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Kwabena Agyepong finally breaks silence on his ‘I’m eating fufu in Kumasi’ comment [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kwabena Agyapong finally breaks silence on his 'I'm eating fufu in Kumasi' reports Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena...

Mother of 19-year-old boy shot in Nkoranza clash breaks down [Listen]

The mother of 19-year-old Victor Owusu killed in Tuesday’s clash between police and youth of Nkoranza wants justice. Victor, a final year student of the...

UG has the best scientists in Ghana – AD Scientist Index 2022 Version 2

The University of Ghana (UG) has been ranked the highest tertiary institution in Ghana by the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2022 Version 2. Additionally, the...

Catholic priest in Nkoranza threatens to invoke deities on police for ‘killing’ nephew

A Catholic priest in Nkoranza has threatened to invoke dreaded deities on police after his nephew died in their custody. Reverend Father Mathias Sarkodie said...

How the dismissed PPA CEO cleared all the funds in his “frozen” bank accounts

Information available to The Fourth Estate indicates that the dismissed chief executive officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei, has withdrawn all the money from...

Nkoranza South MP makes fresh demand over death of Albert Donkor [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Nkoranza South MP Calls For Independent Probe over death of Albert Donkor The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkoranza South constituency, Emmanuel Kwadwo...

Akufo-Addo consoles UAE over death of former Dubai president

President Nana Akufo-Addo has conveyed the condolence of government and Ghanaians to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the death of its President. Sheikh Khalifa...

Keep calm – Minister tells Nkoranza youth

The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu Gjan, has said thorough investigations will be conducted into the death of Albert Donkor to ensure such...

Police and military increase presence in Nkoranza amidst heightened tension

Security presence in Nkoranza has been increased following heightened tensions between some irate youth and the Police in the community. According to JoyNews’ correspondent, Ohemeng...

Justice4Albert: Minister exposes persons behind attacks on Nkoranza police station [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Justice4Albert: Minister exposes persons behind attacks on Nkoranza police station Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu Djan has said the irate youth group...

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom drops classy photos

Founder of Group Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has shared classy and fresh looking photos which has caused a frenzy on social media. The presidential...

Motor rider in critical condition after huge billboard falls on him

A motor rider is in critical condition at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua after a huge billboard collapsed and crushed him during a...

Mahama, NDC sign book of condolence for former Dubai president

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia on Tuesday, May 17, joined Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to sign a...

Rawlings Foundation announces activities for 43rd anniversary of June 4

The J.J. Rawlings Foundation has announced activities in commemoration of the 43rd anniversary of the June 4 uprising. An exhibition and theatre performance has...

Emergency workers demand Police escort after cases of fatal attacks on ambulances

Emergency workers in the country have called on government to provide Police escorts for them, following recent robbery attacks they faced while transporting patients...

I was stripped down for a road traffic offense – Barker-Vormawor claims  

Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has recounted his ordeal in the hands of the police after he was arrested and charged with...

School Feeding caterers send strong message to guardians as they withdraw services

Caterers on the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) are urging parents to start packaging food for their children. This is because they have resolved to...

Togo opens land border with Ghana

Togo on Monday night opened its land border with Ghana, coming more than 50 days after Ghana reopened its land borders to neighbouring countries. The metal gates...

Ghanaians cautioned against travelling to northern Mali

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has cautioned Ghanaians against embarking on trips to the Gao Region of Northern Mali and its environs. Commercial transport operators...

Mahama makes bold statement as he drops old photo of his NSS days  

Former President, John Dramani Mahama has asked the government to pay personnel of the National Service Scheme (NSS) their allowance arrears. Mr. Mahama said the...

46-year-old woman arrested with drugs at Kotoka Airport

Officers of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have intercepted substances suspected to be narcotics in separate operations in Accra and Woe in the Volta...

Gunshots fired as Nkoranza youth clash with police; 1 dead, 9 others injured

One person has been confirmed dead whilst nine persons, including three in critical condition, are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds at the St. Theresa’s...

Achimota forest to be revamped into a world-class asset – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has said plans are afoot to upgrade the Achimota Forest, into a world class...

Brave MoMo vendor saves the day in robbery attack at Kasoa

A brave Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor has reportedly chased and apprehended two armed robbers who made away with his GHC118,000. This incident happened at Kasoa...

I drove taxi in Cape Coast, did several other jobs to support my family – Former teacher

Former teacher, Rose Blankson has revealed how she used to drive a taxi and do other jobs despite being a professional teacher. She said proceeds...

Bullion Vans attacks: Two more persons charged, remanded

Two more persons have been arrested and charged in connection with the recent bullion van attacks involving some police constables.The two, General Constable Nelson...

‘Achimota Forest has not, and will not be sold’ – Lands Minister debunks rumours

The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has stated that the Achimota Forest Reserve has not been sold. He said rumours suggesting the...

Single man contractors chase govt for cash

A group identified as Single Man Contractors, has expressed frustration over government's delay in the payment of monies owed them. The arrears for the work...

Nkoranza youth on rampage; block major roads over death of suspect in police custody [photos]

Youth of Nkoranza have blocked major roads in the Bono East town as tension escalates following the death of 27-year-old Albert Donkor in police...

GTA to wage war against illegal enterprises

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) will in June 2022 embark on a nationwide exercise to clamp down on illegal tourism enterprises. In view of...

Ghanaians abroad act like enemies – Italy-based Ghanaian

Italy-based Ghanaian whose name was only given as Gloria has bemoaned the hostilities among Ghanaians abroad. According to her, Ghanaians abroad act like enemies and...

Bono East REGSEC holds emergency meeting over killing of 28-yr-old trader

The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwasi Adu Djan, has summoned an emergency regional security meeting to discuss security concerns, following the alleged killing of...

Why Achimota Forest Reserve is trending on social media

The Achimota Forest Reserve has been trending on social media, especially Twitter and Facebook, since midday. This follows reports that government has through an Executive...

GCB Ladies donate over GH¢15,000.00 to Princess Marie Louise hospital & Sunyani Girl Child Education

GCB Bank Ladies Association over the weekend donated GH¢10,000.00 and assorted items worth GH¢8,000.00 to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital in Accra and...

Bank of Ghana hospital not for only the rich – Management

The Management of the Bank of Ghana hospital in the Greater Accra Region has debunked reports on social media that, they only cater for...

#FixTheCountry movement gets $50k donation

The Open Society Foundation has donated $50,000 to the #FixtheCountry Movement. Convener of the Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor made this known in a Facebook post while...

Supreme Court adjourns Gyakye Quayson’s review application for a second time

The Supreme Court has adjourned James Gyakye Quayson’s review application for the second time, seeking the Court to reconsider its order preventing him from...

Opuni trial: Nobody ever drank Agongo’s lithovit fertiliser as water – Cocoa farmer tells court

A cocoa farmer, Samuel Torbi, the second defence witness for Dr. Stephen Opuni, a former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), who is...

Bulgarian Embassy demolition: Gov’t attempting to shield state officials – Minority alleges

The Minority in Parliament has accused government of attempting to shield officials in connection with the demolition of the Bulgarian Embassy. To them, government’s...

Oliver Barker-Vormawor breaks silence on his arrest

The lead convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has confirmed his arrest on Tuesday morning. Mr Barker-Vormawor said he has never been arrested...