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You are a liar and a fake prophet – John Kumah’s wife fires Nigel Gaisie

The widow of the late Dr. John Kumah, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, has revealed that self-proclaimed prophet, Nigel Gaisie was aware of John Kumah's...

Ashaiman: They beat me like a thief – Victim of military brutality cries [Listen]

A victim of the military brutality that occurred in Ashaiman has shared his harrowing ordeal. Kwame, one of about 250 victims of the brutality is...

Menzgold: ’NAM1 induced public with celebrities’ – Investigator

The investigator in the trial of Nana Appiah Mensah alias NAM1, the CEO of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, has told a High Court in...

John Kumah’s wife exposes Nigel Gaisie over prophecy on husband

Wife of the late Dr John Kumah, Apostle Mrs. Lilian Kumah, has said that self-styled prophet, Nigel Gaisie, before his purported 31 December 2023...

Akufo-Addo can’t sign Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – A-Plus

Renowned musician, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as A-Plus, has raised doubts about Ghana's ability to pass the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill recently passed by Parliament. A-Plus...

Prof. Attafuah responds to NIA staff planned strike [video]

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has reacted to a planned demonstration by staff. This is to demand certain allowances which did not reflect in their...

Worawora SHS appeals for completion of abandoned infrastructure

The students and staff of Worawora Senior High School in the Oti Region are appealing to the government to complete the abandoned classrooms and...

Support efforts to review curfew in Nkwanta South – Residents urged

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Felix Owusu Gyimah, has urged residents to support efforts to review the...

Lassia Tuolu SHS temporarily closed after fire guts multipurpose dining hall

The Saint Ignatius of Loyola, otherwise known as Lassia Tuolu Senior High School in the Upper East region, has temporarily been closed down after...

Demo to hit GNPC

Senior staff members of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) are gearing up to take to the streets in protest if a controversial decision...

A thriving innovation ecosystem key to national growth agenda – Vice President’s Senior Advisor

The government seeks to build on the gains of its aggressive digital innovation drive to strengthen economic resilience, rebuild market confidence, and revitalise the...

John Kumah’s wife reveals real cause of death

The widow of John Kumah, the late deputy Finance Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region,...

Outrage as ambulance driver ‘ignores’ accident victims [Video]

A yet-to-be identified ambulance driver has come under criticisms on social media after a video of him speeding pass an accident scene surfaced. ...

Chairman Wontumi weeps uncontrollably as he visits John Kumah’s family [Video]

The soft side of tough-talking Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako popularly known Wontumi came to bare when he couldn’t hold...

Scenes from one week celebration of popular broadcaster Wofa KK

Scores of individuals including political figures from all divides have commiserated with the family and management of Kencity Media (Oman FM) at the one-week...

Ministerial nominee has this to say about side chicks [Video]

The Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection, Dr. Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere, has shared his opinion on side chicks and...

NIA division of Public Services Workers Union threatens strike

The Divisional Executive Council of Public Services Workers’ Union of TUC (Ghana) of National Identification Authority (NIA) has served notice of an intended strike...

CEO in court over alleged fraud

The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Northern Youth for Peace and Development, Prince Nardi Adams, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding...

GhIE to hold 54th AGM and Conference in Accra

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) will hold its 2024 Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) from March 18, 2024 to March 23,...

Conception that the Affirmation Action Bill will displace men is erroneous – Sosu

The deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has addressed misconceptions concerning the Affirmative Action Bill. Speaking on JoyNews’...

Queen Mother advocates for policies that promote gender equality

Pognaa Rosemary Bangzie, the Queen Mother of Duong in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, has advocated policies that promote gender equality to achieve an inclusive and...

Affirmative Action Bill is not just women’s issue – CDD-Ghana Programs Manager

The Programs Officer of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana, Vera Abena Addo, has emphasised the crucial need for the Affirmative Action Bill...

Students advised to shun intake of hard drugs, to prevent terminal diseases

The Headmaster of Ahamansu Islamic Senior High School (AHISEC), Moru Sulemana,  has advised students to shun the intake of hard drugs such as marijuana,...

4 students of Comboni arrested for vandalising property at SOGASCO [Photos]

Four students of Comboni Vocational Technical School have been arrested by the Sogakofe District Police Command for allegedly vandalizing the main gate of Sogakope...

Ghanaians know there’s ‘dumsor’; release load-shedding timetable now – Mahama to gov’t

Former president and 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has urged the government to acknowledge the prevalent power outages, locally...

21-year-old lady who ditched accounting gets help to pursue carpentry [Photos]

A 21-year-old lady who ditched her accountancy dreams due to financial constraints has received support from Sung Biela Foundation Ghana to boost her career...

Ashaiman: Victims of military brutality demand adoption of committee report

About 250 victims of the military brutality which occurred in Ashaiman are asking parliament to adopt the report of the Committee on Defence and...

Asenso-Boakye provides borehole for Mpatasie residents [Photos]

The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye on Sunday, March 10, 2024, handed over a newly constructed borehole to residents at Mpatasie, a...

Fire guts 10-bedroom house in Suhum

A fire outbreak has destroyed a 10-bedroom near Ghanata School at Oforikrom, a suburb of Suhum in the Eastern Region. The incident is said to...

Otumfuo sends special delegation to honour Bishop Adonteng Boateng

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has sent a delegation to honor the founder of Divine Word International Ministries (DWIM) and Divine Prayer, Bishop...

We legitimately gave out 400 acres of lands to KOANS – Real owners of Okanta declare

The real owners of Okanta lands near Nsawam in the Eastern region have stated that they legitimately gave out the land to Koans Building...

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Holding hands with people of same sex can endanger your life – Prof Kwasi Prempeh warns

The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has downplayed the assertion that the country is importing...

NHS nurse and former ‘fastest woman in Africa’ to retire after almost five decades

A former international sprinter once described as the "fastest woman in Africa" is retiring after almost five decades as an NHS nurse. Matron Rose Amankwaah,...

GMet warns of harsh weather conditions in coming days

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned of increased winds, thunderstorms, and lightning leading up to the onset of the main rainy season. A senior...

Lordina Mahama meets Kumasi market queens to discuss their concerns

Former First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has met a delegation of market queens from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The meeting, held at the instance...

Jachiehene residents suffer air-borne diseases caused by dusty roads

The Chief of Jachie, Baffour Kwaku Amoateng IV, has called on the government to intervene and ensure the completion of a road construction project...

Ghana ranked 9th safest African country for women

Ghana has been ranked 9th among Africa’s top 10 safest countries for women to visit in the latest the Global Women Peace and Security...

Ghana and Malta enhance relations

Ghana and Malta have renewed their resolve to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their respective peoples.  The two countries have committed to increasing trade...

Even God will be angry if we build a Cathedral with $450m – Mahama

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the allocation of $450 million towards the National Cathedral project...

Breaking Barriers: AAC CEO celebrates women’s role in global markets

The Chief Executive of Asian African Consortium (AAC), Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has reiterated the need to empower women to aspire for greater heights. She...