Niger’s military-led government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant break from its colonial history by replacing French. A new charter, published on March 31 in a special edition of the government’s official journal, states, “The national language is Hausa,” while “the working languages …

Rev Ntim Fordjour, a lawmaker from Assin South, accused the Mahama administration of becoming increasingly intolerant. He noted that under President Akufo-Addo’s eight-year leadership, no opposition Member of Parliament has faced harassment from state security for requesting investigations in Parliament. On Wednesday, April 9, officials from the National Intelligence Bureau …

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly defended the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee and MP for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour. Joy News learnt that operatives of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) stormed the home of the Assin South MP to execute an arrest warrant. …

Former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called on the Council of State and President John Mahama to adhere to the legal procedures regarding the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The MP argues that the President violated the constitution and acted unfairly towards the Chief Justice by forwarding …

The government has disclosed the financial troubles facing state-owned telecom operator AirtelTigo, which is saddled with a $200 million debt and is losing about GH₵20 million every month. At a media briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, …

Ghanaian rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, has been served with a legal notice over alleged unauthorized sampling of the classic hit “Akwaaba” by veteran musical group The Alabaster Box in his new single “Welcome to Africa.” In a strongly worded cease-and-desist letter dated April 8, lawyers representing …

Ghanaian digital marketer, vlogger and entertainment pundit Tilly Akua Nipaa has reportedly been appointed the head of Public Relations for Afrobeat musician, King Promise. Tilly Akua Nipaa is expected to create awareness and project the King Promise brand to the local & International music market. Our source, Gideon Ofori Network, …

Under the new plan, the Ghana Police Service will have more power to ensure riders follow road traffic laws, aiming to improve safety and make sure people obey the rules better. There will be new rules for getting licenses, and part of this will involve setting up unions for those …

Police in the Upper East Region are actively searching for Mark Zakaria. He is believed to have cheated 230 people out of GHS 2.8 million. Zakaria claimed he could secure them jobs in government security and education services. Zakaria has since gone into hiding. Between March and November 2024, he …

The High Court in Accra has cleared James Gyakye Quayson of all five criminal charges. Quayson is the Member of Parliament for Assin North. Justice Mary Ekue Yanzuh announced the decision, ending a three-year legal battle that captured national interest. Quayson was accused of deceiving a public officer, forging a …