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Message of Agogo Presby Women’s College’s Principal ahead of homecoming 

Dear esteemed members of the press, distinguished stakeholders, ladies, and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to be here today to talk about our...

Govt replaces Fraces Essiam as Ghana Cylinder MD

Government has appointed a new Managing Director of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC). Genevieve Sackey will replace Frances Essiam who resigned on Thursday, February...

All is set for Agogo Presby Women’s College homecoming

The Agogo Presbyterian Women's College of Education has announced series of activities to mark its homecoming and maiden founders' day celebration. The celebration will take place...

Former MASLOC boss to be tried in absentia

The Accra High Court has ordered that a former CEO of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, will be tried in...

He was like a father – Atsu’s adopted kids in tears as they react to his death

Orphaned kids at the Becky’s Foundation could not hold back their tears when they learned of Christian Atsu’s demise. The 31-year-old footballer was a benefactor...

Why I resigned from Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company- Frances Essiam (Listen)

JoyNews/AdomNews · Frances Essiam explains resignation The immediate past chief executive of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited has explained the reason for her shocking...

5 persons seriously injured in accident at Gomoa Nyame-Bekyere

Five persons have sustained various degrees of injuries in a head-on collision at Gomoa Nyame-bekyere on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway. The crash was between...

‘Dead end’ economic management orientation leading us nowhere – Alan Kyerematen

A presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has described economic policies pursued over the years by several governments as a ‘cul...

Refer Opuni’s trial to Chief Justice

Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has urged Justice Clemence Honyenuga (rtd) to refer the case of former Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board...

Family of late Nuamah Donkor calls on Otumfuo

The family of the late former Minister of Health in the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has officially informed the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei...

Boakye Agyako recounts being dumped in mortuary after shooting incident

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential hopeful, Boakye Agyarko, has recounted what led him to flee the country in 1983. Aside from being a coordinator...

SONA date postponed

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament has been postponed to March 8, 2023. The President was scheduled to appear on February 28...

My ex-girlfriend used ‘chop money’ to fund her building project on my blind side

A young man residing in Accra has recounted a situation which dramatically changed his approach towards potential partners in his dating life. According to David,...

Frances Essiam resigns as CEO of Gas Cylinder Company

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gas Cylinder Company, Frances Essiam, has resigned from her position. Her resignation was contained in...

Funeral canopy kills man

A 33-year-old man has been electrocuted on a football park at Nyankyerenease, near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Samuel Boateng, now deceased, was about to play...

Alleged National Security operative in custody over alleged ‘galamsey’ and robbery

An alleged National Security person cited in a gold scam and robbery case has been arrested for a galamsey-related offence. Together with two others Kelvin...

GNAT calls for publication of ‘School placement for Sale’ Committee report

The Ghana National Association of Teachers(GNAT) has called for the publication of the “School placement for sale” committee report. This comes on the back of...

Muslim community hit with sad news

The family of the Sarkin Zango in the Ashanti Region has announced the death of Sultan Omar Farouk Saeed. The 75-year-old died at the Komfo...

Debt Exchange: Ghanaians would have swallowed Mahama if… – Nana Yaa Jantuah

General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah Akyempim, has stated that Ghanaians would have been unfair to former President John...

NDC supports Atsu’s family with 30 cartons of bottled water, GH₵ 2,000

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has donated 30 cartons of bottled water and an amount of GH₵ 2,000 to the family of late Christian...

‘Electoral officials deployed for 2020 election work have not been paid’

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to release funds for the payment of officials...

Transport Minister reveals real cost of 2021 rented KIA Christmas trees

The Transport Minister has revealed the total amount spent in procuring Christmas inspirations for the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in December 2021 was GH¢128,366. Kwaku...

Christian Atsu’s wife shares their family photos, check out her caption

The partner of Christian Atsu is still grieving over the sudden demise of the footballer who lost his life in the Turkey earthquake disaster. Marie-Claire...

21 of Ayalolo buses grounded, but others are working – KMA

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has disputed claims that all vehicles under the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) operations have been grounded. Managers say 33 of...

NEIP launches $200K Hub Acceleration Grant Programme

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has launched the Hub Acceleration Grant Programme to support and accelerate Start-ups and SME growth in Ghana....

Annoh Dompreh rewards 76 2022 BECE graduates

Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh Dompreh, has rewarded 76 pupils who sat for the 2022 Basic Certificate Examination (BECE) and excelled with flying colours. The pupils...

The Changing Climate: Whether harmattan or air pollution, why must we be concerned?

You probably have stopped applying so much lotion on your skin or ended the intermittent rubbing of lip balm on your lips, and certainly,...

LGBTQI+ bill ready – Sam George

After two years of twist and turns on the sponsorship, admission, presentation and public hearing, the Anti-LGBTQI bill is ready to be submitted to...

With 20 Asamoah Gyans, Dede Ayews, probably we would not need to go to IMF – NSA director

Kweku Zurek · With 20 Asamoah Gyan's, Dede Ayews, probably we would not need to go to IMF - Prof Twumasi The Director General of...

Police on manhunt for man who defiled, impregnated his 2 nieces at Agona Swedru

Agona Swedru District Police Command has launched a manhunt for one Kobina Appiah for allegedly defiling and impregnating his own family members. The 32-year-old Kobina...

Massive reaction as Christian Atsu gets mural in his honour

A beautiful mural has been mounted to honour the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu. This comes barely a week after he was reported dead...

Sefa Kayi tackles Sonnie Badu – I am full of demons if you claim pork is possessed

Kwami Sefa Kayi is noted for immediately coming up to tackle anyone who speaks ill of pork. Kwame Sefa Kayi is the host of...

GPRTU reacts to Gold for Oil deal

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says the Gold for Oil policy implemented by the government does not live up to the expectation...

Two dead, several property destroyed over chieftaincy dispute at Wanchiki

Two people have reportedly been shot dead following gunshots in the Wanchiki community in the Chereponi district in the North East Region over a...

Sophia Kudjordi wins Global Woman leader for the third time

For the third time, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Sophia Kudjordji, has been honoured with a Global Women...

Chereponi: 2 feared dead, 5 injured in communal violence

Two people have been reportedly killed and five others injured in communal violence at Chereponi in the North East Region. The injured include an officer...

Shop attendant arrested for locking up ECG staff

A 24-year-old shop attendant has been arrested by the Police for locking up a monitoring staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in...

COCOBOD trial: Agongo takes on Honyenuga

Businessman Seidu Agongo has said Justice Clemence Honyenuga cannot be a fair arbiter in the ongoing GHS271-million financial loss case since he had a...

Henry Quartey takes Operation Clean Your Frontage to Tema

The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GRCC) has announced plans to roll out its Operation Clean Your Frontage initiative in the Tema Metropolis as...

GAF visits GETFUND to discuss proposed War College

A high-powered delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces has visited the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Dr Richard Ampofo Boadu. The...