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Heath Goldfields confirms three deaths at Bogoso-Prestea concession
Heath Goldfields Ltd. has confirmed the deaths of three individuals who entered its Prestea concession in the Western Region without authorisation.
The miners reportedly became...
NAIMOS storms Obuasi, seizes illegal mining equipment in major swoop
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force has carried out a coordinated operation at several illegal mining sites in Obuasi, following intelligence...
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng writes: Let’s save NPP
I am amazed at how members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Executive and some regional chairpersons are going about their daily routine...
Ghana to establish specialised courts to tackle audit breaches and illegal mining
The government is set to establish specialised financial and environmental courts to prosecute audit-related offences and illegal mining cases.
The announcement was made in a...
Dumelo supports school feeding caterers with ‘Made in Ghana’ food items to boost quality...
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Ayawaso West Wuogon MP, John Dumelo, has reinforced his commitment to improving the well-being of schoolchildren in the constituency...
Carpenter arrested for allegedly murdering security guard at Kibi
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old carpenter, Kwame Arhin, also known as Abompe, for the alleged murder of a security...
“Angels in gov’t, evil in opposition” attitude cannot stop corruption in Ghana – Akyem...
Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman, has expressed concern over Ghana’s long-standing struggle with corruption, arguing that the political approach of “angels...
Illegal miners flee as NAIMOS raids ‘Yellow face’ at Wassa Abrehyia [Photos]
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force has carried out a surprise dawn raid at a well-known galamsey hotspot called “Yellow Face”...
Why Mahama sang Ohemeng Tawiah’s praises at the 29th GJA Awards
President John Dramani Mahama has commended Ohemeng Tawiah, who was adjudged the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Best Reporter on Illegal Mining, for his bravery in...
Mahama swears in new Hajj Board, calls for transparency and innovation
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the newly constituted Hajj Board, chaired by Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, with a strong call for precision, transparency, and...
Two arrested in Eastern North for possessing narcotic drugs
The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Yaw Ntoso and Perpetual Ayitey, for possessing narcotic drugs at Amankwakrom along the Agordeke–Donkorkrom...
Mahama calls for full digitisation of Ghana’s Hajj management system
President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly constituted Hajj Board to adopt a fully digitised system to address the increasing number of applicants...
Tension escalates in Adansi Dadwen after alleged unlawful mass arrests
Tension is mounting in the Dadwen community in the Adansi North District after residents reported a series of alleged unlawful arrests and brutalities by...
2026 budget offers no real path to recovery – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has taken a hard stance against the 2026 Budget, branding it “growthless, jobless, and minimalist,” and arguing that it fails...
Full text: Minority responds to 2026 Budget and Policy Statement
Ladies and gentlemen of the press fraternity, good morning.
We have invited you to present our preliminary position on the 2026 Budget and Policy Statement...
Ofosu Ampofo warns against use of excavators to destroy cocoa farms
Chairman of COCOBOD, Dr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has strongly warned individuals against using excavators to destroy cocoa farms, describing the act as a major...
NAIMOS arrests 10 armed thugs in Aowin
The National Inter-Agency Taskforce on Mining Operations and Security (NAIMOS) has arrested 10 armed individuals posing as an anti-galamsey task force in the Nyankamam-Armori...
Ghana Water Limited strengthens collaboration with agencies to protect water bodies
The Ghana Water Limited in the Ashanti region is intensifying collaboration with key agencies and authorities to protect water bodies feeding treatment plants in...
Renel Ghana foundation participates in second world summit for social Development in Doha
Renel Ghana Foundation proudly represented Ghana at the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar, from November 3 to 6, 2025....
Military, Police embark on swoops in Volta, Ashanti and Ahafo regions
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Police Service have launched a coordinated military-police operation across three regions to apprehend suspects linked to...
Soldiers, Police embark on swoop at Hwidiem and Kenyasi over NAIMOS attack
Security forces have launched a major joint operation in Hwidiem and Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region following an attack on the National Anti-Illegal Mining...
Opare Addo announces launch of youth development M&E tracker
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the ministry will launch a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tracker on December...
4 journalists discharged, one still hospitalized after EPA accident
The statement signed by regional Chair, Kofi Adu Domfeh, noted: “Ibrahim Abubakar (TV3/Akoma FM), Doris Lonta (Channel 1 TV), Nana Yaw Gyimah (Luv FM/JoyNews), and Joseph Obeng (Nhyira FM/Adom News) are doing well”.
Removal of Justice Torkornoo a ‘travesty of justice’ – Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly condemned the committee that recommended the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the...
Birim North DCE cuts sod for construction of seven development projects
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Birim North, Hakeem Antwi Abdul, has officially cut the sod for the commencement of seven major development projects...
Kintampo market fire: MCE and NADMO suspect arson, call for thorough investigation
Authorities in the Kintampo North Municipality have raised suspicions of arson following a devastating fire that swept through the Kintampo market on Sunday morning,...
Judicial Training Institute holds workshop on land acquisition and conflict resolution for Chiefs and...
The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) has organized a capacity-building workshop on land acquisition and conflict resolution for chiefs and queen mothers in the Oti...
Godwin Asediba wins P.V Ansah Journalist of the Year at 29th GJA Media Awards
Investigative reporter, filmmaker, and news anchor Godwin Asediba of TV3 has been named the P.V. Ansah Journalist of the Year at 29th Ghana Journalists...
29th GJA Media Awards: Asempa FM’s ‘Ekosiisen’ wins Best Radio/TV Programme in Ghanaian Languages
The influential Akan-language current affairs programme, ‘Ekosiisen’ on Asempa 94.7 FM, part of the Multimedia Group Limited, has been named Best Radio/TV Programme in...
Multimedia Group secures multiple honours at 29th GJA Media Awards
The Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) secured multiple honours at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, held at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi...
JoySports’ Muftawu Nabila wins GJA Sports Journalist of the Year for second consecutive time
JoySports journalist Muftawu Nabila Abdulai has been named the 2025 Sports Journalist of the Year at the 29th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards held...
29th GJA Media Awards: Luv FM’s Ohemeng Tawiah wins Best Illegal Mining Reporting Award
Ohemeng Tawiah, a seasoned journalist with Luv FM under The Multimedia Group Limited, has been honoured as the Best Illegal Mining Reporter at the...
Gomoa Ajumako chief hands over abandoned dam to Ghana Water for treatment
The Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing water crisis affecting several districts...
National Security cautions chiefs and politicians against interfering in NAIMOS operations
The Eastern Regional National Security Liaison Officer, Francis Annor Dompreh, has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers, political figures, and opinion leaders to...
NAIMOS arrests 36 during dawn raid in Osino
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has carried out a major dawn operation in Osino, located in the Fanteakwa South District of the...
Beyond the headlines: A love letter to journalism
There is a refrain you often hear on JoyNews: “Imagine a family without a home. Imagine a song without a voice. Imagine a church...
I don’t believe in lobbying for positions – Stephen Amoah [Audio]
Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Stephen Amoah, popularly known as Sticka, says he does not believe in lobbying for...
Three Multimedia Group journalists injured in crash during illegal mining coverage with EPA
Three journalists from the Multimedia Group have been injured in a road accident while covering an official assignment on illegal mining activities with the...
Naa Koryoo should be punished for false allegations against Hawa Koomson — Akosua Manu
Aide to the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has called for sanctions against the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East,...
Wasa East MP highlights licensing gaps in small-scale mining sector
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Wasa East, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has claimed that all small-scale miners in Ghana are technically...