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Assault on journalists: This isn’t your ‘chooboi’ moment, fix the problem – Lecturer to Information Minister

Associate Professor at Ashesi University, Maame Mensa-Bonsu is unenthused by the assertions of the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, for action to curb the...

Abesim murder: Accused pleads not guilty to 2 counts of murder 

Richard Appiah, the draughtsman accused of killing two minors and keeping their bodies in a refrigerator at Abesim near Sunyani, has pleaded not guilty...

Okomfo Anokye cola tree: Suspect denies felling 300-year-old tree

A man suspected to have cut down the Okomfo Anokye historic tree has denied his involvement in felling the 300-year-old tree.The tree, planted centuries...

2023 BECE: WAEC to invite candidates suspected of cheating

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is preparing to call candidates implicated in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to answer for their...

Don’t judge police officers by past perceptions – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare is urging the public to refrain from judging his officers based on historical perceptions.According to...

Gyakye Quayson’s lawyers considering options against judge overseeing his trial

Lawyers representing Assin North Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson, state that they are contemplating their options against the High Court Judge presiding over...

One person arrested in connection with felling of Komfo Anokye’s historic cola tree

Information reaching JoyNews indicates one person has been picked up by the police to assist with investigations pertaining to the felling of Komfo Anokye’s...

Family places 100k reward on head of missing Lands Commission staffer

Senior Lands Administrative Officer and mother of two, Rhodaline Amoah Darko, has gone missing for more than two years.Her husband, Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey of...

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo’s take on LGBTQ

Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo has expressed her firm stance against the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana.Speaking on Accra based Starr FM...

Let’s cut Bawumia some slack, the buck doesn’t stop with him – Kwabena Agyapong

A former General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has downplayed attempts by political opponents to blame the woes...

5 dead, 6 rescued after boat capsised on Volta Lake

Five people have been confirmed death, one missing and six others rescued after a boat capsised on the Volta Lake.The heartbreaking incident occurred at...

Gyakye Quayson flown to Canada over critical health emergency – Court told

The Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson has been flown to Canada to undergo a critical health emergency.He is therefore...

Domelevo’s 6 key values politicians must embody

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has outlined six leadership values he says are key to transforming the nation if possessed by the country’s politicians....

There could be an uprising if… – Prof. Adei

Economist, Prof Stephen Adei has warned there could be an uprising if politicians continue to exploit societal weaknesses.Prof Adei is, however, worried that...

I am willing to buy, complete Saglemi Housing Project – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Afro-Arab Group of Companies, Salamu Amadu has expressed interest in the controversial Saglemi Housing Project and has...

Court fines Charles Bissue in case against OSP

The Human Rights Court has fined former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue GH¢500 in his case against the...

Akosombo Dam spillage: MPs fight over govt’s response to disaster

Tempers were high in Parliament on Wednesday as lawmakers verbally fought each other over government's response to the devastating flooding caused by the spillage...

Man killed in test on bullet-proof charm

A man has been shot dead in Nigeria's north-eastern Bauchi state while a so-called bullet-proof charm - or "gun medicine" - was being tested...

New twist to Cecilia Dapaah’s case

Patience Botwe, a former housemaid of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah and six others have been slapped with 31 fresh charges moments after...

I will merge Aviation, Railways and Transport ministries when re-elected – Mahama

The flagbearer of the largest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed his intention to merge certain ministries...

Korle Bu reopens Renal Unit

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has reopened the Renal Unit for the treatment of kidney and other related diseases to outpatients.The reopening last...

One injured after armed robbery at filling station

A gang of armed robbers have attacked Gaso filling station in Adankrono, near Kade, within the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region on the...

My church has moved from 400 members to just 40 people – Cecilia Marfo sheds tears

The Tuesday edition of Joy Prime's morning show was an emotional one as Cecilia Marfo who graced the show let out some tears over...

La General Hospital: IMF deal caused sponsors to suspend funding for construction – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader has attributed the delay in the reconstruction of the La General Hospital to a hold-up in funds by the facility's sponsors.According...

Asantes are now their own enemies – Otumfuo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has said the kingdom in recent times is coming under threat from enemies within.This according to him...

Owusu Bempah’s open letter to John Mahama

Dear former President Mahama,I TRULY believe and cynically, without a doubt, that Ghana lived through the worst government in living memory under your presidency.Indeed,...

Alan Kyerematen reacts to Bawumia’s victory

Founder of the Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen, has expressed scepticism about the governing New Patriotic Party's (NPP) chances of retaining power.He insisted that...

Presidential staffers surprise Bawumia [Video]

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday received a rousing welcome at work from presidential staffers and other workers in his office.The staff...

I’ll rate Akufo-Addo 4 out of 10 for corruption fight – Dr Ishmael Yamson

Renowned Ghanaian businessman and Economist, Dr Ishmael Evans Yamson has stated that President Akufo-Addo has failed to tackle the canker of corruption.Speaking to Evans...

You have till November 11 to apologise to Samira Bawumia – NMC orders Power FM

The National Media Commission (NMC) has asked Authentic Media Company Limited, operators of Power FM, to issue an apology to Samira Bawumia, the wife...

Owusu Bempah’s spiritual revelation after Bawumia’s victory

The founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah, has made some shocking revelations following the election of...

Street preacher, 2 others crashed to death at Suame

Three persons have been reported dead with two others sustaining various degrees of injuries after a cargo truck rammed into a Nissan salon car...

Akoto Ampaw saved me from going to jail – Atta Akyea

Abuakwa South Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Atta Akyea, has recounted how late renowned lawyer and human rights activist, Akoto Ampaw saved him from jail. ...

Garu: Victim of military brutality reported dead

One person has passed on following the alleged military brutality at Garu in the Upper East Region.Garu Member of Parliament (MP), Albert Alalzuulga disclosed...

Thank you for believing in me – Bawumia tells Akufo-Addo

The newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his deep gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for his unwavering...

Full Text: NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory speech

VSPEECH BY H.E. DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA, NEWLY ELECTED FLAGBEARER OF THE NEW PATRIOTICPARTY ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023, AT THE ACCRA SPORTS STADIUMYour Excellency,...

Prof Gyampo jabs EC’s mathematical errors in declaration of results

Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo is not happy about the Electoral Commission's mathematical inaccuracies in the declaration of...

I shall be my own man – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated emphatically that he has his own distinct vision, and will be his own man in pursuing an...

Bawumia elected NPP flagbearer

The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).Dr Bawumia defeated three aspirants, including Assin Central MP,...

NPP decides: Bawumia begins jubilation ahead of official declaration [Video]

It is a jubilant atmosphere at the office of Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as he cruises to victory in the New Patriotic Party...