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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...

Sad: Journalist crushed to death on his way to work

A Ghanaian journalist at Gyimah FM located at Yeji in the Bono East Region has passed on. The presenter, identified as Peter Asabese (Efo Gbagamalo),...

Krachie EAST MCE found dead in hotel room

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East in the Oti Region, Francis Kofi Okesu, has been found dead in a hotel room in...

Akufo-Addo leaves for Netherlands, France

President Nana Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Saturday, 3rd September, to participate in the African Adaptation Summit to be held on Monday, September 5, at...

Check out what will happen to unregistered SIM cards from Monday, September 5

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced its decision to roll out some punitive actions against users who have not registered their SIM Cards. This...

Pay all default tithes and funds received since October 2021 or face court – Christian Divine to its pastors

Christian Divine Church Headquarters has directed all pastors to comply with the directive to pay tithes and funds directly into the church's account. A press...

Families abroad try to control you because they helped you travel – Belgium-based Ghanaian

A Belgium-based Ghanaian, Jenelle Agyeiwaa, has disclosed that some family units in Belgium break up because they try to control and coerce others into...

I almost died from working two jobs for five years in the UK – Ghanaian reveals

A UK-based Ghanaian, Alfred Adom, has disclosed that he worked two jobs as a cleaner and a construction worker but decided to quit after...

Tamale residents hit street over economic hardship

A group called the Coalition of Progressive Forces in the Northern Region has embarked on a demonstration against what it said is the worsening...

UG to receive accreditation panel this month following A-G’s report

The University of Ghana (UG) says it will, from September, receive an accreditation panel from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as part of...

Komenda Sugar Factory to be commissioned by end of 2022 – Akufo-Addo

Barring any hitches, the Komenda Sugar Factory will be commissioned before the end of this year. That is the latest assurance from President Akufo-Addo on...

Checkout unaccredited academic programmes offered by UG and KNUST

The Ghana Tertiary Commission (GTEC) has released the list of both accredited and unaccredited programmes run by two of the top public universities in...

Rotary Club of Obuasi collaborates with GHS to immunise children against polio

The Rotary Club of Obuasi has collaborated with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to immunise children against Polio under the age of five years...

Hajj Board issues guidelines ahead of pilgrims’ refund

The Ghana Hajj Board has begun processing applications to refund monies to persons who could not travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. According to...

Constitution must be added to educational curriculum from class one to SHS – Robert Klah [Video]

Event organiser and Public Relations Officer for Charterhouse, Robert Klah, has called for the need to add Ghana's constitution to the educational syllabus to...

Lightning kills mother and son

Favour Kamasah, a 30-year-old farmer together with her one-year-old son, Kofi Semenyo, were killed by lightning at Ahlepedo-Dukpome in the Akatsi South Municipality of...

2 farmers arrested for stealing goat

Two farmers have been arrested for stealing a goat at Sawla, a district in the Savannah Region. The suspects; Kojo Dari Michael, aged 23, and...