Power has been restored to Bunsu town in the Eastern Region after the transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) was stolen. The stolen 100KV transformer, which was situated in front of the Bunso police and fire service stations, left the entire community in darkness for over five days. This incident marks the fifth theft of this kind …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the appointment of Arnold Mashud as the new Director of Elections for the Northern Region, following a decision by the party’s Conflict Resolution Directorate and the Functional Executive Committee (FEC). The party in a statement dated Wednesday, June 19, 2024, disclosed that an appeal had been filed against the appointment of Mr Aminu …

The Minority in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to stop making false comments that incite the public against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the proposed Free SHS bill. On June 24, Afenyo-Markin accused the Minority, especially Akatsi North MP Peter Kwasi Nortsu-Kotoe, of opposing the bill, which aims to codify the Free SHS …

One person has been reported dead with others injured in an accident that occurred on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Tuesday. Accra-based UTV reported that, the accident involved a VIP bus with registration number GT 5287-11 and an articulated truck GR 1276-W. It happened when the bus driver reportedly tried to overtake a stationary vehicle, causing it to veer off its …

The Co-chair of the Citizens Movement Against Corruption, Edem Senanu, has stated that the current controversy surrounding former Member of Parliament for Nabdam, Moses Asaga, owning properties in Dubai is “much ado about nothing.” This statement follows a report by the UK-based think tank, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). The report, titled “How Dirty Money Finds a Home …

Kenya’s President has withdrawn the controversial tax proposal that sparked deadly protests. On Tuesday afternoon, tensions escalated when protestors marched on Kenya’s Parliament. Instead of de-escalating the conflict, police officers fired live rounds into the crowds, resulting in fatalities and more than 30 injuries. The Kenyan government further exacerbated the situation by deploying the army under the guise of addressing …

JoyNews can confirm that the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election. According to JoyNews’ Presidential Affairs correspondent Elton Brobbey, a meeting took place on Tuesday night at the Jubilee House. During the meeting, Vice President Dr …

Ghana, the Top Para-cycling nation on the UCI table couldn’t fly to Egypt over the weekend to compete for slots in the World Paralympic Games due to due lack of finance. The Para team of the Golden Pedals have been training in Anticipation for the qualifiers only to be told they can’t honour the qualifiers due to financial constraint The …

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has expressed optimism that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will emerge victorious in the 2024 general elections. Aboagye believes that Ghanaians have resolved to give Dr. Bawumia the opportunity to lead the country, signalling a new era of leadership and development. Miracles Aboagye stated …

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) recently honoured COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs), Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), for her role in strengthening the partnership between the institution and the Ghana Police Service. The collaboration began in 2018, when the UCC’s Department of Forensic Sciences and the Ghana Police Service signed an agreement to …