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Parliament approves $150m from World Bank

Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas...

NDC salutes MPs over 2024 budget approval

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended its 137 Members of Parliament (MPs) following the approval of the 2024 budget. The party's commendation is in...

Beyond the Bowl: Ghana’s poultry demand vs local production

Imagine a Ghanaian celebration without the unmistakable aroma of perfectly seasoned poultry wafting through the air – a scenario as unthinkable as a sorrowful...

Parliament begins consideration of Anti-LGBT Bill

Parliament on Friday, December 8, commenced work on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021 also known as the anti...

The comic festival of running mates – Ocassional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes

Ghana’s Constitution must be faulty, not leaving room for expressions of interest to be vice president; or a popular vote for the position.  In...

Anti-LGBTQ Bill: If you politicise this Bill, it will drag the process – Majority to Minority

Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs in Parliament has cautioned the Minority to be cautious in their criticism of the processes that...

‘Y3te sika so…: Ghana Tourism Authority’s costly neglect of Jirapa Dubai

Jirapa Dubai. Have you ever heard of it before today? No? That’s okay, it’s not your fault. I blame every single state functionary and...

Full text: Mahama details plans for 24-hour economy

Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters, Captains of our industries, Chief Executives, Ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to have a second opportunity...

We’re not sabotaging Dumelo, he’s simply being dramatic – Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ayawaso West Wuogon has described as dramatic claims by the National Democratic Congress’ John Dumelo that he is...

You’ll be locked out of the Chamber if… – Speaker warns MPs

Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament(MPs) against coming for sittings late. The Speaker has warned any parliamentarian who comes late for the...

Minority commends government for suspending Imports Restrictions Bill

The Minority in Parliament has expressed its satisfaction following the government's decision to suspend the laying of the controversial Import Restrictions Bill. In a press...

Mahama ‘exposes’ NPP deputy IT director over fake memo

Lawyers of former President John Dramani Mahama have formally lodged a complaint at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS). They...

Akufo-Addo’s Ghana Beyond Aid plan has turned Ghana into a beggar nation – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has taken a swipe against President Akufo-Addo's administration, accusing it of steering...

Our 24-hour economy initiative was well thought through – Mahama

Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 general elections, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the party’s proposal to...

NDC executives arrested in Effutu granted bail

The Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Effutu in the Central Region, who were arrested by the police over a protest...

Contrary to Ofori-Atta’s assertion, we’ve not turned any corner – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has dismissed Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's assertions that the country is on...

UCC branch of NDC calls on John Mahama to maintain Naana Opoku-Agyemang as running mate

The University of Cape Coast branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is pushing for the NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama to maintain Prof...

They insulted me and told me I have no husband  – Nana Yaa Jantuah cries

The former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has revealed the humiliation she endured from party members. She equated the...

I will go back to my office and pack everything away – Nana Yaa Jantuah

The former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has said she will return to her office and retrieve her...

NPP announces opening of parliamentary nominations for constituencies with sitting MPs

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the opening of nominations for the party’s parliamentary primaries election for constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament...

Saglemi trial: Court accepts Speaker’s request to excuse Collins Dauda

A request from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to the Accra High Court (Financial and Economic Division), seeking an excused duty for Collins...

Spokesperson for The New Force, Shalimar Abbiusi arrested

Spokesperson for The New Force political movement, Shalimar Abbiusi has reportedly been arrested. According to reports, she used a forged document to obtain a resident...

2024 Budget approved

Parliament has approved the 2024 Budget Statement & Economic Policy. This decision came after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin conducted a headcount on Thursday, December 7,...

Chairman Wontumi roots for Ashanti running mate [watch]

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako is hoping the person to partner Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia...

Claims that only Yarboi can retain Odododiodio seat for NDC unfortunate – Nii Okai Laryea

Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, a parliamentary hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Odododiodio has expressed disappointment about comments made by the incumbent...

Ghana is better than London – Chairman Wontumi declares [watch]

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako has commended the Akufo-Addo administration for showcasing exceptional leadership skills in...

I financed every party function – Nana Yaa reveals after resignation

Former General Secretary for the Conventions People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Akyepim Jantuah has opened up her resignation from the party. She believes her removal was...

NPP behind my removal from CPP – Nana Yaa Jantuah alleges

A former General Secretary of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of orchestrating her removal. Nana...

Lithium mining lease to be laid in Parliament – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Naatural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has assured that the mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited...

Gov’t suspends controversial import restriction L.I

JoyNews can confirm that Government of Ghana is suspending the laying of the controversial Legislative Instrument seeking to restrict the importation of at least...

NDC suspends all activities in Tarkwa Nsuaem

The Tarkwa Nsuaem National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the suspension of all activities following the death of the 34-year-old Teberebie Assemblyman. The directive...

Get ready to pay 5% VAT on buildings – Ato Forson to Ghanaians

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has alleged the imposition of a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) flat rate on residential and commercial...

Anyimadu-Antwi justifies delay in the passage of anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained the delay in passing the anti LGBTQI+ bill. This...

Parliament must sue Akufo-Addo over Witchcraft Bill – Sam George

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has suggested that the House drags President Akufo-Addo to court for refusing to sign the...

Four NDC executives denied bail

The four constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Effutu, in the Central Region, who were picked up by the Police and...

Parliament expected to approve 2024 budget today

In the absence of any setback, Parliament is expected to take a final decision on the 2024 Budget Statement today, December 7, 2023. The Majority Caucus ion...

I will be Ghana’s next President in 2025 – Kofi Akpaloo

The leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Percival Kofi Akpaloo has predicted his victory in the 2024 election to become the next...

Sam George threatens to expose MPs stalling progress of anti-LGBT Bill

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has taken great exception to what he believes are calculated attempts by some members of the...

Import restriction bill: Akufo-Addo, Bawumia want to bring back ‘kalabule’ – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is accusing President Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, of attempting to bring back 'kalabule' (cleaver bully, conditional...

Charles Bissue case: OSP incurs wrath of judge

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has incurred the wrath of the presiding judge, Justice Nicholas Mensah Abodakpi of the High Court in...