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2024-05-14 16:39
Employees of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) and the Centre for National Culture (CNC) have asked the Commission's management to step aside until investigations into allegations aga… Read More
2024-05-14 15:22
The Ghana Publishers Association (GPA) has announced that book prices will increase by 40 per cent effective June 1, 2024.
The association put the increase on the “difficult b… Read More
2024-05-14 14:44
Legendary American musician and songwriter, Steveland Morris, popularly known as Stevie Wonder, Monday, proudly become a Ghanaian citizen, re echoing his love for Ghana, Africans and humanit… Read More
2024-05-14 09:14
Clappers have been part of Ghana music for centuries, providing rhythmic accompaniment in various traditional music at events and celebrations but what could have resulted in their ‘re… Read More
2024-05-14 09:07
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized the crucial role of female judges in eradicating harmful cultural practices that hinder the development of women and girls during the opening… Read More
2024-05-14 09:00
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has warned that insufficient investment in African FinTechs could hinder innovation and scalability of digital solutions on the continent… Read More
2024-05-14 08:54
During a vibrant ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo granted Ghanaian citizenship to iconic American musician Stevie Wonder on Monday.
Mr Wonder had indic… Read More
2024-05-14 08:32
Out of the total figure, a total of 135, 898 (54.11 per cent) of the registered voters are females, and 115,251 (45.89 per cent) are males – indicating that more females are registerin… Read More
2024-05-13 13:12
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South, Collins Dauda, was released on bail following his arrest for alleged involvement in disturbances at a voter registration centre on Saturday… Read More
2024-05-13 13:05
Alhaji Collins Dauda, Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly causing disturbances during the ongoing Limited Voter Registration Exercise in Kukuom, Ah… Read More
2024-05-13 12:22
The year, 2019 started just like any other year. However, before the end of its fourth quarter, a strange disease emerged killing many people in China, and started spreading to the United St… Read More
2024-05-13 12:13
A total of 53 young media students from some tertiary institutions and other youth groups in Tamale, have participated in a mentorship programme targeted at enhancing their professional capa… Read More
2024-05-13 12:01
The youth of Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region recently staged a demonstration to express their frustration over the government's failure to address various challenges facing their town… Read More
2024-05-13 09:48
The countdown has begun for the premiere of the much-talked-about “A Country Called Ghana” movie, scheduled to captivate audiences at the National Theatre on Friday, May 17, 2024… Read More
2024-05-13 09:42
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, for his exceptional leadership, describing him as a unifying figure for Asanteman and Ghana as a whole… Read More
2024-05-13 09:34
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 7, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 13, 2024Here are a… Read More
2024-05-13 09:23
The highly anticipated 3i Africa Summit, aimed at advancing Africa's digital finance agenda by bringing together finance, policy, and technology stakeholders, kicks off Monday at the Accra I… Read More
2024-05-13 09:14
Edwin Gadayi and Janet Mensah, representing the Sagnation Club in the Ashanti Region, showcased their sprinting prowess by clinching victories in the senior men's and women's 100 meters race… Read More
2024-05-10 19:49
Over 50 shop owners in Awoshie Been-To, situated along the N1 highway, are grappling with substantial losses after the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly carried out the demolition of their s… Read More
2024-05-10 19:44
Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, has criticized his fellow clergymen and women for their silence on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by Parliament in… Read More
2024-05-10 19:34
The Supreme Court has rebuked the lawyers representing the Speaker of Parliament for what it termed as wasting its time with their preliminary objection to the case against the Human Sexual… Read More
2024-05-10 19:27
Final-year junior high school (JHS) students in Ghana gearing up for this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates will encounter three new subjects, accor… Read More
2024-05-10 19:00
Former Auditor General Daniel Domelevo has criticized comments made by Council of State member Sam Okudzeto, who suggested that there was nothing wrong with stashing money at home. Domelevo… Read More
2024-05-10 18:51
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has confirmed to JoyNews that it currently has no plans to engage in further projects in Ghana, effectively closing Ghana's Millennium Challenge Co… Read More
2024-05-10 18:51
Rapper Guru, known offstage as Maradona Yeboah Adjei, has officially launched his campaign to become the Student Representative Council (SRC) president at the University of Ghana.
