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Chief Justice dismisses Martin Amidu’s petition for OSP’s removal

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has dismissed the petition by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng...

Ambulance trial: A-G felt safe meeting me in my cousin’s house – Jakpa

The third accused in the high-profile trial involving Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and two others, Richard Jakpa, has reinforced his accusation that...

Chefs Association of Ghana disowns Chef Smith

The Chefs Association of Ghana has said Chef Smith is not a registered member of their organization. This revelation by the Association's General Secretary, Peter...

Accra to face increased congestion by 2030 – GSS

According to recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Ghana's vibrant capital, Accra is expected to experience significant congestion by 2030 due to...

Exhibition on slavery underway at Elmina Castle

The Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, and the Zeeuws Archief, Netherlands, has opened an exhibition on slavery at the Elmina Castle in...

International Widow’s Day commemorated with health and nutrition programmes in Tegbi

This year’s International Widow's Day was commemorated at Tegbi in the Volta Region drawing over 80 widows to a series of events to celebrate...

63 Prisoners undergo free surgery

The Ghana Prisons Service has facilitated free surgical operations for 63 prison inmates from eight different prison facilities in the country. The surgeries, which were...

We’re not on strike; report to work – NASPA advises members

The National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) has reiterated it has not declared a nationwide strike over unpaid allowances. According to the General Secretary, Nana Adu...

Ambulance case: CJ dismisses Jakpa’s petition of bias by trial judge

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, alleging unfairness and abuse of his rights by trial judge,...

Ban on lagoon fishing lifted in Edinaman

President Akufo-Addo, last Tuesday joined the chiefs and people of Elmina (Edina) for this year’s Bakatue, a ceremony that heralds the lifting of a...

Failure to answer audit queries to attract sanctions – Audit Agency warns

The government is considering surcharging Institutional Heads or Chief Executive Officers who fail to answer audit queries or treat such matters with contempt. No matter...

Government’s NEIP initiative transforming Ghana – Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah

The government's spokesperson for Administration and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has praised the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) for having a revolutionary effect...

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...