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BoG Governor, deputies commiserate with Kufuor, family [Photos]

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his Deputies have signed the book of condolence to commiserate with former President John Agyekum Kufuor...

Barber jailed 10-years for threatening the life of Obuasi Bitters CEO

A 35-year old barber has been sentenced to 10-years imprisonment in hard labour after he pleaded guilty to two counts of threat of death...

Approach sex as a man, not as a pastor – Family Life Coach advises pastors

Family life coach and consultant, Allan Akomeng Mensah has advised pastors to approach sex with their wives as men and not with a missionary...

Police arrest 16 persons for allegedly invading UTV studios

The Ghana Police Service have arrested 16 people who allegedly went to disrupt normal programming at the premises of UTV studios. The arrest, according to...

Woman crashed to death at Gomoa Dominase, another in critical condition

A woman identified as Efua Mbrewa has died in an accident involving a vehicle of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Another person is...

Advocacy group reveals challenges with Ghana’s immunisation programme

Mercy Amokwando, a prominent advocate of "Hope for Future Generations," has highlighted the importance of prioritising immunisation in Ghana. Miss Amokwando has asserted...

Upper East: JoyNews’ Albert Sore is 2022 GJA Journalist of the Year

JoyNews’ Upper East Regional correspondent, Albert Sore has been adjudged the Journalist of the Year in the region by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). ...

Govt to settle Korle Bu hospital’s 4million debt

Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says the government has indicated its willingness to settle the four...

Theresa Kufuor dedicated her life to God and Ghana –  Nandom Naa

The Paramount Chief of the Nandom Traditional Area, Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle, Chiir VIII, has described the late former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor,...

Why Akufo-Addo won’t sack BoG’s Governor – Inusah Fuseini

Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison will not resign from his...

Increase in dialysis treatment purely an exchange rate problem – Nsiah-Asare

The Presidential Adviser on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has attributed the recent increase in the cost of renal dialysis to foreign exchange fluctuations. He indicated...

Check out where to locate the best Ga kenkey

The kenkey index indicates that, the best Ga kenkey is located on the coast in La, Osu followed by Teshie. Do you agree with...

Two grabbed over Bolt driver’s murder

Two people have been put before a Kaneshie District Court for their involvement in the murder of a bolt driver at Nsawam. Michael Adzomani, aka Major, 25,...

Rent control expresses concern over fraudulent activities of unlicensed housing agents

In Ghana, particularly within the bustling city of Accra, a pressing issue has emerged - the proliferation of unlicensed housing agents. This growing menace...

Luv FM Republic Bank Habitat Fair kicks off with exciting packages

The Luv FM Republic Bank Habitat Fair kicked off at the Kumasi City Mall on Friday, October 6. Day one offered great deals, exciting discounts,...

NSMQ23: Day 1 of prelims showcases academic excellence and fierce competition

The stage was set, and the anticipation was palpable on the first day of the preliminary stage of the 2023 National Championship of the...

Issue tax waivers and clear antiretroviral drugs at ports – Minority to govt

The Minority in Parliament wants the Finance Ministry to immediately grant tax exemption waivers for the immediate clearance of anti-retroviral drugs and other medical...

62% of primary 2 pupils can’t read – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, says Ghana’s education cannot continue to depend on apprenticeship-produced leadership, but on purposefully trained leaders interested...

One week observation for Theresa Kufuor announced

The one-week observation of the late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor, has been set for October 11, 2023. The ceremony will take place...

NSMQ23: Wesley Grammar SHS beats HOLICO, St. Andrew’s SHS to qualify for one-eighth stage

For the second consecutive year, Holy Child School has failed yet again to win its preliminary contests to qualify for the one-eighth stage of...

NSMQ 2023: Anlo SHS thrashes Nkoranza SHS, Bompeh SHS sails through to one-eighth stage

In the heart of academic prowess at the Sarah Mensah Auditorium at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the prestigious National...

We have commissioned 123 projects in Ashanti region – GNPC

The Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr Dominic Eduah, says the Ashanti region has received a fair share of 123 project executions since...

Alan, wife commiserate with Kufuor [Photos]

Former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen has commiserated with former President John Agyekum Kufuor and his family following the demise of his wife, Mrs Theresa...

FDA destroys 4.8 tonnes of unwholesome products in Cape Coast

The Central Regional Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disposed of 4.8 tonnes of expired, unwholesome, and unregistered products at the Nkanfoa Landfill site...

Six students remanded for beating up colleague over boyfriend

A Bolgatanga District Court has remanded six students into police custody for allegedly assaulting a friend. The accused persons, aged between 17 and 20, were...

GNAT chases govt over unfulfilled promises

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), says government is yet to fulfil the numerous promises made to teachers with the aim of addressing...

Court orders arrest of woman over GH₵100K cocoa road contract  

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a woman accused of collecting GH₵100,000 from a businessman to secure...

Man found dead in river Densu

A man believed to be in his late 20s has been found dead in the Densu river around Togah, a suburb of Domeabra in...

The path to becoming a professional engineer: Insights from IET Ghana

In the heart of Ghana, 80 aspiring engineers gathered to embark on a journey toward professional recognition. The President of the Institution of Engineering...

17-year-old boy brutalised for selling father’s maize

A 17-year-old boy, Kwabena Amos is battling for his life at Salamkrom near Donkro Nkwanta in the Nkoranza South Municipality of the Bono East...

Moving fuel tanker catches fire at Ayensukrom [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/TvcrJXKBdJA A moving fuel tanker has caught fire at Ayensukrom No. 2, a community near Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western region....

Catholic Bishops pray for Kufuor [Photos]

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference have visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor and his family to console them over the passing of former First...

WAEC to begin 2023 BECE marking on Monday

The marking of scripts of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, October 9, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)...

House help receives 20-year prison sentence in Kumasi murder case

A Kumasi Circuit Court has sentenced a 22-year-old house help who murdered his employer at Sokoban-Apaaso in yet another crime to 20 years imprisonment. John...

BoG Governor ‘hooligans’ comment unfortunate – Dr. Kwesi Jonah

The Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Democratic Governance, Dr. Kwesi Jonah, has described as unfortuna­te the "hooligans" comment made by the Governor...

Ghana warned of shortage of HIV anti-retroviral drugs

Ghana is experiencing a shortage of anti-retroviral medication specifically the Abacavir Lamivudine regimen for Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) across the country. This is according...

Former TUC boss passes on

A former Secretary-General of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Christian Appiagyei, has passed away. He was 92. A statement signed by the Deputy Secretary General...

Immigration Service cautions public against okada riders

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has warned citizens, especially those in border areas across the country to be cautious of commercial motorbike riders popularly...

Blind teachers appeal for government support

The Blind Teachers Association is appealing to government to support them through policy initiatives. In its statement to mark this year’s World Teachers Day, the...

Govt considers transfer grants for teachers posted to deprived communities

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says government is considering paying transfer grants to teachers who are willing to be posted to...