Guru of… Read More
2024-05-10 11:50
Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency in the Western Region, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has described as remarkable, the development of fire training schools in Ghana under the Preside… Read More
2024-05-10 10:32
The past two years have presented unprecedented challenges for teachers, according to Mr. Peter D. Kpakpo-Atsem, the Eastern Regional GNAT Secretary. He emphasized the various difficulties e… Read More
2024-05-10 10:08
The Births and Deaths Registry Statistical report for 2022 has shed light on a concerning issue: out of the 677,140 children born that year, 2,099 births have raised questions about paternit… Read More
2024-05-10 09:51
After three days of being stranded due to a technical fault, the pontoon on River Oti has resumed operations, providing much-needed relief to vehicles and passengers. A visit by the Ghana Ne… Read More
2024-05-10 09:33
Ms. Lilian Maimouna Nelson has distinguished herself as the latest Ghanaian candidate to achieve exceptional results in the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Strategic Level Case… Read More
2024-05-09 16:42
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has unveiled Ghana's ambitious plan to become the first blockchain-powered government in Africa, leveraging cutting-edge technology to combat corruption e… Read More
2024-05-09 16:36
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has called for an immediate cessation of unauthorised charges imposed on National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)… Read More
2024-05-09 16:33
The Office of the President has stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is not obligated to make a full disclosure of the KPMG Audit Report on the revenue assurance contract betwee… Read More
2024-05-09 09:48
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has called on motorists to promptly report any suspected cheating at fuel stations, emphasizing the importance of immediate action to investigate and a… Read More
2024-05-09 09:23
More than 150 vehicles and travelers at Dordoe-Korpe in the Oti Region find themselves stranded due to a breakdown of the ferry on the River Oti, causing significant disruption to transporta… Read More
2024-05-09 09:20
Despite assurances from the Electoral Commission (EC) that network issues had been resolved, the second day of the limited voter registration faced disruptions due to ongoing connectivity ch… Read More
2024-05-09 08:37
The Institute of Directors-Ghana (IoD-Ghana) has embarked on a collaborative venture with the European Open Education Network (EOE) based in Germany. The aim is to elevate directorship pract… Read More
2024-05-09 08:29
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Ms Joyce Adjoa Agyeiwaa, an accomplished entrepreneur and business executive, as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Birim Central Ass… Read More
2024-05-09 08:25
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to establish common-user processing facilities and equipment in mining districts across Ghana if elected President… Read More
2024-05-08 16:33
Tourists visiting Mount Afadjato, Ghana's tallest mountain and a popular tourist site, have called on the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and relevant authorities to provide shelter on the mou… Read More
2024-05-08 16:30
Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, has underscored the detrimental impact of child labour on both children and adults, emphasizing the need for collective action… Read More
2024-05-08 16:23
The Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs has extended its support to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, praising his transformative initiatives during his tenure as Vice… Read More
2024-05-08 16:21
An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Mrs. Lydia Osei Marfo, has granted GH¢200,000 bail to four individuals implicated in the train accident at Abortia in the Volta Region. The… Read More
2024-05-08 15:40
French Bank Société Générale has dismissed rumours suggesting its withdrawal from the Ghanaian banking sector, describing them as baseless speculation.
The ban… Read More
2024-05-08 15:17
Let me quickly rant about Cheddar. Yes, I want to rant about Nana Kwame Bediako because I have bigger and better issues to rant about.
Do you recall I told you I would be back to talk abo… Read More
2024-05-08 15:05
Let's talk about the tempting whispers of speculation about Xheila and her Dad! Let's delve into the swirling vortex of supposition about Ernest Nana Acheampong, one-half of the legendary Lu… Read More
2024-05-08 14:55
Why are we, indeed, holding Benlord? What purpose does it serve? I've long held the belief that it's a settled principle, as stated in the Book of Life, that ‘Those who draw a sword sh… Read More
2024-05-08 14:52
Why is MTN pretending about the prevalent issue on their network? Can they explain why MoMo fraud is widespread and recurring with their system, while customers of other networks like Telece… Read More
2024-05-08 14:42
Let me1 quickly address the UTV-Medikal controversy before delving into Nana Acheampong's decision to avoid discussing Xheila.
