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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...

‘Obour launches Go Come’ road safety campaign

National Road Safety Campaign Ambassador Bice Osei Kuffour aka Obour has launched the Go Come Campaign in response to the rising and rampant road carnage on...

C/R: NRSA identifies accident spots; advises drivers to be extremely careful

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has identified areas and spots in the Central Region that record most of the region’s road crashes and...

Two including 2-month-old baby dead, others injured in fire outbreak

Two children, a 12-year-old girl, and a two-month-old baby have been confirmed dead after a dawn fire swept through a residential apartment at Buokrom...

Stay safe; Ghana needs you – Mahama urges in Christmas message

Former President John Dramani Mahama in his Christmas message urged the citizenry to stay safe during the holidays. Delivering an address, he cautioned all...

IGP places GH¢20,000 bounty on Sun City robbers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare, has urged the public to expose criminals to help the Police and its administration in its...

Ablakwa defends Bagbin over Majority Leader’s attack

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has taken on Majority Leader, Osei Kyei- Mensah-Bonsu, following his efforts to throw mud at...

Fear and panic as foreign armed kidnappers invade Mamprugu

Fear and panic have gripped residents of Mamprugu Moaduri in the North East Region following the invasion of gunmen said to be foreign elements...

Nana Addo’s record in the road sector unprecedented — Road Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta, has lauded the President, Nana Akufo-Addo for his incomparable achievement in the road sector since Ghana gained...

High prices of wigs hit Ahafo: Women hint at cutting their hair

Many women with permed hair in Ahafo Region have hinted at cutting their hair due to the high prices of wigs during the Christmas...

Meteo Agency warns of rains in Greater Accra, 2 other regions

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has warned of thundery showers in three regions of the country. This according to GMA is on the back of...

PIWC Sakumono Women’s Ministry donates to New Life orphanage [Photos]

The Women’s Ministry of Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Sakumono on Saturday visited the new life orphanage home at Nungua in Accra. The visit...

Beaches in Accra closed until further notice – Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) led by the Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has passed resolutions to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols...

Stepmum allegedly forces girl, 4, to drink acid; seals ears with superglue

A four-year-old girl in the Goaso District of the Ahafo Region is unable to eat solid foods as a result of serious burns she...

Full text: President’s Christmas message

The season of Christmas is upon us again, signaling the end of yet another year. On behalf of the First Lady, my wife Rebecca,...

Ato Forson, 2 others charged with causing financial loss to the state

Criminal charges have been filed against a former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and two others for allegedly causing financial loss to the...