Akosua Serwaa ‘drags’ Lumba’s external family to court seeking declaration for recognition as ‘sole widow’

Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late highlife musician Daddy Lumba, has initiated legal action against Kofi Owusu Fosu, the head of Lumba’s external family, and Priscilla Ofori, commonly referred to as ‘Odo Broni’, in matters related to Lumba’s death and the organisation of the final funeral rites. In a writ filed at the High […]

Health Minister launches free HPV vaccination campaign to protect girls from cervical cancer

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at eliminating cervical cancer. During the ceremony on Wednesday, October 8, the Minister described it as “a historic step in women’s health” and a key part of President John Mahama’s Free Primary Health Care initiative. The five-day campaign, […]

Nearly 70% of emigrating medical doctors default on their loans – Ghana Association of Banks CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has revealed that nearly 70% of medical doctors who take loans from local banks and emigrate default on repayment. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Business Edition with George Wiafe on October 9, he said the development has become a worrying trend within the banking sector. […]

New York City sues social media companies for allegedly addicting children

New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media. Wednesday’s 327-page complaint in Manhattan federal court seeks damages from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms, Google and YouTube owner Alphabet, Snapchat owner Snap and TikTok […]

They listened and delivered – Kofi Adams praises Black Stars’ fighting spirit

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has praised the Black Stars for heeding the advice of government and technical handlers ahead of their emphatic 5–0 win over the Central African Republic in the World Cup qualifiers. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Minister said the players “listened and gave it their best,” adding that their attitude showed […]

Two nannies arrested for allegedly drugging twin toddlers in East Legon

The Airport Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Accra has arrested two nannies for allegedly administering sleep-inducing substances to twin toddlers in their care. According to Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, during a press briefing, the suspects, Francisca Boakye, 30, a student nurse from Konongo in the Ashanti […]