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GoldBod secures agreement with 9 mining companies to buy 20% of their gold output

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has reached a historic agreement with nine large-scale mining companies to purchase 20% of their gold output for local...

I’m so worried; GBA should know better – Deputy A-G on Chief Justice’s saga [Audio]

Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem Sai, has criticised the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) over its resolution on the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. At...

Mahama’s discretion is checked – Ayariga defends suspension procedure for Chief Justice

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has firmly defended the President’s constitutional authority to suspend a Chief Justice under Article 146(10)(a), asserting that the process...

No, GBA, CJ’s suspension is not unconstitutional & yes, your statement is prejudicial – Kwaku Azar

A. The GBA’s Claim on the Chief Justice’s Suspension The GBA claims that the Chief Justice’s suspension is unconstitutional due to the lack of published...

‘Where was the bar?’ — Thaddeus Sory criticises GBA’s silence over past judicial misconduct

Renowned legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has criticized the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for what he described as selective activism and its silence on past...

Upper Denkyira West DCE pledges market upgrades

The newly confirmed District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Denkyira West, Isaac Nsiah, has pledged to upgrade market facilities in the district capital, Diaso,...

Kennedy Agyapong withdraws from NPP ‘Thank You Tour’

New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2024 presidential hopeful and Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, has withdrawn from the ongoing nationwide Thank You Tour. Mr. Agyapong confirmed...

Mahama nominates 33 MMDCEs in Eastern Region

President John Mahama has nominated Chief Executives for all 33 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Eastern Region. This was announced in a...

Chief Justice suspension: Minority backs nationwide protest to defend Ghana’s democracy

In a bold statement issued ahead of a planned nationwide demonstration, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared full support for political parties rallying...

How I lost family members to diabetes and cancer – Mahama recounts

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a nationwide campaign to promote public awareness, household screening, and early detection in response to the growing...

Chief Justice Suspension: Mahama’s actions threaten rule of law and stability – Minority

Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed grave concern over what it describes as the “blatant disregard for legal processes” and “judicial intimidation,” citing...

Communications Ministry probes cybersecurity breach at MTN

The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation has launched an investigation into the cybersecurity breach at MTN Ghana. In a statement, the ministry revealed...

‘The law is not in the bosom of the Bar’ – Thaddeus Sory unleashes legal fire on GBA

Prominent constitutional lawyer Thaddeus Sory has launched a scathing critique of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) following its latest comment in the Chief Justice...

‘You didn’t suffer any injury’ – State Attorney tells JoyNews’ Latif Iddrisu

A Senior State Attorney has cast doubt on the injuries sustained by journalist Latif Iddrisu, despite his claims of brutal assault by officers of...

Health Minister pledges three months salary to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has pledged to donate his three-month salary to support the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as...

NPP supporter allegedly stabbed over ‘Thank You Tour’ cash

A young man believed to be a supporter of former Assin Central MP and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong,...

Charles Bissue responds to OSP’s criminal charges

Former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has described the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) new criminal charges...

Two convicted for human trafficking

The Achimota Circuit Court has convicted two individuals for trafficking two women from Nigeria to Ghana and forcing them into prostitution. Jessica Daniel, 24, a...

Ghana can payback debts, says IMF

Ghana can repay its debts when they fall due, provided it continues implementing the objectives of the US$3 billion loan-supported programme with the International...

‘Law is not democracy’- Deputy AG dismisses GBA’s resolution on CJ suspension

Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai has rebuked the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), arguing that its recent resolution calling for the reinstatement of the...

NIA expands premium services to 5 Regions, relocates Accra Centre

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the expansion of its premium registration services to five additional regions, effective 5th May 2025. This initiative is...

Blackstar Experience to be launched on May 1

The Blackstar Experience, the overarching programme for the tourism, culture, and creative arts industries, will be launched on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The event is...

Students Loan Trust Fund opens registration portal for first-year students

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has launched an application portal for first-year students of public tertiary institutions in Ghana to register for financial...

Tight security at Manhyia Palace for Bawku conflict mediation talks

There is tight security at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, with several armed soldiers and police present for the Bawku conflict mediation. The stage is...

Celestine Donkor, husband to sponsor education of DJ Awana’s children

Gospel musicians Celestine Donkor and her husband, Kofi Donkor, have pledged to sponsor the education of two children of DJ Awana, a top DJ...

Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah’s anti-galamsey demo suspended

The leader of the Generational Rights Protection Society Group, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, has clearly stated that the group has achieved its purpose in organising...

Amaarae professes unwavering love for ‘untouchable’ Shatta Wale

Award-winning American-Ghanaian singer Amaarae has identified herself as one of the core members of Shatta Wale's fanbase, the SM Family. At her album listening event...

Deputy Agric Minister reiterates government’s commitment to revitalise poultry industry

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to revitalising the poultry industry. He was speaking at the eighth...

GBA threatens court action over Chief Justice’s suspension

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has intensified its opposition to President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, warning of imminent legal action...

Kwabena Kwabena eyes UPSA SRC presidency

Ghanaian highlife crooner George Kwabena Adu, known in showbiz circles as Kwabena Kwabena, is the latest musician to venture into student politics. According to his...

Lord Kenya heaps praises on King Paluta over similarities in music style

Ghanaian rapper Lord Kenya has heaped praise on rising music sensation King Paluta, drawing striking parallels between the young artiste’s style and his own...

Why Mahama ordered audit into Agenda 111 projects – Health Minister discloses [Video]

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that none of the hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative is currently operational. Speaking in an...

Suspend ‘Thank You Tour’ – Mpiani warns NPP

Former Chief of Staff, Kwadwo Mpiani, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing 'Thank You tour', calling for it to be suspended immediately. He...

Nkwanta South MCE moves to curb revenue leakages

Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Joseph Antwi Awal, has announced a robust plan to tackle revenue leakages within the assembly, emphasizing the need...

Education Minister clarifies exemption of academics from post-retirement contract suspension

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified that academic professionals — including professors, lecturers, and researchers — are exempt from the government's recent...

Kantamanto Market Fire: Leadership renders account, declares market fully operational

Four months after the devastating Kantamanto Market fire, the leadership of the Kantamanto Traders Association has officially rendered an account of all donations received...

Heavy rainfall, stormy winds and system upgrades behind recent power outages – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the recent wave of power outages across parts of the country to heavy rainfall, stormy winds,...

CDS announces release of all 2-Star Generals from Ghana Armed Forces

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, hosted a gathering of all Two-Star Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)...

Tensions mount in Burkina Faso after coup attempt

A week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, the situation remains tense in Ouagadougou, particularly among the armed forces. Local media report that a...