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‘Don’t attack trucks distributing rice, other food items to schools’ – Apaak warns

Clement Apaak, the official in charge of food distribution in response to the ongoing food shortages in Senior High Schools, has issued a stern...

Mahama engages Mali’s Prime Minister; urges united effort against terrorism

President John Mahama has called for enhanced Ghana-Mali cooperation on Sahel security, stressing the need for joint efforts to combat insurgency and terrorism. Mr Mahama...

Mahama appoints Sammy Gyamfi as acting MD of Precious Minerals Marketing company

President John Dramani Mahama has named Mr Sammy Gyamfi Esq. as the acting Managing Director of the state-owned Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). The appointment...

Appointment of MMDCEs in the Volta Region: 287 applications submitted

The Volta Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has received a total of 287 applications from individuals aspiring to become Metropolitan, Municipal,...

It’s an opportunity to rewrite Ghana’s youth story – Pablo on Ministerial appointment

The Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, popularly known as Pablo has thanked President John Mahama for the appointment. The National Youth...

Minority caucus is not afraid of ORAL team – Suame MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, John Darko, has dismissed claims that the Minority Caucus in Parliament is afraid of...

Kpandai MP blames Bagbin for NPP’s election defeat

Kpandai Member of Parliament (MP) Matthew Nyindam has blamed Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) loss in the 2024...

Mahama appoints Mohammed Abdul-Salam as Acting NLA CEO

President John Mahama has appointed Mohammed Abdul-Salam as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). A statement signed by the...

NDC kicks off MMDCE interviews in Ashanti Region

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has begun the interview process for applicants aspiring to become Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the...

Local assembly elections must be partisan, current system hasn’t worked for 32 years – IDEG

After decades of low voter turnout and disengagement in local elections, the Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey,...

Linda Ocloo will perform better than Amerley Tagoe – Ashie Moore

Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, is confident that Ministerial-nominee Linda Ocloo will do exploits. According to...

Greater Accra NDC chairman warns MMDCE applicants

The Chairman of the Greater Accra NDC, Emmanuel Ashie Moore, has issued a stern warning to applicants vying for Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief...

Mahama names Haruna, Dzifa Gomashie, Pablo among others in latest appointments

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, as the Education Minister-designate. The much-awaited ministerial nominations also featured Asunafo South MP, Eric...

Mahama Ayariga tipped to replace Ato Forson as Majority Leader

Bawuka Central Member of Parliament (MP) Mahama Ayariga Looks Set to Take Over as the Next Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament If approved by the...

Exposing the inconsistencies in NDC’s free first-year university tuition promise

Page 97 of the NDC’s 2024 Campaign Manifesto boldly promised a "No-Academic-Fees" policy for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions. However, a recent statement...

NDC fulfills Dubai holiday promise to supporters after election victory [Video]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has fulfilled its promise of rewarding hardworking supporters in the Greater Accra Region with a vacation in Dubai following...

Free first-year university tuition won’t be compulsory – Apaak

Builsa South Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Clement Apaak has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) pledge to deliver its free first-year university tuition...

Janet Nabla calls for greater female representation in Mahama’s gov’t

The National Leader and Founder of the People's National Party (PNP) and a prominent gender advocate, Janet Asana Nabla, has expressed deep concern over...

NPP is no longer strong – Sammy Crabbe

A former Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has attributed the party's loss in the 2024 general elections to its...

Mahama, Opoku-Agyemang hold crucial meeting with IMF

President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have held a crucial meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Accra...

‘Go to court if you think ORAL is unlawful’ – Domelevo challenges critics

A member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee has defended its operations amidst criticism, stating that those who believe the committee is...

JoyNews Poll: Akufo-Addo, his govt’s ‘killer’ taxes and nepotism blamed for NPP’s 2024 defeat

A survey conducted by Joy News through its social media platforms has delivered a damning verdict on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, holding...

Mahama is committed to working with 60 ministers – Edudzi Tamakloe

The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed President John Mahama’s commitment to working with 60 ministers, as promised...

22-year-old ex-convict sentenced to 15 years in Tarkwa for robbing and threatening student

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced Fatawu Abdellah, an ex-convict, to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbing and threatening to stab a...

Malian Prime Minister arrives in Accra with a special message for Mahama

The Malian Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maiga, has arrived in Accra to deliver a special message from the Malian President, Assimi Goita, to Ghana's President,...

Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war, mediators Qatar and the US say. Qatari Prime...

Why NPP lost the 2024 elections – Justin Kodua opens up

The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua, says the NPP's loss in the 2024 December election was primarily due...

Ghanaian teacher shortlisted for GEM’s $1m global prize

Stella Gyimaah Larbi, a Ghanaian teacher in the Adentan community school of the Greater Accra region, has been shortlisted for this year’s $1 million...

Foreign Affairs Ministry lists categories of recalled diplomatic and service passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has released a list of specific individuals and entities required to return Diplomatic and Service Passports...

Justin Kodua apologizes for NPP defeat, pledges party’s revival

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a heartfelt apology on behalf of the party for its...

Prof. Oquaye is part of the problem, not the solution to NPP’s election loss – Former NPP MP [Video]

Former Member of Parliament for Subin constituency, Eugene Boakye, has expressed concern over the decision to appoint former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye,...

Rev Steve Mensah endorses Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen as the best current affairs show

One of the fathers of the Charismatic Movement in Ghana, Reverend Steve Mensah of the Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry (CEM), has publicly endorsed Asempa FM’s...

We’re still shocked by the results of the parliamentary elections – Justin Kodua [Video]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed shock and disbelief over the outcome of the 2024 parliamentary...

Mahama off to a stellar start, scores 85% in Prof. Gyampo’s rating

President John Mahama has kicked off his presidency with resounding success, securing an 85% approval rating in his first week in office. This outstanding approval...

Volta NDC lauds Mahama on James Gunu’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Volta Region erupted in joyous celebrations on Tuesday, January 14, following the announcement of James Gunu as the Regional Minister-designate. The appointment of the...

She has already given me assignments – Tetteh Chaie on Linda Ocloo’s appointment as Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has expressed his support for the recent appointment of Linda...

ORAL is NDC’s creation not Mahama – Gideon Boako

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Gideon Boako, has stated that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee is a creation of the...

No act of destruction can erase Akufo-Addo’s legacy – Egyapa Mercer

The former Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has firmly stated that history will ultimately vindicate former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mercer, the...

Ato Forson’s responses on revenue shortfalls spark fears of harsher taxes – Minority

The Minority has raised concerns about the responses of the Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during his vetting on Monday, January 13. Addressing a...

Boycott any invitation from ORAL team – Minority to Ghanaians [Audio]

The Minority in Parliament has urged all individuals to boycott any invitation from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee. The Suame MP, John Darko,...