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Trump scores debate points as Biden stumbles on key issues

Before Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. To say that this debate did not put those...

China finds something strange in sample retrieved from moon

Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analysing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020. They found naturally occurring "few-layer...

Majority Leader warns NPP against infighting over Bawumia’s running mate selection

Parliament's Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and supporters to avoid internal conflicts as the party...

Richard Jakpa’s 2007 military dismissal letter cited as evidence in ongoing ambulance trial

It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in...

8 things to watch for in CNN’s 2024 debate between Biden and Trump

President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set to make history on CNN Thursday night as they meet for their first 2024 debate. It’ll be the first...

Biden and Trump to face off at CNN presidential debate today

In a historic first, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in a highly anticipated debate tonight, marking the first...

I’ve been educating the AG; but he’s not listening – Jakpa [Video]

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa says he was taken aback at the ignorance of the Attorney General and...

If I meet Nana Yaa Jantuah in heaven, I will throw her down – NPP man [Listen]

Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Collins Owusu Amankwah has said he would be shocked to see former General Secretary of the Convention...

Opoku Prempeh not the right choice to partner Bawumia – Appiah-Kubi

A member of the National Council of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed his disapproval of the running mate candidate...

Ambulance trial: AG is afraid of cross-examination because of possible perjury – Sammy Gyamfi

The Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has challenged the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to swear an oath in...

It’ll be a record for Ghana to have a female Vice President – Tafo Chief

The chief of Akyem-Tafo, Osabarima Adusei Peasah has extolled the virtues of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Jane Naana Opoku- Agyemang, describing...

Bawumia’s running mate: NAPO is his own nemesis – Franklin Cudjoe

The founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to reports that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has...

We’ll participate in 2024 election – CPP

The Convention People's Party (CPP) has denied reports suggesting that it will not participate in the upcoming December 7 general elections. This comes after the...

Walewale: NPP youth keep vigil at Police station to protect ballot boxes

A group of youth affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) kept vigil at the Walewale Police station on Wednesday. Their action to protect ballot...

Mahama thanks South Korea for forgiving Ghana’s debt

Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed his gratitude to the government of South Korea...

“Complete madness” – Kwesi Pratt slams govt for celebrating Eurobond deal

Veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has slammed the Akufo-Addo government for “rejoicing” over an agreement reached with Eurobond holders regarding the treatment of Ghana's...

Prove that NDC will cancel Free SHS – Jane Naana dares NPP

Running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has challenged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

EC must meet all presidential candidates – Peace Council

Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Rev Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, says the Council has suggested to the Electoral Commission (EC) to meet with...

NDC Communication Officer found dead 

The National Democratic Congress( NDC) Communication Officer for Awutu Senya West Constituency, Kadevi Selasy has reportedly been found dead at Nkwadum, a suburb of...

I didn’t have to consult cement manufacturers to get L.I through – K.T. Hammond

The Trade Minister has dismissed calls by cement manufacturers for stakeholder discussions before the proposed legislative instrument aimed at regulating cement prices is placed...

EC to extend voter registration to prison inmates

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is working with the Ghana Prisons Service to register eligible prison inmates ahead of the 2024 general election. The...

Mahama donates GHC 50,000 to Buz Stop Boys for Clean Ghana Campaign [Video]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has generously donated GHC 50,000 to the Buz Stop Boys, an NGO committed to improving sanitation across Ghana. The donation...

Bank of Ghana increases maximum advance payment for imports to $200,000

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an amendment to the rules governing Advance Payments for imports, increasing the maximum amount permitted from $50,000...

Cement manufacturers called my bluff over pricing concerns – Trade Minister

Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond revealed that the Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana (CMAG) dismissed his directive regarding cement pricing. In an interview with Evans...

Standoff as NPP supporters besiege Walewale police station over election dispute

Tonight, there is a stand-off at the Walewale Police Station in the Mamprusi West Municipality of the North East Region. This was after dozens of...

Peace Council endorses EC’s move to use Ghana Card for voter registration

The National Peace Council(NPC) has endorsed plans by the Electoral Commission (EC) to use the Ghana Card as the sole document for voter registration...

NPP running mate: Napo takes lead with 77% in Danquah Institute poll

The New Patriotic Party member of Parliament for Manhyia South in the Ashanti Region and serving Minister of Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh (popularly known...

Inusah Fuseini reacts to reports he owns real estate properties in Dubai

A former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini has reacted to allegations that he owns some 20 properties in Dubai. This was in...

NPP youth wing to host the prestigious IYDU Council meeting in Accra

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Youth Wing proudly announces that it will host the International Young Democrat Union (IYDU) Council meeting from June 27th...

NDC’s return to IPAC has been beneficial – Jean Mensa

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission(EC), Jean Mensa, says the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has been very fruitful,...

Minority warns Afenyo-Markin over free SHS bill

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to stop making false comments that incite the public...

Bawumia presents NAPO as choice of running mate to Akufo-Addo

JoyNews can confirm that the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his...

Let’s join forces to build a brighter future for Tano North – Gideon Boako to constituents

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has urged constituents to unite for a brighter future. He emphasised that...

C/R NDC criticizes chiefs silence on Ato Forson’s prosecution

The Central Regional Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have expressed surprise over the Central Regional House of Chiefs' silence regarding what...

Atik questions Akufo-Addo for appointing Nana Bediatuo as Ambassador-at-Large

Former General Secretary of the People's National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has slammed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent appointment of his Executive Secretary,...

I’ve worked for 30 years, owning $133K property in Dubai no big deal – Moses Asaga

A former Member of Parliament for Nabdam in the Upper East Region, Moses Asaga has rubbished allegations that he may have done something wrong...

I am convinced John Mahama does not love the NDC – Koku Anyidoho

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has intensified his critique of the party's flagbearer, former President John...

Greater Accra will decide 2024 elections – Ga Mantse

GA Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has declared that the Greater Accra Region will be a crucial factor in determining the outcome of...

We must boldly end monetisation of elections – Mac Manu

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Mac Manu, has stressed the importance of regulating campaign financing in Ghana. During a dialogue...

2024 Election: We have to address mistrust in EC – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of Law School at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has called for an immediate step to...