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King Charles’ coronation: How would it happen in Ghana?

In our series of letters from African journalists, Elizabeth Ohene considers how the coronation of King Charles III would go if it were in...

Weija Dam spillage: NADMO sends important message to residents

The Weija-Gbawe Municipal Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has advised residents of the downstream section of the Weija Dam to relocate...

American Olympic gold medallist sprinter Tori Bowie dies aged 32

American sprinter Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medallist and former 100m world champion, has died aged 32. Bowie won 4x100m relay gold at the Rio...

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley apologises after losing defamatory suit filed by Okyeame Kwame

Highlife musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has apologised to Hiplife artiste Okyeame Kwame over claims that the latter received monies shared with artistes. This comes three years...

Nungua ‘wife killer’ remanded into police custody

A man, identified as Isaac Newton Kumah, accused of killing his 25-year-old wife, Eunice Ameh Narh, with a machete at Nungua has been remanded...

I doubt Hearts of Oak can win the Premier League, says club legend

Hearts of Oak legend, Mohammed Polo, has cast doubt on the club's chances of winning the ongoing Ghana Premier League title. The Phobians, after 29...

NDC flagbearer race: Duffuor’s message to naysayers over his age [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kwabena Duffour's Message To Naysayers Over His Age Flagbearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has fought off assertions...

See how long it took NSMQ quiz mistress to get over bag theft incident

The Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz, Prof Elsie Effah Kaufmann, has disclosed how it took her about a year to...

National Cathedral: I’m happy to continue with the series of exposés – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed his excitement about the verdict on the contempt suit filed against him by...

Nigeria launches probe into popular noodles brand

Nigeria’s Food and Drug Control Agency (NAFDAC) says it is taking “swift action” to investigate a popular brand of noodles over alleged presence of...

Student arrested for shooting eight schoolmates dead

A teenage boy opened fire in a school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade just after lessons began on Wednesday morning, killing eight children...

About 1.76m persons unemployed in quarter 3, 2022 – GSS

About 1.76 million persons were unemployed in the third quarter of 2022, the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed in its Quarterly Labour Statistics Report. Within...

GSS report shows 1.7 million people unemployed in third quarter of 2022

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has published its annual report on the country's household income and expenditure survey labour statistics for 2022. The report provides...

Influx of about 500 migrants creates fear at Fufulso

About 500 people have arrived at Fufulso, a suburb of Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region. Residents of the community have expressed fear for...

Mother gives birth to miracle baby after her two children were killed by drunk driver

A mother whose two young children were killed by a drunk driver has celebrated the birth of a surprise baby. Rhiannon Lucas, 26, says her daughter...

Bawumia declares intention to contest NPP flagbearership race

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has begun engaging key stakeholders of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to inform them about his intention to...

Okudzeto Ablakwa reacts to victory in court

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed appreciation to all Ghanaians for their support and solidarity. Taking to Twitter, Mr Ablakwa...

The struggles of a mother with 11 blind children

She describes herself as one of the unluckiest mothers on planet earth, if not the only one having birthed 11 children, all with sight...

Rio Ferdinand inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former West Ham United, Leeds United and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been named as the latest member of the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferdinand was selected by fans worldwide through...

Receiver for defunct uniBank can testify against you – Supreme Court tells Duffuor

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Receiver of defunct uniBank, Nii Amanoo Dodoo, can testify in the criminal trial of the bank’s founder,...

La General Hospital was a death trap – Former MP justifies demolition

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei North, Fuseini Issah, has disclosed that the La General Hospital was demolished because it was a “death...

UNIMAC-GIJ lecturer enstooled Sanaahene of Akyem Manso

A lecturer at the University of Media, Arts, and Communication-Ghana Institute of Journalism (Unimac-GIJ), Dr Joseph Obeng Baah, has been enstooled as the Sanaahene...

Aisha Huang forged marriage certificate for permit — Witness

The 11th prosecution witness in the trial of Aisha Huang has testified that the accused forged documents to obtain a residential permit.  According to the...

Akufo-Addo commissions KIA vehicle assembly plant [Photos]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the KIA automobile assembly plant in Ghana, urging the vehicle manufacturer to work towards making their products...

Tonto Dike’s third liposuction triggers reactions

Actress Tonto Dikeh has again undergone liposuction surgery for the third time. Tonto made this revelation while sharing the video of her arrival at the...

Supervisor of building which collapsed at Adentan arrested

The Supervisor of the three-storey building which collapsed at Adentan in Accra on Monday has been arrested by the Police. The structure, which was under...

Rail tracks, steel sleepers in viral video not stolen items – Railways Ministry

The Ministry of Railways Development has dismissed viral reports about some stolen rail tracks and steel sleepers believed to be for the Ghana Railway...

Two teenage girls die in ‘galamsey’ pit

Two teenage girls have been confirmed dead after falling into a 'galamsey' pit at Sanfo-Aduam in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The two...

Workers are really suffering – TUC

Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah, says the situation of workers in Ghana has gotten considerably direr in the past...

Falling tree kills chainsaw operator at Twifu Mintaso

A 48-year-old Chainsaw Operator met his untimely death after a tree he was felling hit him at Twifu Mintaso in the Twifu Atti-Morkwa District...

Ghanaian traders take on Nigerian engaged in wig sale at Makola

Some Ghanaian traders have taken on a Nigerian who engaged in the sale of human hair extensions at the Makola market in Accra on...

25-year-old woman dies in boyfriend’s room; family suspects foul play

A 25-year-old lady, identified as Martha Wiafe, is alleged to have died in her boyfriend’s room under mysterious circumstances at Atwima Agogo in the...

We will hold govt to account – TUC

Deputy General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah, says the Congress is determined to ensure that all the assurances President Akufo-Addo...

Our final resting places in filth

My firm had the privilege to design a Private Family Cemetery on the outskirts of Old Tafo-Akyem in the Eastern Region. This cemetery is where...

Parliament approves $780M loan agreement

Parliament on Tuesday approved seven separate loan agreements totalling $780 million for several interventions. The loans, according to the report of the Finance Committee of...

Govt must be commended for good job done – MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso constituency, Davis Opoku-Ansah, has commended the Akufo-Addo-led administration for a good job in these times of economic hardship. Speaking...

74 students evacuated from Sudan arrive in Ghana [Photos]

The government of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has evacuated 74 Ghanaian students from Sudan. The evacuees, who were trapped...

Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary in standoff with chief over encroachment

Managers of the Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary in the Ashanti Region are resisting the erection of a wall by the local chief which they say...

Bride dies, groom injured in accident while leaving wedding reception

Just five hours after walking down the aisle, a 34-year-old bride has tragically died after she was hit by an alleged drunken driver in...

NDC will convert National Cathedral into hospital when voted in power – Chairman

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Eastern Regional Chairman, Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor, has backed the proposal of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) for the National Cathedral...