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Asantehene lauds GCB Bank for 70 years milestone

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Bank PLC for providing essential banking services in the country’s banking...

Man fakes heart attack to avoid paying the bill at 20 restaurants

A Lithuanian man has been arrested in Spain after allegedly faking heart attacks at 20 restaurants around the country in order to avoid paying...

Retired judge slams Supreme Court over 2020 election petition

A former Appeals Court judge, Justice Saeed Kwaku Gyan has expressed his dismay at the Supreme Court's handling of the 2020 Election Petition.Justice Gyan...

We are impressed with your work – GPRTU chair to Dampare

The National Chairman of the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU), Nana Nimako Asiamah, has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George...

Kumasi killer cop trial starts November 13

The trial of Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, a policeman charged with murder of his girlfriend, Victoria Dapaah commonly known as Maa Adwoa at Adum is...

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Okudzeto Ablakwa takes on Sanitation Minister

The North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has lambasted the Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Freda Prempeh for saying that victims of...

GJA petitions military over assault of Akyemansa FM journalist by soldiers

The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has petitioned the Military High Command over the assault of the morning show host of Akyemansa FM, Nicholas Morkah...

World Health Organization (WHO) and partners support Angola in the fight against polio

In the neighborhood of Caope Velha, in the municipality of Cacuaco in Luanda, Elisa António de Melo, 70, is carrying a baby girl in...

Police deposit GH₵2.5m received from NAM1 at BoG

The Ghana Police Service says it has deposited the GH¢2.5 million it received from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct gold dealership firm...

#OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters have failed to provide evidence of brutality – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, says the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters have failed to provide any evidence to back their claims...

Justice Atuguba wades into appointment of judges

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, William Atuguba, has waded into the appointment of judges which became a controversial subject of debate a few...

One feared dead, another injured after truck runs into NPP office

One person has been reported dead after a Kia Daewood truck rammed into the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office at Oko Dan in the...

Western North Regional Minister gives account of his stewardship

The Western North Regional Minister, Richard Obeng, has given an update on key infrastructural developments in the area.In an interview on Asempa FM's...

NSMQ 2023: Initially, I felt pressured – OWASS Form 1 student

A 16-year-old student of Opoku Ware School (OWASS) has made a historic stride qualifying the school for the grand finale of the National Science...

GJA awards set for October 29 

This year’s Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards is set for Sunday, October 29, 2023. A press release signed by the General Secretary, Kofi Yeboah, and...

Directive on closure of shops ahead of Ga Manye’s funeral revised

The Ga Traditional Council has announced a revision of its directive on the closure of shops as part of preparations for the final funeral...

Full text: Justice Atuguba calls out Supreme Court over Gyakye Quayson ruling

Mr. Chairman, distinguished invited guests, media, ladies and gentlemen, let me appreciate the organizers for putting up this lecture.IntroductionI feel highly honoured but...

Makola Fire: Victims takeover Mall’s car park

Some victims of the Makola Shopping Mall fire outbreak have taken over the mall’s car park as the new place for doing business.  The...

Ghana risks losing London property over judgement debt

JoyNews has reported that oil trading firm Trafigura is moving to seize and auction some properties belonging to Ghana in the United Kingdom. ...

Interesting twist to Beige Bank trial

Counsel for Michael Nyinaku, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Beige Bank, has attributed the collapse of the bank to the facelift...

Ghana Meteo predicts more rains

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) is forecasting more rain in the country, following early dawn showers in parts of the country on Tuesday.In a...

Tima Kumkum honoured as ‘Media Personality of the Year’ at Africa Arts and Achievers Awards

The third edition of the Africa Arts and Achievers Awards was held over the weekend at the GNAT Hall, celebrating and honouring exceptional individuals...

Ecobank Day 2023 focused on the acquisition of digital skills by Africa’s children and youth

The Ecobank Group (http://www.Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrated the 10th anniversary of Ecobank Day, its flagship social impact event, last Saturday, October...

It’s embarrassing – Papa Owusu Ankomah on $140 million judgment debt

Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has said he's embarrassed by the turn of events regarding Ghana's judgment debt payment...

Three injured in fuel station robbery at Somanya

Two individuals are battling for their lives at the Yilo Krobo Municipal Hospital in Somanya after sustaining gunshot wounds during a robbery attack at...

Woman found dead with body parts missing at Awutu Senya East

A young woman believed to be in her 20s has been found dead at American Town in the Awutu Senya East District of the...

Takoradi Paramount Chief clears air on death rumours

The Palace of the Paramount Chief of Takoradi, Osahene Katakyie Busumakura lll, has debunked rumours about the passing of the Paramount Chief.In a statement...

Mepe Dev’t Association reacts to Sanitation Minister’s comments

The Mepe Development Association (MDA) has condemned Sanitation Minister Freda Prempeh's comments about the Akosombo dam spillage.The Minister, while addressing the flood...

NYA launches National Youth Action Group on Climate Change

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has launched the National Youth Action Group on Climate Change (NYAGCC), as part of its efforts at increasing awareness...

Ghanaian woman arrested in Taiwan for overstaying visa for 34 years

A Ghanaian national suspected of illegally staying in Taiwan for an estimated 34 years has been arrested, after officers noticed her “acting suspiciously” when...

Afreximbank issues the first-ever multi-border transit bond in Zambia under the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AATGS)

Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) announces the historic issuance of the first-ever multi-border transit bond. The US$10 million transit bond issued in favour of Innovate General Insurance (IGI) of...

CEO of Mortuaries Agency hints at digitilisation of facilities

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency, Dr Yaw Twerefour, has hinted that the digitalisation of mortuary facilities in the...

NAM1 owes SDA Church GH¢2 M – Chairman of aggrieved customers alleges

The Chairman of the Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold, Isaac Nyarko, has revealed that the embattled owner of Menzgold, Samuel Nana Appiah (NAM1), is indebted...

Man jailed 20 years for defiling baby

A 31-year-old man, who defiled a one-year, seven-month-old baby at Madina Social Welfare, has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour by...

Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer

Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in...

Reaffirmed international boundaries to end border disputes between Ghana, Togo

The successful completion of the reaffirmation of the international land boundaries between Ghana and Togo will create a sense of cooperation, understanding, and harmony...

Police confirms complaint of assault on GHOne TV presenter by alleged Chief Imam’s security

The Police have confirmed that a case of assault has been lodged against persons alleged to be associated with the National Chief Imam, Sheikh...

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and TCX Collaborate to Boost Local Currency Financing in Member States

In a significant step toward strengthening local currency financing solutions, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), a...

Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation Reinstated in a Remarkable Move by World Rugby

In an important development for the world of rugby, the World Council Regional Committee of World Rugby convened on Sunday to deliberate upon the...

Ventures Africa BizHive: Ventures Africa releases its new Entertainment business edition — The New Wave of Nigeria’s Soft Power

Ventures Africa (www.VenturesAfrica.com), an online platform that tells stories about an evolving Africa, has released a new edition of its business magazine, Ventures Africa BizHive. The...