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Medikal drops new song addressing divorce from Fella Makafui

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has released a new song today, using his music to open up about his ongoing marital brouhaha with his former partner,...

Rawlings family celebrates Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and her children were in Kumasi to celebrate the 74th birthday of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,...

Kukuom disturbances: Ahafo NDC demands fair, transparent investigation

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo Region has urged the Ghana Police Service to conduct a fair investigation into the disturbances...

Sale of SSNIT hotels: Here are the 7 pre-qualification criteria outlined for prospective buyers

A JoyNews research has revealed that the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) outlined seven pre-qualification criteria for all prospective buyers of a 60% stake...

Over 750 Liberians repatriated after Buduburam demolition [Video]

https://youtu.be/DFbdZqHPhdQ Over 750 Liberians have been repatriated from Ghana following the demolition of the Buduburam refugee camp. The Liberia Embassy in collaboration with the government of...

FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine safety in Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the safety of all vaccines used in Ghana, including COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA...

India High Commissioner to Ghana calls on Volta Regional Minister

The India High Commissioner to Ghana, Manish Gupta has paid a courtesy call to the Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, to discuss...

I’ve not advised Canada to reduce visa issuances, disregard ‘fake news’ – Nana Bediatuo Asante  

The Executive Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has refuted reports suggesting that he has advised the Canadian Embassy to reduce visa issuances...

The Royal Moroccan Rugby Federation is delighted to announce the results of the 2023-2024 Rugby Sevens Championship finals, which concluded in May 2024

On May 12, Rabat hosted the women's final tournament, where the Académie Ben Msik de Rugby emerged victorious. Espérance Ben M’sik secured second place,...

APO Group and African Press Agency (APA) NEWS Join Forces to Expand the Reach of African News

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is thrilled to announce a new content partnership with APA News...

Resign if … – Ablakwa tells SSNIT management [Audio]

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) has called on the management of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to resign to pave...

Basketball Africa League to Host Series of Youth Development and Social Impact Events in Conjunction with Playoffs and Finals in Kigali, Rwanda

Rwanda Development Board, Imbuto Foundation, Special Olympics, Shooting Touch and RwandAir to Support Ancillary Events During 2024 BAL Playoffs (https://BAL.NBA.com/) and Finals from May 24...

PURC opens Bono East regional office in Techiman

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has opened an office in Techiman, the capital of the Bono East Region to ensure high quality of...

Police file injunction against Dumsor vigil

The Ghana Police Service has filed for an injunction against the planned #DumsorMustStop protest scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024. The application was filed at...

Stop giving govt and its agencies loans – PIAC cautions GNPC

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has asked the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to double up efforts at recovering loans given to...

SSNIT hotels’ sale appear corrupt; we need the documents to scrutinise – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner and anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Kpebu has condemned the current administration for what he perceives as widespread corruption. According to him, the public's...

GJA condemns assault on journalist in Northern region

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned an assault on a reporter, Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya with Zaa Multimedia in the Northern region by persons...

Consider experience before seeking greener pastures – Nurses and midwives told

Nurses and midwives have been advised to get more professional experience before considering seeking greener pastures abroad. This advice was given by the Deputy Director...

NHIA and NIA collaborate to register children aged 6 to 14 years

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) have signed a joint cooperative agreement to register 6.3 million children for...

Afreximbank announces launch of CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa

Afreximbank (www.Afreximbank.com) has officially announced the launch of the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a partnership between the CANEX Book Factory and the Narrative...

Ambulance case: Health Minister okayed project resumption in a letter to Finance Ministry

Richard Jakpa, the businessman and third accused in the trial involving former Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson over the purchase of...

Nursing, Midwifery Council implements new fees beginning Wednesday – Foreign verification still under review

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) will implement new fees with effect from Wednesday, May 21, 2024. They are foreign verification, examination fees for various...

Rehabilitation of 1.2 kilometers Tamso-Nsuta road begins

Ghana Manganese Company Limited (GMCL) has performed a sod-cutting ceremony to commerce the construction of the 1.2 kilometers Tamso-Nsuta road in the Tarkwa Nsuaem...

Wa-Kumasi road to be rehabilitated before 2024 election – Bawumia

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised that the Wa-Kumasi highway will significantly improve before the December 2024 general election. He said he had been...

Martin Amidu petition: Lawyer warns journalists against contempt

Head at Paintsil, Paintsil and CO, Lawyer Kwaku Paintsil, has cautioned journalists, commentators, and the general public to exercise restraint when commenting on Martin...

Africa-Paris Declaration on Energy Transition, Climate Justice and Energy Poverty

African civil society, human rights groups, environmental groups, governments and the private sector stand firm in their commitment to align Africa's efforts in combating...

Ambulance case: Letters requesting LCs had Seth Terkper’s seal – 3rd accused person

Richard Jakpa, a businessman and the third accused in the trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, a former Deputy Minister of Finance, testified that...

You’ll go down as the worst if… – Peter Toobu tells IGP

Police officer turned-Member of Parliament, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has cautioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare not to allow what...

Second Springbok alignment camp kicks off in Cape Town

The Springboks will kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday – a month before their opening Test of the...

UK pursues Ghana High Commission for £5M in unpaid London congestion charges for over 20 years

The United Kingdom government is pursuing several countries including Ghana and the United States for unpaid London congestion charges outstanding for the past 20...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Zambia First Lady announce Zambian Winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with He ,announced the Zambian winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition...

Let’s consolidate our young democratic journey – NCCE urges citizens

The La Municipal Director of the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE), Emmanuel Mettle has asked the citizenry to live up to their civic...

You’re trying to destroy me and RockCity, stop it – Bryan Acheampong slams Ablakwa

The Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong, has cautioned the Member of Parliament for North Tongu,...

Prophetess escapes death after man fires multiple gunshots at her [Video]

https://youtu.be/twlfRHfV9bs A prophetess at Gomoa Ojobi in the Gomoa East District of the Central region has escaped death after a 38-year-old man fired gunshots thrice...

Afreximbank and MobiHealth Sign Project Preparation Facility to Drive Digital Healthcare Solutions Across Africa

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparation facility agreement that is expected to bolster the expansion of...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) bestowed Panafrican Champion at the 2024 CEO Forum Awards

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricAFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been bestowed the Panafrican Champion award at the just concluded 2024 Africa...

Congo lauds partnership with African Development Bank, seeks enhanced climate funding

The Congolese government has lauded the African Development Bank Group for its vital support to the nation’s development, particularly in infrastructure, where the Bank...

Bicycle thief tied, forced to clean gutters

Residents of Techiman in the Bono East region apprehended a bicycle thief and subjected him to a public punishment that involved cleaning the town's...

Govt recently paid contractors over GH¢6bn – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed government within the last two months has paid contractors over GH¢6 billion. The Effutu Member of Parliament disclosed...

Nursing trainees chase govt for unpaid allowance 

The Ghana Nurses and Midwives Trainees Association (GNMTA) is calling on government to urgently pay their allowances. Despite assurances by Vice President and New Patriotic...