Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has declared his intention to vie for the party’s national chairmanship in the forthcoming internal elections. Mr. Afoko, who first assumed the role of NPP National Chairman in April 2014, stated that his decision was the result of “extensive reflection and encouragement” from...
A bench warrant issued earlier today for the apprehension of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, was officially withdrawn following his subsequent appearance in court. The warrant was issued by the Criminal Division of the High Court around 9:40 a.m. after...
President John Mahama paid a visit to the home of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to express his sympathies and pay tribute to her distinguished career in public service. During his visit, President Mahama spoke about her remarkable contributions and enduring impact. He further revealed that the former First Lady will receive a state funeral...
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry for the Interior and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), has announced plans to roll out a Gun Amnesty Programme aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit firearms and curbing gun-related violence across the country. In a press release issued in Accra and signed...
In a bold move to elevate Ghana’s gold narrative on the global stage, GoldBod Jewelry, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially unveiled celebrated broadcaster Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors. The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony held at the...
The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting an update on the investigation into the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight high-ranking government and military officials. In a letter dated October 27, 2025, Mr....
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with a shooting incident that disrupted a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the burial of six family members, resulted in injuries to six civilians and three police officers....
The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation,...
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated...
The leadership of the Ghana TVET Service has promptly initiated disciplinary measures against three Principals of Technical Institutes following substantiated reports of unauthorized fee imposition and extortion within their schools. The institutions involved are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the...