The crux of the UTV-Medikal matter here lies in who holds th… Read More
2024-05-08 11:59
The limited voter registration exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Wa Municipality has seen smooth progress, with no reported hitches as of the time of visitation by t… Read More
2024-05-08 11:49
The registration of first-time voters at the Tamale Metropolitan office of the Electoral Commission (EC) encountered significant technical difficulties, causing delays in the process until m… Read More
2024-05-08 11:27
The Central Region of Ghana has marked a notable achievement with a decade-long decline in teenage pregnancies, dropping from 13,355 cases in 2014 to 8,539 cases in 2023, representing a rema… Read More
2024-05-08 11:07
Dr. Emmanuel Borkor Nuakoh, a parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who recently lost in the primaries for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency, has vehemently denied a… Read More
2024-05-08 10:25
The Journalists Sanctuary International (JSI) has strongly criticized the Israeli government's decision to shut down the local operations of Al Jazeera, labelling it as a perilous precedent… Read More
2024-05-08 10:20
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it has successfully resolved the technical glitches that initially hindered the smooth commencement of the limited voter registration exercis… Read More
2024-05-07 16:58
In 2020, Nana Addo was affected by the ill-informed decision of EC to register SHS students in their schools.
On voting day, the students who had been registered had vacated and could tra… Read More
2024-05-07 16:57
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has authorised Senior High School (SHS) students aged 18 and above to take a four-day break from campus to enable them to participate in the voter registrat… Read More
2024-05-07 16:17
I discussed the prospects of Namibia's new oil and gas boom on TRT World the other day. I am very optimistic about the country's socio-economic prospects.
Namibia is the “new Guyana… Read More
2024-05-07 16:05
In a significant development this morning, the IMANI Center for Policy & Education has formally petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigat… Read More
2024-05-07 15:35
I hear that there was a good discussion on Ghana's automotive manufacturing on Citi FM's CBS this morning. As my good friend @kobina puts it, “one is left with the impression that eith… Read More
2024-05-07 13:39
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 7, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 7, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-04 21:44
It was a celebration of Ghanaian music at Medikal's major headline concert held at the 02 Indigo in London on Friday, May 3, 2024.The 2,750-capacity 02 Indigo arena was filled to the rafters… Read More
2024-05-04 17:29
French bank, Société Générale has decided to withdraw from the Ghanaian market just twenty years after entering.
Alongside Ghana, the bank… Read More
2024-05-04 17:09
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has broken grounds for the construction of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Technical Training Centre on the campus of the University of… Read More
2024-05-04 17:04
Benlord Ababio, a self-proclaimed security operative who allegedly shot a soldier, Lance Corporal Michael Danso, over a land dispute in Kasoa, has been remanded by the Achimota District Cour… Read More
2024-05-04 16:37
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Ghana to implement strict reforms to empower utility service providers to recover their costs for reliable and sustainable power for household… Read More
2024-05-04 16:29
Christian leaders have been urged to pay close attention to obtaining the knowledge of God through proper theological education and studies to help guide followers in ways of the Lord. … Read More
2024-05-04 16:25
Panellists at a forum to commemorate the 2024 World Press Freedom Day raised concerns over the deterioration of press freedom in Ghana.
They cited growing political militarisation and att… Read More
2024-05-04 16:16
Mr Suala Abdul Wahab, the Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has expressed worry about the undue delay of the security agencies in investigating alleged… Read More
2024-05-04 16:12
The Ghana National Fire Service recorded a total of 2,764 fire incidents between January and April 2024.
