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Radio host Nana Romeo left Accra 100.5 FM after working there for almost ten years. He used social media to inform fans about his decision to leave the station. The popular broadcaster thanked station owner Alhaji Seidu Agongo for believing in his talent and its potential for success. Former...

A young man used a sprayer to fight flames from a transformer fire at Gwira Eshiem. Video footage shows him battling the blaze without the presence of professional firefighters. Fire service workers were not available when the electrical equipment caught fire. His quick response stopped flames...

Music producer Bullet wants police to arrest Ogee the MC when they meet again. The angry manager told 3Music that Ogee stole money from him years ago. Bullet claims he has been looking for Ogee across the country for six years. He plans to call officers immediately when he finds the runaway...

Ghanaian rapper Tulenkey believes musicians must speak for ordinary people through their songs. He wants artists to write music about real problems that listeners face every day. Famous musicians have influence and should utilize it to help communities address challenging issues. Music can touch...

Former Joy News reporter Paa Kwesi Schandorf received two important government jobs from President Mahama's team. The well-known media figure will work as Communications Assistant for Ghana's new Gold Board. He also becomes the Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural...

A court sent seven men to prison for killing former Assembly Member Mawutor Adzahli from Sogakope. Justice John Ekow Mensah decided their punishment at the Ho High Court on May 22. Richard Adikyere received a life sentence for murder charges. Stephen Adzibolo and Emmanuel Hedzro each got 47...

Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso from the Institute of Economic Affairs doubts Ghana's currency gains will last long. The economist believes the cedi will weaken again before the end of the year, despite its recent strength. Ghana's money has gained 24.1 percent against the dollar since January started...

Pastor MacLean Benefo Brempong leads Salvation Chapel International and plans to fire church officials who date members. He told male staff they must stop having affairs with women who attend services. The pastor said that these relationships often cause people to quit coming to church...

Malik Basintale wants to collaborate with renowned musician Shatta Wale on creating employment opportunities for young people. The Youth Employment Agency leader met with the entertainer who runs the Shaxi taxi company. They discussed ways the ride service could hire more young people across...

Young people near the Atiwa Forest decided to fight illegal gold miners directly. A video shows one man holding a machete and telling miners to stop their work. He believes local youth can succeed where police and soldiers have failed before. The group aims to protect their community from...

Builders started constructing a gas station on protected Parks and Gardens property near Wa. People attempted to take the government green space around Cantonments in 2019 for office towers. The same group had proposed creating housing developments on public land the previous year. These actions...

Police arrested Bernard Antwi-Boasiako after he finished meeting with criminal investigators. The politician, known as Chairman Wontumi, leads the NPP party in the Ashanti Region. Economic and Organized Crime Office officers took him into custody outside the CID building. JoyNews reported the...

President Mahama told African banking leaders about his borrowing plans on Monday. He wants future loans to fund projects that generate a return for Ghana. Infrastructure development will receive priority because these investments can generate returns that pay for themselves over time. The...

President Mahama spoke at a major African banking conference on Monday. He informed leaders that Ghana's currency has strengthened significantly over recent months. The stronger cedi helped the country save almost 150 billion cedis from its total debt load. Currency weakness had made the debt...

Ghana's king met with the new hospital board at his palace. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II told the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital leaders to put patients first. He warned them against prioritizing personal goals over public service. The hospital treats millions of people across the region. Leaders must...

Police arrested Amidu Mohammed at his shop in Sabon Zongo near Accra. The 30-year-old trader had dangerous drugs and a gun without permission. Officers from the Accra Regional Police Command went to the area after getting information. Mohammed told police he had some drugs and sold others to...

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu wrote a public letter regarding the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. He warns that her efforts to stop the impeachment could hurt people's trust. Amidu says she faces tough legal challenges. The Supreme Court has ruled against halting...

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a new law that requires drivers to obtain a radio license before purchasing car insurance. The annual fee costs $92 for each vehicle owner. Officials want the money to help fund the struggling state broadcaster. Critics argue the price hits...

Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe have become household names in Zimbabwe, but not for reasons they would prefer. These two businessmen find themselves at the center of one of the most talked-about corruption cases in recent Zimbabwean legal history. Their battle with the Zimbabwe Government...

Marshall Munetsi scored a beautiful goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Brentford during the final Premier League match. The Zimbabwe midfielder struck the ball from outside the penalty area during the 75th minute. His shot helped Wolves earn a 1-1 draw at Molineux Stadium against their...