Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), was honoured with the Excellence in Governance Award at the 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours for her contributions to public service, governance, human rights advocacy and women's empowerment.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), was honoured with the Excellence in Governance Award at the 11th annual Ghana Women of the Year Honours for her contributions to public service, governance, human rights advocacy and women's empowerment.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Prime's Prime Insight programme will air Saturday, May 9, to discuss the Charles Amissah death report findings and growing succession debate within the NDC, bringing together political communicators, analysts and youth voices including Solomon Owusu, Wonder Madilo, Dr. Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng and Ivan Kyei Innocent.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has appointed Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister, as co-chair of the party's Finance and Economy Committee, alongside Dr Steve Opata. The committee will shape the party's economic policy and communicate its position on national financial matters.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has appointed former National Youth Authority Deputy CEO Akosua Manu as Spokesperson for its Gender and Social Protection Committee, part of a restructuring following the party's 2024 electoral defeat. The committee is co-chaired by MP Adelia Ntim and Dr. Susana Alo, with Grace Akosua Amoabeng serving alongside Manu as spokespersons.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer of running the agency as a "one-man institution" with excessive concentration of authority, raising concerns about governance and accountability. His remarks come amid ongoing legal controversy over the re-arrest of a couple from whom the Office of the Attorney-General had discontinued charges.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer has described the case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife as one of the agency's strongest, following their re-arrest after the Attorney-General discontinued charges. The couple's lawyers have raised concerns about denial of access and due process during custody.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development praised the New Patriotic Party's constitution of policy committees as a positive step toward party unity and developing coherent policy alternatives for the 2028 general elections, noting that modern democratic contests are increasingly driven by policy proposals rather than rhetoric alone.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini has condemned comments by Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo suggesting directors were transferred north as punishment for incompetence, arguing such transfers have long been used by politicians to punish opponents. Following these comments, professionals have reportedly contacted Anyenini alleging they were transferred to the northern part of the country after the 2024 government change.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Raymond Archer, Executive Secretary of EOCO, has denied claims that former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife Faiza Sayyid Wuni were denied access to their lawyers while in custody. The couple was re-arrested by EOCO shortly after the Attorney-General discontinued charges against them, and their legal team led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame alleged access to counsel had been restricted.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Raymond Archer, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, has rejected allegations that due process was violated in the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife Faiza Sayyid Wuni. The couple's legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, contends the pair were denied access to counsel after their re-arrest following the discontinuation of charges against them.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, former Deputy Attorney-General, has argued that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative has effectively collapsed, noting that over one year has passed since the Attorney-General entered nolle prosequi into some cases previously prosecuted by the Akufo-Addo administration. His remarks come amid renewed anti-corruption actions, though he warns that aggressive prosecution without full transparency could undermine public trust in the justice system.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Secretary of EOCO has defended ongoing investigations into the PDS saga as thorough, professional and methodical, saying the work is guided strictly by evidence and due process. Fresh arrests linked to the case have renewed scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities in Electricity Company of Ghana-related transactions.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has dismissed social media allegations that he and some NPP MPs in Ashanti Region conspired with ECG officials to cause power outages, calling the claims false and politically motivated. He has instructed his legal team to act against the media house behind the allegations, urging the government instead to focus on solving Ghana's electricity crisis.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, MP for Karaga, has attributed his political success to persistence and determination after losing three consecutive parliamentary elections in 2000, 2004, and 2008 before winning a seat. He encouraged students and young people to remain focused despite disappointments, stressing that resilience often leads to eventual success.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Attorney General said no one had denied the former NAFCO chief executive access to his lawyers following his re-arrest after a court discharge. Dr Srem-Sai stated the former NAFCO boss was sent to EOCO for interrogation and reportedly fell ill and was hospitalised, and criticised the former Attorney General for appearing on radio programmes instead of accompanying his client for questioning.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Abass Nurudeen said the party fully supports EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer's work, rejecting the Minority Leader's claim that the agency has become overly centralised. His comments come amid controversy over the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife after the Attorney-General discontinued charges against them.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer for lacking professionalism and making the institution excessively personalised and emotionally driven, contrasting his management style unfavourably with that of other state investigative agencies like the DNI and CID.
