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New report highlights pathways to sustainable jobs in Ghana
The latest Ghana Human Development Report 2023 (GNHDR) reveals that Ghana's workforce is grappling with meaningful employment opportunities.
Despite high economic growth over the past...
Davido and Chioma’s thrilling ‘love story’
Today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, will definitely open a new chapter in the ‘love story’ of pop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,...
Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon ‘scheduling nightmare’
Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer...
WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a...
The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot
Back in 2016, James Vlahos received some terrible news - his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
"I loved my dad, I was losing my...
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine worldwide after admitting it can cause rare blood clots
AstraZeneca is withdrawing its highly successful coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability of a plethora of new shots that has led to a decline in...
I’m ready to face Trump for election debate – Biden
The president's comments on Friday came with no advance notice from his campaign and may have been made off the cuff.
In recent weeks, Mr...
Man who lived in iron lungs for over 70 years dies
The polio survivor known as "the man in the iron lung" has died at the age of 78.
Paul Alexander contracted polio in 1952 when...
Thierry Henry says he had depression throughout his playing career
Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry says he "must have been in depression" during his playing career.
The 46-year-old scored a club-record 228 goals in 377...
WHO warns of new covid-19 variant
A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of "its...
Caf awards 2023: Could Victor Osimhen become next big name to miss out on...
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is regarded as the front-runner to be named African Footballer of the Year on Monday, but the Napoli man faces...
Only 48% of Ghanaians consistently wash hands with soap – Sanitation Minister
"Only 48 percent of Ghanaians consistently wash their hands with soap", Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr Freda Prempeh has said.
Referencing a scientific...
Barca president reveals why €100m offer for Frenkie de Jong was rejected
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed why the club rejected an offer of €100m (£87.2m) for midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the summer.
Dutch star...
8 relationship green flags you should pay attention to
When it comes to relationship deal breakers, there’s virtually no end to the list.
From seemingly harmless behaviours like love bombing to talking smack about exes,...
Covid-19 Trust Fund closed, balance of GHc 7.4M transferred to Consolidated Fund
The Board of Trustees of the COVID-19 Trust Fund established in the heat of the pandemic, has wrapped up its work leaving a balance...
Live worm found in woman’s brain during surgery
In a world-first, scientists say an 8cm (3in) worm has been found alive in the brain of an Australian woman.
The “string-like structure” was pulled...
Parliament calls for cancellation of Zoomlion contract
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the cancellation of the fumigation contracts between waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and the metropolitan, municipal,...
Ghana ranked among 16 African countries with worsened operational risk – EIU
Ghana is ranked among 16 out of 51 African countries whose operational risk worsened between the end of 2022 and mid-2023, the Economist Intelligence...
Do not urinate here
By now, even the unlettered in Ghana should understand the graffiti ‘Do Not Urinate Here’.
It is on walls in cities, big and small towns...
Mason Greenwood to leave Manchester United after internal investigation
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct.
Greenwood was arrested in January...
Check out the world’s most liveable cities for 2023
After a pandemic slump, quality of life is again on the rise in many of the world’s cities. In fact, overall liveability has reached...
Sir David Adjaye, the celebrated architect accused of sexual misconduct
Three women who used to work for the internationally renowned architect, Sir David Adjaye have made allegations that range from sexual assault to harassment.
When...
Manchester City: Yaya Toure wanted Man City to sign Sadio Mane
Yaya Toure says he asked Manchester City to sign Sadio Mane from Southampton when he was at the club.
Senegal forward Mane scored 21 goals...
Ghana urges citizens to remain vigilant against covid-19 until herd immunity is achieved
The Director for Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Franklin Aseidu-Bekoe, emphasized the importance of Ghanaians adhering to COVID-19 prevention protocols and...
Former Ho MCE laid to rest
The mortal remains of the immediate past Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ho, Prosper Pi-Bansah, has been laid to rest following final funeral rites...
Akufo-Addo to address nation on Covid-19 fight, IMF deal tonight
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will address the nation tonight at 8:00 pm on the government’s management of the coronavirus pandemic.
The update comes as...
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S....
How ACFTA will improve Ghana’s fashion industry – Cecil Duddley Mends
Founder of CDM Fashion Couture and CDM School of Design, Cecil Duddley Mends, is a prominent figure in the Ghanaian fashion industry.
He has...
NYA boss calls for a balance between climate change advocacy and work
Chief Executive Office of the National Youth Authority, Pius Enam Hadzide, has called for a balance between advocacy work on climate change and actually...
Aboagye Da-costa tipped to win Kumawu NPP Primary
Dr Aboagye Da-Costa, the Director of Health Promotion at the Ghana Health Service, who is aspiring to become the next New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
Afro Nation is coming to Nigeria – Davido hints
Nigerian artiste Davido has hinted in his recent interview on Hot 97 that Nigeria will be hosting the Afro Nation festival for the first...
Man cries out in agony as he is nailed to cross in real crucifixion...
Eight people were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ's suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the...
Businesses risk collapse over new tax bills – Tax analyst [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Businesses risk collapse over new tax bills
The Lead Tax and Regulatory Partner at Deloitte- Ghana, George Ankomah has said the three new...
‘God created me and he knows why I am gay’ – Ugandan
Uganda’s parliament last week passed one of the world’s toughest laws against homosexual activities, prompting widespread condemnation. If signed into law by the president,...
Exodus for greener pastures: 100 nurses leave Pantang Hospital
Nearly 150 experienced nurses and other health professionals from the Pantang Hospital have left the shores of the country in search of greener pastures...
Ex-Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil retires from football
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34.
Ozil won nine trophies during his club...
Prof Adei reveals Akufo-Addo’s biggest mistake
Economist Stephen Adei says incessant borrowing without the capacity to repay is one of the most significant contributors to the country’s economic turmoil.
The former...
Full text of NDC’s ‘True State of Nation address’
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday afternoon delivered its true state of the nation address in Accra.
ADDRESS ON THE TRUE STATE OF...
Kwasi Twum, other Trustees of Ghana Covid-19 Private Sector Fund receive national award
https://youtu.be/gn-ENiMjkU4
The Multimedia Group CEO, Kwasi Twum, who is also a Trustee of the Covid-19 Private Sector Fund, has been awarded the Order of the...
Liverpool announces pre-tax profit of £7.5m
Liverpool have announced a pre-tax profit of £7.5m for the 2021-22 season as the Premier League club's overall revenue rose by £107m to £594m.
During...