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Abuja jailbreak: Insecurity in Nigeria is a threat to Ghana’s peace, security – Peter Toobu

A member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Peter Toobu, has called on security agencies in the country to activate their intelligence...

Female convict begs Akufo-Addo for pardon

A 25-year-old convict at the Ho Female Prison, who is losing her eyesight as a result of burns she sustained while pouring acid on...

Two Zabzugu SHS teachers die in gory accident

Students and teachers of the Zabzugu Senior High School (SHS) have been thrown into a state of mourning after two senior staff there met...

29% of employees earning salaries better off than those self-employed – World Bank

The World Bank has said that 29% of Ghanaians who are into wage employment are better off than 69% who are into self-employment. The Bretton...

Fair Wages and Salaries Commission meets organised labour tomorrow

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) will tomorrow commence moves to avert a looming nationwide strike by organised labour. The Commission will begin negotiations...

Sanitation Levy accrues GH¢196.6m

The Sanitation and Pollution Levy of 10Gp per litre on petroleum products has accrued more than GH¢196.5 million as of the end of May...

64 Boko Haram terrorists likely hiding in Ghana – GIS

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced that about 64 members of Nigerian terrorist group, Boko Haram, who escaped from in Abuja, are likely...

Head of murdered taxi driver found in car after accident

Two persons have been arrested in connection with the murder and decapacitation of a taxi driver at Hobor in the Ga South district of...

Popular Ghanaian radio presenter passes on

Radio presenter Mohammed Sulemana Adbul Nasir, who is one of the leading voices in Tamale, has been confirmed dead. Brother Nash, as he is popularly...

Two arrested at Kasoa with human head

The police has arrested two young men with a 'fresh' male human head on Monday. The two, suspected to be ritual murderers, were arrested at...

Motor rider, passenger feared dead after crashing with car on Kasoa-Winneba Highway

An Okada rider and a pillion are feared dead after they crashed into a passenger's car at Akotsi Junction on the Kasoa Winneba Highway. Information...

Danger: Residents rush to siphon fuel from tanker after accident

Several residents around the Pokuase area stayed awake in the night to siphon fuel from a tanker which was involved in an accident on...

Clement Dzato, the man behind Ideal College ‘demolishing exercise’ breaks silence

JoyNews/AdomNews · Man behind Ideal College 'demolishing' exercise breaks silence The Director of Messrs Aynok Holdings Limited, Clement Dzato, has denied demolishing property belonging to...

Another victim of Obrachire drinking spot accident dies

Another victim of an accident which happened at Awutu Obrachire has been confirmed dead. The police, in a latest update, confirmed the 14-year-old boy died...

I arrived in Ghana at age 16 to get married – Maria Vanderpuye

Author, Maria Vanderpuye has revealed the intriguing circumstances that led to her arrival in Ghana at the age of 16 years. Speaking on JoyPrime on...

National Security reiterates vigilance as Boko Haram members break jail in Nigeria

National Security has reiterated the need for all residents in Ghana to be vigilant, observant and report any suspicious character or movement to security...

NAGRAT strike continues despite Akufo-Addo’s plea

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) will not be calling off its strike action despite President Akufo-Addo’s plea. Speaking on The Probe on Sunday,...

Eid al-Adha: Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah donates cow, others to NPP members in Sunyani West Constituency

Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah, a native of Odumase in the Bono Region, and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has donated a cow,...

Serbia opens Embassy in Ghana

Serbia has opened its first Embassy in Africa after more than four decades. Located in Accra, Ghana, the facility was opened on July 8, 2022,...

The Multimedia Group holds mid-year Thanksgiving service [Photos]

Hallelujah and hosanna were chorused by staff of The Multimedia Group (MGL) as the media giant holds a mid-year Thanksgiving service. This was to bless...

Identity of woman beheaded at Sehwi Bekwai revealed; fresh details emerge

It has emerged that the woman found beheaded in a bush at Sehwi Bekwai is a mother-of-two identified as Martha Nana Ama Tetteh. Her headless...

Maiden edition of Adom TV’s ‘The People’s Cry’ held at Abossey Okai

Friday morning's segment on Adom TV, 'The People's Cry', was held at Abossey Okai near Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region. The segment aimed at...

Lands Commission reacts to Ideal College melee

The Lands Commission has reacted to the demolishing of structures at Ideal College at Mpehuasem, a suburb in Accra. It said the exercise is part...

One dead, others in critical condition after vehicle runs into drinking spot [photos]

One person has been confirmed dead with four others in critical condition after a Toyota Camry ran into a drinking spot at Awutu Obrachire in...

Tree uprooted by rainstorm mysteriously appears upright in Dambai

Residents of Dambai Health Center, a farming community, in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region are in shock as a teak tree...

Akufo-Addo appeals to teachers to return to the classroom

President Akufo-Addo has appealed to striking teachers to return to the classroom pending the outcome of negotiations with the government on their demand for...

Washing bay attendant remanded over alleged shop robbery

An Accra Circuit has remanded a washing bay attendant into prison custody for allegedly robbing a shop. Jonas Abochivia pleaded not guilty to conspiring with...

Ghana’s return to IMF is a disappointment – OccupyGhana

Pressure group OccupyGhana has described as disappointing the government’s decision to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a statement, the group...

COLA strike: Govt to meet organised labour on July 12

The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations will meet members of organised labour for the second time on July 12, 2022. The meeting, according to...

Strike: Pupils climb trees, play games in the absence of teachers

Teacher Unions’ strike action at pre-tertiary level is biting hard. Pupils at Accra Central’s Aaylolo Cluster of Schools enjoy unsupervised playtime. They arrive in...

COLA Strike: Stop intimidating our members – TEWU tells CHASS

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has cautioned the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) to refrain from intimidating its non-teaching...

Akufo-Addo hopeful Ghana comes out of IMF programme successful

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed optimism that Ghana will come out of the IMF programme successful. President Akufo-Addo, who is making his first...

Twi voiceovers in telenovelas must stop – Mike Oquaye

The rising concern about the denigration of local languages has taken center-stage once again. This time, coming from former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Mike...

Affail Monney hands over GJA presidency to Kwabena Dwumfuor

The Immediate-past President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Affail Monney, has officially handed over office to his successor, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour. Mr. Monney could...

Street events pose danger to emergency, rescue operations – GNFS

The Volta Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has again expressed concern over the high incidents of social events, such as...

Emotional as dying man ‘abandoned’ by family storms Adom FM to show gratitude [Video]

It is only a witch who does not know how to say thank you or show gratitude; these are the words of 28-year-old Jacob...

Mum walking daughter to school collapses and dies a day later

A mum suddenly collapsed in the street when walking her daughter to school, tragically dying just a day later. Donna Taylor, who was described as “dedicated...

Fuel tanker bursts into flames after accident at Nkawkaw

A fuel tanker with registration number GT 6490-Y has burnt beyond repairs after being involved in an accident at Nkawkaw, Hotel Junction. According to an...

Fred Nuamah discloses how Jackie Appiah acquired her assets

Movie producer and director Fred Nuamah has said that actress Jackie Appiah does not earn money from the movie industry only. According to him, since...

Marwako Fast Food to be reopened after shutdown over food poisoning

The East Legon Branch of Marwako Fast Food is set to be re-opened to the public after months of shut down following allegations of...