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BREAKINGKwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, has called on the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) to adequately resource Assembly Members to undertake weekly sanitation exercises in their respective electoral areas. He said providing the members with funding…
BREAKINGNana Ekuwa Amissah V has been installed as the new Far Konkohemaa (Queen of fishmongers) of Anomabo in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. Her installation marks a significant transition in the leadership of women in the Anomabo fishing community, coming shortly after the final…
BREAKINGGhana is seeking to strengthen nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods through the development of a National Plant-Based Food Systems Plan. Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, said the plan would provide a framework for improving…
BREAKINGKarpowership has committed GH¢210,550 to cover tuition fees for 63 engineering students at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) for the 2026/2027 academic year, reinforcing its commitment to education, skills development, and building local expertise in Ghana’s energy industry. This latest…
BREAKINGNigerian singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has postponed his world tour after sustaining a serious injury. In a brief statement on his X handle on Monday, Omah Lay said he is battling a knee ligament injury and wants to focus on recovery over the next four to six weeks. He…
BREAKINGNigerian Afrobeat musician Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has made history as the first African artist to reach 12 billion Spotify streams. The announcement was made on Monday by WizStatz, a music statistics account on X. Tagging Wizkid’s handle, WizStatz wrote, “WIZKID (@wizkidayo) becomes…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has outlined a Ghanaian dream anchored in inclusive governance, quality education and a private sector free to create wealth. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he called for leadership that turns the country’s resources into opportunities for all.…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor says Ghana’s natural wealth must translate into quality education, good health and a safety net that protects vulnerable people from abject poverty. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he said good leadership and inclusive governance were essential to…
BREAKINGAlgeria’s national carrier Air Algérie resumed direct flights to Tripoli on Wednesday after a nearly 12-year halt, the internationally recognised Government of National Unity media office said. The airline will initially operate two flights a week, the media office said. Many international…
BREAKINGOil prices fell Thursday, paring back the previous day’s gains as hopes for peace talks eased renewed concerns about Middle East supply disruptions from escalating regional conflict. Brent crude futures declined 82 cents, or 0.7%, to $114.50 a barrel by 0132 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on older generations to deliberately pass on their knowledge and experience to young people, saying mentorship can help prepare the next generation to take up leadership responsibilities more quickly and effectively. He said the experiences…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghana’s leaders to avoid excessive taxation that stifles initiative and prevents entrepreneurs from creating wealth. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he said the state should empower individuals to use their talents and resources to build…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghana’s leaders to allow entrepreneurs to keep their legitimately earned wealth while paying reasonable taxes. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he warned against excessive taxation that stifles initiative. He said the state should empower…
BREAKINGThe Asankragwa Divisional Police Command has dismissed 10 reported cases of alleged missing genitalia within its operational area, confirming that medical examinations proved all complaints were unfounded. Clinical assessments conducted on the 10 individuals established that their genitalia were…
BREAKINGPresident Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and using debt to hold back development. Putin spoke at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day…
BREAKINGSunderland put aside their Premier League struggles to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with victory over Brentford. Despite being second best for much of the first half, the Black Cats stormed into a 3-0 lead with three goals in 13 minutes at the Stadium of Light. Chemsdine Talbi…
BREAKINGMajor American and foreign airlines urged the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to reconsider new rules requiring all US-bound travellers to attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the prior 21 days. The International Air Transport Association and Airlines for…
BREAKINGGhana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC 2026) in Accra from December 9 to 12, with organisers aiming to promote the continent’s cultural heritage, strengthen Pan-African collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative industries. The…
BREAKINGSerwaa Amihere’s recent advice to young women raises a question that deserves more attention than the insults surrounding it: how do we encourage people to live within their means without making them feel that their possessions determine their worth? At The Complete Ignite Woman session on 25…
BREAKINGFour decades in the political wilderness, marked by military coups, prison detention, and widespread economic decay, provided former President John Agyekum Kufuor with the fortitude required to alter the trajectory of the nation upon assuming the presidency. Reflecting on his journey during an…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has recounted how his early experiences in law, banking, local government and diplomacy helped shape his entry into national politics, becoming a Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs at the age of 30. Mr Kufuor, who was speaking on…
BREAKINGBrazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who landed in Miami after losing the presidential election on Sunday, has said it was never his intention to “leave my homeland”. “I did not flee Brazil; I left for the sake of Brazil,” he said in his first statement since his departure. The US provided visas to…
BREAKINGFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor says he wants to leave a legacy that helps young people learn from his generation’s experiences and achieve more. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he said rapid technological change means today’s youth may not have time for the long apprenticeship…
BREAKINGNovak Djokovic pulled off a hard-fought comeback win over Ugo Humbert in his first Basel appearance in 15 years. Battling in the final months of the year to keep his chances alive of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Djokovic celebrated what he called a “big win” by overcoming…
BREAKINGDetails of more than 41,000 personnel working for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including thousands involved in immigration enforcement, have been leaked to the public. The leak includes names, work addresses and phone numbers of DHS staff, including agents working with Immigration…
BREAKINGThe King shook off royal formality and swapped it for some dance moves on the second day of his nine-day Caribbean visit. Armed with a pair of maracas in the colours of the flag of the Bahamas, Charles joined a Junkanoo – a cultural event and carnival designed to celebrate island life. Amidst the…