9 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has dismissed assertions that two lawyers from Minka-Premo & Co. were arrested while representing their clients in PDS investigations. He stated that the lawyers had earlier been invited by investigators as suspects and that the PDS investigation is being jointly conducted by EOCO and the BNI, triggered by a petition from the Financial Intelligence Centre.
9 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Raymond Archer, has defended his investigators' conduct and rejected allegations that lawyers were denied access to suspects in custody. Archer explained that one suspect had fallen ill and was hospitalized, and that he routinely receives missed calls while attending meetings and investigations.
9 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ho High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Akpevi and Tsadaviefe clans from holding outdooring, introduction, or traditional ceremonies for a Paramount Chief, Queen Mother, or traditional ruler in the Ziavi Traditional Area on 9 May 2026, following a motion filed by the Ghana Police Service to prevent rival factions from holding competing events.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has expressed concern over persistent violations of regulations that restrict landlords from demanding more than six months' rent in advance, citing inadequate enforcement and tenants' reluctance to report breaches due to their need for accommodation. He emphasized government's goal of ensuring fairness, protection, and dignity in tenant access to housing.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has disclosed that government is implementing a low-cost housing scheme for public sector workers in partnership with organized labour and financial institutions, anchored in a ₵3 billion revolving fund to enable workers to acquire homes with manageable long-term repayments.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced a GH₵3 billion revolving fund for a low-cost housing scheme targeting public sector workers including nurses, teachers, doctors, and civil servants. The fund, developed in partnership with government, organised labour, and commercial banks, will enable state and private housing developers to construct residential units with long-term, manageable repayments for workers.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama broke ground for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, which aims to deliver 1,067 residential units on 200 acres to address Ghana's estimated housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The project, undertaken by State Housing Company Limited, is presented as part of efforts to tackle housing shortages and promote sustainable urban development.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, with a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships involving government, organised labour, and financial institutions including SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will access mortgages repayable over 15 to 20 years to purchase homes constructed by state-owned housing developers.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference (FAIC 2026) is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May will include representatives from international financial institutions, governments, and industry suppliers, with former Finance Minister Seth Emmanuel Terpker as guest of honour and Works Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as keynote speaker.
9 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Gillian Darko, VP of Strategy at Yellow Card, was recognized at the Ghana Fintech Awards as a leading voice shaping the future of financial technology in Ghana. Her work involves driving strategic initiatives across markets and helping position digital assets within Africa's financial ecosystem.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a steep decline in the trading week ended Friday, May 8, 2026, shedding GH¢12.5 billion in market capitalisation as the GSE Composite Index tumbled 546 points or 3.6 per cent to close at 14,567.57. Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana), which accounts for roughly a third of total market capitalisation, led the losses.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
COCOBOD's Chief Executive disclosed that modalities for a new funding model for Ghana's cocoa sector are nearing completion ahead of implementation in the 2026/2027 crop season, marking a major shift in financing strategy to ensure price stability and sustainable farmer income. The model will replace Ghana's three-decade reliance on syndicated loans backed by forward cocoa sales, which required collateralising between 70% and 92% of the cocoa crop to offshore financiers, and will instead use commercial paper and commercial notes while tapping domestic liquidity.
9 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's fast-moving consumer goods sector expanded by 15% in value and 6% in volume in the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by price increases rather than surging demand. Consumers, wary after high inflation and reduced purchasing power, are cautiously returning to the market, prioritizing food staples while showing selective spending on discretionary items.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama cut sod for the Green City Housing Project at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region, a 1,067-unit development on 200 acres aimed at providing affordable housing and addressing Ghana's housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The President cited rising urbanisation, land values, construction costs, and limited access to financing as drivers of the housing crisis.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced a low-cost housing initiative for public sector workers including teachers, nurses, and doctors, supported by a GH¢3 billion revolving fund established through partnerships between government, organised labour, financial institutions, SSNIT and Republic Bank Ghana. Workers will be able to acquire homes through mortgage packages with repayment periods of 15 to 20 years.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 31st FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference is underway in Accra from 10–13 May 2026, hosted by Ghana Consulting Engineers Association. The opening ceremony on 11 May features Seth Emmanuel Terpker as special guest and Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, as keynote speaker, with delegates from Africa and beyond expected to attend.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The McDan Youth Connect, a youth empowerment platform in Ghana, held its 2nd Adventist Edition in Kumasi, where ten young entrepreneurs pitched business ideas for funding and mentorship. Winners received cash prizes and support packages, including GH¢20,000 for the overall winner and additional backing for agribusiness and fashion ventures.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has cut sod for the Green City Housing Project on 200 acres in the Ashanti Region, expected to deliver more than 1,000 housing units as part of efforts to address Ghana's housing deficit estimated at more than 1.5 million units. The project is designed around sustainability and modern urban living on land made available by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says multiple power generation projects in the Ashanti Region will generate over 1,000 megawatts of power in Kumasi, including the 350-megawatt AKSA Power Plant, 110-megawatt CENIT facility, 250-megawatt AMERI Power Plant, and 380-megawatt ARVENSIS Energy Project, to boost electricity supply and support industrialisation.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition says government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Ghana's electricity infrastructure, focusing on improving reliability and expanding supply across the Ashanti Region and middle belt through transmission and distribution upgrades by GRIDCo and ECG, as well as transformer replacements at Anwomaso and Kumasi substations. The government is also working to increase generation capacity in the middle belt by about 1,000 MW through planned power projects including AKSA Power Plant (350 MW), CENIT (110 MW), AMERI Power Plant (250 MW), and the ARVENSIS Energy Project (380 MW).
