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Debt exchange: Finance Minister appears in Parliament

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta today, Thursday, February 16, appeared before Parliament over the controversial Debt Exchange Programme.  The Speaker of Parliament summoned the Minister...

Ho Central MP bows out of parliament

The Member of Parliament for the Ho Central Constituency, Benjamin Komla Kpodo, is expected to end his stay in Parliament. Mr Kpodo, who entered Parliament...

KT Hammond jokingly ‘blinds’ Kwabena Donkor in Parliament

Member of Parliament for the Adansi-Asokwa Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Kobina Tahir Hammond, popularly called KT Hammond, caused a scene in Parliament which...

I’m shocked – Kojo Bonsu on Akufo-Addo’s performance

Presidential hopeful, Kojo Bonsu, is shocked at what he described as the abysmal performance of President Nana Akufo-Addo. As an astute lawyer with international recognition,...

Kojo Bonsu promises one constituency, 2 millionaires

JoyNews/AdomNews · Kojo Bonsu to create millionaires in each constituency A presidential hopeful has taken political promise a notch higher ahead of the 2024 general...

AI and the future of business; what you need to know

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about topics in the business world today. With its ability to transform...

Nana Konadu made me love NDC – Kojo Bonsu

Presidential aspirant, Kojo Bonsu, has credited his love for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. According to...

Why I’m contesting Mahama – Kojo Bonsu explains

JoyNews/AdomNews · Bonsu Bonsu on why he is contesting John Mahama A presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has justified his decision to...

Cletus Avoka proposes ban on political activities after election

Member of Parliament (MP) for Zebilla constituency, Cletus Avoka , has proposed a ban on political activities in Ghana after elections. This, according to him,...

Assemblies of God Ghana meets Speaker Bagbin [Photos]

An eight-member delegation from the Assemblies of God Church has paid a courtesy call on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. Led by the General Superintendent,...

Joe Ghartey, others commiserate with family of late former Shama MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan constituency, Joe Ghartey, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Dr Ato Panford, the...

Addai-Nimoh’s take on National Cathedral

Aspiring New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has said the controversial National Cathedral Project should not be a priority at this time of economic...

Addai Nimoh’s response to friend after being asked why he became MP

JoyNews/AdomNews · ADDAI NIMOH ON FRIEND MP New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Francis Addai-Nimoh, has said he not being aggressive in nature does not...

Forget about ‘breaking the 8’, it will not happen – CPP tells NPP (Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Nana Yaa Jantuah on Break The 8 General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa Akyempem Jantuah, has reminded the New...

Afenyo-Markin advocates for inclusion of Hepatitis B to NHIS benefits package

Effutu Member of Parliament (MP), Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is advocating for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover the testing and treatment of Hepatitis...

Heavy security deployment to Damongo over ruling on chieftaincy dispute

The Savannah Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is deploying armed police and military personnel to Damongo, the Regional capital to prevent any disturbance ahead of...

This is why OSP dragged Director of Admin at Bawumia’s office to court

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is prosecuting four persons including James Keck Osei, the Director of Administration at the Office of the...

Moment Adwoa Safo ‘met’ Akufo-Addo at inauguration of school at Kwabenya

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya met with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on February 14, 2023 during a school opening event in...

More details on VEEP employee in Special Prosecutor’s corruption case emerge

JoyNews/AdomNews · AG AND BAWUMIA A spokesperson of the Vice President, Dr Gideon Boako, has set records straight on an employee whose name popped up...

Bawumia is interested in becoming President – Aide reveals [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Bawumia is interested in becoming President – Aide reveals Spokesperson to the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that his boss has...

Only a united front can help NPP recapture Akwatia seat – Parliamentary aspirant

It is becoming clear that only a united front will be able to recapture the Akwatia seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in...

Comfort Duyoe officially informs Speaker about mother’s death [Photos]

Second Minority Deputy Whip, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe Ghansa, has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, about the demise of her mother. Speaker...

Appointments Committee sets date for new ministers vetting

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to commence the vetting of Ministers and Deputy Ministers nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from...

Nana Yaa Jantuah likens Akufo-Addo’s govt to ‘Ali Baba and the 40 thieves’ story [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Nana Yaa Jantuah likens Akufo-Addo's govt to Ali Baba And The 40 Thieves General Secretary of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Nana Yaa...

Suame NDC Youth Organiser granted bail

The Asokwa Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region has granted bail to the Suame Constituency Youth Organiser of the National Democratic (NDC). The accused, Razak...

Sophia Akuffo replies Gabby Otchere-Darko [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Sophia Akuffo Replies Gabby Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, has replied Gabby Otchere-Darko for criticising her for joining her colleague pensioners to picket the...

Western North gets new Dean of MMDCEs

The Western North Regional Minister, Richard Ebbah Obeng, has appointed a new dean of the MDCEs in the region. The Minister has appointed Yawson...

Henry Quartey exposes persons within NPP sabotaging his work

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, says some persons within the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) are not happy with his vision to make...

From cleaner to engineer – the successful intervention of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation

Alexander Dwomo completed junior high school in 2013 but was unable to further his education due to financial constraint. The brilliant but needy young man...

Bright Simons writes: Mystery middlemen surface in Ghana’s gold for oil deals

Regular readers would recall a recent tweet about whispers floating around Accra’s political alleys about the role of fixers and go-betweens in Ghana’s Vice...

I would have sacked Ken Ofori-Atta – Apraku

A two-time flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Konadu Apraku, says he would have sacked the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, if...

Annoh Dompreh apologises to Alan Kyerematen [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Annoh Dompreh Apologises To Alan Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, has apologised for any ‘offensive’ words he may have used against former...

Ahanta Traditional Council endorses Nana Akwanzi Abraba IV as Acting President

The Ahanta Traditional Council in the Western Region has given its full support and endorsement to the council's newly appointed Acting President. The endorsement comes...

Kwaku Boahen files appeal against court order to open defense

Anthony Kweku Boahen, a communications officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), who is standing trial with the erstwhile National Chairman of the...

Chief backs Sammi Awuku for Akuapem North seat; says he’s the people’s choice

The Mampong Akuapem Apesemakahene, Nana Yirenkyi I has thrown his weight behind Sammi Awuku as he laces his boots to contest the Parliamentary primaries...

Minority commiserates with Turkey and Syria

The Minority in Parliament has commiserated with the governments and people of Turkey and Syria for the loss of lives and socio-economic devastation as...

Parliament summons Finance Minister over debt exchange

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear before Parliament on Thursday, February 16, 2023, to brief the house on the government’s Domestic...

NPP presidential elections: Ntim sends strong message to aspirants

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has assured party members that he will ensure free and fair elections in...

Akwatia NPP primaries: Incumbent chairman loses by one vote

The Eastern Regional executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have charged the newly elected Akwatia constituency executives to make uniting the grassroots a...

Sophia Akuffo, you’re better than this – Gabby Otchere-Darko fires former CJ

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has criticised the former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, for joining her colleague pensioners...