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NLA arrests 18 lotto fraudsters

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) says 18 persons have been arrested with several others facing prosecution for engaging in fraudulent activities in the industry. This...

AWW violence: Compensate victims within 30 days – NDC to gov’t

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given government 30 days to compensate victims of the Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) by-election violence, four clear...

Charge GH¢10,000 for Category A schools – Govt told

Lawyer and Historian, Anokye Frimpong, has urged the government to charge GH¢10,000 for Category A schools to generate more revenue to improve infrastructure development...

Police investigate alleged murder of gospel musician’s brother by officers

The Police Professional Standards Bureau has commenced investigations into the alleged murder of a 32-year-old man by some police officers. The Police in a statement...

Banker charged over investment fraud

A 28-year-old banker has been arraigned for allegedly defrauding a businessman to the tune of GH¢274,000. The accused, Frederica Appiah, pleaded not guilty to the...

Mother, 2 children killed in house fire at Abuakwa

A family of three has been burnt to death in a domestic fire outbreak at Abuakwa Nsonyameye in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of...

Minority reacts to ban on importation of used electrical appliances

The Minority in Parliament has called for the withdrawal of the importation ban on second-hand electrical appliances into the country. The Caucus has described...

Scores of Burkinabes flee to Ghana following attacks by suspected terrorists

Scores of Burkinabes have fled across the border into Ghana following attacks by suspected terrorists. The displaced Burkinabes are currently camped across the border at...

Two teenagers involved in galamsey drown in River Offin

A teenager has drowned and another missing in the Offin River after they dived into the river in an attempt to escape Forestry Officials...

My next girlfriend will enjoy a more sophisticated me – Kwabena Kwabena

High Life musician George Kwabena Adu, also known as Kwabena Kwabena, has revealed why he has been single for some time. According to him, it...

ECG implements first quarter tariff review; check out details

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that all unit consumption and expected cost for the upward review of electricity tariff will be...

Energy Commission bans importation of 20 electrical appliances

The Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation of 20 second-hand electrical appliances and renewable energy products. The items include air conditioners, rice...

Burkina Faso violence: Ghana’s security and defense forces take up positions along the border

Ghana's security and defense forces have taken up positions along the border with Burkina Faso following weeks of terrorist violence in nearby communities of...

Doctors at Korle Bu threaten strike

The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) is threatening to withdraw its services to the Out-Patient Department and elective surgeries over unpaid arrears. The strike is...

Be patient – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wants Ghanaians to bear with him and his government in the midst of the current economic crisis facing the...

Agradaa’s lawyer granted bail

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Agradaa’s lawyer, Theophilus Donkor, who had been charged for verbally assaulting police officers who were in...

End stigmatisation against lepers – Bawumia appeals

The Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday joined residents and management of the Weija Leprosarium in Accra to mark the 70th Anniversary of World...

Scrap taxes on sanitary pads: Former Deputy Gender Minister tells govt

JoyNews/AdomNews · Former deputy Minister wants taxes on sanitary pad scrapped Former Deputy Minister for Gender, Women and Social Protection in the erstwhile Mahama administration...

Agenda 111: Be sincere to Ghanaians – Miracles Aboagye tells Akandoh [Video]

Presidential Staffer, Miracles Aboagye, has described the tour by the Minority Caucus on the Health Committee in Parliament led by Ranking Member, Kwabena Mintah...

Military man allegedly brutalises civilian, strips him naked at Gomoa

A man, believed to be a military officer, identified as Supt Gideon Asemanyi of 48 Engineering Regiment, is in the grips of Kasoa Divisional...

Corruption Perceptions Index: Ghana places 73rd again

Ghana has once again placed 73rd in the 2022 edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The report, which was released on Tuesday, January 31,...

Young man perishes in ‘galamsey’ pit collapse

A young has reportedly died at Denkyira of the Kwahu West District after a galamsey pit collapsed on him. The young man, who was said...

Major Mahama case: I was drunk when I stoned soldier – Accused tells court

The third accused person in the case in which some 14 persons are standing trial for the murder of the late Major Maxwell Mahama,...

NDA Case: Suspects to face court today

The Criminal Division of the Tamale High Court will today, January 31, 2023, hear the corruption-related case involving four officials charged by the Office...

Tears in court as 4 get 20 years for stealing

Four persons involved in the syphoning of GHC1,262,496.66 from Best Point Savings and Loans Limited have been sentenced to a total jail term of...

KIA VVIP lounge to be closed for two weeks

The VVIP lounge at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will be temporarily closed for two (2) weeks, effective Tuesday, 31st January 2023. The new directive is...

Soldiers allegedly shoot man dead, injure 2 at Hobor

A group of soldiers have allegedly shot dead a 25-year-old man, Alfred Awuku, assaulted two others including the Wulomei of Kweku Pamfo. One of...

Gold for Oil deal lacks transparency: Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama says government must put before Parliament, the Gold for Oil agreement for parliamentary scrutiny and approval since the deal...

Opuni’s trial: Court to hear another motion stay of proceedings

The High Court in Accra will on Tuesday hear a motion for stay of proceedings pending the determination of an interlocutory appeal filed by...

Report on CSSPS related corruption ready – Kwasi Kwarteng

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, has assured that the internal investigation into accusations of corruption concerning the computerized school selection and...

Forestry Commission burns excavator in the Atewa Forest Reserve [Photos]

The Forestry Commission has burnt an excavator in the Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region. The excavator and some other mining equipment were discovered...

GRA taskforce arrest five shopping mall managers

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taskforce has arrested five managers of shopping malls at Spintex Road in Accra for allegedly evading tax on the...

Chief’s fall from palanquin; The inside story [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · CHIEF FALLS Vice President of the Nkusukum Traditional Council, Nana Benyin III, has cleared the air on happenings that led to the gay...

Policeman beats brother of popular gospel musician to death

A police officer has allegedly beaten a 32-year-old man to death at West Hills Mall in Accra. The deceased, Shadrach Arloo, is the brother of...

Check out when school placement for BECE graduates will be released

The Ministry of Education has announced that school placement for BECE graduates will be released before the close of February, 2023. This was said by...

3 grabbed for pulling down storey building at Cantonments

Three persons who allegedly pulled down a storey building worth $2.2 million at Cantonments in Accra have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. The three...

WAEC explains BECE grading system

The Head of the Legal Department of the West African Examinations Council, Rev. Victor Brew, has clarified the grading system used for the Basic...

We fasted every month until exams – BECE candidates share experience

Some of the first cohort of students of Faith Kids Academy of Excellence have shared their experiences with Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In an...

There’s nothing socialist about Nkrumah – 99-year-old diplomat claims

Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, is famed in Ghana’s political history for his firm belief in socialism. Through his state-led infrastructure and economic reform...

Ablekuma South constituents unhappy with bad Korle Bu Hospital roads [Photos]

Roads aid in the transportation of goods and humans within a short period, create employment opportunities and improve access to social institutions. Unfortunately, that is...