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Amnesty Int’l sends message to Gender Ministry over lynching of 90-year-old woman

Amnesty International has said the government of Ghana has failed in demonstrating its willingness to nib in the bud, repeated attacks on old women...

Famous dancing pallbearers perform at Nana Agyei Sikapa’s funeral (Watch)

On Saturday, July 25, 2020, veteran journalist, Nana Agyei Sikapa of the Despite Group was finally buried.  The late journalist, who was known for having...

Probe lynching of 90-year-old woman thoroughly – Rawlings

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has called for an investigation into the “cruel and barbaric” lynching of a 90-year-old woman accused of being a witch,...

Young Africans will rebuild the continent – Mensa Otabil

Founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Mensa Otabil admonishes young people aged 35 and below, to take advantage of today’s opportunities to...

“I won’t allow anyone frustrate me” -Wiyaala ‘mad’ again

Ghanaian Afro-pop singer and songwriter, Noella Wiyaala has said she will not give any industry player the opportunity to frustrate her over her choice...

Ex-Staff writes: Was the collapse of the banking sector pre-meditated murder based on a self-fulfilling prophecy?

I have been thinking of why some banks, savings and loans companies and finance houses were shut down in 'Rambo style' and the only...

Attempt to block Joy News’ documentary on pervasive stealing of cocoa beans fails again

The attempt by Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association (CBA) to block a scheduled Joy News documentary on the stealing of cocoa beans has once again...

Son of 90-year-old woman lynched at Kafaba speaks on mother’s death [Listen]

Salami Acquah, son of 90-year-old woman, Mariama Akua Denteh lynched for being a ‘witch,’ at Kafaba in East Gonja, has spoken about his mother’s...

I am dumbfounded by Akufo-Addo’s posture on Hawa Koomson’s shooting – Franklin Cudjoe

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed shock at President Nana Akufo-Addo's continuing silence on the misdemeanour of the Minister for Special...

17-year-old boy arrested for threatening to kidnap old man

A 17-year-old boy, identified as Jessy Enogwe, has been arrested by men of the Abia State Command of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS),...

COPEC calls for reduction in transport fares as restrictions are eased

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is calling for a reduction in transportation fares as commercial vehicles return to taking passengers at full seating...

Key points from Akufo- Addo’s 14th address on coronavirus crisis

President Akufo-Addo on Sunday gave updated the national on efforts his government are undertaking to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the country...

3 grabbed, 2 others wanted for assaulting customs officers, seizing riffle

Five men on board a Toyota Land Cruiser, which crossed into Ghana from Togo on Thursday evening in defiance of the closure of border,...

Kafaba Lynching: ‘Witch-hunters’ missing

The police in Kafaba in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region is yet to make any arrest days after the gruesome murder...

Mahama demands justice for murdered 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft

Former President John Mahama has joined the widespread calls for justice for a 90-year-old woman who was gruesomely murdered at Kafaba, Savannah Region. The deceased,...

Homicide experts dispatched to find killers of 90-year-old alleged witch

Homicide experts from the National Police headquarters have been deployed to the Savanah region to hunt down some persons who lynched an elderly woman...

Restrictions on transport sector lifted

 The restrictions in the transport sector have been lifted to allow for full capacity in domestic airplanes, taxis, 'trotros' and buses, President Nana Akufo-Addo...

Lifetime customers to enjoy free electricity till December

Government has announced the provision of free electricity to lifetime customers till the end of the year. President Nana Akufo-Addo said this during his 14th...

Security man unconscious after scuffle with SHS final year student

Police in the Northern region have begun investigations into an assault case against a security man of the Northern School of Business in Tamale. A...

Residents at Yeji homeless after heavy downpour

Residents of three communities at Yeji, the District capital of Pru East District in the Bono East region has been displaced after a heavy...

Akufo-Addo announces new directives to religious bodies

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has ordered that places of worship be opened fully and the duration of church services be extended from one hour...

Drinking bars, tourist sites open for business

President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced the resumption of business operation for drinking bars and tourist sites amid the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants, hotels, drinking bars and...

Full text: Akufo-Addo’s 14th address to the nation on measures to fight coronavirus

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I am happy that I have the opportunity this evening to engage with you, again, in your homes. I want, at...

Akufo-Addo to address the nation tonight

President Nana Akufo-Addo is set to address the nation tonight on measures taken against the novel Coronavirus. The update, which is the 14th to...

JoyNews Weekly Wrap: Arrest of Hawa Koomson, busing of people to registration centres and Finance Minister’s freebies

The week started with calls for Minister of Special Development Initiatives Mavis Hawa Koomson to resign and be prosecuted after she admitted...

Kpandai SHS teachers ignore WASSCE, boycott classes

Teachers of Kpandai Senior High School (Kpansec) in the Kpandai District in the Northern region of Ghana have boycotted classes after some misunderstanding with...

Man commits suicide after his ‘popular’ relationship ended in tears

A 25-year-old member of a neighborhood watch, identified as Ashiru Musa Danrimi, has allegedly stabbed himself to death in Kano State over a failed...

Kanye West repents, apologises to Kim after public rant

Rapper Kanye West has tweeted a public apology to his wife Kim Kardashian West after he wrote series of incendiary tweets earlier this week...

Shatta Wale lands major collaboration after Beyoncé feature

Dancehall legend, Shatta Wale, has another cause to jubilate as American rapper Meek Mill is excited to work with him. Following his feature with Beyoncé,...

Tears flow as Peace FM’s Nana Adjei Sikapa goes home [video+Photos]

Daniel Adjei Peprah, popularly known as Nana Agyei Sikapa of Peace FM news, has been buried after a brief ceremony at the Presbyterian Church...

Goat, sheep thief busted in Tamale

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested Abdallah Yakubu, suspected to have stolen 12 goats and three sheep at Kamina, a suburb of Tamale. According...

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang condemns lynching of 90-year-old woman at Kafaba

Former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has condemned the lynching of a 90-year-old woman at Kafaba near Salaga in the Savannah region. Describing the...

Woman, 35, kills two sons

A thirty-five-year-old woman has been arrested by the police at Ejura in the Ashanti Region for allegedly killing her two children, aged one month...

Wife of Brazilian TV host walks naked across camera during political interview

A presenter was embarrassed when his naked wife suddenly walked behind him during a live-streamed discussion with a former presidential candidate.  TV host and actor...

Corn seller knocked dead by vehicle [Photos]

A corn seller has been reportedly knocked dead by a vehicle around the Kasoa toll booth Saturday afternoon. The deceased, according to a witness...

Let’s survive COVID-19 together

In the news today Many new cases of COVID-19 are reported daily Who are those who make up these numbers? Journalists, parents, children, actors, lawyers, doctors, farmers,...

Man shot dead after challenging armed robbers

A rubber farmer, who has been identified as Antobam and believed to be in his late 40s, has been shot and killed by armed...

Asante Akim North residents ‘surprised’ at peaceful registration exercise in municipality

Residents of the Asante Akim North Municipality in the Ashanti region have expressed 'surprise' at how smoothly registration processes in the municipality are being...

When Prof. Opoku-Agyemang met with Atta Mills’ family (Photo)

Running mate to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has met with the family of former President John...

Prof Jane Opoku-Agyeman to be officially outdoored as Mahama’s running mate on Monday

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday, July 27, will officially outdoor his running mate, Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Her formal outdooring...