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NDC Secretary beaten to pulp [Photos]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary for Domeabra-Obom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Daniel Nii Sackey Aidoo is currently battling for his life....

Ghana’s Debt Restructuring: What you need to know

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, during the presentation of the 2024 budget statement described the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme as done and dusted. According to...

Year of Roads: Government completes construction of Enchi-Dadieso road

The government, through the Ministry of Roads and Highways has completed the construction of the deplorable Enchi-Dadieso road. The road that links the Suaman...

Nursing Trainees ask for forgiveness from Mahama for rejecting student-loan proposals in 2016

In a surprising turn of events, nursing trainees who had rejected student loan proposals made by former President Mahama in 2016 have come forward...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strengthens the capacity of Health Analysts of National Centers for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response...

The Early Warning Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, in collaboration with the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has concluded a four (4) day training...

Eduwatch reacts to Mahama’s plans to cancel licensure exams

Advocacy organisation, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), has urged former President John Mahama to go beyond the cancelation of the teacher licensure exams to institute...

Market women understand economics better than politicians – Economist

An economist, Dr Theo Acheampong has said a GH¢1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is meaningless in economics. This comes after the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta told Parliament that Ghana’s...

Do more to improve business environment – US Ambassador to gov’t

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, wants the government to do more to improve the business environment in Ghana. Speaking at the...

Clement Apaak reveals NDC’s alternative to licensure exams

Member of Parliament for Builsa North, Dr Clement Apaak has proposed the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama's alternative to the cancellation of the teachers licensure...

Orange Middle East and Africa and Spotify join hands to promote African talents and offer a wide mobile music experience to Orange customers

From today, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mali and very soon in Guinea, millions of mobile users will enjoy music for...

NHIA takes bold steps to reduce kidney dialysis cost

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has initiated processes to absorb the cost of dialysis for kidney patients on the Health Insurance Scheme.   The Authority,...

UAE interns voice their opinions on youth skilling and organizational development

Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) organizes workshop encouraging interns to take the helm in 'MD for a Day' activity; Key intern recommendations include elevating open communication, fostering work-life...

Ayilo: Lowers cholesterol, stops the growth of cancer cells

Pica is an eating disorder in which a person eats things not usually considered food. One of the most known Pica’s is ayilo.  Ayilo,...

Unleashing the Power of Partnerships to Transform Healthcare in Africa (By Dr. Ahmadu Lamin Samateh)

By Dr. Ahmadu Lamin Samateh, Minister of Health, Republic of The Gambia. In the realm of medicine, there are pivotal moments that can forever change...

Woman crashed to death in fatal accident at Begoro

A woman has died at Begoro in the Eastern region after a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday around 6:00 pm. It involved a Rhino...

Avoid public office if you can’t declare your assets – Kofi Bentil advocates

IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil says individuals who are not ready to declare their assets publicly should not take up public service roles. According to him,...

Mahama Ayariga sues Finance Minister

Member of Parliament(MP) for Bawku South constituency, Mahama Ayariga, has filed a suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta at the Supreme Court. The suit...

Police arrest ‘Demons’ who threatened violence, robbery in viral video

The Ghana Police Service has made a swift arrest of two gangsters who identified themselves as 'Demons'. The duo, leaders of the Aputuogya Gangsters were...

Sales executive held for stealing drugs

A sales executive accused of stealing pharmaceutical drugs worth GH¢3,760,162 has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Edward Danso Wiafe, a former Sales Executive of East...

Krobo nursing trainees apologise to Mahama for rejecting his student loan policy

Trainees at the Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College have rendered an apology to former President John Mahama for rejecting his proposal to replace...

Asantehene attends Theresa Kufuor’s thanksgiving in 88-year-old Rolls Royce

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Sunday rode in his 88-year-old Rolls Royce to attend the Thanksgiving Service for the late former First...

YEA to employ 20,000 artisans

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has opened its portal to enroll Ghanaian youth under its Artisanal Trades and Vocation Module to create a minimum...

Gov’t trains 19K apprentices and master craft persons in 7 years

The Government of Ghana through the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) has trained over 19,000 master craft persons and apprentices...

Ghana to record average inflation of 18% by end of 2024 – EIU

Ghana will record an average inflation of about 18.0% by the end of 2024, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has projected. This will be a...

Ex-convict jailed again for pouring acid on ex-girlfriend

The Tarkwa circuit court has sentenced a 62-year-old illegal miner to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour for pouring liquid suspected to be acid...

39th Edition of National Farmers Day in perspective

The annual celebration of National Farmers Day is here with us. The event is the biggest statutory obligation that provides the platform to celebrate...

Strengthening Data Analysis for Effective Cholera Mitigation in Zimbabwe

To bolster the fight against cholera and improve response activities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with the World Health...

Sunyani Teaching Hospital sod cutting ceremony a hoax – Mintah Akandoh

Member of Parliament for Juaboso and the Ranking Member on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the government’s sod-cutting ceremony to convert the Bono...

Public-private partnerships needed to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and the private sector should work together...

Three cars involved in accident at Legon Pent hostel

Three cars have been involved in an accident at the University of Ghana Pentagon hostel Saturday. The accident involved a BMW, Benz and a Kia...

JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor reveals dangers he encounters during investigating reportage

"On some occasions, my family and I had to relocate so I could ensure their safety". These were among the many sacrifices and precautionary...

Current economic hardships becoming unbearable for Ghanaians – Catholic Bishops

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has asked the government to take urgent steps to stabilize the economy to bring relief to many Ghanaians who...

Kenya: World Toilet Day, flush with innovations for safer sanitation

Innovation abounds in the race to broaden access to clean water and sanitation around the world on World Toilet Day, marked on 19 November. In line...

There should be complete prohibition of mining in forest reserves – Kofi Bentil

The Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil says the state should not enforce the law on responsible mining. According to him, there should be a...

First Ghanaian elected to US Congress sworn in

Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) was sworn into the House, officially cementing him as the first Black individual to represent Rhode Island in Congress. Amo, a...

Kikibee CEO’s murder: Court grants Police green light to access mobile phones of 3 persons

A Madina District Court has granted the Police access to the mobile phones of three persons involved in the murder case of Bennette Agyekum...

Sights and scenes from Theresa Kufuor’ final funeral rites

Late former First Lady, Theresa Aba Kufuor has today, November 18, 2023 been laid to rest. Mrs Kufuor was buried in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi...

Lack of opportunities forcing youth out of Ghana – Mahama

Former President, John Dramani Mahama says the rise in irregular migration is a manifestation of disappointment of the youth in the leadership of the...

Many injured in accident on Bole-Bamboi highway

Many passengers have been injured in an accident at Jugboi, a community near Bamboi on the Bole-Bamboi Highway in the Bole district of the...

Akufo-Addo urges support for implementation of Energy Transition and Investment Plan

President Akufo-Addo, has appealed to stakeholders in the country’s energy sector to support the implementation of the Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan which...