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First Lady signs book of condolence in honour of Osu Mantse, Nii Kinka Dowuona IV [Photos]

First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has signed the book of condolence opened in memory of the late Osu Mantse, Nii Okwei Kinka ÄŽowuona IV. Nii Dowuona IV,...

Wontumi sends important message to Mahama

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known popularly as Chairman Wontumi, has asked the former President of Ghana,...

Check-out route for NDC’s ‘March for Justice’

The youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined the routes for its planned protest on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. This comes after...

Mahama opens NDC communicators retreat in Ho

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday opened a three-day retreat for Communications Officers and members of the Communications Team of the National Democratic...

Sad news hits Okudzeto Ablakwa

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lost his father aged 74. Senior Ablakwa is said to have passed on within the...

Good news for NDC as Police make U-turn on planned demo

The Ghana Police Service has given the greenlight for the youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to embark on their “March for...

Kennedy Agyapong to lead probe in Wa Military brutality

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, has directed the Defence and Interior Committee to probe the circumstances that led to Military...

Kofi Totobi Quakyi: Akufo-Addo must show genuine empathy for youth’s frustrations

Like many Ghanaians, the events at Ejura in the Ashanti Region this week have left me shocked, saddened and greatly concerned about the present...

Family announces burial date for former Minister [Photos]

The final funeral rites of a former Central Regional Minister, John Ernest Ekuban, has been scheduled for September 16 to 18, 2021, in Cape...

Our demo will take place as planned – NDC to Police

The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Youth Wing has hinted their demo dubbed ‘A March for Justice’ will take place as planned. According to the party,...

Police ‘stops’ NDC’s ‘A March For Justice’ demo

The Ghana Police Service has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cannot hold its planned "A March for Justice' demo. This, according to the police,...

We’ll move motion to remove Finance Minister if… – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Ranking Member on Parliament’s (MP) Foreign Affairs Committee has served notice that the Minority will move a vote of censure to remove the Finance...

Why A Plus wants Efia Odo, #FixTheCountry conveners to meet John Mahama [Video]

Musician cum politician, Kwame A Plus, has asked actress Efia Odo and the #FixTheCountry conveners to ready their minds for a meeting with former...

Parliament approves ¢1.4bn for GETFund [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Parliament approved ¢1.4 billion for GETFund Parliament has approved an amount of ¢1.4 billion for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). According to a...

Ejura killing: Minority to push for Commission of Inquiry

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ejura Killing: Minority to push for Commission of Inquiry The Minority in Parliament is set to push for a resolution to compel the...

New twist to Jomoro MP’s case

The order by a Sekondi High Court judge, Justice Dr Richmond Osei Hwere, asking the Jomoro Member of Parliament (MP), Dorcas Affo-Toffey, to produce...

NDC gurus storm Ejura; demand dismissal of MCE [Photos]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is demanding the dismissal and prosecution of the Ejura Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Salisu Bamba, over the recent riot...

Ejura riot: NPP youth wing appeals for calm

The youth wing of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is appealing to the youth of Ejura in the Ashanti Region to exercise patience...

Ben Abdallah lands top appointment

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed former Offinso South Member of Parliament (MP), Ben Abdallah Banda, as the Presidential Coordinator for the Zongo Development Fund...

Ace Ankomah: Beyond fight against galamsey – Fixing regulation gap

Let’s say we win the war against Galamsey. What next? I propose a stand-alone codification of the law on small-scale (artisanal) mining, a more rigorous...

Ejura riot: Akufo-Addo’s Public Inquiry ‘pointless’ – Asiedu Nketia [Video]

General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, is skeptical about a public inquiry into the circumstances that led to...

Asiedu Nketia’s interesting take on GPGC deal

"I am very proud we entered into the GPGC agreement under Mahama administration," says General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu...

Drama: Hawa Koomson storms Keta with huge key to ‘lock’ the sea

The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hawa Koomson, has announced a one-month closure to fishing in Ghana's waters, starting Thursday, July 1 to...

Why should Akufo-Addo bath in the air? – Asiedu Nketia descends on Prez

JoyNews/AdomNews · Asiedu Nketia reacts to purchase of new presidential jet The decision to buy a luxurious presidential jet for President Nana Akufo-Addo is unjustified,...

Find out why Asiedu Nketia thinks rainwater is no longer safe

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Asiedu Nketia, has, in his usual fashion, thrown some subtle jabs at his former legislative colleague...

Asiedu Nketia speaks on Koku Anyidoho’s fate in NDC [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Asiedu Nketia speaks on Koku Anyidoho’s fate in NDC The fate of former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel...

People within Energy Ministry forged my signature – Agyarko

Former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has said officials within the Energy Ministry forged his signature and filled forms with it when he was at the...

Egyapa Mercer mourns after being hit with sad news

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, is mourning the death of his Constituency Organiser, Daniel Kojo Caiquo. The Deputy Energy Minister took...

Covid vaccines donated to African countries are not recognised by EU travel certificate

The African Union (AU) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have voiced "concern" after it emerged that Europe's digital 'green pass' does...

Do you want to bring war? – Shatta Wale stands against #FixTheCountry campaign

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, is of the view that the #FixTheCountry campaign can fuel civil war in Ghana. A day after he urged the...

NDC to embark on ‘A March For Justice’

The youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to embark on a massive demonstration dubbed 'A March for Justice'. The protest is...

LGBTQI+ practices worse than COVID-19 – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has described activities and practices of LGBTQI+ as worse than the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the remarks at the...

Ejura residents demolish NPP office over murder of Ibrahim ‘Kaaka’

Angry youth of Ejura Sekyeredumase in the Ashanti Region have demolished an office of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). This follows a mob attack...

MPs hold fervent prayers as they lay anti-LGBTQI+ bill [Photos+Video]

Eight Members of Parliament (MPs) were captured in fervent prayers ahead of the introduction of a Private Members’ Bill to criminalise LGBTQI+ and its...

4 reportedly shot as Ejura youth clash with soldiers [Video]

Four persons have reportedly been shot in a clash involving youth of Ejura with the military and police officers. The protest followed the death of...

Court sets date to determine Assin North MP’s fate

A Cape Coast High Court has set July 14, for judgment in the Assin North Member of Parliament’s case. A resident of Assin North, Michael...

Akufo-Addo knew termination of GPGC-EPA contract was wrong – NDC [Video]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is of the view that the Akufo-Addo-led government must be held liable for the $170 million judgment debt incurred...

Full text: Sammy Gyamfi unpacks NDC’s position on $170m GPGC judgement debt

Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the media. On behalf of the National Democratic Congress, I will like to thank you for honouring...

CJ sends strong message to Assin North MP

The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah, has written to the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP) to use judicial processes to prosecute his allegations...

Ntim Fordjour makes first pledge after being sworn in as Deputy Education Minister

Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says he is poised to serve Ghana and Assin South Constituency most conscientiously as he is...