President John Mahama has urged the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama and his First Deputy Governor to uphold and protect the independence of the bank. Speaking at Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 25, shortly after swearing them into office, he emphasised that as part of efforts to strengthen the economy, […]
Two Nigerians have been busted by the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the local Police for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping an 80-year-old American. They are Emmanuel Adedoyin Adebayor, a 28-year-old trader, and Esther Ogbonna, a beautician. Dennis Poromo, the third accused, is said to be at large. Appearing before […]
The Assistant National Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has clarified the ongoing concerns surrounding health sector recruitment. Philemon Gyapong emphasised that financial clearance is now the backbone of employment for nurses and midwives. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, February 24, he stated, “If you don’t have financial […]
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a public notice reminding Ghanaians that the initial issuance of the Ghana Card at its 276 operational district offices nationwide remains entirely free of charge. This initiative seeks to ensure that all citizens have equal access to the national identification system without financial barriers. However, the authority has […]
The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalised activities for Ghana’s 68th Independence anniversary, outlining a series of events to mark the occasion. According to a statement released on Sunday, February 23, the celebrations will begin with the commemoration of the 28th February Crossroad Shooting Incident on Friday, 28th February 2025. This will be followed […]
Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service stationed at the Akanu Sector Command with the support of some officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division have intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans. The Officers acted on intelligence and waylaid the truck with registration number AS 2103 -W driven by one Ibrahim Fatawu. There were […]
President John Maham has nominated the Head of Financial Markets at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Zakari Mumuni as First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. JoyBusiness understands that the decision was taken last Friday, February 21. Dr Mumuni is a distinguished central banker and researcher known for his contributions to monetary policy […]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales, upholding FIFA’s three-year suspension from all football-related activities. Rubiales had challenged the decision of the FIFA Appeals Committee, which on 16 January 2024, upheld his ban for conduct deemed contrary to the principles of the FIFA Disciplinary […]
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has invited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC to appear on February 26, 2025. The development is with regard to some allegations he made against President John Mahama. According to a letter obtained by Myjoyonline, Mr Baffoe has been […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an audit of remittance transactions covering the period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s financial regulatory framework. According to a notice to the public signed by the Secretary of the central bank, Sandra Thompson on February 19, the […]
Contractors will soon return to continue with work on the Saglemi Affordable Housing project, the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured. “We know of the Saglemi housing project, among other projects, has stalled halfway. When I resumed office, I started engaging with key stakeholders, and very soon, we will […]
Information reaching myjoyonline.com indicates that celebrated actor Mawuli Semevor has died. The unfortunate incident happened on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after suffering burns from a fire accident about a week ago. He was 63. On February 8, 2025, Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a dedicated non-profit […]
