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Open Letter to IGP: Catholic Diocese of Jasikan demands speedy justice for assaulted Indian Missionaries

The Catholic Diocese of Jasikan has issued a strongly worded open letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, calling...

University of Ghana issues notice to prospective students on 2024 WASSCE results

The University of Ghana (UG) has released an important notice to all prospective students following the announcement of the 2024 West African Senior School...

Zoomlion enhances Accra’s ceremonial areas ahead of President Mahama’s inauguration

As Ghana prepares to swear in its new President, John Dramani Mahama, on January 7, 2025, Zoomlion Ghana Limited is hard at work, ensuring...

Four arrested in cocoa smuggling bust at Kwahu Nketepa

Four individuals, including a driver and his assistants, are currently in police custody following their alleged involvement in a cocoa smuggling operation in Kwahu...

Ashanti region confirms 5 cholera cases

The Ashanti region has for the first time recorded five confirmed cholera cases in three districts. The Sekyere South district has the highest number of...

New Juaben Manhene prioritises environmentally friendly initiatives

Omanhene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Nana Kwaku Boateng III, has announced the Traditional Council's intention to support and finance environmentally friendly...

National Honours and Awards 2024: Strive for greater heights – Akufo-Addo urges awardees

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to draw inspiration from the accomplishments of distinguished individuals celebrated at the Ghana National Honours...

School Feeding caterers besiege Gender Ministry over unpaid arrears [Video]

Members of the School Feeding Caterers Association have staged a protest at the offices of the Controller and Accountant General and the Gender Ministry...

Erastus Asare Donkor decorated with ‘Order of the Volta’ at National Honours

President Akufo-Addo at the 2024 National Honours and Awards Ceremony, has conferred the prestigious Order of the Volta (Membership) Award on JoyNews’ Erastus Asare...

WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE provisional results; check out details

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published the provisional results for the 2024 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE). In a statement, the Council...

Volta Regional Fire Command, NRSA sensitise drivers in Ho

The Volta Regional Fire Command in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority(NRSA) have embarked on safety education at Ho main lorry station for...

Former Health Director advocates for conducive environment for health workers 

A former Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Williams Koku Awoonor, has called on government to establish a more conducive environment for...

My daughter almost died from the shock – Father of bride speaks on wedding day tragedy [Listen]

Florence Debrah’s father, Mr. Debrah, has recounted the tragic events that led to the death of his daughter’s fiancé, Chief Inspector Godwin Beniba, during...

Akyem Asuom chief disowns ‘Krontihene’

The Chief of Akyem Asuom in the Eastern Region, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng II has disassociated himself and the Traditional Council from statements by Nana...

Oti Regional House of Chiefs pledges to support policies of Mahama

The President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Soglo Alloh IV has extended congratulations to Ghanaians for the peaceful 2024 Presidential and...

This was my moment, but death took him away – Bride speaks after groom dies at wedding ceremony [Listen]

Florence Debrah, the woman whose fiancé tragically died during their wedding ceremony in Akyem Anamase, has spoken out about the heartbreaking incident that unfolded...

Okuapeman honours Dan Botwe as ‘Nkosuohene’ of Traditional Council

The outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) for Okere, Daniel Kwaku Botwe, has been honoured as ‘Nkosuohene’ (Development Chief) of Akuapem. The honour is a recognition...

Adom FM’s Chief Jerry Forson supports orphanage home at Agona Nyarkrom

The Morning show host of Adom FM, Chief Jerry Forson, has brought smiles to the faces of children at the Seek and Save Missions...

Major maintenance to interrupt water supply in Eastern Region

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Eastern Region, has announced an interruption in potable water supply to the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality and surrounding areas. According...

Some Elmina residents protest salt mining lease

Some residents of Elmina in the Central Region have taken to the streets to protest a salt mining lease granted to a private developer...

Kenya deepens ties with Ghana

Kenya is set to strengthen its relationship with Ghana by boosting trade, investment, agriculture, mining, tourism, and oil and gas. The initiative aims to unlock...

Unidentified men demolish Keta MCE’s private building on reclaimed land

Following unresolved issues surrounding the management of the Keta reclaimed land, amidst an accusation that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) took the land meant...

Akufo-Addo to decorate National Honours and Awards recipients today

President Nana Akufo-Addo will today December 30, chair a National Honours and Awards ceremony, one of his final acts as he bows out of...

Groom dies at wedding ceremony in Akyem Anamase

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Akyem Anamase near Oda in the Eastern Region last Friday when a groom, Chief Inspector Godwin Beniba, tragically passed...

Nkawkaw: Accra-Kumasi road blocked for over 5 hours after truck collision

Traffic on the Accra-Kumasi highway came to a standstill for more than five hours following an accident involving three long trucks from Burkina Faso...

Anloga: Chop bar operator killed in suspected robbery incident

A chop bar operator has been killed in a suspected robbery incident at Anloga Dornorgbor in the Volta Region. The incident happened in the night...

Police sergeant alleges Deputy IGP ordered defiance of administration directives

A sergeant of the Ghana Police Service has alleged, in a sworn court document, that Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, instructed him...

Okada rider on bail over alleged attempted robbery

The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted a GH₵50,000.00 bail with two sureties to a commercial motorbike rider (Okada rider) over a robbery attempt. Hope Nunekpeku,...

Wenchi: Police gun down armed robber in shootout

The Police in Wenchi, Bono Region, have shot and killed a suspected armed robber during a gunfire exchange on the Wenchi-Wa Highway. The incident occurred...

Goaso queenmother empowers vigilante group ‘Salifu 11’ to deal with troublemakers following death of chief

The queenmother of the Goaso Traditional Area, Nana Afia Serwaa has empowered a vigilante group in the town, “Salifu 11” to provide security to...

Dr. Prince Hamid Armah graduates from GIMPA Law School

Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim Constituency and Deputy Minister for Works and Housing, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, has celebrated a significant academic achievement as...

Free SHS was good, but was rushed and poorly planned – Akyem Asoum chief

The Krontihene of Akyem Asoum, Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, has praised the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy introduced by President Nana Akufo-Addo...

Krofrom Assembly apologizes for clash between community and Fire Service

The Assembly Member for Krofrom East Electoral Area in Kumasi, Patrick Kwame Frimpong, has issued a formal apology following a clash between community members...

Bongo Naba appeals to Ya Na, Yagbonwura, others to intervene in Bawku crisis

The Paramount Chief of Bongo, Naba Baba Salifu Alemyaruun Atamale, has called for urgent intervention from the overlords of Dagbon, Mamprugu, Gonja, and Nanun...

UPSA justifies swearing-in of new Vice-Chancellor despite legal dispute

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has justified its decision to swear-in its newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mawutor Avoke, despite a suit seeking...

New Nation School refutes claims of harsh treatment of students

The New Nation School has refuted reports that the Human Rights High Court in Accra has declared its disciplinary action against some of its...

Speaker Bagbin honoured for exceptional leadership

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum (ProForum), has presented a citation to the Speaker of Parliament, (2021-2024), Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in recognition of...

Worawora welcomes new Paramount chief after a decade

After a decade-long wait, the Worawora Traditional Council in the Biakoye District of the Oti has finally installed a new Paramount chief, Nana Yaw...

Ablakwa alleges GH₵60m transfer to presidency for ‘special operations’

The Chairperson of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged the transfer of GH₵60 million to the Office of...

NDC taskforce seizes over 3,000 bags of fertilisers at Agogo

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) taskforce in the Ashanti region has seized over 3,000 fertilizers allegedly hidden by the New Patriotic Party(NPP) in a warehouse...