teaching Hospital faces oxygen supply shortage

The oxygen plant at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has shut down since Monday, July 1, over a faulty engine. The technical glitch has resulted in...

Chiefs fine man whose son’s corpse was manhandled in viral video

The Traditional Council of Asante Akyem Akutuase in the Ashanti region has summoned and fined the father of a young man whose corpse was...

World Vision Ghana hands over office complex, others to Nkwanta South Assembly

World Vision Ghana has officially handed over an office complex, bungalows, and a warehouse as they bid farewell to the Nkwanta South Municipality after...

Accra is 7th most expensive city in Africa – Numbeo

Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world's foremost data and research platforms. The capital...

Baniekrom residents call for increased security after shooting incident

Residents and opinion leaders in Baniekrom, located in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region, are calling for police protection. This follows...

Resolving flooding will take time but… – Oppong Nkrumah

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that there is no quick fix to resolving Accra’s perennial flooding problem, but it...

NLC reschedules meeting with CLOGSAG

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has rescheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), to Wednesday,...

Video: JoyNews Exclusive with Jakpa on ambulance procurement deal

Businessman Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, has provided a detailed account of how the ambulance contract began. Mr Jakpa, together...

Minority threatens another demo against BoG Governor

The Minority in Parliament has threatened another massive demonstration against the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison over what they describe...

We are behind schedule in implementing flooding prevention measures – Oppong Nkrumah

The Works and Housing Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has admitted that government is behind schedule in implementing measures to address the persistent flooding in...

NIA workers call for removal of Prof Attafuah over management concerns

The Divisional Executive Council of the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of TUC - NIA Division has petitioned for the removal of Professor Kenneth...

Deals around National Cathedral project hazy, sleazy, corrupt – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the deals surrounding the National Cathedral project continue to be "hazy, sleazy and...

NASPA debunks strike; addresses payment delays

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has issued a statement clarifying that no strike has been declared by the association. This announcement follows a recent...

Accra-Tema motorway gridlock persists 12 hours after truck accident

Motorists on the Accra-bound stretch of the Accra-Tema motorway continue to endure bumper-to-bumper traffic 12 hours after a cargo truck overturned. The incident, which occurred...

NIA staff petition Akufo-Addo to remove Prof Attafuah

The National Identification Authority (NIA) Division of the Public Services Workers Union, Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, has petitioned President Akufo-Addo, demanding the removal...

I never saw my supposed ‘dismissal letter’ from Defence Ministry – Jakpa

The third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has stated that he has never seen the supposed letter confirming his dismissal from...

Yohnny Kulendi was just seeking justice when he bailed me – Jakpa

Businessman, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial, says that his cousin did nothing out of the ordinary when he used...

We’ve not declared strike – NASPA says as it disowns CONSPAG

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has dismissed claims of a nationwide strike over their unpaid arrears. A group calling itself the Concerned National Service...

Ambulance trial: I will come out victorious – Jakpa

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, is confident he will emerge victorious. He believes the evidence presented in court supports...

Religious institutions must play active role in environmental stewardship – Okyenhene

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is tasking religious leaders to play active role in environmental stewardship in the wake of the devastating effect...

NSS releases April arrears following strike by personnel

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has disbursed arrears for April following a strike declaration by personnel. The Concerned National Service Scheme Personnel Association of Ghana...

Ebenezer Aberde Kwaitoo files for Vice President of the Ghana Bar Association

Ebenezer Aberde Kwaitoo of Kwaitoo Law Firm (Just Cause Chambers) has formally filed his nomination papers for the position of Vice President of the...

From boardrooms to throne rooms: The inspiring journey of Nana Kow Arkoh Ansah

Nana Kow Arkoh Ansah is a visionary entrepreneur and community leader who has made a remarkable transition from the corporate world to traditional leadership. Formerly...

I got ambulance procurement idea after Atta Mills’ 2009 SONA – Jakpa

Ghanaian businessman, Richard Jakpa has opened up about how he came up with the idea for the government's ambulance procurement that has landed him...

Religious institutions must play active role in environmental stewardship – Okyenhene

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo AmoatiaOforiPanin is tasking religious leaders to take active role in environmental stewardship in the wake of the devastating effect of climate...

Chief Justice justifies request for more Supreme Court judges

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has explained that, the huge number of cases at the Supreme Court has informed her request for additional judges. She said...

COCOBOD to pilot farmers pension scheme in three districts

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOCBOD) is set to enrol 796,000 cocoa farmers in a pension scheme, marking a significant milestone in the country's cocoa...

Parliament had no basis entertaining anti-gay bill – Attorney General

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame says Parliament should not have entertained the anti-LGBTQ bill based on the provisions in it. According to Mr Dame,...

GNAT calls for funding of pre-tertiary education bill; says free SHS bill is needless

In a bold stance, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has dismissed the proposed Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill as unnecessary, Instead, it...

Two toddlers killed in building collapse buried [Video]

https://youtu.be/q2qhOXodWmw The chiefs Gomoa Osamkrom in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region have buried the two toddlers who were killed in a building...

TECNO announce Kudus Mohammed as new brand ambassador

Ghanaian international, Kudus Mohammed has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for TECNO Ghana and was unveiled at their headquarters in Ghana's capital,...

Amanda Odoi’s lawyers defend injunction request, insist anti-gay bill will burden public purse

Lawyers for Researcher, Dr Amanda Odoi, have justified the request for an interlocutory injunction restraining Parliament from transmitting the controversial anti-gay bill to the...

NSS personnel declare strike over unpaid allowances

The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has declared a nationwide strike starting today, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, over unpaid...

Akufo-Addo appoints Herbert Krapa as Minister of State at Energy Ministry

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Hebert Krapa as Minister of State at the Energy Ministry. According to the President, this appointment has become necessary due to...

Ambulance case: Jakpa petitions Chief Justice over alleged bias by trial judge

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, has petitioned the Chief Justice over what he considers as unfair treatment. According to Jakpa,...

Interior Minister renews Bawku curfew

The Interior Ministry has by Executive Instrument renewed the curfew hours imposed on Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region. The curfew...

Suspend proposed Free SHS bill – NAGRAT to govt

The National Association of Graduates Teachers (NAGRAT) has joined calls for extensive consultation on the proposed Free Senior High School(SHS) Bill, calling for its...

EC allows student vote transfers for upcoming elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has agreed to facilitate the transfer of votes for students wishing to cast their ballots from their campus locations during...

Supreme Court to rule on Anti-LGBTQI+ bill July 17

The Supreme Court has set July 17, 2024, to deliver the ruling for the two lawsuits filed by Broadcast Journalist, Richard Dela Sky, and...