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Mahama appoints new SSNIT leadership, revokes Osafo-Maafo’s appointment

President John Mahama has made significant leadership changes at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), appointing Kwesi Afreh Biney as the new...

Raid in Ofori-Atta’s home was staged – OSP reveals

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has denied any involvement in the raid at the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The Special Prosecutor,...

Performance of Council of State abysmal – Samson Anyenini

Legal practitioner and JoyNews' Newsfile host, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of the Council of State, stating that it...

OSP declares Ken Ofori-Atta wanted [Video]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted and a fugitive. Speaking at a press conference on...

Council of State has become weak – Inusah Fuseini

Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has stated that while the Council of State is an important institution designed to aid...

Ashanti Regional Police Commander transferred

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has reportedly been removed from his post. Joy News has gathered that DCOP Abrokwa has been reassigned...

NPP MPs support victims of Suame Magazine fire

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Ashanti Region have come together to support victims of the recent fire outbreak...

Dr. Mike Amofa Dankwah honoured at David Douglas Leadership Forum launch

Dr. Mike Amofa Dankwah chaired the inaugural launch of the David Douglas Leadership Forum at the University of Ghana, Legon, last Saturday. The event provided...

There should be no re-run in Ashanti Region – Former Council of State member

A former Eastern Regional Representative of the Council of State, Nana Somuah Mireku Nyampong III, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to rule...

Sammi Awuku challenges government’s directive on post-election appointments

Sammi Awuku, a prominent political figure, has issued a strong call to President Akufo-Addo to reverse a recent directive that he argues could set...

Botswana introduces monthly allowance for newborn babies

The Government of Botswana has announced a series of new social welfare initiatives aimed at improving the lives of its citizens, with implementation set...

COCOBOD Case: I spent two nights in EOCO cells – Seidu Agongo

Businessman Alhaji Seidu Agongo has revealed that he spent two days in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following accusations...

Police on manhunt for thugs who disrupted the Kumasi Council of State elections

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for suspected thugs who stormed the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council to disrupt the Council of State...

Mahama fires Director of non-existent Keta Port

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei as Director of the Keta Port, a project that has remained stalled since its announcement. Dr....

Oti Regional Minister assures Nkwanta North residents of development commitment

On his familiarization visit to the Nkwanta North District, Oti Regional Minister John Gyapong Kudjo assured the chiefs and people of his commitment to...

Ahafo Regional Council of State nominee promises to be truthful, respectful in his service

The Ahafo Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Yaw Okyere, who has been elected as the Council of State Representative, has promised to be...

They should know better – Ashanti Regional Council of State aspirant condemns chaos

Ashanti Regional Council of State aspirant, Frederick Adjei, has described the chaos that erupted during the election at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council in...

Men in uniform allegedly raid Ken Ofori-Atta’s home

A group of individuals in military and police uniforms have reportedly raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The incident occurred on Tuesday...

CETSED lauds toll reintroduction but demands plan for former workers

The Centre for Transport Security Dialogue (CETSED) has commended the government for its proactive approach in recognizing the need to revamp the road toll...

[Infographic to Keep] The Council of State: Who are they?

The Council of State sits at the heart of Ghana’s governance system, billed as a council of elders offering wisdom and oversight to the...

‘Council of State must do more than advise’ – Muhammed Mumuni pushes for expanded role

The newly elected Northern Regional representative on the Council of State, Muhammed Mumuni, is calling for a broader role for the Council. The former vice...

Jesse James Azzu: The man behind Big Six monument, others

On the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where history and culture are deeply rooted, the Big Six Monument at...

I’ll prioritise healthcare delivery in Ahafo region – Minister

The Ahafo Regional Minister, Charity Gardiner, has promised to ensure that health facilities are well-equipped to provide quality healthcare services to the people. She said...

‘Okada’ legalisation process begins

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has directed the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to commence the process for registering and licensing...

More females living with HIV and AIDS in Bono Region – HIV Coordinator

The female population of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLwHAs) in the Bono Region outnumbers the male population, according to statistics from the...

Minority opposes suspension of Roads Authority Act implementation

The Minority in Parliament has opposed the suspension of the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act, describing it as illegal. The Act merged the...

It’s about experience, not age – Council of State nominee Gabriel Tanko

A Council of State nominee for the Volta Region has dismissed claims that age should be a determining factor in selecting members for the...

Supporters of Nana Nkansah Boadu insist their candidate won the Council of State election in Ashanti

Some supporters of the Chief of Agric Nzema, Nana Nkansah Boadu, are anticipating their candidate will be declared winner of the Council of State...

Council of State election: MPs condemn attack in Ashanti region

The Kumasi Bloc of Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as disgraceful and undemocratic, actions that occurred at the premises of the Ashanti...

Abesim murder trial: Two jurors withdraw

Two jurors have withdrawn from the trial of a 28-year-old architect accused of murdering two children at Abesim in the Bono Region.When the case...

Minority condemns discontinuation of several high-profile criminal cases

The Minority in Parliament has condemned as the decision by Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine to withdraw several high-profile criminal cases involving government officials.The...

Court denies BenLord Ababio bail again

A self-acclaimed traditional ruler accused of fatally shooting a military officer over a land dispute at Millennium City, near Kasoa in the Central Region,...

Security analyst urges gov’t to expose persons behind seized containers of dollars and gold bars

Security Analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has called on the government to publicly identify those responsible for the covert stockpile of counterfeit currency and suspected...

I regret taking up this profession – SHS teacher stabbed by student in left eye

A teacher at Asuaso Senior High School(SHS) in the Offinso North Municipality of the Ashanti region. Ishmael Famous has said he regrets taking up...

IET-GH Women Wing pays courtesy call on Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The Women in Engineering (WIE) wing of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), led by its Chairlady, Engr. Mrs. Adjoa Agyinba T....

A-G to give reasons for discontinuation of high-profile cases – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said that the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, will soon provide reasons for...

Re-elected Council of State member vows to drive Oti Region’s development

Re-elected member of the Council of State for the Oti Region, Kings Richard Atikpo, has reaffirmed his dedication to advocating for policies that enhance...

Parliament summons Health Minister over cholera and meningitis outbreak

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has been directed to appear before Parliament within a week. The summons is for Mr. Akandoh to provide a comprehensive...

ORAL Crimes: Martin Kpebu chokes over whether NDC members are involved

Private legal practitioner and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, Martin Kpebu, on Tuesday struggled to confirm whether persons mentioned in...

Sumahene elected as Bono Region’s Council of State representative

The Paramount Chief of Suma Traditional Area in the Jaman North District, Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III, has been elected as the Bono Regional...