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I would certainly marry a Ghanaian if… French Ambassador

French Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Anne-Sophie Avé says she will not hesitate to marry a Ghanaian if the opportunity presents itself. According to her, as...

We will fix roads affected by floods – Amoako-Atta

Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako- Atta, has assured the citizenry of the government’s resolve to repair roads damaged by the floods. ‘‘This is...

Why over ¢117m could not solve Ghana’s flooding crisis – A-G’s report explains

An Audit Service report on expenditure related to curbing flooding in the country has revealed that from 2015 to 2019, an amount of GH¢117,...

Don’t acquire lands without proper investigation – Lands Commission cautions

Eastern Regional Director of Lands Commission, Alhaji Issah Mahama, has cautioned citizens against acquiring land without proper investigation and documentation. Speaking in an interview with...

Tipper truck runs over pregnant woman at Afienya [Video]

https://youtu.be/mk9HSQfLW0M A yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman has met her untimely death after a tipper truck run over her at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region. Reports...

We have every evidence to prosecute former PPA boss – Special Prosecutor

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has revealed his office has every evidence to prosecute former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) boss, Adjenim Boateng Adjei. Mr...

Zakoli Fulani killings: Stranded victims call on gov’t for support

Stranded victims of Zakoli shooting in Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region has called on government for support. According to reports, victims who lost properties...

Lady busted in attempt to smuggle narcotics in ‘Eba’

A lady who tried smuggling some contraband goods for the use of her fiancé on remand has been arrested in Accra. Blessing Jeremiah believed to...

Achimota Forest: I have no hand in decision to give more lands to Owoo family – Inusah Fuseini

A former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has said he was not party to the extension of Achimota Forest land from...

High court issues restraining order to media houses over KNUST lecturer accused of kidnapping wife

A Kumasi High Court has issued a restraining order to media houses running commentary on evidence before the court in the case of a KNUST...

Sisters strangled in ‘honour killing’ for refusing to get Pakistani husbands’ Spain visas

Two sisters living in Spain were tricked into travelling back to Pakistan were they were allegedly strangled and shot dead by their uncle. Aneesa Abbas,...

Pastor confesses to adultery in front of congregation

A woman confronted the pastor of her church in front of her entire congregation and she accused him of having “taken her virginity” when she...

20-year-old mother dumps twin babies in well

A 20-year-old woman, Ellian Zumeseh, is in the grip of the Sunyani Police for allegedly and deliberately dumping her three-month-old male twins in a...

Massive gridlock on the Accra-Kasoa Highway after Monday night rains

There is bumper to bumper traffic on a section of the Accra-Kasoa Highway as more than twenty four hours after heavy rains rendered about a...

We’ll ensure justice is served to family of slain CCTU student – Police

The Central Regional Police Command has assured the family of the slain Cape Coast Technical University student of justice. They gave the assurance when they...

Former PPA boss granted GH¢5M bail

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has been slapped with 17 charges by the Special Prosecutor. He...

Mahama reacts to viral GH¢2,000 grant distribution

Former President Mahama has cautioned the public against viral messages and advertisements announcing the distribution of GH¢2,000 grants to Ghanaians. In a Facebook post,...

Heavy security as Dampare storms Nkoranza [Video]

https://youtu.be/wLjBjJ3Ir4U The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo-Damapre has led a delegation to Nkoranza in the Bono East region. The visit is to commiserate with the...

Presidential jet to undergo major repair works within the next 4 months – Defence Minister

President Akufo-Addo may be compelled to use commercial flights for all his foreign travels for the next four months as JoyNews has been informed...

I’ve changed my style of commenting on national issues – Prof Martey

Outspoken former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey, says he has changed his style of commenting on national issues. Prof....

Education Minister sends important message to UEW over its registrar

The Minister of Education, through the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), has directed the management of the University of Education, Winneba, to pull the...

Boy, 12, feared drowned in river at Afienya [Video]

https://youtu.be/nypFafdMMNw Police have begun a search for a 12-year-old boy, Francis Totimeh suspected to have drowned in the Dortsedor river along the Afienya-Dawhenya road. The...

Ghana’s NLA fosters close ties with members of African Lotteries Association

Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) is fostering close ties with members of the African Lotteries Association (ALA) in order to improve its operations in...

Accra floods: Rains break school wall at Ahtoo Montessori; creates gullies on street

A private school in Accra, Ahtoo Montessori is amongst the list of structures, affected by the heavy downpour which occurred on Tuesday, May 24,2022. The...

Man jailed 6 months for stealing at police station

A Dei-Dei area court, Abuja, Nigeria on Monday, sentenced a 34-year-old driver, Habib Dada, to six months imprisonment, for stealing N13,250 (GH¢ 248) belonging...

Don’t be local champions – Camidoh advises artistes

It is a good feeling for musicians to have huge support from their home country but Afrobeats artiste, Camidoh, says that is not enough...

There’s no pressure on me to release hit songs – Black Sherif

Rapper Black Sherif has stated the expectations of fans will not pressurise him into releasing hit songs after hit songs, despite the overwhelming success...

Tragedy as gospel musician dies mid-flight from Accra to Washington

Gospel artiste, Daniel Toffey Jr, who has roots from Jomoro in the Western Region of Ghana but resides in the United States of America...

Kejetia traders owe ECG over 5million cedis, but sharing of bills is problematic

Traders at the Kejetia market in Kumasi owe the Electricity Company of Ghana over five million cedis, after defaulting payment of bills for 13 months. The...

I converted to Islam because I wanted to travel – US-based Ghanaian teacher

US-based Ghanaian teacher, Kobby Annor has said he had to convert to Islam to enable him travel abroad. In an interview on SVTV Africa,...

Girl whose foster mother burnt her fingers needs Psychological attention – Clinical psychologist recommends

A Clinical Psychologist with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Daniel Fordjour has recommended immediate and intensive psychological attention for Stephanie whose hand was...

V/R: Kpetoe ICT teacher attacked

A 36-year-old ICT teacher at the E.P Primary School in Kpetoe in the Agortime Ziope district of the Volta region, Emmanuel Ansah, has been...

No monkeypox detected in Western Region – Ghana Health Service

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has debunked claims of monkeypox detection in the country. According to the Service, reports of such a condition purported to...

Presidential aspirant remanded in alleged diversion of $7m public funds and property

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has arrested a presidential aspirant of the ruling APC party just days to the party’s presidential primaries. The Economic and Financial Crimes...

Flashback: Sir John deployed 12 state forest guards to his mining company in a forest reserve

When a mining company, Fasoh Multi Services Limited, in the Upper Wassaw Forest Reserve in Bibiabini presented the Forestry Commission with a pick-up truck...

Meghan Markle’s estranged dad hospitalized after suspected stroke

Meghan Markle’s estranged father has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected stroke. Thomas Markle Snr had been due to the fly to the...

Landslide scare hits residents around Weija-Kasoa ridge

Hours of torrential rains this morning caused part of the Weija-Kasoa Ridge to slide, thus creating fear and panic among residents. Residents say there was a loud...

Lil Win drops more beautiful photos of himself and wife

Actor, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win and the mother of his children, Maame Serwah, tied the knot in a private customary marriage. The actor released several...

Special Prosecutor charges failed Juaben MCE nominee with 26 counts of corruption

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has charged the embattled Municipal Chief Executive aspirant for Juaben, Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka with twenty-six counts of corruption in...

‘Kayayei turn floodwater into swimming pool at Tip Toe Lane [Video]

Some head potters popularly called kayayei at Tip Toe Lane at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle on Tuesday decided to turn a flooded area into...