Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, widely known as KODA, a prominent figure in Ghana’s contemporary gospel music scene, has sadly passed away at the age of 45. The news of his death was confirmed by fellow gospel musician Nii Okai, who shared the news with myjoyonline.com. According to Nii Okai, KODA …

Former President John Mahama has raised concerns over the safety protocols following a train accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident occurred on April 18, 2024, prompting Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. In a post on social …

Kenya’s military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash shortly after take-off on Thursday, according to an announcement by President William Ruto. The helicopter, which had been on a mission to visit troops deployed in northwest Kenya to address ongoing cattle …

The government has commenced the restoration of crucial roads within communities in the Ejisu Municipality, with a commitment to completing the projects on schedule. Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso Boakye, along with officials from the Ministry, inspected the ongoing projects on Thursday, April 18, and dismissed claims that the …

The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region. This decision, made on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council, comes amidst ongoing tensions related to the Jaman chieftaincy dispute. The curfew, …

The Ministry of Railways Development, along with its agencies, the Ghana Railway Development Authority, and the Ghana Railway Company Ltd, in collaboration with officials and engineers from Pesa Bydgoszcz SA, the Polish manufacturer of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) 001, have issued a statement regarding an incident that occurred during …

The Ghana Police Service have arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck with license plate GS 9018 – 20 after he allegedly caused a collision with a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The Ghana Police Service’s preliminary investigation indicates that …

Residents of Mallam, particularly those along the ‘borla’ road within the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, took to the streets in protest on Thursday, demanding the asphalting of their 1km road. The protest, which saw around a hundred residents marching and carrying placards, was guarded by police officers. The residents’ grievances centered around …

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a stern warning to the government regarding the alleged non-payment of mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, voiced these concerns during a press conference held on Thursday, April 18. Mr. Carbonu accused the government of financial …

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, on the Kumasi-Accra highway, resulting in the death of a police officer. The officer, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, lost his life after crashing his motorbike into a stationary truck. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the officer was …