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Elvis Kwashie epitomises professionalism and care – Oppong Nkrumah

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on Thursday, eulogised the late General Manager of the Multimedia Group’s Joy Brands, Elvis Koku Kwashie. Mr Kwashie, who...

Ban on beaches lifted but with conditions

The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) led by the Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has lifted the ban on the operation of beaches amid...

Mahama mourns late GM of Joy Brands, Elvis Kwashie

Former President John Mahama has joined the Multimedia Group in mourning the death of the General Manager (GM) Joy Brands, Elvis Koku Kwashie. According...

Govt declares Monday, January 3 public holiday

Government, through the Interior Ministry, has declared Monday, January 3, 2022, a public holiday to celebrate New Year. The working day has been declared...

Respect Supreme Court ruling; Bawku has an overlord – Govt to feuding factions

The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has called on the feuding factions at Bawku to desist from acts that can escalate the violence. According...

Tamale Technical University suspends 193 students

The Tamale Technical University has suspended 193 students over examination malpractices. A statement issued by the public affairs directorate of the University indicated that...

Royalhouse Chapel Fetes Orphans on Christmas [Photos]

Seven Orphanages and Homes felt the true meaning of the goodwill associated with Christmas when the Royalhouse Chapel International supported them with provisions and...

La Palm Hotel staff hold demo to demand CEO’s removal

Some staff of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel have hit the street to demand the removal of their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abena Pokua...

3 arrested over Mamponteng clashes that left two in critical condition

Three persons have been arrested in connection with a youth clash at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Two persons...

Tafohene cautions against tagging elderly people as witches and wizards [Photos]

The chief of Kwawu Tafo, Nana Opoku Mintah II, has charged those who used to call their parents who are aged and elderly witches...

GAF probes ‘bomb scare’ incident at Kotoka Airport

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced a probe into an alleged bomb scare at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. This was contained in...

Peace Council mediation team leaves Bawku after being caught up in the crossfire

Officials of the National Peace Council dispatched to Bawku to aid in mediation efforts in ending the chieftaincy conflict have returned to Accra after...

Pharmacist escape death in Kumasi

He got shot in the stomach by suspected armed robbers but managed to drive about four miles while bleeding, to receive emergency care at...

Boy drowns in abandoned ‘galamsey’ pit in attempt to save younger brother [Video]

A 13-year-old boy has drowned in an abandoned illegal mining pit while trying to save his younger brother at Patriensa close to Konongo in...

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...