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Why Osafo-Maafo is trending on social media

Former Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has topped Twitter trends over the return to Ghana and re-arrest of 'galamsey' suspect Aisha Huang following her deportation...

Residents of Kokoano live in fear as 2-year-old gully on their road widens

Residents of Kokoano and adjoining communities in the Ashanti Region live in fear as a two-year-old gully eats rapidly into portions of their road. The...

Dean of MMDCEs sends strong message to Ghanaians over death of Krachi East MCE [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Dean of MMDCEs sends strong message to Ghanaians over death of Krachi East MCE Dean for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs),...

We lost galamsey fight after Aisha Huang’s deportation – Ace Ankomah

Ghana lost the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as 'galamsey', following the government’s decision to deport Aisha Huang in 2019, legal practitioner, Ace...

Two WASSCE candidates arrested over mobile phone theft

Three students including two candidates in the ongoing West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested by the Odumase Krobo Police in...

Aisha Huang herself thinks we’re a country of jokers – Inusah Fuseini

A former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has said galamsey suspect, Aisha Huang, was bold to return to Ghana because she...

Driver flees scene after crashing into kiosk on Kumasi-Accra road

A suspect driver is on the run after crashing his vehicle into a kiosk on the Kumasi-Accra road. A police situational report noted that at...

Recent fuel price hikes alarming – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has described as alarming the recent hikes in prices of petroleum products in the country.  Fuel prices at...

Police declare dead JHS girls’ boyfriends wanted

The Eastern Regional Police Command has declared the boyfriends of two Junior High School (JHS) girls found dead at the roadside in the Okrakwadwo...

3 arrested over murder of Fulani herdsman

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Fulani herdsman, Demo Jeti in a bush...

One dead, others injured after mob attack during polio vaccination

At least one person has died, while seven others are receiving treatment at a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound after sustaining varying...

Mentally challenged man kills ambulance driver with cement block

An ambulance driver has allegedly been killed at Bole in the Savannah Region. Mahama Imoro Luckey was alleged to have been killed by a mentally...

Esther Cobbah Is GOWA @ 5 Woman of the year

Ace Corporate Communication strategist, Madam Esther Cobbah emerged the ultimate winner (Woman of the year) at the fifth edition of the Ghana Outstanding Women's...

Banks procure armoured bullion vans to protect money, lives

Banks in Ghana have procured 60 armoured bullion vans to ensure safe carting of money and the protection of lives, Mr John Awuah, Chief...

Aisha Huang re-arrested in Ghana for illegal mining; slapped with 2 charges

Aisha Huang, the ‘galamsey kingpin’ who was deported in 2019 is back in Ghana and has been re-arrested for engaging in illegal mining. She has...

25 Senior prison officers promoted

Twenty-five senior officers of the Ghana Prisons Service have been promoted to various ranks. This follows the approval from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo after...

One week observation of Hackman Owusu-Agyemang’s wife announced

The one-week observation of Comfort Owusu-Agyemang, wife of the Chairman of the New Patriotic Party's Council of Elders, has been scheduled for Thursday, September...

Our gods no longer accept palm wine during sacrifices – Wa West MP

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has expressed worry over the slow pace of development in Africa. He argued that...

Du Bois stood for true equality and emancipation – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has eulogised Pan-Africanist, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois. In a statement to mark the Golden Jubilee...

67-year-old man arrested at ‘wee base’

A 67-year-old man has been apprehended at a known narcotic base also known as ‘Wee Base’ during an unannounced police operation to prevent the...

My wife threatened to commit suicide if I don’t leave Ghana – South Africa-based Ghanaian

South Africa-based Ghanaian, Abraham Acheampong, has revealed that his wife threatened to commit suicide if he did not travel abroad after his unpleasant stay...

3 in Covid-19 vehicle die in gory accident

Three persons travelling in COVID-19 registered pickup vehicle belonging to the Ghana Health Service have reportedly died in a gory accident at Teacher Mante,...

NAM 1’s docket almost ready for prosecution – Attorney-General

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has indicated the docket for the prosecution of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Menzgold...

Kente Weaving Industry to collapse if… – Experienced kente weaver warns

An experienced kente weaver is predicting danger for the kente Weaving Industry if nothing is done to fix major challenges facing the industry. The prediction...

Afigya Kwabre North MP holds free health screening for constituents [Photos]

Afigya Kwabre North Member of Parliament (MP), Collins Adomako Mensah has organised a health screening exercise for his constituents.  The exercise which took place on...

Mahama, NDC gurus, other officials pay last respects to Julius Debrah’s brother

The final funeral rites of former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah's late brother, Isaac Kwabena Nkansah Debrah, has been held. The ceremony came off on Saturday,...

National Cathedral – We don’t want money from taxpayers – Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project has said they do not need monetary support for the construction from the government, aside...

Akufo-Addo inspects 91% complete Elmina fishing harbour

President Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, September 3, inspected ongoing work on the construction of the Elmina Fishing Harbour, as part of his two-day working visit...

My friend died in my arms – Ghanaian recounts horror journey through Libya desert to Europe [Video]

A Ghanaian man, Shadrack Kevin Darko, who decided to journey through the Libyan Desert to seek greener pastures in Europe, has disclosed the horrors...

Death of Krachi East MCE: The inside story

JoyNews/AdomNews · Krachi East MCE found dead in Kumasi hotel There are conflicting reports about the sudden demise of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) ...

Nana Ampadu’s burial date finally announced

The burial rites of veteran highlife legend, Nana Ampadu, is set to come off on Saturday, October 8, 2022. It will be a three-day ceremony...

Good news for students undertaking unaccredited programmes at UG, KNUST

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has assured students of the University of Ghana (UG) and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)...

2022 WASSCE impersonators arrested

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says some impersonators have been arrested inthe ongoing 2022 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCCE). Though WAEC...

GOWA honours Asempa FM’s Mavis Amanor

Executive Producer of Ghana’s biggest morning sports show on Asempa FM, Ultimate Sports Show, Mavis Amanor, has been honoured at the 5th edition of...

One dead in accident involving vehicle returning from mortuary

A 24-year-old corn mill operator has met his untimely death after a vehicle crushed him at Enyan Abaasa in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District...

How to track your water and electricity consumption

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has launched a device similar to a calculator to help consumers track the exact amount of utility units...

‘Wild moves’ at 2022 Gomoa Fetteh Atopa Dance Festival [Video]

https://youtu.be/X7djd9slPzc The chiefs and people of Gomoa Fetteh have made another history with their annual Ahobaakese festival which saw thousands from all walks of life...

We’re troubled – Benkum SHS students cry over leaked sex tape amidst WASSCE

https://youtu.be/pIY3AzOl6VM The Benkum Senior High School(SHS) is still in a state of shock due to the leaked sex tape that has swooped the school. Administration, teaching...

Teshie-Nungua residents beat up 3 teenagers over attempted stealing

Three teenagers have allegedly been assaulted by some residents of Teshie-Nungua Estate, a suburb of Accra, over attempted stealing. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects...

Dadiesoaba Nursing Training College gutted by fire [Video]

Students of the Dadiesoaba Nursing Training College in the Ahafo Region are counting their loses after fire gutted some portions of the school structure. The...