The figure shows an increase in fire outbreaks as compared to the 2,683 fires repo… Read More
2024-05-04 16:07
Mr Ebenezer Somiah, Project Coordinator of Codesult Network, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it is vital for all stakeholders to join forces and devise efficient measures to win… Read More
2024-05-04 05:02
About a week ago, I was driving home from the supermarket and, for some reason, I felt very sad, unworthy and frankly very useless. I have had a series of disappointments and things have not… Read More
2024-05-03 23:41
As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2024 under the theme “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” we must consider journalism's vital r… Read More
2024-05-03 23:17
As Deputy Ranking on the Communications Select Committee of the Parliament of Ghana, I am aware of the Committee's work with the Ministry of Information to better Ghana's ranking on the Worl… Read More
2024-05-03 12:19
The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has raised doubts about the thoroughness of the investigation into the alleged corruption case involvin… Read More
2024-05-03 12:13
Isaac Wilberforce Mensah, the Spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, has denied allegations that the office has closed investigations into the scandal involving former Sanitation Mi… Read More
2024-05-03 12:08
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is accusing the institutions that probed the scandal involving former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah of colluding to conclude the money laundering… Read More
2024-05-03 11:59
Some aggrieved residents who are yet to be captured in phase three of the Appiatse reconstruction project have threatened to disallow the usage of the newly constructed 124 homes.
On Thur… Read More
2024-05-03 11:34
Gold neck discs, a sword, a royal chair and dozens of other treasures looted during British colonial rule went on show in Ghana this week for the first time since their historic return.
P… Read More
2024-05-03 11:04
MTN Ghana, a leading telecommunication company, has presented a cheque for GHS15,000, drinks hamper, and airtime to the Effutu Traditional Council to support the 2024 Aboakyer Festival. &hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:55
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned and handed over the first phase of the redeveloped Appiatse Community in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region.&nb&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:32
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has advised ministers-designate not to hold themselves as representatives of the President as directed by the Chief of Staff.&nb&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:13
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 3, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 3, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-02 19:52
Tensions flared at the May Day celebration in the Ashanti region as employees of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) walked out during a speech by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Ose… Read More
2024-05-02 19:41
The University of Rwanda is set to benefit from the experiences and success stories of the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science… Read More
2024-05-02 19:09
The Ghana Tourism Authority has unveiled the top 10 most visited tourist attraction sites of 2023, shedding light on the sector.
According to the GTA's 2023 report, these tourist sites co… Read More
2024-05-02 18:40
Former President John Mahama has expressed his discontent with the outcome of the investigation into the alleged acts of corruption involving the former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Da… Read More
2024-05-02 17:47
FBNBank Ghana has announced its name change to FirstBank Ghana, effective Thursday, May 2, 2024, as part of a strategic alignment with the FirstBank Group's identity, vision, and values… Read More
2024-05-02 17:40
The University of Ghana Co-operative Credit Union has approved an additional GH₵1.5 million to complete a 50-bed emergency centre.
The approval was granted in a resolution passed at… Read More
2024-05-02 17:35
Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADOI) Christian Nyarkosah of the Ashaiman Fire Station, has reiterated the call on the public to desist from syphoning fuel from spilling tankers.
The act… Read More
2024-05-02 17:24
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, has expressed optimism that God can use him to contribute positively towards Ghana's development.
“… Read More
2024-05-02 14:53
The longer Dr Bawumia takes to get a running mate, the more evident it becomes that he's struggling to find a match for Prof Opoku-Agyemang, and that can be severely distressing. However, th… Read More
2024-05-02 14:44
The idea of nationhood is, inherently, an idea of competition. As a result, nations are perpetually in competition in many respects among themselves. So that even when they form alliances, n… Read More
2024-05-02 12:59
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 2, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 2, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-01 23:02
Gasoline shortages persist in Nigeria's major cities, leading to a sharp increase in prices and exacerbating the country's cost-of-living crisis. Retail prices in Lagos and Abuja surged abov… Read More
2024-05-01 22:57
Kenya is grappling with severe flooding, prompting rescue operations and the closure of highways across the country. The Kenya Red Cross has reported efforts to rescue tourists trapped at ca… Read More
2024-05-01 22:45
The Sun Newspaper has reported that Britain has initiated its voluntary asylum seeker relocation scheme, sending its first unnamed migrant to Rwanda on Monday. This move aims to address the… Read More
2024-05-01 22:36
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced expectations for a $1 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month, signalling a positive turn for the economy follo… Read More
2024-05-01 22:27
Nigeria has announced a significant increase in salaries for government employees, ranging from 25% to 35%, effective from January this year. The move comes amidst the country's most severe… Read More
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