HomeNews

News

Good riddance – Krobo Group snubs ECG, wants direct power from VRA

JoyNews/AdomNews · Krobo Group snub ECG A group calling itself the United Krobo Foundation is happy with the exit of the Electricity Company of Ghana...

Mentally challenged persons invade Anaji M/A school

A large presence of mentally challenged persons is threatening academic work at the Anaji Municipal Assembly Kindergarten and Primary School in the Western Region. “The...

National Road Safety Authority takes ‘Stay Alive’ campaign to churches

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in the Eastern Region has engaged pastors and elders within the Kwahu West municipality on the 'Stay Alive'...

ECG justifies blackout in Krobo [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · ECG justifies blackout in in Krobo The people of Yilo and Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region will have to endure the power...

Fake lawyer in Western Togoland case pleads guilty

The fake lawyer, who was arrested in court during the Western Togoland Restoration Front case, Dennis Seyram Benson, has been convicted and sentenced after...

Mum, 30, dies after losing both legs when drunk driver crashed into her

A woman has been “left in limbo” after the death of her daughter who suffered horrific injuries when she was struck by a drunk...

Armed robbers attack Prison Officer’s shop at Afram Plains

A gang of four armed robbers has attacked a shop at Forifori in the Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region amidst indiscriminate...

Beautiful photos of Sonnie Badu’s daughter pop up as she turns 19

Photos of award-winning Ghanaian gospel artiste, Sonnie Badu's daughter have popped up as she celebrates her birthday. The daughter, Shadine Badu, turned 19 on Wednesday,...

Residents at Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo lament over ECG power cuts

Residents at Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region have expressed grave concern about the current energy situation in the area. For the...

I started Zoomlion with only one tricycle – Joseph Siaw

Executive Chairman for the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Jospeh Siaw Agyapong, has recounted his humble beginnings with Zoomlion. According to him, before the idea...

Over 40 camels disqualified from Saudi beauty pageant

More than 40 camels have been disqualified from a Saudi beauty pageant after dozens of the animals were given Botox, face lifts and muscle-boosting...

Mason bags 18 years for stealing GH¢500 and Tecno phone

The Asamankese Circuit Court, presided over by Justice Abass Abubakari Adams, has sentenced a 32-year-old mason, William Agyekum alias Ninja, to 18 years imprisonment...

31,300 jobs to be created as govt rolls out 6 community mining schemes

The government has launched six community mining schemes in galamsey-prone areas of the country to address the menace. The schemes are being rolled out in...

Allotey Jacobs’ emotional birthday wish to Kufuor

JoyNews/AdomNews · Allotey Jacobs' emotional birthday wish to Kufuor Former Central Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress has eulogised former President John Agyekum...

Govt establishes Mineral Development Unit at ADB

The government has established a Mineral Development Unit at the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). The unit, according to Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister,...

I’ll hand over power in January 2025 – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his belief in the principles of democratic accountability, which, he says, constitutes the basis of good governance in Ghana. Speaking...

Tales from the barracks; Kofi Amoabeng recounts his days in the military [Video]

https://youtu.be/XzcSAxHX7oA A former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Unique Trust (UT) Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has taken Ghanaians down memory lane on his days...

Arrest warrant issued for Nhyiaeso MP, driver

The La Magistrate Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Member of Parliament (MP) for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah and his driver. This...

1 teacher 1 laptop: We engaged many companies but… – NAGRAT Prez [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · NAGRAT Prez Speaks On 1 Teacher 1 Laptop Procurement Process The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has revealed financial requirements made the teacher...

Day-old baby abandoned at Abura Katayiase

A day-old baby boy with its umbilical cord attached, abandoned at the backyard of a residential building at Abura Katayiase in the Central Region,...

NSMQ 2021: Primetime replies Presec over ‘unfair treatment’ claims

Organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have urged the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (Presec-Legon) to accept their defeat in...

Blacksmith arrested for allegedly manufacturing, selling locally made guns to robbers

A 46-year-old blacksmith has been apprehended by police at Donkorkrom for allegedly manufacturing and selling locally made guns to armed robbers. The suspect, Philip Pledom, was...

Galamsey: 265 mining equipment destroyed, 26 arrested – Deputy Lands Minister [Audio]

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has revealed 265 mining equipment have so far been destroyed in the fight against...

COVID-19: Ghana records 27 new cases

Ghana has recorded 27 new cases of COVID-19, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has said. The country’s active cases are now 692. This, according to...

3 burnt to death while sharing fuel near naked fire

Three persons have been burnt to death at Nteso-Ntonoam electoral area in the Fanteakwa North District in the Eastern Region.The deceased are Hellen Teye,...

Lower Manya Krobo MP sends important message to ECG over major outage in Kroboland [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Lower Manya Krobo MP sends important message to ECG over major outage in Kroboland The Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo...

Pupils at Tokroanu plead for help as school building nears collapse

Pupils and Teachers at St. Francis Anglican M/A in the Krachi East Municipality of Oti Region are in danger due to the deplorable nature...

Woman beats six-year-old nephew to death at Amanfrom [Video]

A middle-aged woman, Madina Agyei, has reportedly beaten her six-year-old nephew, Mubarak, to death at Amanfrom Official Town in the Ga South Municipality of...

US govt donates 1 million vaccines to Ghana

The United States of America Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sullivan, has handed over one million Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ghana today.  From...

Three schoolchildren die in Akuapem-Mampong accident, others in critical condition

Three school children have been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred at Akuapem-Mampong in the Eastern region on Tuesday. They were among twelve school...

Agric Minister makes case for E-Levy

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has justified the proposed E-Levy being introduced by government. According to him, it is the...

Kwesi Pratt speaks on 15p fuel reduction

Seasoned journalist, Kwesi Pratt, says the 15 pesewas reduction in fuel price by Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) is not the solution to the fuel...

Huawei trains over 40,000 women in STEM through Women in Tech Program

Huawei Technologies Ghana has trained over 40,000 young women in STEM this year through its maiden digital technologies training program, 'Seeds for the Future...

Dad surprises girlfriend with incredible proposal as she gives birth to their baby

A dad roped in the help of his newborn daughter to propose to his stunned girlfriend, seconds after she had given birth to their first baby...

Former hotel worker reveals why you should never drink from the glasses provided in hotel rooms

There's nothing more luxurious than spending a good old night away in a hotel, because who really wants to wash their own bed sheets? But, while...

2024 election: I will not be an impediment to electoral process – Akufo-Addo [Listen]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has affirmed he will not make any modification to the country’s electoral laws ahead of the 2024 general election. The President, who...

ECOWAS proposes date to reopen land borders

ECOWAS member states have proposed January 1, 2022, for the reopening of all land borders. ECOWAS sectoral ministers, in collaboration with the West African...

NAGRAT boss punches holes into GES’ directive over standardised test [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · NAGRAT boss punches holes into GES' directive over standardised test The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has said it is wrong for...

NPP MP, six others arrested

The Police have mounted an operation around Airport by-Pass in Accra to arrest drivers who are not complying with road traffic regulations. New Patriotic Party...

Horrific accident claims 9 lives on Sawla highway [Photos]

Nine passengers, mostly males, have been confirmed dead in an accident involving an Accra - Wa bound VIP bus at Gindabuo in the Sawla...