Armed robbers shot and killed a mobile money vendor, Hamisu Abdulai, during a robbery attack at Gomoa Dominase Onion Market in the Central Region on June 6, 2026, and wounded another person. The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for the suspects, who fled into a nearby bush after the attack.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin donated 16,584 school uniforms and commissioned two six-unit classroom blocks with ancillary facilities at Naro and Guree in his constituency. He defended school uniforms as a tool for instilling responsibility and conduct among students and teachers.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 35-year-old trader from Atwima-Koforidua has been remanded in police custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court after officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit arrested him on May 29, 2026, and found nine rocky substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in his raincoat. He admitted purchasing the substances for GH¢1,300.00 for personal use, and they have been sent to the Police Forensic Laboratory for examination.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 37-year-old man has been remanded into police custody after being arrested with 12 sacks and 80 parcels of compressed plant material suspected to be Indian hemp; he is to reappear in court on 16 June 2026 as investigations continue.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kweku Osei Korankye Osei, a 48-year-old politician, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on charges of offensive conduct and threatening to harm Detective Chief Inspector David Anaba and his family on May 13, 2026. He pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of GH¢200,000.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
On World Food Safety Day 2026, the Director of the Metro Public Health Department at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly warned that unsafe food can cause up to 1.52 million deaths annually worldwide and called for practical actions to protect public health and strengthen food systems in Ghana and across Africa.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra drivers face mounting danger from malfunctioning traffic lights left unattended for weeks or months, compounded by excessive sirens and emergency lights that confuse conscientious drivers. Faulty traffic lights at intersections pose additional risks amid rising numbers of commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association honoured the Bank of Ghana at the Second World Press Freedom Day Honours Night in Accra on 6 June, acknowledging the Bank's efforts to advance national development through transparency and media engagement.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister disclosed that 16 structurally compromised buildings across Greater Accra Region have been earmarked for demolition following the collapse of a three-storey structure in North Kaneshie that killed two people and injured three. NADMO is conducting evacuations before demolition works commence as part of efforts to minimise preventable disasters and enforce building safety regulations.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has activated surveillance and isolation systems at border posts including Elubo and Aflao to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola virus disease, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Deputy Minister of Health pledged swift government action to address identified gaps and strengthen response mechanisms at the direction of President John Mahama.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Akuse in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality are calling for government to fully tar the Akuse–Asutuare road, which has been in poor condition for over 30 years. While heavy-duty equipment is reshaping portions of the road under the District Road Improvement Programme, residents say this is only a temporary fix and want complete rehabilitation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 53-year-old mechanic, Raymond Amponsah, has been remanded into prison custody by the Kwadaso Circuit Court after allegedly stabbing a man in the stomach during a misunderstanding over a car battery on April 27, 2026. The accused pleaded not guilty and is due to reappear on June 16, 2026.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NADMO's Hydrometeorological Unit head attributes severe flooding in Tema West Municipality to improper waste disposal, unauthorised construction along waterways, and illegal development in protected zones, noting that about 99% of structures blocking watercourses lack approved town planning permits and that clogged drains cannot channel heavy rainfall effectively.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nicholas Yeboah, a self-styled travelling agent, was granted GH¢70,000 bail with three sureties by Amasaman Circuit Court in connection with an alleged Canadian visa fraud in which he is accused of collecting GH¢29,000 from a building contractor under false pretences. He has denied the charges and is to report to police weekly.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang visited a collapsed four-storey building at Avenor Industrial Area in Accra where two persons are believed trapped, calling on Ghanaians to abide by the law and act responsibly to prevent avoidable disasters. She stressed the importance of accountability in the construction sector and strict compliance with building regulations.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of Queens of Legacy and Queen Mother of Ho-Dome, Mama Atrato II, has advised students to focus on their studies and avoid distractions such as early sexual involvement and drug use, stressing that this is the time to prepare for responsible adulthood. She emphasised that government and parents are making significant investments in education, and students must justify that commitment through hard work and discipline.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
