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Is it for Akan drama or Efiewura? JFK slams gov’t over Cultural Convention Centre

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has criticised the government over reported plans to convert the site of the...

Defence Minister announces $1bn retooling for Ghana Armed Forces

The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined a 15-point vision for retooling the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts...

Nine denied bail in Nkwanta riots case 

An Accra Circuit Court has declined a bail application for nine individuals allegedly involved in the recent riots at Nkwanta in the Oti Region. Presiding...

Four suspects discharged in former GPHA manager’s murder case after 5 years

Four suspects who had been standing trial for the 2019 murder of Josephine Asante, former Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Ghana Ports...

Ghanaians to pay extra $250 for U.S. visa under new policy

Ghanaians applying for U.S. non-immigrant visas will now face an additional $250 fee, following a new policy introduced by the United States government. The fee,...

IET-GH launches student chapter at UMaT with focus on youth, innovation, and excellence

The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), on Friday, July 11, 2025, officially inaugurated its Student Chapter at the University of Mines and...

Tamale drug dealer fined GH₵1.68m, risks 25 years in jail

A Tamale Circuit Court, presided over by Francis Asubayere, has convicted Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, a 53-year-old pharmaceutical distributor, and fined him GH₵1,680,000, equivalent to...

Ghana’s energy sector responsible for 86% of 2024 financial irregularities – Auditor-General’s report

Ghana’s energy sector continues to be a black hole for public finances. The 2024 Auditor-General’s report reveals that an overwhelming GH¢15.8 billion, representing 86%...

GTBank hosts 4th annual autism workshop and consultation, strengthens advocacy for inclusive care

 Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd. (GTBank) has successfully held the fourth edition of its annual autism workshop and consultation, reaffirming its commitment to championing...

NSMQ 2025: Double qualification joy for Ejisuman SHS and Nsutaman Catholic in Ashanti clash

Ejisuman Senior High School and Nsutaman Catholic SHS have both booked spots at the 2025 NSMQ national championship after a thrilling contest in the...

NSMQ 2025: Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS stages late comeback to book national spot

Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School has pulled off a stunning comeback to win their contest in the Ashanti Regional qualifiers of the 2025...

A/R: Ghana Water to shutdown Barekese treatment plant for maintenance works

The Barekese treatment plant of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) is expected to be shut down on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for maintenance works...

SIM Group of Companies celebrated as best multifaceted company of the year

SIM Group of Companies has proven that one company can lead in many sectors, and now, that hard work has been officially recognized. SIM...

GNAT urges calm after closure of Zuarungu SHS over students’ clashes

The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, has called for calm and urged students to embrace peace...

I pray NPP remains divided – Volta NDC Chairman

The Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has sparked controversy with a bold statement following the recent National Delegates...

962 small-scale mining licences face revocation 

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has issued a stern warning to 962 small-scale mining licence holders, threatening to revoke their permits if...

Sokoban Wood Sellers protest alleged extortion by Forestry Commission officials

Wood sellers at the Sokoban Wood Village in the Ashanti Region are protesting alleged extortion by officials of the Forestry Commission in the transportation...

Police to establish AI-powered crime-fighting centre – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced plans by the Ghana Police Service to establish a Real-Time Crime Centre powered by...

Ashanti Business Owners Association refutes police allegations in fake insecticide trade

The Ashanti Business Owners Association (ABOA) has rejected police accusations that its members were involved in the sale of counterfeit insecticide products. This follows an...

Three robbery suspects killed in shootout with Tema Police

The Tema Regional Police Command has confirmed the deaths of three armed robbery suspects following a gun battle at Kpone in the Tema Industrial...

New book “11 Secrets of a Conqueror” inspires personal growth

Many young people often abandon their goals due to overwhelming challenges that threaten their dreams, leading them to give up. Life coach and trade and...

Joseph Tettey Afangbe honoured at 2025 Joy News Impact Makers Awards 2025

The founder and Executive Director of Young Visionary Leaders Ghana (YVLG), was named one of the winners of the Joy News Impact Makers Awards...

Sunyani West’s Pln. Gifty Nyarko honoured with prestigious African Ambassador title 

The Head of the Physical Planning Department at the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly and National Interim President of the Local Government Service Association of...

Ayum Timber Company faces collapse as illegal logging depletes forest reserves

The General Manager of Ayum Timber Company in Mim, Ahafo Region, Simon Kwame Amoako, has raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal logging...

I leave Hassan Ayariga to God – Leader of the Igbo Community in Ghana

The Leader of the Igbo Community in Ghana has broken his silence over what he describes as "defamatory and completely unfounded" accusations made against...

Lordina Foundation enhances healthcare in Techiman North with generous donation of medical equipment

The Lordina Foundation has made a significant impact on healthcare in the Techiman North constituency by donating a wide range of state-of-the-art medical equipment. The...

23-year-old mother arrested for allegedly throwing son into well at Karlo

A 23-year-old woman, identified as Akua Afriyie, is in police custody for allegedly killing her four-year-old son by throwing him into a well at...

Thousands of army bullets unaccounted for after 2024 transfer – Defence Minister

Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that thousands of rounds of military ammunition transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces to the National...

Presidential jet still grounded due to severe corrosion – Defence Minister

Minister for Defence Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has disclosed that Ghana’s presidential jet remains grounded due to extensive corrosion, with no definite timeline for...

PURC recovers GH¢4m for ECG in first half of 2025

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has recovered over GH¢4 million for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the first half of 2025...

Ghana’s Ambassador’s residence in Abuja burgled; police launch probe

The official residence of Ghana’s Ambassador to Nigeria has been burgled by unknown assailants, who made away with valuables including television sets, gas cylinders,...

Gov’t closely monitoring volatile Bawku and Alavanyo security situation – Defence Minister

Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has assured Ghanaians that while the overall security of the nation remains stable, government is closely monitoring the...

A scam against God and country – Nana Yaa Jantuah slams NPP over National Cathedral project

Presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has criticised the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration over the controversial National Cathedral project, accusing them of mismanaging...

46% of army trainees risk withdrawal over eligibility requirements – Defence Minister

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed that nearly half of army trainees currently undergoing military training may face withdrawal after...

10,000 National Service Personnel to begin emergency response training in August – Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that 10,000 National Service personnel will undergo training under the National Service Emergency Response Readiness...

There’s political will to fight galamsey – Defence Minister assures

The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, stating that strong...

Retired DCFO Joy Ameyibor Ayim donates laptop to brilliant Ho Technical University student

Retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Joy Ameyibor Ayim has extended a hand of support to an underprivileged yet academically gifted Level 100 Bachelor...

Energy Ministry to roll out nationwide streetlighting – Nana Yaa Jantuah

Presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has revealed that the Ministry of Energy is set to roll out a nationwide streetlighting project to improve safety...

No student will go unpunished – Upper East Minister warns over Zuarungu SHS violence

The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has issued a strong warning that all students found culpable in the violent clash at Zuarungu...

Nurse, 37, found dead in suspected suicide at Edwenase

Sorrow has engulfed the Edwenase community following the suspected death by suicide of Akosua Adutwuwaa, a 37-year-old nurse stationed at the Kokofu Government Hospital. Her...