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Richard Jakpa allegedly assaulted while on ballot printing supervision exercise

Businessman Richard Jakpa has reportedly been assaulted while supervising ballot printing for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr. Jakpa is said to have been attacked...

US Election: How the economic policies of Harris and Trump differ

We heard a lot on Friday from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on what their plans are for the US economy. Unsurprisingly, the economy...

It’s a lie, we are not printing excess ballots beyond agreed numbers – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to discount any suggestion that it is clandestinely printing ballot papers in excess of agreed numbers. According...

Let us vote for visionary Bawumia – Queenmother of Bechem

The Paramount Queenmother of Bechem Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, Nana Adwoapo Dwamena Serwaa II, has appealed to her community and Ghanaians at...

40th Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for November 8, 2024

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that this year's National Farmers' Day will be held on November 8, 2024, in Accra. The date...

Ghana Maritime Authority denounces allegations of license sabotage as ‘false and mischievous’

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has issued a strong statement rejecting accusations of corruption and sabotage made by anonymous sources against its officials. Labelling the...

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...

NDC files new application to lift previous injunction on Amenfi Central PC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken its legal battle to the Sekondi High Court, filing a new application to secure Joana Gyan Cudjoe’s...

Community Mining Scheme is a failure – NDC Mining Committee

The Mining Committee of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) is alleging the infiltration of the Community Mining Scheme by foreign nationals defeating the purpose of...

Mahama becoming a threat to Ghana’s democracy – Minister [Audio]

Information Minister, Fatima Abubakar has said former President John Mahama is becoming a threat to Ghana's Judiciary and democracy. In her view, the National Democratic...

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...

I’ll retire you from politics – Jomoro MP to NPP PC [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has sworn to retire former MP and New Patriotic Party(NPP) parliamentary candidate, Paul Essien from politics. She has...

Hwidiem-Kenyasi road to be completed before elections – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is assuring the chiefs and people of Kenyasi that the Hwidiem-Kenyasi road will...

The votes have been cast spiritually; I have already won – Jomoro MP [Audio]

Member of Parliament for Jomoro constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has expressed strong belief in her re-election on December 7, 2024. The first-time...

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...

My opponent jubilated over my accident – Jomoro MP

Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, claims that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) celebrated the ghastly accident she was involved...

2024 election: I would have openly declared my support for Cheddar if… – Dormaahene

Independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called on the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II to resolve differences between him and the Asantehene,...

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...

Minority petitions OSP to probe Wa West DCE over alleged diversion of DRIP resources

The Minority caucus in Parliament has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate the alleged misappropriation of resources in the District...

I pat myself on the back – Jomoro MP on achievements [Listen]

Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has expressed pride in her achievements thus far. Madam Affo-Toffey is confident...

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...

Mahama accuses Akufo-Addo of undermining independent institutions

Former President John Mahama has accused his successor, Akufo-Addo, of deliberately weakening independent institutions in the country, specifically citing the Electoral Commission (EC) and...

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...

Make grand corruption a felony offence – Prof. Stephen Adei

Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has urged the government to classify grand corruption as...

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...

More than 60 million votes already cast in US election

More than 60 million people have cast early votes in the US election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. This beats the early voter...

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...