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ADB temporarily closes Bawku branch amid rising security concerns

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has announced the temporary closure of its branch in Bawku, citing escalating security concerns in the area.In a...

The GMX App is almost dead on arrival – Kobby Spiky

The government, under the leadership of the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, inaugurated a new music streaming...

Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African nation. The...

Finance Ministry directs $30m payment to Sunon Asogli amid fears of power crisis

JoyNews is learning, that the Ministry of Finance has directed the Controller and Accountant General to disburse $30 million to Independent Power Producer, Sunon...

We’ve settled on Akua Donkor’s replacement – GFP

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has selected a new presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections, following the recent passing of their founder...

NDC challenges NPP’s ambitious vote target in Volta Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has issued a stern response to recent statements by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National...

Speaker summons Parliament to reconvene on November 7

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for Parliament to reconvene on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM.This session will be held...

2024 polls: We will protect our stronghold – Volta NDC

The Volta Regional Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kafui Sorkpa Agbleze, has reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining its stronghold in the...

I’m not on a media tour to seek sympathy votes – Jomoro MP

The Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has clarified that her media engagements are not aimed at...

My appointees will declare their assets within 30 days – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and good governance.He promised that all...

Afriyie Akoto joins Bawumia to campaign in Ashanti Region

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, is set to join New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on his...

Manhyia South NPP Chairman unveils NDC’s alleged ‘evil plot’ for 2024 elections

The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, has raised concerns over alleged plans...

Mahama vows to probe sale of state lands

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has reiterated his dedication to addressing the controversial sale of government lands.During his...

Concerned Assembly Members protest alleged diversion of items by MCE

The Concerned Assembly Members of the Agona West Municipality have protested against the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Evans Coleman, over the alleged diversion of...

Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content achieving results — Minister

Mr. Herbert Krapa, Minister of State at the Energy Ministry, says Ghana’s streamlined regulations on local content in the energy sector has achieved the...

Martin Amidu: Speaker must obey and enforce decisions and orders of Supreme Court now

The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the...

Fathia Aziz breaks ground for Savelugu NHIS office

Hajia Fathia Abdul Aziz, a staffer at the Office of the President, has cut sod for the construction of an ultramodern National Health Insurance...

Court adjourns case of Bishop Salifu Amoako and wife to Nov. 13

An Accra Circuit Court has adjourned to November 13, the case involving Bishop Elijah Salifu Amoako and his wife, who are facing charges for...

Speaker cannot hold Ghana to ransom, says Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which...

Lower political tensions to ensure fair elections – Martin Amidu to Ghana’s leaders

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has issued a passionate plea for political responsibility in an article addressing the Speaker of Parliament and Ghana’s broader leadership.As tensions...

Chief Justice launches 5th Edition of Election Adjudication Manual [Photos]

In a significant milestone for Ghana's democratic journey, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, launched the 5th edition of the Manual on Election Adjudication...

NDC promises better prospects for Berekum West vegetable growers

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged significant support for vegetable growers in Berekum West, outlining plans to revive...

85% of Ghanaians want Free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer report

A recent report by Afrobarometer reveals strong public support among Ghanaians for several key social programs: 85% want the Free Senior High School initiative...

Vacant seats: Accept Supreme Court ruling – Alan advises Bagbin

The Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to uphold the Supreme...

Bawumia unveils agricultural mechanization initiative for rural farmers

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined his vision to uplift agricultural constituencies, such as Asunafo South, by introducing...

2024 polls: Mahama promises to build a modern market in Savelugu

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to construct a state-of-the-art market in Savelugu, Northern Region, should he win the...

Respect for Supreme Court decisions isn’t optional – Senyo Hosi cautions Speaker

The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to...

Bawumia will make TVET institutions the place every Ghanaian child will want to be – NAPO

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has pledged that a future government led by Dr. Mahamudu...

Anti-gay bill: Supreme Court grants AG seven-day extension

The Supreme Court of Ghana has granted the Attorney General’s Department an extension to file its statement of case in the matter involving journalist...

2024 polls: Norbekwaw traders root for Bawumia

Traders at Norbekwaw in the Asunafo South Constituency of the Ahafo Region have expressed strong support for NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and...

There is significant inconsistency in Parliament’s vacant seats case – Kweku Paintsil

A private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil, has criticized the ongoing court case regarding vacant seats in Parliament, stating that there has been inconsistency since...

It’s obvious Akufo-Addo desperately needs a third term to avoid accountability – Joyce Bawah

The Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has expressed her belief that President Akufo-Addo is desperately...

Ghana is now a poor model of democracy; our judiciary is not independent – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has stated that the country has become a poor model of democracy.Speaking on...

Elections 2024: NPP targets up to 500,000 votes in Volta Region

The Director of Communications of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, says the party is setting an ambitious target for the 2024...

‘Truthful’ Bawumia committed to Ghana’s progress – Akufo-Addo to Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as a truthful leader dedicated to...

Debate Bawumia instead of reciting hymns – Oppong Nkrumah to Mahama

The Vice Chairman of the Bawumia Manifesto Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused former President John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential...

Parliament to reconvene early November – Speaker

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament is working towards the recall of the House in early November.This follows the petition of the New...

Shatta Wale understands the job; he keeps the industry active – Kofi Akpaloo says [Video]

Kofi Akpaloo shared his thoughts on the Ghanaian music scene during an interview with Mike 2 on Adom FM’s Entertainment Hall show over the...

The whole concept of Agenda 111 lacks transparency – Prof. Beyuo

The NDC campaign spokesperson on Health Prof. Titus Beyuo has raised concerns about a “lack of transparency” surrounding the government's Agenda 11 management, funding,...

Hanna Bisiw breaks silence on Akua Donkor’s death; slams her for statements against NDC [Video]

The National Women's Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw, has commented on the recent death of Akua Donkor, leader...