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Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing five people on board. The pilot, co-pilot...

Internal investigation launched into UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ saga as lecturer calls for calm

The Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr. Ibn Kailan Abdul-Hamid, has responded to a viral video...

Dramatic moment Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate

Twelve New York jurors gathered around 10:00 (14:00 GMT) on Wednesday in a wood-panelled courtroom to tell Sean "Diddy" Combs that they found him...

See the areas to be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance today

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that parts of the Greater Accra and Tema Regions will experience a power interruption on Thursday,...

Court discharges lecturer, two students over UG room and bed allocation scandal

An Accra Circuit Court has discharged a lecturer and two students accused of collecting GH₵106,800 under the pretext of allocating rooms and beds to...

Accra Circuit Court remands nine over Nkwanta riots

Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent riots in Nkwanta, located...

Stalled Winneba-Kasoa Highway sparks concerns over unpaid contractor arrears

The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has expressed concern over the stalled dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba highway, citing...

Mahama confers state honour on Indian Prime Minister Modi

President John Dramani Mahama has conferred Ghana’s highest national honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, on the Prime Minister...

Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately

US President Donald Trump has called for the chair of the Federal Reserve to quit "immediately", in an escalation of his attacks on Jerome...

Ugandan military helicopter catches fire in deadly Somalia crash

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing five people on board. The pilot, co-pilot...

24-hour economy policy will be private sector-led – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the newly launched 24-hour economy policy by President John Dramani Mahama will be driven by the private sector, not...

Explainer: What’s inside Ghana’s 24-hour economy blueprint?

The NDC government has officially launched its flagship 24-hour economy policy, 176 days into its administration. The 283-page document not only outlines how the...

Woman arrested for arson and stabbing ex-boyfriend at Sowutuom

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old woman, Augustina Adoma, for allegedly setting fire to the personal belongings of her ex-lover, Emmanuel...

Illegal gold trade: GoldBod Taskforce arrests 10 Chinese in Asankragua

The GoldBod Taskforce has arrested 10 Chinese nationals in Asankragua in the Western Region for their alleged involvement in illegal gold trading. The individuals were...

GIZ, African Union Commission, and ECOWAS to build capacities of 12 cities in Africa on disaster management

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),...

UPSA is not just concerned about students’ academics – Prof. Boadi laments rising indecency [Audio]

Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Associate Professor Isaac Boadi, has clarified the controversy...

Court dismisses Mohbad’s father’s case against clearing Naira Marley, others

A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has dismissed a suit filed by Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly...

Burna Boy’s throwback photo from 5th birthday celebration shakes internet

Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has taken fans on a nostalgic journey with an adorable throwback photo from his 5th birthday. The heartwarming image shows a...

Chaos as alleged NDC youth take over public toilet in Effutu [Video]

Some youths reportedly affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) allegedly attacked and injured several assembly members in the Effutu municipality of the Central...

MP for Pru East commits to accelerating development, especially in the Agric Sector

The Member of Parliament for Pru East in the Bono East Region, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing development initiatives aimed...

Kwesi Arthur claps back at ‘evil and nasty’ fans cursing him over stalled career

Rapper Kwesi Arthur has issued a fiery response to fans he describes as “evil and nasty” for attacking him over what they claim is...

Prof. Dodoo named ARSO President Emeritus

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has unanimously conferred the honorary title of President Emeritus on Professor Alex Dodoo following resolutions passed by both...

NSMQ2025: Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS secures national spot with commanding performance in Bono East

In a commanding display of brilliance and precision, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls’ SHS from Techiman delivered one of the strongest performances yet...

#NSMQ2025: Tuobodom SHTS topples Bono East ‘Kings’ Kintampo SHS in shocking regional qualifier upset

The Bono East region has witnessed a major upset at the 2025 NSMQ regional qualifiers, as Tuobodom Senior High Technical School delivered a stunning...

USAID officially closes, attracting condemnation from Obama and Bush

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially closed its doors after President Donald Trump gradually dismantled the agency over its allegedly wasteful...

Economist advocates for increased taxes on tobacco, alcohol

Development Economist, Dr. George Domfeh, is urging the government to reconsider its tax strategy by shifting focus from essential services to products with adverse...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs convicted on prostitution counts, but cleared of more serious charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses, but cleared of more serious charges after a criminal trial in which two of...

Fuel price adjustment: petrol down, diesel up at GH₵13.25 per litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started adjusting petroleum product prices at the pumps, with mixed changes observed. Petrol prices have marginally decreased, while diesel...

Ablekuma North re-run: Check out full list of 19 polling stations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the list of 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency scheduled for a re-run of the parliamentary...

There are no cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe – Volta Regional Hospital

Authorities at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have debunked reports suggesting three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the municipality. According to a JoyNews source,...

Hitz FM unveils new programming line-up, promises a refreshing radio experience

Ghana’s leading entertainment and lifestyle radio station, Hitz FM, is ushering in a dynamic new phase with an exciting line-up of shows, presenters and...

UPSA students allegedly sent home for ‘indecent dressing’

Several students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), were on Wednesday, July 2, sent home by a task force for what has...

Mahama launches ‘Grow 24’ to irrigate 2 million hectares under 24-hour economy

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to irrigate over two million hectares of farmland as part of his government’s ambitious 24-hour economy initiative...

Wassa Damang Chief demands greater local employment in mining sector

As the mine in Wassa Damang continues to evolve, focus on local content and community participation in employment has taken center stage. Nana Enimere Kwaw...

Mahama officially launches 24-hour economy policy

President John Mahama, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, officially launched his administration’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a symbol of hope, productivity,...

Ablekuma North: EC to re-run election in 19 polling stations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will re-run the 2024 parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North Constituency at 19 of the 37...

GWL announces emergency shutdown of Weija Water Plant

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced an emergency shutdown of the Weija Water Plant, resulting in a temporary disruption in water supply to...

Students Loan Trust Fund begins disbursements for second semester

Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has begun disbursing second-semester loans to tertiary students across the country. According to the Chief Executive Officer, Saajida Shiraz, as...

‘Prayer and Thanksgiving’ without patriotism, accountability, integrity is empty – Dr. Asah-Asante

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has delivered a striking critique of Ghana’s National Day of Prayer...