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Region has officially launched the World Shea Expo 2026 at a ceremony in Wa that featured government officials, traditional leaders, and financial stakeholders. The government announced a policy to restrict raw nut exports and donated Personal Protective Equipment to local women's shea-picking cooperatives.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents at Timber Market in Accra say rising temperatures are making it too hot to sleep indoors at night, forcing families to stay outside, and are beginning to affect personal relationships and intimacy.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wa East district in Ghana's Upper West Region has struggled with inadequate school furniture, with pupils sitting on bare floors during lessons. The Wa East Member of Parliament, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw, has donated desks to schools in the district, with a portion of the District Assembly Common Fund used to procure 1,000 study desks for 27 schools.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman identified as Auntie Esi, 40, is reported to have fatally attacked her husband, charcoal producer Kweku Blankson, with a sharpened cutlass in the Ekumfi District following a dispute over money from their joint charcoal business. The killing occurred after the couple had argued over alleged lack of transparency regarding proceeds from their latest batch of charcoal.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Justice Bawole, Dean of the University of Ghana Business School, has condemned content creators who target and ridicule Junior High School leavers for viral visibility on social media. Bawole argues that students' inability to speak English fluently reflects systemic educational inequality rather than intelligence, and warns that such digital exploitation can damage young people's confidence and academic futures.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Cann, a 36-year-old nurse at Ofori Panin Senior High School, died in a solo motorbike accident on Friday, 8 May 2026. Preliminary findings suggest he failed to disengage the motorbike's kickstand before setting off, which struck the road and caused him to lose control near OPASS Junction.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority has appealed to its workforce to withdraw a strike notice set for Monday, 13 May 2026, promising a breakthrough on salary structure migration within fourteen days. The Public Services Workers' Union had declared indefinite industrial action over delays in migrating staff to improved conditions of service, a process approved in July 2024 but stalled in bureaucratic review at the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and Ministry of Finance.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yankson, a former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has attributed significant responsibility for the death of 29-year-old Charles Amissah to the Ghana National Ambulance Service, arguing that proper pre-hospital medical intervention—including bleeding control and compression techniques—was not provided on scene or during transport, and that proper documentation and protocols were not followed.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
International corporate lawyer Vicky Bright has called for accountability following an investigative report into Charles Amissah's death, arguing that findings of delayed emergency care and medical neglect within the healthcare system demand responsibility and action to restore public confidence and prevent similar failures.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Paul Ossei Sampene defended the inclusion of names in an investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, stating it should not be seen as scapegoating health professionals. The report concluded Amissah died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than initial accident injuries, and Sampene stressed the findings point to broader institutional challenges.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Social Investment Fund has called for urgent reforms to Ghana's emergency healthcare system following the death of 29-year-old Charles Amissah, who died from medical negligence after a hit-and-run accident. He stressed the need to strengthen emergency medical care delivery and prevent similar avoidable deaths.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yamson, a former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has described Ghana's emergency healthcare system as deeply inadequate and warned that systemic weaknesses continue to cost lives. He cited persistent issues like the "no-bed syndrome" affecting hospitals nationwide, noting that successive health ministers have been made aware but insufficient action has followed.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, says the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah reflects broader systemic failure in Ghana's healthcare rather than single negligence. An official report found Amissah died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect across multiple facilities, remaining alive and treatable as he moved between health facilities.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has called for a holistic and non-accusatory approach to addressing systemic challenges in Ghana's healthcare system. His comments follow an investigative report concluding that engineer Charles Amissah, 29, died not from accident injuries but from delays in emergency care and medical neglect across multiple health facilities, reigniting debate over emergency response efficiency and bed shortages.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare has rejected the description of overcrowded emergency wards as "no-bed syndrome," arguing that the issue is fundamentally systemic and points instead to inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. His comments follow an investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, which found that delays in emergency care and systemic inefficiencies rather than initial accident injuries contributed to his death.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
