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NAM 1’s companies represented themselves falsely to me – Witness who invested GH₵5.2 million tells court

Stephen Attipoe, the first prosecution witness in the trial of the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, has told the...

Cuties Readerfeast Foundation promotes reading, fetes pupils of Berekuso Prim Schools

In a heartwarming gathering last Wednesday, December 20, 2023, the Apesemakahene of Berekuso Akuapim, the head teacher, teachers and students of Berekuso Presby A...

ECG sends important message to customers ahead of holidays

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has officially declared that its offices will remain closed for business on the statutory holidays during Christmas and...

Truck runs over Xmas hawkers, shoppers at CMB market, one person killed, 3 injured

One person died and three others sustained injuries on Thursday afternoon when a KIA truck ran into hawkers and Christmas shoppers at the Cocoa...

Princess Julia Dean I gets WODIF diplomatic membership as Honorary Associate Councilor

The World Diplomatic Federation (WODIF) has officially extended invitation to Princess Julia Dean I to fellowship with the world's most respectful and great human...

Ashanti Regional Security Council bans movement of motorbikes, tricycles near Kumasi Airport

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has issued a new restriction on the movement of motorbikes and tricycles in the vicinity of the Kumasi...

GJA launches 3rd African Media Convention

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Wednesday launched the third African Media Convention (AMC) in Accra with the inauguration of a Local Organising Committee...

We think that your sentences should be enhanced – Supreme Court tells serving convict

A 53-year-old prisoner who went to the Supreme Court to appeal against three different sentences in three robbery incidents, was left in shock when...

Ghana and Togo to sign a Maritime Boundary Delimitation Agreement

Ghana and Togo are close to signing a Maritime Boundary Delimitation Agreement which will bring to an end the dispute over the boundary of...

Admit you took an investment risk and lost out – Menzgold lawyer tells customer

"You simply took an investment risk and lost out." This was a statement made by the lawyer for defunct gold dealership firm, Menzgold to...

2.3 million pupils have no access to desks in schools

Government would require some GH¢330 million to address the desk deficit in public basic schools to ensure that about 2.3 million pupils across the...

Former NPP deputy national women’s organizer appointed School Feeding Coordinator

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Safia Mohammed, the former Deputy National Women's organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as the new National Coordinator for...

December salaries for Parliamentary Service officers may be delayed – This is why

The December salaries for Parliamentary Service officers may not be disbursed before the Christmas holidays. This is according to a statement from the Director of...

Government still indebted to WAEC – Minority claims

The Minority Spokesperson on Education, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, says the government of Ghana’s indebtedness to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) is having a heavy...

Check out the two Ghanaian universities Tyrone Marhguy is eyeing

Brilliant Achimota School student, Tyrone Iras Marhguy who passed the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with distinction is now contemplating his...

I’ve never intervened in Cecilia Dapaah’s case – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that he has never intervened in the ongoing investigation against former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia...

Bono Regional House of Chiefs suspends Berekum Traditional Council

The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Osaedeeyo Agyeman Badu II has announced the suspension of the Berekum Traditional Council. The President who...

I wasn’t discouraged by Achimota School’s rejection – Tyrone Marhguy

Tyrone Marhguy, the young Rastafarian who faced controversy for being denied admission to Achimota School due to his dreadlocks, says he was not discouraged...

Zipline to deliver swine semen to pig farms for artificial insemination

Zipline, an aerial logistics delivery company, and Piper Pretty Farms, a livestock business empowering pig farmers in Ghana, have joined forces to deliver swine...

Mother blocks son’s admission to PRESEC-Legon

A Tema-based mother has reportedly denied her son's admission to the Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon). Despite being one of the best students in the...

Free SHS is indeed working – Akufo-Addo on 2023 WASSCE results

President Akufo-Addo has expressed excitement over the results of candidates who sat for the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The President said...

Our inability to adjust the Constitution to change is perhaps a failure – Togbe Afede

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has called for a review of the nation’s Constitution. He said a lot had changed since the decades-old...

What happened to the GH¢1b for road signs, traffic lights? – Gov’t queried  

Road safety advocate, Nana Annor Amihere is seeking answers from government on a GH¢1 billion which was approved to fix traffic lights and erect road...

Why your gas cylinder is leaking – GNFS explains

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to consistently get new washers; which is the black tube between the regulator and...

Maxwell Investments Group partners Joy Business for entrepreneurial segment

Ghana’s economic landscape is undergoing significant transformations, particularly in entrepreneurship. This shift is occurring against the Ghanaian cedi’s sharp depreciation against the U.S. dollar....

Take full advantage of AfCFTA to expand – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaian businesses

Government is encouraging local businesses to expand their portfolio using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) platform for accelerated economic growth. President Akufo-Addo...

Burial service for late former Defence Minister announced

The burial service of the former Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Joseph Henry Smith will take place on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The ceremony...

Farmer jailed and fined over visa fraud

A farmer who defrauded a tailor of $9,000 under the pretext of securing him a United States of America (USA) visa but failed has...

Joe Osei-Owusu makes a case for more Supreme Court Judges

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu has suggested that, in order to adequately decide on the number of judges required...

Ghana’s population will hit nearly 70 million by 2057 – Kwame Pianim

Renowned economist, Andrews Kwame Pianim has highlighted the importance of population control to Ghana's development. Speaking on JoyNews' PM Express, Mr Pianim underscored the repercussions...

Damongo killing: Three firemen to reappear before Tamale High Court

Three firemen who are currently on remand in Tamale in the Northern for the alleged murder of a 27-year-old man in Damongo, will reappear...

Three fake policemen arrested at Asawase

Three individuals pretending to be police officers have been arrested and remanded into police custody after patrolling polling stations during Tuesday’s district Assembly and...

Immigration Service justifies repatriation of New Force spokesperson

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has clarified controversies surrounding the arrest and subsequent repatriation of the spokesperson of New Force Movement, Shalimar Abbuisi. GIS has...

UHAS appeals for completion of stalled projects

The management of the University of Health and Allied Sciences(UHAS) has appealed to the government to complete stalled projects at its campuses in Sokode...

Ride-hailing vehicle owners to pay Value Income Tax from January 1

Government through the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will from January 1, 2024, commence the implementation of a new tax policy for ride-hailing vehicle owners...

Obiri Boahen threatens legal action against Dormaahene

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) deputy General Secretary, Nana Obiri Boahen, has threatened legal action against the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II. This...

I forgive you – NPP MP tells Foh-Amoaning

Member of Parliament(MP) for the Asante Akim Central, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, says he has forgiven lawyer Moses Foh-Amoaning over his comments against him over the...

NEDCo digital payment system fails

A digital payment system designed to offer customers of electricity an opportunity to pay or buy power at their own convenience has failed to...

Supreme Court justice nominee speaks on corruption tag against judiciary

A nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Yaw Asare Darko is of the view that corruption tag on the judiciary is more of perception...

 Supreme Court Justice nominee proposes solution to prison congestion

A nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Eric Adjei-Frimpong, has recommended that persons convicted should be separated from those undergoing trial and in prison...