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Russia threatens more attacks on Kyiv after loosing war ship

The Russian defence ministry says it has carried out missile strikes targeting Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, warning that attacks like this will intensify in retaliation...

Apiate explosion: Mining truck driver sacked with one month pay, recounts ordeal [Listen]

A mining truck driver, who was transporting explosives that were involved in an accident and later exploded at Apiate near Bogoso, in the Western...

Angry residents of Amansie block roads; burn tyres over poor roads [Photos]

Residents of Pakyi No. 1 and 2 in the Amansie West District of Ashanti Region, have embarked on a demonstration to register their anger...

56-year-old woman allegedly murdered at Kasoa

The Ghana Police Service is on a manhunt for suspects in the murder of a 56-year-old woman, Madam Velynob Wagner, also called Evelyn, in...

Bawumia hosts 14 best BECE students from Afigya Kwabre North; commends MP for hard work

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended some 14 Senior High School entrants in the Afigya Kwabre North Constituency of the Ashanti Region...

Assin North MP’s case: Mahama’s reaction to Supreme Court’s ruling causes stir

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to the Supreme Court’s ruling against the Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson. On Wednesday, 13th...

Deputy Education Minister eats Jollof with students of St John’s Grammar SHS

Deputy Minister of Education, John Ntim Fordjour, on Wednesday paid a visit to the students of St John’s Grammar SHS. The unannounced courtesy visit to...

Live responsibly and safely in this Easter season – Akufo-Addo cautions

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to Ghanaians to act responsibly and safely during this Easter Celebration despite the lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions. He said...

Court seizes $7bn of Roman Abramovich’s assets

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has had $7bn (£5.4bn) of assets linked to him frozen by a Jersey court. On Tuesday, Jersey Police searched premises suspected...

Man hospitalised after suffering rare lung injury from masturbation

A 20-year-old man was hospitalised after a freak accident while masturbating - in a first case of its kind.  The Swiss patient, who has not...

Fuel station manager jailed for stealing over GH¢398K

A 30-year-old fuel station manager of the Kwahu-Tafo branch of Infin Ghana Limited has been jailed 120 months in hard labour by the Mpraeso...

Catholic group pushes to ban release of new movie featuring lesbian nuns

An Irish Catholic organization is seeking a ban on the release of a new film featuring a lesbian nun. Upcoming movie Benedetta, from Basic Instinct...

PURC commences major tariff review process

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has kick started processes leading to the 2022 major tariff review. This was made known to JoyNews during...

Fire Service launches ‘Operation Prevent Fires, Save Lives and Property’ ahead of Easter festivities

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has launched an initiative dubbed ‘Operation Prevent Fires, Save Lives and Property’ to better protect the general public...

Supreme Court details why it stopped Assin North MP from discharging parliamentary duties

The Supreme Court says its decision to restrain the embattled Assin North MP James Gyakye Quyason from discharging his parliamentary duties is in the...

Fishing season starts in July to August, 2022

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission has announced that it will observe the 2022 closed season from...

Why you should own a post office box [Read]

The Managing Director of the Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei Kuffour, has explained why every person should own a post office box. He said...

We are ready to host outdoor Easter Convention—GPCC confirms

President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Reverend Professor Frimpong Manso, has said churches under the council are ready to host this...

Husband of late ‘Ekwueme’ hitmaker denies beating his wife to death

The husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has denied having a hand in her death. According to the popular singer’s family, Peter Nwachukwu assaulted...

Bread bakers cry over increment in ingredients, ask govt for intervention

Members of the Mankessim branch of the Bread Bakers Association of Ghana have expressed their dissatisfaction over the increment in the price of ingredients...

Police officer in gun battle with suspected robbers at gas station; one shot

A Police Inspector on night guard duty at Akuapem Larteh junction at Akropong has been hailed for overpowering three armed robbers in a shootout...

Police announce holistic security measures for Easter celebrations

The Ghana Police Service has announced stringent measures have been put in place to provide security coverage nationwide for the 2022 Easter Celebrations. All regional...

Ghana Bar Association backs CJ’s ‘call senior lawyers’ cases first’ directive

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has backed a directive of Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah for trial court judges to strictly adhere to the...

Energy Minister donates to Apiate Support Fund

The Minister for Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh on 13th April, 2022, donated an amount of GH¢20,000 to the Apiate Support Fund. This was disclosed by...

Peasant farmers blame fertiliser shortage on govt debt owed suppliers

Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana is warning of possible food shortage due to shortage of fertilisers. According to reports, government has failed to pay suppliers...

I would have done same – Andre Ayew on Suarez’s handball against Ghana

Captain of the senior national team, Andre Ayew, has revealed despite Luis Suarez ending Ghana’s hopes of going further at the 2010 FIFA World...

Pastors begged my daughter to return to her marriage after separation – Osinachi Nwachukwu’s mother

The mother of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, has made some revelations about the singer’s marriage. Speaking with BBC Igbo, Madam Madu said that Peter...

Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man

Police video has been released of a white officer fatally shooting a black man in the back of the head after a scuffle over...

Truck falls on saloon car on Accra-Kasoa Highway

An accident involving a truck and a saloon car at the Jayee University stretch of the Accra-Kasoa road has caused heavy traffic on the...

Moroccan Federation gives green light for Ziyech’s return

Just when it seemed Hakim Ziyech's international career was over, the head of Morocco's football federation (FRMF) has said he could still be welcomed...

Chati M/A Basic School to get 6 ultra-modern classrooms

Chati M/A basic school in the Nkwanta South Municipal in the Oti region is set to get six (6) unit ultra-modern classrooms after the...

Two suspected meter sellers granted bail

The New Abirem Magistrate Court has granted bail to two suspects standing trial for allegedly possessing illegal meters and attempting to distribute them to...

A father, child drowned on their journey from Brazil to the USA – Ghanaian tells the story

USA-based Ghanaian, Nana Buckman, has recounted a sad story of how they journeyed through Central America to the United States.In an interview on SVTV...

Osinachi’s husband warned children against speaking about her being abused – Nigeria’s Women Minister

Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister, Dame Pauline Tallen, has revealed that accounts from late singer Osinachi Nwachukwu’s children show they witnessed their father assault their...

Otto Addo returns to Dortmund after leading Ghana to World Cup

Otto Addo has officially returned to his German side, Borussia Dortmund after leading Ghana to their fourth FIFA World Cup qualification last month. The German...

Meet lawyers of Odartey Lamptey’s ex-wife

Many people have praised the good work done by the lawyers hired by Gloria Appiah, the ex-wife of football legend Odartey Lamptey to push...

Govt declares April 15 and 18, as public holidays

Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has declared Friday, April 15, as a public holiday. Monday, April 18, has also been declared as a statutory...

Lebanese who threatened shop owner’s life arraigned

The Lebanese man who was arrested on Wednesday for threatening the life of a shop owner at Osu over parking space was arraigned today. The...

Deputy Education Minister dines with St. Johns Grammar SHS students

A Deputy Minister of Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has dined with students of the St. John’s Grammar Senior High School in Accra. Patricia Quarshie,...

UCL: Man City ‘in big trouble’ after fiery encounter to reach semis

Manchester City's superb Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid could have come at a cost, with Pep Guardiola admitting his side are "in big...