International corporate lawyer Victor Bright has called on the public to move beyond outrage over the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah and focus on implementing the recommendations of a government inter-ministerial committee, which found that Amissah died from medical neglect and denial of emergency healthcare after being turned away by three major hospitals in Accra following a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A CDD-Ghana official called for major investment in Ghana's healthcare system following an investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, which concluded he died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than his initial accident injuries.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
CDD-Ghana's Abena Addo alleges that medical negligence continues to claim lives every day across the country, with cases of poor emergency response and inadequate medical care found in hospital records nationwide. She cited 29-year-old Charles Amissah's death in February following a hit-and-run accident as an example that gained national attention, but argued his case is not unique.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yamson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has argued that accountability for failures in Ghana's emergency response chain must include the Ambulance Service, citing weaknesses in coordination between pre-hospital care and hospital admission that contribute to avoidable deaths. An investigation into Charles Amissah's death exposed serious gaps in Ghana's emergency healthcare system, including delayed referrals and medical neglect, prompting renewed calls for urgent reforms.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yamson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has called for urgent action to identify and apprehend the driver involved in the incident that led to Charles Amissah's death, arguing that accountability should extend beyond hospital failures to the person who caused the initial accident.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Abass Nurudeen, CEO of the Ghana Social Investment Fund, described Charles Amissah's death as heartbreaking, noting that an official investigative report found the 29-year-old engineer died from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than initial accident injuries. Nurudeen said the tragedy highlighted serious failures in Ghana's emergency healthcare delivery and the need for reforms and stronger coordination among health facilities.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigative report into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah found it was avoidable and resulted from delayed emergency care and medical neglect rather than initial accident trauma. Corporate lawyer Vicky Bright said the case highlights systemic shortcomings in Ghana's healthcare system that should concern all citizens.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has activated enhanced surveillance and preparedness measures following reports of a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in Cape Verde, with five confirmed cases and three deaths recorded as of May 7, 2026, though the WHO and CDC have assessed global public health risk as low.
9 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam advised young people to combine hard work with humility to succeed in life, speaking at the commissioning of a classroom block at the Northern School of Business. He reflected on his long service as deputy minister under two presidents, saying discipline, resilience, and modesty shaped his journey.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, told students at Northern School of Business that setbacks should not discourage ambition, recounting how he failed examinations and the common entrance exam before eventually succeeding as an academic, politician, and pilot. He commissioned a new 12-unit classroom block at the school where he studied.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yankson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has described Ghana's emergency healthcare system as deeply inadequate, citing persistent systemic weaknesses including "no-bed syndrome" that continue to cost lives. His remarks follow an official investigative report into the death of engineer Charles Amissah, which found he remained alive and treatable during multiple hospital referrals before eventually dying without intervention.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Alice Esinam, a BECE candidate from KNUST Senior High School, overcame heavy rain, flooded roads and traffic in Kumasi to reach the 2nd Adventist Edition of the McDan Youth Connect, where she pitched her mother's decade-old catering business to a panel of judges including Prophet Prakash.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Princess Jannis Acheampong, CEO of the Princess Jannis Foundation, has called on the public to show love, respect, and appreciation to mothers as Mother's Day approaches, emphasising that mothers remain the backbone of every home and society and their sacrifices deserve recognition.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Opoku, 22, was convicted at Jacobu District Court in Amansie Central on a charge of threat of death after he threatened police and military officers in a viral video. Sentencing has been deferred to 9 June 2026, and he has been remanded in custody.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ernest Chemists Limited is providing GH₵200,000 to help around 100 mothers facing financial difficulties access healthcare at eight facilities nationwide, and donating baby incubators to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of its Mother's Day activities.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 2,000 mono and dual desks have been distributed to schools across the Wa East District to address severe furniture shortages that forced pupils to sit on bare floors. The intervention, led by the Member of Parliament for Wa East with support from the District Assembly and development partners including Plan Ghana, seeks to improve classroom infrastructure and learning conditions in the largely deprived district.