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Emile Short wades into controversial e-levy debate

A former Commissioner on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Justice Emile Short, has called on the government to pay heed to the views of...

70-year-old man beaten to pulp at Damongo after accusation of being a wizard

A 70-year-old peasant farmer at Damongo, Mr Abia, is currently battling for his life at the West Gonja Hospital after being beaten by some...

Dumelo donates medical supplies to Polyclinic in Guan District [Photos]

Actor cum politician, John Dumelo, has extended his act of benevolence to the Likpe Bakua Polyclinic in the Guan District of the Volta Region. Mr...

4 drivers jailed 120 years for robbery

Four persons, who robbed a businessman and his family at gunpoint at Pobiman, near Amasaman in 2019, have been sentenced to a total of...

LGBTQ+ Bill: Ghana could lose up to 6% of its annual budget funding – CDD

A survey conducted by the Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD-Ghana) has found that the passage of the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill will throw government’s economic agenda...

Students of State Experimental School exposed to danger

An old building housing children of the State Experimental Basic School in Kumasi is in danger of collapse as three of its pillars...

How to love someone when you don’t love having sex with them

For the six years Erica and her husband have been together, the relationship has been great — they’re very much in love, they communicate well and...

New rapid test detects Covid-19 in the air in 30 minutes

An American company has announced the launch of a new rapid environmental test to detect Covid-19 in the air. Thermo Fisher Scientific, the company behind...

Sarkodie breaks silence on E-Levy debate

Rapper Sarkodie has finally waded into the ongoing debate about the proposed E-levy tax which has been laid before Ghana's parliament. The rapper said...

UTAG strike: Coalition of Concerned University Students postpones demonstration

The Coalition of Concerned University Students (CoCUS) has, for the second time, postponed its protest to register its displeasure against the ongoing strike action...

PAC triggers Interpol arrest of two former staff of Pantang Nursing Training College

The Chairman of the Public Account Committee (PAC) of Parliament, James Avedzi Kluste, has ordered the arrest of two former workers of Pantang...

Apiate explosion: Maxam reacts to fine

Maxam Company Limited says it did not breach the Minerals and Mining Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2177) as indicated by a three-member committee set up...

One injured as 5-bedroom house is gutted by fire at Bantama

A nurse is battling for her life at a health facility following explosion which occurred at Atafoa New-Site, a suburb of Bantama in the...

Gaso Petroleum supports reconstruction of Apiate

Gaso Petroleum has donated building equipment worth over GH₵20,000 in support of the reconstruction of Appiatse community, in the Western region. The items, comprising 250...

Let’s support Adutwum to take Ghana’s education to the next level – Dr Ayisi Boateng

A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. George Ayisi Boateng has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Dr. Yaw Osei...

Power FM journalist jailed

Accra-based Power FM presenter, Oheneba Boamah Bennie, has been jailed over his claims against President Nana Akufo-Addo and judges in the country. He was handed...

Nsawam accident: Police on manhunt for truck driver

Police at Nsawam in the Eastern Region are on a manhunt for the driver of a trailer responsible for the accident at Nsawam Mobil...

2 Kalba escapees re-arrested in Wa

Two suspected highway robbers who escaped arrest after engaging the Police in a fierce gun battle at Kalba in November 2022 have been arrested...

Horrific Video: Former Chelsea defender caught kicking his pet cat

A truly horrific video has surfaced online showing former Chelsea defender, Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping his cat. The clip makes for pretty disturbing viewing...

Mane, Cissé, Mendy, Aboubakar grab top TotalEnergies AFCON awards

Senegalese trio, Saido Mane, coach Aliou Cissé, keeper Edouard Mendy together with Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar took top honours at the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon...

Kasapreko reacts to money laundering claims

The management of the Kasapreko Company Limited has denied engaging in money laundering activities that have led to financial loss to the state. Media reports...

We want to refurbish all tollbooths to provide decent public urinals – Roads Minister

The Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has announced tollbooths across the country will be converted into public urinals. Mr Amoako-Atta disclosed this during...

If you spend GH¢100 at the ‘chop bar’, you are not poor – NPP MP on E-levy

JoyNews/AdomNews · Akyem Oda MP rallies support for elevy New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda constituency is making a strong case...

Ghana Drunkards Association demands insurance cover for members

The President of Drunkards Association of Ghana, Moses Onyah, has appealed to the government for insurance cover for all members. "Alcohol is now very expensive,...

We have not increased lorry fare by 30% – GPRTU

A member of the communications team of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has refuted claims of a supposed 30% increment...

Man who couldn’t swim dies after jumping in water to save stepdaughter

A hero stepdad jumped into a river to save his drowning stepdaughter despite being unable to swim. Mohammed "Reza" Zolati was visiting Longtimber Woods in Ivybridge, Devon, on June...

Devastated wife of horror car crash victim pays tribute to husband’s ‘special love’

The wife of a motorist who died after a horrific car crash has paid tribute to her dearly departed husband. Alison Finnie, married to Stuart...

Enchi youth group descends on suspended Sekondi-Takoradi MCE

Concerned Enchi Youth has expressed its disgust at comments by the embattled Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Sekondi-Takoradi, Abdul-Mumin Issah. The Sekondi-Takoradi MCE, in an...

Apiate explosion: Maxam fined $6 million

Maxam Ghana Limited, the company at the centre of the explosion that occurred at Apiate in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region, has...

Former minister’s strong warning to GFA

Former Youth and Sports Committee Member in Ghana’s Sixth Parliament, Rachel Appoh, has lashed out at football Administrators in the country. She said the Ghana...

KNUST College of Health Sciences supports early researchers with funding

The Office of the Provost of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has organised...

Funeral date for Joy Brands GM, Elvis Koku Kwashie moved to March 12

The funeral date for the late Joy Brands General Manager, Elvis Koku Kwashie, has been moved from February 19 and 20 to March 12...

Bukom Banku sends ‘special’ message to Akufo-Addo over E-levy bill [Video]

Ghanaian boxer, Bukom Banku, whose real name is Braimah Kamoko, is the latest celebrity to speak against the controversial E-levy bill which has been...

World Bank Covid-19 Support: ASEPA petitions Special Prosecutor to probe Finance Ministry

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to probe the Ministry of Finance...

Two nurses save woman in labour while in bush

A pregnant Fulani woman in labour while in the bush has been delivered of a baby by two nurses at Gyata, a farming Community...

Pan-African classifieds champion Jiji acquires Tonaton.com, its main competitor in Ghana

Jiji, the biggest African marketplace platform, acquires Tonaton.com, part of Saltside Technologies AB. The deal is a milestone in Jiji's strategy to build a leading...

UEW Council’s plea to acting Vice-Chancellor over re-instated Professor Avoke

The Governing Council of the University of Education Winneba (UEW) has urged the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Andy Ofori-Birikorang, to vacate his...

Four drivers jailed 120 years for robbery

Four persons, who robbed a businessman and his family at gunpoint at Pobiman, near Amasaman in 2019, have been sentenced to a total of...

Annoh-Dompreh reacts to gory Nsawam road accident

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has reacted to a gory accident at Nsawam Mobil in the Eastern Region...

CAF President visits families of Olembe Stadium tragedy [Photos]

CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has visited the homes of the families of the victims of the tragic stampede at the Olembe Stadium which...