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Lydia Mosi, an Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Ghana, has received an international lifetime achievement award for her work on neglected tropical diseases. The award was presented by the Anesvad Foundation during its 11th annual awards ceremony in Spain on Thursday. The foundation honours individuals and organisations fighting neglected tropical diseases, which affect more than one billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Prof. Mosi was recognised for decades of research into Buruli ulcer and other neglected tropical skin diseases. She has published more than 50 scientific papers on the subject and…

Parliament has resumed sitting today, Thursday, May 21, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are expected to consider several major bills and policy reforms across key sectors of the economy. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor outlined the House’s legislative agenda. According to him, Parliament will deliberate on bills covering transport, energy, justice, security, and governance reforms. He said the House is expected to receive the Maritime and Related Offences Bill after the Committee on Transport submits its report for…

Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, for submission to Parliament. The Bill seeks to establish a single authority to oversee and award academic qualifications across military training institutions in Ghana. The development was announced after the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, led a delegation to Parliament for a pre-session briefing with Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor. Mr Dafeamekpor received the delegation on behalf of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. According to Mr Brogya Genfi, Cabinet approved the memorandum for the Bill before its planned submission to Parliament. The proposed law is a joint initiative by the…

Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Minority Members of Parliament to intensify scrutiny of government policies by demanding clear data and measurable results. Addressing the Minority Caucus ahead of Parliament’s resumption on Thursday, Dr Bawumia said accountability should be based on facts and performance, not political promises. “Where the government makes a claim, ask for the numbers,” he said. “Where the government announces a programme, ask for the budget, the implementation architecture, the timelines, the beneficiaries, and the measurable outcomes.” Dr. Bawumia asked the Minority to focus on key national issues, including the government’s 24-hour economy…

The Rent Control Department says it will launch a new digital platform to help students report alleged exploitation in the hostel accommodation sector. Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku announced the initiative during an interview with JoyNews on May 20. He said the platform will go live on Monday and will give students a direct way to report hostel operators who charge excessive or arbitrary fees. According to him, the move is part of efforts to strengthen enforcement of rent regulations and protect tenants, especially students in tertiary institutions. Mr. Opoku stressed that the initiative is backed by law and is…

Residents of Ga South Brigade in the Ga South Municipal District are calling for urgent intervention over a worsening sewage overflow and poor drainage system affecting their community. They say the area has no properly engineered drainage network, causing wastewater and sewage to flow into homes, walkways, and open spaces. Speaking to JoyNews, resident Jonathan Tetteh described the situation as a long-standing problem that has persisted for nearly a year without a lasting solution. He explained that the terrain of the area worsens the situation, as wastewater from higher ground flows downhill through makeshift drains with no proper outlet. According…

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has dismissed claims by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the Mahama administration is restricting free speech. He described the allegations as exaggerated and not supported by the facts. The NPP had earlier petitioned the Diplomatic Corps, calling for attention to what it described as threats to freedom of expression, judicial independence, due process, and political tolerance in Ghana. Speaking to journalists after appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Dr. Ayine said the government remains committed to protecting fundamental rights. However, he stressed that freedom of expression is not…

Donald Trump has tightened his control over the Republican Party after Congressman Thomas Massie lost his party’s primary race in Kentucky. Massie, known for openly challenging Trump on key issues, lost to Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who secured about 55% of the vote. The defeat marks another victory for Trump as he moves to remove critics from within the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Massie had opposed several Trump-backed policies in Congress. He criticised a major tax and spending package, arguing that it would increase the federal deficit. He also supported efforts to limit US military actions…

The Ghana national football team have begun training in Puebla, Mexico, ahead of an international friendly against co-hosts Mexico. The team arrived in North America on Sunday to start preparations for the match, which is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026. The friendly forms part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States in June. Training sessions are expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday before the matchday. Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical team are hoping to see a strong display from the players ahead of…

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy who went missing at Assin Awiafitaamu near Ketukrom in the Assin North District of the Central Region has been found dead after a five-day search. The child, identified as Nana Yaw, disappeared on May 13 while staying at home with his siblings. His grandmother had gone to the farm at the time. His disappearance triggered an intensive search involving family members, residents, and community volunteers. Community members also used local information centres in nearby areas to spread alerts and seek help in locating the child. Despite several days of searching, the toddler could not be found. The…