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Asamoah, who returned to Ghana after experiencing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, has received an offer from businessman Ibrahim Mahama to fully sponsor any business startup of his choice in Ghana, according to Ghana's Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A police inspector's wife has accused him of sexually abusing their biological teenage daughter, allegedly impregnating her and forcing a termination. She told Adom FM that the case was reported to police but was not properly handled for months; the victim has since tested positive for HIV and is struggling in school.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Health launched the Free Primary Healthcare Policy in Oti Region on May 9, describing it as a milestone to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system and expand access to essential medical services through designated facilities including CHPS compounds, polyclinics, health kiosks, and mobile clinics.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to advancing national development through quality education, while the Civil Service Council Chairperson, on a familiarisation visit to understand operational activities and identify areas for improvement, urged staff to embrace innovation, professionalism and positive attitudes.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif won the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his track "Where Dem Boys," which resonated with fans for its raw storytelling and street-inspired themes.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM held a Mummy's Day Out event at Crown Forest on Saturday featuring games, activities, entertainment, and safari tours for mothers, grandmothers, and families ahead of Mother's Day.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards returns with live performances, red-carpet glamour, and competition among the country's top artistes across multiple genres including Afrobeats, hiplife, gospel, and hip-hop. The annual event, organised by Charterhouse Productions, recognises outstanding achievements and serves as a major platform for Ghana's vibrant music industry.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong was buried on Saturday May 9, 2026, at Asuofua in the Ashanti Region, with family and fans appealing to Ghanaians to keep his music alive through churches, radio stations, and digital platforms to preserve his legacy for future generations.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's research analysis examines predictions for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre, blending streaming data and public sentiment to forecast category winners.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A reflective piece acknowledges Mother's Day for those who lost their mothers early, never knew them, or have no memory of them, recognizing the emptiness such loss creates and the strength many develop in its absence.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards returned with live performances, red-carpet glamour and competition across multiple genres including highlife, hiplife, gospel, reggae/dancehall, Afrobeats and hip-hop. Organised by Charterhouse Productions, the annual event recognises outstanding achievements in Ghana's music industry.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Vaseline is inviting Ghanaians to reflect on how a mother's love, often expressed through discipline and protection that may feel uncomfortable in the moment, builds over time into guidance and direction. The brand has released a new film called "Love Hurts" that explores this emotional truth through everyday Ghanaian motherhood experiences.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards has its own version of a "treble"—winning three major trophies in a single awards night, defined as Artiste of the Year plus two other top categories, mirroring the rarity and prestige of winning three titles in European football within one season.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM held a Mummy's Day Out event at Crown Forest, where patrons were welcomed with fresh coconut juice and provided opportunities for relaxation and celebration. Mothers were received at the venue's Bon Hotel before participating in various activities.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM hosted a Mummy's Day Out event on Saturday, May 9 at Crown Forest, where mothers participated in adventure activities, a quiz session, and games, with prizes including souvenirs, gift items, and free stays at Crown Forest Hotel.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian gospel music legend Yaw Sarpong was buried on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Asuofua in the Ashanti Region. Family and fans have appealed to Ghanaians to keep his music alive through radio, churches, and digital platforms, citing the transformative impact of his songs on listeners' lives.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy FM's Mummy's Day Out at Crown Forest Bon Hotel featured horseback riding, quad biking, paddle boating, and a safari tour, giving mothers a chance to relax and enjoy outdoor adventures together.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic, the world number four, was defeated by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the Italian Open second round on his first match since March and first clay-court appearance of the year after a shoulder injury. Djokovic said he will not compete again before the French Open on 24 May, where he aims for a 25th Grand Slam singles title.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has qualified for this year's U20 Women's World Cup after defeating Uganda 3-2 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers. The Black Princesses drew 1-1 away in Kampala on May 9, following a 2-1 first-leg victory at home.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has expressed concern about the Black Stars' tactical ability following midfielder Mohammed Kudus' withdrawal due to injury ahead of a friendly against Mexico and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gyan stressed that Kudus has become the heartbeat of the national side and that his unique ability to transition between defence and attack will be difficult to replace.