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GJA pushes for compensation for Latif Iddrisu after multiple assaults

Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) president, Albert Dwumfuor, has appealed to President John Mahama to compensate journalist Latif Iddrisu, who has suffered two separate assaults...

Youth of Manso Tontokrom prevent military invasion of their mining site

Hundreds of youths at Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South district of the Ashanti Region have had a sleepless night after blocking the entry...

MultiChoice-Gov’t dispute: Ghana’s envoy to SA worried about repercussions

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa is worried that the Communications Minister's approach in the standoff with pay-TV giant MultiChoice could unsettle investor confidence...

Gov’t-MultiChoice dispute detrimental to FDI appeal – Fatimatu Abubakar

Former Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has expressed concern over the public back-and-forth between the government and MultiChoice Ghana. According to her, such disputes could damage...

Abuakwa South MP supports Gbinyiri conflict victims

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has offered relief support to thirty displaced residents from the Sawla-Gbinyiri conflict in the...

Deputy AG reveals why EOCO is investigating Kofi Akpaloo 

The Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, has confirmed that Percival Kofi Akpaloo, leader and 2024 presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG),...

Gov’t introduces PhD scholarship scheme for nursing and midwifery tutors

The Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative designed to strengthen teaching capacity in Ghana’s nursing and midwifery training institutions. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah...

NCA has a mandate to collect GH¢240,000 fine from MultiChoice – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed that the National Communications Authority (NCA) is empowered to recover fines...

‘If you’re so stressed, fold up’ – Nana Yaa Jantuah to MultiChoice

A presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has called out MultiChoice Ghana amid its public dispute with the government. Speaking on Prime Insights, the former General Secretary...

MultiChoice reacts to DStv price reduction agreement

MultiChoice Ghana has rejected claims that it has agreed to reduce subscription prices for DStv services, contradicting an earlier announcement by the Minister of...

Police assure of maximum security for Tamale Central NDC primary

The Northern Regional Police Command has assured maximum security during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency. Assistant Commissioner of...

Bole-Bamboi MP demands probe into alleged abuses by security forces amidst curfew

Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has formally petitioned the Minister for the Interior over reports of misconduct by security forces enforcing a curfew...

Colourful scenes from Cape Coast’s Orange Friday

Cape Coast came alive in a spectacle of colour, culture, and heritage on Friday, September 5, 2025, as the much-anticipated Orange Friday celebrations painted...

Mahama receives details of 2020 and 2024 electoral violence report

President John Mahama has announced that he has received a comprehensive report detailing cases of electoral violence from the 2020 and 2024 general elections. He...

Akwatia cannot stop mining, but… – MP-elect Bernard Bediako

Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has stated that mining activities in the constituency cannot be completely stopped but must be properly...

NPP’s candidate imposition hurt their campaign – Bernard Bediako

The Member of Parliament-elect for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has said the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to impose Solomon Kwame Asumadu as its...

Assault on JoyNews Crew: Court orders defense to open case

The Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region has dismissed a submission of ‘no case’ filed by the defense counsel for four employees of...

IMAGO DEI Bible Quiz to inspire faith, learning, and unity among Catholic Children in Accra

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Accra Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Council and the Pontifical Society of the Holy Missionary Childhood, is...

Questions raised over police handling of BCM Spintex Facility dispute

Concerns have been raised about the handling of a recent incident at BCM Ghana Limited’s Spintex facility, an issue that continues to add complexity...

Government appoints KPMG as transaction advisor for AT–Telecel merger

Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced the appointment of KPMG as transaction advisor to oversee the proposed...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers divided over price cut

Spare parts traders at Abossey Okai remain divided on whether to reduce prices following the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US...

GJA announces 2025 media awards to be hosted at Manhyia Palace

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced that this year’s annual media awards will be held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ashanti Region,...

Gov’t, MultiChoice form joint committee to slash DStv subscription fees

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed the formation of a joint committee with MultiChoice Ghana to determine...

2026 WCQ: Why Thomas Partey did not play against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey missed the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw against Chad in the 2026 World Cup...

UK Deputy PM resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy Prime Minister and housing secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. She has also...

Police announce road closures ahead of 2025 Millennium Marathon

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra for the 2025 Millennium Marathon Sports Limited (MMSL) on Saturday,...

Medical and Dental Council announces arrest of 4 quack practitioners

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana (MDC) has raised concerns over the growing menace of quackery, describing it as one of the major...

Western Regional Minister, MPs and MMDCEs pledge support for DRIP

The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will closely monitor the effective utilization of equipment under...

WAEC shuts down Adventist Day SHS exam centre over malpractice

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has shut down the Adventist Day Senior High School examination centre in Kumasi after several mobile phones were...

WAEC arrests 14 over malpractice in ongoing WASSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 14 people, including teachers, students, and invigilators, for alleged involvement in malpractice in...

Three jailed for malpractice in 2025 WASSCE

The Kasoa-Ofaakor District Magistrate Court has sentenced three individuals to a total of 20 months in prison for their roles in examination malpractice during...

Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers threaten shutdown of foreign retail shops

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced plans to close down foreign-owned retail shops in the business enclave on Monday, September 8,...

Gomoa Fetteh chiefs ban live bullets, motorbikes at 2025 Ahorbaa Kese Festival

Traditional leaders of Gomoa Fetteh in the Gomoa East District have placed a ban on the use of live bullets and motorbikes during this...

VIP Bus Union adjusts departure times in Wa after Bole curfew

The VIP Bus Transport Union in the Upper West Region has announced new evening departure times for trips to Kumasi and Accra, following the...

NACOC raids drug dens in Ogbojo, Madina; shuts down Viviz Cottage Eatery at Ridge, 9 arrested

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has launched a major operation targeting narcotics hotspots in Accra, focusing on suspected drug dens in Ogbojo and Madina. The...

Education Minister pushes for 2.5% oil revenue to sustain No Fees Stress Policy

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed that 2.5% of Ghana’s oil revenue be allocated to scholarships and bursaries to sustain the government’s No...

NPP is yet to recognise its potential – Paul Afoko

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, says the party is yet to fully realise its potential, describing it...

Ghana and Egypt forge new strategic alliance for sustainable mining at Africa Down Under 2025 Summit

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, have forged a...

We’re building on solid ground – Ag. Minerals Commission CEO outlines his vision

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his leadership will be anchored on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor,...

Phase 2 of GJA Volta Press Centre project launched

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has launched the second phase of its Volta Press Centre project, marking another milestone in efforts to provide journalists...