GENERAL NEWS

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons at Ofaakor near Kasoa in the Central Region over the alleged possession of firearm without lawful authority. The Police mention the suspects as Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, Mustapha Mohammed and Abdul Aziz Musah. Joy News has identified one of those arrested to …

A businessman, Emmanuel Bright Obeng Nyarko affectionately called Great Kofata, has constructed a multi-million dollar Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) center for Ayirebi Senior High School in the Akemansa district of the Eastern Region.   In order to assist students in their academic endeavors and research, the facility is furnished …

The Oti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Yaw Dapaah, has expressed his thoughts on the running mate choice for the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the general elections. Mr Dapaah emphasized that there is significant support among women groups, …

The Deputy National Organiser for Friends of Bawumia 2008 (FoB-08) and the First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, Hon. John Kwame Duodu (SIR JOHN), has praised the Electoral Commission (EC) for the well-run limited voter registration exercise. Sir John, who is also …

Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame, will not resign over the Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson ambulance saga. He also asserted that President Akufo-Addo cannot reshuffle Godfred Dame. In an interview …

Zambia’s former First Lady Esther Lungu and her daughter Chiyeso Katete have been arrested over possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime. The two were arrested on Thursday in the capital, Lusaka, alongside another close relative identified as Charles Phiri, authorities said. Ms Lungu “failed to give a …

The 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) witnessed many Ghanaian musicians eagerly claiming awards amid tough competition from their peers. Iconic Afro-Dancehall musician Livingstone Etse Satekla better known as Stonebwoy has emerged victorious at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, claiming the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. He faced …

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation and Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West has said she is ready to be a running mate if selected. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful is in the race with many others including Energy Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh for the running mate position of the New Patriotic …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in Electricity and Water tariffs, effective July 1 to September 30, 2024. The Commission has stated that there will be a 3.45% increase in electricity tariffs for lifeline consumers (0-30kWh); a 5.84% increase for all other residential consumers who are …

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation for the Republic of Ghana and the Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has told Ghanaians that what they are currently experiencing is the normal light off that has always been in the system. She has denied the country is going …