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria became the first African nation to qualify for the mixed 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest in September 2026, a historic achievement attributed to meticulous preparation, institutional backing from the National Sports Commission and Nigeria Olympic Committee, and team cohesion.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Professional Studies, Accra, is hosting the 9th edition of the Ghana University Sports Association Mini Games from May 5 to May 15, 2026, bringing together 14 public universities to compete under the theme "Integrating University Sports with Academic Professionalism". The opening ceremony took place on May 8 with Vice Chancellor Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor presiding, and an opening match between UPSA and the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Student-athletes from various tertiary institutions competed in track and field events on Day One of the 2026 Mini GUSA Games at the University of Ghana Stadium, showcasing speed, endurance and determination in a spirited atmosphere with performances and supporter displays.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Accra has promised employment opportunities for 30 members of Ghana's armwrestling team after they won 149 medals at the African Armwrestling Championships, finishing with 52 gold, 63 silver, and 34 bronze medals. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly will employ the athletes, who can begin work on Monday.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Yase Eshun is representing Ghana as the country's only international technical official at the Africa Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria, serving as Inspector of Turns and Stroke Judge.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jamil Maraby has been unveiled as President of the Marketing Committee of WAFU Zone B, a newly created committee tasked with enhancing promotion, branding, and marketability of the sub-regional football body's competitions and programmes. He will work with Abdoulaye Diabaté of Côte d'Ivoire and Tiendrebeogo Jérôme of Burkina Faso to develop marketing strategies, attract sponsorships, and secure commercial partnerships.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian sprinter Abdul Rasheed Saminu says teammate Benjamin Azamati, the former 100m national record holder, urged him to attempt breaking the national record, telling him it would boost his professional prospects. Saminu revealed he felt well-prepared after weeks of training and did not know his finishing time until the commentator announced it.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ibrahim Fuseini, one of Ghana's fastest men, revealed that he started as a footballer and goalkeeper at St. Augustine's College before switching to full-time sprinting in his second year to compete in inter-house athletic competitions.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has called for stronger collaboration between alumni, federations, and schools to improve opportunities for student athletes, including bringing coaches from outside the country to scout athletes for international opportunities. Fuseini, a product of Ghana's inter-schools sports system, suggested that external coaches could work with teachers to identify athletes during Inter-School competitions and help send them to the United States.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lebanon's health ministry said 39 people were killed in Israeli strikes, including at least seven in the southern town of Saksakiyeh. The IDF said it was targeting Hezbollah and was aware of reports of civilian harm, following continued fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah since a ceasefire deal was announced on 16 April.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak and evacuated three people from Cape Verde, is set to disembark passengers in Tenerife this weekend following an agreement between the Spanish government and the WHO. Tenerife dock workers have protested outside parliament, demanding safety measures and information before the ship's arrival, with some threatening to block it if their concerns are not addressed.
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Ghana's Defence Ministry has called for stronger regional collaboration, intelligence sharing, and joint maritime operations to address security threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, illegal fishing, armed robbery at sea, and small arms smuggling.
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Sir Keir Starmer has resisted calls to resign as prime minister after Labour suffered significant election losses across England, Scotland, and Wales, including ending its 27-year rule in Wales. Reform UK emerged as the big winner, picking up more than 1,400 seats in England and leading polling estimates with 26% of the vote share.
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Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce NATO, calling it a "just" war and characterizing Ukraine as an "aggressive force" armed and supported by NATO. The celebrations were scaled back for security reasons, and Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, though Russia's defence ministry later accused Ukraine of breaking it.
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The World Health Organisation is closely monitoring a rare outbreak of hantavirus-linked severe respiratory illness aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship carrying 147 people, with seven cases reported including three deaths. Two infections have been laboratory-confirmed and five are suspected, with cases occurring among passengers and crew who travelled through remote regions including Antarctica, South Georgia, and Tristan da Cunha starting April 1.
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An opinion piece argues that many Ghanaians operate outside formal compliance not from deliberate lawlessness but because regulatory systems are confusing, inaccessible, and costly, while institutions respond with punishment rather than proactive education and guidance.
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