It was all tears of joy as the family of young Moses Addai was handed a fully-furnished three-bedroom apartment at Trede in the Atwima Kwanwoma district of the Ashanti region. The 16-year-old, who featured in JoyNews’ hotline documentary “Crushed Young” produced by Seth Kwame Boateng, had one of his lower limbs amputated following a car…
A devastating fire engulfed a two-storey at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Thursday night, leaving students in a state of shock and despair. The blaze consumed the entire second floor of the nine-bedroom apartment, rendering the affected students homeless and distraught. Their personal belongings were reduced to ashes, with no…
Celebrated Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy, known in private life as Livingstone Etse Satekla, brought humor to his graduation ceremony at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on July 26, 2024. During the ceremony, Stonebwoy recited the alumnus oath and also threw a playful jab at an unknown individual, making fun of their lack…
Twelve individuals who were standing trial for alleged criminal acts, including murder, have been discharged after evidence suggested that the state had been adamant in prosecuting their cases. Some of these individuals, who have been in custody for close to a decade, had made no more than four appearances in court since their arrest. Underpinning…
The Supreme Court has declared as constitutional the law which prohibits unnatural carnal knowledge such as anal sex. In a unanimous decision Wednesday [July 24, 2024], a seven-member panel of the court dismissed a writ challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The court presided over…
There is some drama building in Parliament already as Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam readies to present the much-anticipated Mid-Year Budget Review. The session is yet to unfold without the presence of the Minority in Parliament, who have signaled their absence in protest over several unresolved issues. The mid-year budget review, a crucial exercise…
The chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr Fahad Aldossari, has assured African leaders, heads of the continent’s financial institutions, and business leaders that the newly established Arab-Africa Financial Consortium (AAFC) will do everything within its mandate to ensure that it achieves its set objective…
As the Communications Director for NPP UK, I have had the distinct honour of meeting many distinguished personalities within our party. However, my recent encounter with Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, fondly known as NAPO, stands out as a particularly humbling experience. As our Vice-Presidential candidate, NAPO’s demeanour and approachability left a lasting impression on me,…
Your web design project can transform your business’ fortunes, but it could also turn out to be a complete nightmare and waste of money. This article is about how to spot the tricks played by unscrupulous web designers and scammers on unsuspecting small business owners. These tips will save you from wasting precious time and…
An accident has occurred on the Tema-bound side of the Accra-Tema motorway involving a Toyota Tundra, a Benz 207 passenger vehicle, and a trailer truck. The Toyota Tundra allegedly from the office of the president, was being driven by a mechanic. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 8 am. Several individuals in the vehicles…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged Ghanaians to disregard the 15% increase in transport fares announced by the Transport Operators Association. Transport Operators Association in a statement announced an increase in fares, effective Monday, July 22. Although GPRTU acknowledged the rising prices of petroleum products and their significant impact on transportation costs,…
The Electoral Commission has clarified that it is not responsible for security during elections in ensuring a peaceful process. The EC says it has often been called upon to ensure peace in the electoral process which it believes is solely the mandate of the police. Briefing Parliament on preparations towards the December polls, the EC…
The management of Groupe Nduom has petitioned the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, to restore GN Bank’s licence if he emerges victorious in the December 7 elections. GN Bank had its licence revoked by the Bank of Ghana in August 2019. During a meeting with the former president in Accra on…
Some international flights from Accra to other destinations have been affected today, Friday, July 19. This comes after several airlines were hit by disruptions to their software that aid flights and operations. The development has affected the Microsoft-based computers of these airlines. United Airlines for instance in a statement says the development has affected some…
Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has advised President Akufo-Addo to take drastic measures to enhance public confidence in the political establishment to avoid a Kenya-style public uproar. A finance bill introduced by the Kenyan government in June triggered violent protests in most parts of that country that resulted in at least thirty-nine deaths. According to…
Passengers flying out of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) evening experienced delays due to a disruption in the check-in systems at Terminal 3. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) in a statement confirmed that the issue occurred around 7:51 pm on July 16th and lasted for approximately an hour. This resulted…
