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Full text: Bawumia’s speech on Ghana’s IMF return

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has addressed Ghanaians on the country’s decision to seek economic assistance from the International Monetary Fund.He spoke at...

NDC outdoors digital payment platform, releases timetable for internal elections 

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released its internal elections timetable to elect new leaders for the next years.The event was also used to...

NPP must postpone its national conference – MFWA boss

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to postpone its upcoming...

Clerk must inform EC that Adwoa Safo’s seat is vacant – Privileges Committee

Chairman of Parliament’s Privileges Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, says the Clerk of Parliament is required to inform the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Dome Kwabenya...

I’m the next National Organiser of NPP – Nana B

Aspiring National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, is predicting a landslide victory ahead of the party’s National Delegates' Conference...

This is how much govt owes Kate Gyamfua over burnt excavators [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · This is how much govt owes Kate Gyamfua over burnt excavatorsNew Patriotic Party’s National Women’s organiser, Kate Gyamfua, says the government owes...

I was shocked to hear my deputy competing me – NPP’s Women’s Organiser [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · I was shocked to hear my deputy competing me - NPP's Women's OrganiserIncumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women Organiser has said she...

NPP elections: Kwaku Baako endorses Nana B

The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has endorsed a National Organiser hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).In...

NPP elections: Gyampo sends message to aspirants who display cash

A political scientist, Professor Ransford Gyampo has stated that the current agitations on the labour front may intensify if the contestants display cash at...

Charles Bissue withdraws from NPP general secretary race

Charles Bissue, a general secretary aspirant of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn from the contest a few days to the national...

Nollywood actress Jennifa announces intent of going into politics

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele Bello, popularly known as Jenifa of Jenifa’s diary fame, has declared her intention of venturing into politics.The popular actress and...

Gyakye Quayson’s case over his allegiance adjourned indefinitely

The Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the case of the embattled Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson.The adjournment was announced on Tuesday, July 12.The...

Special Prosecutor to appeal High Court ruling against freezing of Sir John’s assets

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has served notice it will challenge the decision by the Accra High Court to prevent it from...

Arise Ghana protester confirmed blind in right eye – Organisers

The leadership of civil advocacy group, Arise Ghana have disclosed that one of the protesters in its June 28 demonstration has been confirmed blind...

Stephen Ntim makes pledge to NPP MPs in parliament

Stephen Ayesu Ntim, arguably the lead candidate for the chairmanship slot in the upcoming national executives' election of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has...

Why former NPP MP missed first class honours at KNUST

JoyNews/AdomNews · ADDAI NIMO ON FIRST CLASSFormer New Patriotic (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency, Francis Addai Nimo, has said he was...

We need evidence of salary slash – Prof Gyampo to Akufo-Addo

The Secretary of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG), Professor Ransford Gyampo, wants to see evidence that...

NPP elections: Aspirants directed to end campaigns 24 hours to polls

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all candidates for various national executive positions to end campaigns 24 hours before the start of elections...

Nduom makes first public appearance after nearly four years

After being absent from politics for nearly four years, the former Progressive People's Party (PPP) flagbearer, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has made his first...

NPP’s National Delegates Conference: There would be surprises – Addai Nimo predicts

JoyNews/AdomNews · NPP’s National Delegates Conference: There would be surprises - Addai NimoFormer New Patriotic (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency in...

NPP elections: Know your next NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK)

Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK) is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), having been appointed into that position in...

IMF bailout: I would have reshuffled Ken Ofori-Atta if … – Former NPP MP [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · ADDAI NIMO ON FINANCE MINISTER SACKA one-time flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said he would have reshuffled Finance...

Claims that ‘half the world’ has gone to the IMF untrue – Bright Simons

Honorary Vice President of policy think tank, Imani Africa has dismissed claims that half the world is seeking an IMF bailout to restore confidence...

Sir John’s successor, three deputies have not declared their assets

The then Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, on Monday August 25, 2020, swore John Allotey into office as the new Chief...

IMF bailout: ‘Go exhume and ask Gathafi how he was able to charge 70% for his oil’ – Prof Gyampo to government

A political scientist, Professor Ransford Gyampo has urged government to take a cue from other countries on how to manage its natural resources such...

Assassination of former Japanese PM: Mahama expresses shock, describes it as ‘senseless crime’

Ghana’s former President, John Mahama has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Japan.This follows the assassination of the country’s former Prime...

Akufo-Addo should address Ghanaians on IMF bailout, not Bawumia [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Have the courage to address Ghanaians on IMF bailout - Akufo-Addo toldPresident Nana Akufo-Akufo has been urged to address Ghanaians following government’s...

Sam George, Sheila Bartels clash over LGBTI comments

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Sheila Bartels, has admonished the Ningo-Prampram MP against his use of insulting remarks when dealing with people...

I’m disappointed – Addai Nimo on missing out on Akufo-Addo’s appointment [Listen]

Former New Patriotic (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Addai Nimo, has said he is disappointed for...

NPP elections: Don’t run to media with your complaints – Aspirants warned

The National Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned national executive aspirants to desist from making the media their first point...

I am willing to die for the country for a good course – MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, has expressed his willingness to die for the country.Speaking in an exclusive interview on Joy...

Why Kweku Baako was disappointed when govt announced IMF bailout

The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has expressed his disappointment in the government’s decision to opt for an...

Include Seth Terkper as you engage IMF – Nana Akomea tells govt

The Managing Director of Inter-City STC, Nana Akomea, has advised government to set up an all-inclusive team as it engages the International Monetary Fund...

Abronye DC discharged by court

The Accra Circuit Court 8 has struck out the case between the State and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye...

NPP elections: Bribery, vote-buying won’t be tolerated – Mac Manu

The Chairman of the National Election Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has warned that the party will not...

Boris Johnson to quit as party leader

Boris Johnson is to stand down as Conservative Party leader after losing the support of his ministers and MPs.A Conservative leadership contest will take...

I underwent knee surgery – Henry Quartey tells Privileges Committee

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, has appeared before the Privileges Committee of Parliament, to respond to queries on his absence...

IMF bailout: Stop any attempt to shift blame on Minority – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has urged the government to take full responsibility for circumstances that led to Ghana’s resort to the...

IMF Bailout: Dr Duffuor differs with Mahama on Ken Ofori-Atta

Former Finance Minister, Dr Kwabena Duffuor has reacted to the call for the dismissal of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.In his view, such calls are...

Death Penalty bills initiated by Madina MP gazetted

The Criminal and Other Offences (Amendment) Act 1960 Act 29 and Armed Forces (Amendment) Act 1962 Act 105, commonly referred to as the Death...