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Emirates cancels flights to Ghana indefinitely

Emirates Airlines has extended the initial 48-hours ban for flights from Accra to Dubai indefinitely. “Emirates flight suspension from Accra to Dubai effective December...

Why govt may not meet deadline for Agenda 111 [Read]

The Africa Centre for Health Policy (ACeHP) has expressed worry the government may not meet its deadline for the completion of health facilities under...

GPCC welcomes police warning against ‘reckless’ prophecies

JoyNews/AdomNews · GPCC welcomes police warning against ‘reckless’ prophecies during watch night services President of the Ghana Charismatic and Pentecostal Council (GPCC), Reverend Prof. Paul...

Man, 30, baths lover with acid at Bawjiase

A mother of two, Comfort Tawiah, is currently battling for her life after her lover poured acid on her over cheating fears at Bawjiase...

Govt renews Bawku curfew after shooting incident

Government has, through the Ministry of Interior, renewed its curfew imposed on the Bawku Municipality and its environs in the Upper East Region due...

Tipper truck runs over man’s head at Buduburam [Video]

https://youtu.be/76cXHXL8ak0 An unidentified young man has been knocked down by a tipper truck with registration number GN 8366-20 at Buduburam. Per reports, the incident occurred on...

Community Pharmacists threaten shutdown over robbery attacks

The Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA) is threatening to shut down over increasing robbery attacks in the country. Addressing a media briefing in Accra, CPPA...

Cease fire – Peace Council tells Bawku feuding factions

The National Peace Council has called on the factions involved in the renewed Bawku conflict to stop the violence. The council in a statement...

2 in critical condition as youth groups clash at Mamponteng [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/5n0S2w2wxCQ Two persons are currently battling for their lives after a clash involving youth groups at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region....

I would have walked Gabby Otchere-Darko out…- Mpraeso MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso constituency, David Ansah Opoku, has defended his actions following his conduct to walk out the General Secretary of...

Covid-19: Ghana experiencing a fourth wave of pandemic – GHS

Ghana has chalked another grim milestone as afar as the Covid-19 virus is concerned. The country, according to experts, is experiencing its fourth wave...

Education can bridge the gap between North and South – Farouk Mahama

Member of Parliament for Yendi constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama, has affirmed his dedication to improve the educational system of the Yendi constituency. He indicated...

3 armed persons murder cashier at Buipe

Three unidentified armed men have shot and killed a worker of SAVACEM at Buipe in the Central Gonja district of the Savannah Region. Reports indicate...

Benjamin Arthur heads Fair Wages and Salaries Commission

Labour relations expert, Benjamin Arthur, has been appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo as the Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). Mr...

MPs brawl was out of national interest- NPP MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bibiani Anhwiaso Constituency, Alfred Obeng Boateng, has asked Ghanaians to lessen their criticisms on the...

Claims that Asantehene has rejected portions of new lands Act misleading – Lands Minister [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Claims that Asantehene has rejected portions of new lands Act is misleading – Lands Minister Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor,...

Three SHS students arrested for allegedly burning Bolt driver

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested three Senior High School (SHS) students over a bolt driver who was allegedly set ablaze, leading to...

Police send strong message on prophecies ahead of watch night service

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned religious groups and leaders to be measured in prophecies ahead of the December 31 watch night services. According...

Police clear air on arrest of former Sports Minister

The Ghana Police Service has disassociated itself from reports that suggest former Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, has been arrested. According to...

Man stabs rival to death for proposing to his girlfriend on Boxing Day [Video]

What started as a love proposal led to a bloody fight on Boxing Day, leading to the death of one person at Dwease close...

Chief, 2 others die in ghastly accident on Kumasi-Konongo road

Three persons, including the Paramount Chief of Kwamang near Nsuta in the Ashanti Region, have been confirmed dead in a ghastly accident on the...

MTN announces closure of service centers nationwide

MTN Ghana has announced that its Service Centres across the country will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 29 to January 3,...

Don’t put more than 25 people in one cell -Dampare urges officers [Video]

The Inspector-General of Police has expressed his displeasure over human congestion in police cells. He said that congestion of suspects in cells is a...

Regional Minister sends strong warning to beach owners

The Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has strongly advised beach owners and organisers to adhere to the protocols or face dire consequences. He stated that...

10 in critical condition after vehicle somersaults while returning from wedding

About 10 persons are in critical condition after a vehicle they were travelling in somersaulted on the Gindabuo- Wa highway in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District...

Faith Power wins GH₵15k, trip to Dubai after emerging winner of Adom TV’s The Big Talent Show 2021

Adom TV’s The Big Talent Show took a final turn at Fadama Park to climax the 15-week showdown and acrobatic performer Faith Power has...

Ablakwa blesses NABCo trainees [Photos]

The faces of some Nation Builders Corps (NABCo) trainees are currently beaming with smiles through the benevolence of North Tongu Member of Parliament, Okudzeto...

Bolt driver allegedly set on fire by rider dies

A Sekondi-based Bolt driver, who was allegedly set on fire by a rider on Wednesday at Sekondi-Baka-Ano, has died. The Western Regional Finance Committee Chairman...

Ablakwa holds one week of free health screening for constituents

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced one week of free health screening for his constituents. According to him, the...

Mahama pays glowing tribute to South Africa’s Desmond Tutu

Former President John Dramani Mahama has paid a glowing tribute to the late South African Archbishop, Desmond Tutu. Mr Mahama has eulogised the deceased...

Deplorable Tamale industrial area road fixed

The Tamale Industrial area road which was in deplorable state, thus, caused several accidents that claimed many lives this year, has been fixed. The...

Five countries that don’t celebrate Christmas even in 2021

Take workers who are given Christmas bonuses coupled with holidays or students who get break from school activities, Christmas is one time of the...

Beach operators react to REGSEC’s closure directive

Beach operators in the Greater Accra Region are unhappy with the closure of beaches by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). According to them, not...

Fire destroys 7-bedroom house at Suhum [Photos]

A seven-bedroom house has been razed down by fire at Suhum in the Eastern Region. The unfortunate incident occurred in the afternoon of Friday,...

Covid-19: Kingdom Equip Network cautions churches on protocols amid yuletide

Kingdom Equip Network, a Civil Society Organization that represents Church and Christian bodies, has urged churches to strictly adhere to the covid-19 protocols amid...

Tension mounts in Sekondi after taxi driver mysteriously dies in police cells

The Western Regional Police Command is investigating the circumstances which led to the death of a taxi driver in their custody on Saturday 25th...

One dead, others in critical condition after car crash at Bole

A violent collision on the Bole-Bamboi highway in the Savannah Region has led to the demise of an individual. Reports reaching JoyNews indicated that...

ADDFRA Ltd marks its 10th anniversary with a thanksgiving ceremony

On Thursday, December 23, the Ghanaian-owned automobile bodybuilding and fabrication industry, ADDFRA LTD, hosted a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate its 10th year of providing quality services...

Girl, 18, remanded for stealing boss’ GHC4,000

An 18-year-old lady has been remanded by the Ofaakor Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢4,000 cash belonging to her employer, Gifty Mensah. She pleaded...

Four injured in accident involving MP [Photos]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Berekum East constituency, Nelson Kyeremeh, has been involved in an accident with four persons injured. According to reports, Mr Kyeremeh...