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Afenyo-Markin criticises petition against Justice Ackaah-Boafo as frivolous

Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the petition filed against Supreme Court nominee, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo, describing...

Keep Supreme Court retirement age at 70 – Justice Ackaah-Boafo urges

Supreme Court nominee Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo has expressed strong support for maintaining the current retirement age of 70 for judges in Ghana, arguing...

Galamsey crisis: Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah backs Chinese envoy’s assertion

Former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has backed the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana’s assertion that the illegal mining menace, popularly known...

GCAG demands urgent government action on galamsey crisis amid broken promises

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG), a broad alliance of media organisations, civil society groups, professional associations, and concerned citizens, has called on the...

There will always be deviants in the fight against galamsey – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has warned that the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will remain an uphill battle as long...

One dead, others injured in gory accident at UCC second gate [Video]

A 19-year-old boy, Wilfred Awusi Ninson, has lost his life in a tragic accident at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) West Gate on...

Who shields the galamsey kingpins? – IET-GH challenges Mahama on inaction

The President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Ghana (IET-GH), Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, has issued a pointed challenge to President John Dramani...

Kennedy Agyapong is the Joshua to take us to the promised land – NPP MP [Audio]

Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Stephen Amoah, has expressed confidence that former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, is the right man to become...

Bogoso Prestea mine workers demand proof of lease amid mounting tensions

Tensions flared at the Bogoso Prestea Mine on Tuesday, 17 June, after the Western Regional Manager of the Minerals Commission, Francis Annobil Jr., failed...

NPP’s greatest deficiency is national executives without parliamentary experience – Former MP

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has expressed concerns over the composition of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) national executives,...

I’m a bit taken aback – Adomako Kissi on public endorsements by NPP MPs

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has expressed disappointment over the public endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by over 60...

I’ll resign if… – Nhyiaeso MP says after Bawumia’s endorsement meeting [Listen]

Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Stephen Amoah, has claimed that the camp of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is overstating the level...

Midwife saves mother and newborn baby on farm in Upper Manya Krobo

A midwife and her assistant at the Sekesua Health Center have been praised for their swift response in safely delivering a pregnant woman who...

Former MP endorses Bryan Acheampong for NPP flagbearer

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has endorsed Dr. Bryan Acheampong as a strong contender for the New Patriotic Party’s...

Ablakwa engages Israeli and Iranian Ambassadors over conflict

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held separate diplomatic meetings with the Ambassadors of Israel and Iran amidst...

I spoke to some MPs, they said it was cosmetic – Appiah-Kubi on Bawumia’s endorsement meeting

Former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has downplayed the significance of the recent endorsement of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu...

Scars of hooliganism: Former RTU Star Nawass recounts brutal attack that ended his career

The very heartbeat of the game — the players — have not been spared the horrors of hooliganism, a scar they carry for life. A...

Man arrested for unlawful possession of narcotics at Nkurakan

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a young man, Christopher Saigoe, for the unlawful possession of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Nkurakan...

Bawumia is NPP’s most formidable candidate for 2028 polls – Manasseh Azure

Renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has declared that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains the most formidable candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead...

Eric Asiedu Boadi: Pupil teacher who broke age-old voodoo to become broadcasting powerhouse

In the ever-evolving universe of Akan sports broadcasting, few voices echo with the power, precision, and presence of Eric Asiedu Boadi, also known on-air...

Why police are holding back on Ablekuma North collation – EC explains

The Electoral Commission (EC) has explained that the delayed collation of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election results is due to pending legal advice from...

Sammi Awuku backs Bawumia for 2028, cites integrity and proven leadership

Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has declared his strong support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential bid to lead the New Patriotic...

Sunyani Traditional Council suspends Queenmother over disputed enstoolment

The succession dispute in the Sunyani Traditional Area has taken a dramatic turn with the indefinite suspension of the Paramount Queenmother, Nana Akosua Duaa...

GNFS refutes alleged attempt to set Nkawkaw fire tender ablaze

The Eastern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has refuted reports that unknown individuals attempted to set the Nkawkaw fire tender...

Bryan Acheampong set to contest NPP flagbearer slot for 2028 – MP reveals

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has disclosed that Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Food and Agriculture,...

Ghana needs values, not new Constitution – John Awuah 

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has challenged the growing calls for constitutional reforms, insisting that Ghana’s true crisis...

First mini-clinic of Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair starts today

The first mini-clinic of the Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair, starts today, June 21, 2025 at the Achimota Retail Centre. The three-day exhibition will allow prospective homeowners...

OSP charges former Vice Presidential staffer, 3 others with corruption over seized rice containers

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally charged four public officials, including a former Director at the former Vice President’s Secretariat, James...

GNPC reaffirms strategic role in West Africa’s energy future

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy transformation and regional integration with a forward-looking gas strategy unveiled at the...

Air India says one engine on crashed plane was new

One of the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last week was new, while the other was not due for servicing until...

It’s a shame – NPP laments delay in Ablekuma North election result

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed deep frustration over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) continued delay in declaring the parliamentary results for the Ablekuma...

Bawumia camp in panic mode – Dr Stephen Amoah dismisses MP endorsements as propaganda

A member of Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign strategy team, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has downplayed the recent endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by over 60 New...

EC rules out immediate re-run in Ablekuma North, says collation still ongoing

The Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled out an immediate re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North Constituency, clarifying that results from...

It wasn’t political – Samini clears air on Ghana Tourism Authority visit

Reggae dancehall icon Samini has addressed the speculation surrounding his recent visit to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), firmly dismissing claims that it was...

Be ready to be shocked and offended at university – students told

Students should be ready to be shocked and offended at university, according to the man in charge of ensuring free speech on campuses. Arif Ahmed,...

Prices still climbing despite falling inflation – Prof Asuming

Prices in Ghana are still rising despite a consistent decline in inflation, economist Professor Patrick Asuming has cautioned. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition...

Temperatures pass 32C as first UK area enters heatwave

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures passing 32C, as part of the country entered a heatwave. A temperature of...

Economy recovery on paper but not in pockets – Economist warns [Video]

Ghana’s economy may appear to be improving on paper, but that recovery has yet to translate into tangible relief for ordinary citizens. That’s the caution...

South Africa’s firebrand Malema banned from entering UK

A controversial South African opposition MP, central to a row over race relations in the country, has been denied entry to the UK. The Home...