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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. Introduction I 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...

GWCL connects 60,000 customers to smart meters

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has connected 60,000 customers in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) to smart water meters to enhance billing...

Lawyer sends important message to EOCO over Prof. Adei

A private legal practitioner, Twum Barimah has advised the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) not to sweep allegations made by former Rector of...

Akosombo dam spillage: I was misunderstood – Sanitation Minister

Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Prempeh, has cleared the air on her comments about the Akosombo Dam spillage. The Minister, while addressing the...

VRA spends GH¢9m on flood victims

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has so far spent GH¢9 million to mitigate the plight of the 36,000 people who were displaced by floods...

Media Invitation – Rugby World Cup Final: Online Press Conference of the President of Rugby Africa, the governing body of rugby in Africa

As the world prepares for the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup featuring South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, Herbert Mensah,...

Recap of the 6th Russian Energy Week International Forum

The Russian Energy Week (REW) (www.RusEnergyWeek.com) International Forum took place for the sixth time on 11–13 October in Moscow. The Forum was attended by government...

Enhanced connectivity, local content and targeted policies key to realising Africa’s e-commerce potential, GSM Association (GSMA) report affirms

A report from GSMA Central Insights Unit, in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade, has shown that while the sector...

New State-of-the-art Primary Healthcare Clinic to Meet Growing Health Demands in Botleng Extension 6

As part of GE Vernova’s (https://www.GEVernova.com/) commitment to support communities in areas it operates in, GE Vernova's Steam Power business, is proud to announce...

Catholic priest takes a wife; says God didn’t make a mistake creating man and woman

An ordained Kenyan Catholic priest has taken the unusual step of getting married. In the Catholic tradition, priests are supposed to commit to a life...

Collapse COCOBOD; allow farmers to sell directly to buyers – President of Cocoa farmers Association

The President of the Concerned Cocoa Farmers Association, Nana Boateng Bonsu, has called for the dissolution of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). According to him,...

Makola fire victims demand direct compensation from govt

Traders at the Makola Shopping Mall are calling on the government to make financial commitments directly to them. The traders contend that if any relief...