WaterAid Ghana has handed over newly constructed and rehabilitated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities at Sabuli and Ullo-Dante health centres in Jirapa Municipality as part of the IGNIT3 Project, which aims to integrate health, nutrition and WASH services to improve service delivery and maternal and child health outcomes in beneficiary communities.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Labour Commission has directed the Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association to suspend its indefinite strike, which began June 6, 2026, citing violations of the Labour Act. The commission has summoned the parties to a hearing on June 10, 2026.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
King Kojo Mohammed, CEO of Tako God's Resource Limited, donated approximately GH¢100,000 to Kibi School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region, including food items, toiletries, cash support, and renovation of a female student washroom facility to address the school's infrastructural and logistical challenges.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
James Kwabena Bomfeh, CEO of CenCES, attributes Accra's persistent flooding to inadequate planning implementation, weak regulatory enforcement, and excessive centralisation of national development. He argues the city is overpopulated relative to its infrastructure and criticises the concentration of opportunities and services in the capital, which has made development outside Accra difficult.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has validated its first National Paediatric Imaging Protocol, developed by World Child Cancer in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to standardise imaging practices for children and improve childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment planning amid rising case numbers.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gynaecologist Dr Padi Ayertey says individuals in monogamous relationships must fully meet each other's needs without allowing personal mood to determine sexual intimacy, stressing that refusal based on mood is inconsistent with monogamous principles and that this responsibility is mutual between partners.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Personnel from the Industrial Area Fire Station responded to two fire incidents in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night and a tailoring shop fire in Dansoman on Sunday. No casualties were reported in either incident, though a Lexus vehicle and sewing equipment were destroyed; causes remain under investigation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Accra's North Industrial Area at about 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, trapping several people beneath debris. As of Monday morning, three deaths had been confirmed, several people were pulled from the rubble and transported for treatment, and rescue teams continued searching for others who may still be trapped.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gynaecologist Dr Padi Ayertey has urged couples to seek early help for painful sex, explaining that it is both a physical and psychological condition that can worsen over time if left unaddressed. He noted that anticipation of pain from previous experiences can affect natural physiological responses like lubrication and muscle relaxation, creating a recurring cycle of discomfort and avoidance.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly confirmed that the three-storey building that collapsed at Avenor had no valid building permit. The Assembly's PR officer indicated that investigations will determine whether fraudulent permits were used and that those found culpable will face sanctions.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is offering GH¢200 cash rewards to the public for providing video evidence of illegal dumping into drains and water bodies. The reward applies per offender, so a tipster identifying multiple culprits could earn significantly more, contingent on submitting complete and usable footage.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Victory Bible Church International marked its 41st anniversary with a large-scale blood donation drive expecting over 600 donors, donations of incubators to Achimota Hospital, and a pledge to support the Stroke Unit at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The death toll from a four-storey building collapse in North Kaneshie on June 7 has risen to three after one of two survivors died from injuries. Engineers visiting the site raised concerns about the apparent absence of a building permit and substandard concrete that failed to meet structural requirements.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a three-storey building collapse at Avenor in Accra that killed two people and injured three, a structural engineer has called on metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to strengthen post-permit monitoring of construction projects, arguing that continuous supervision is critical to preventing structural failures.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Young climate advocates say Ghana's recurring flood crisis stems from indiscriminate waste disposal, poor urban practices, and weak enforcement of sanitation laws as much as from climate change and inadequate drainage systems. They argue that normalised environmentally harmful behaviour—such as blocking waterways with plastics—redirects water flow through homes and communities.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
School of Thoughts Ghana, operating since 2019, organised the "Start Right" empowerment programme to help Upper West Region students acquire digital, communication, and practical skills to complement academic qualifications. The initiative has reached more than 3,000 students across Northern Ghana and plans to expand with a new office in the Upper West Region.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A structural engineer who inspected the Avenor building collapse said the four-storey structure showed visible signs of concrete weakness and did not meet the standard compressive strength requirement of at least 25 Newtons per square millimetre, noting that such buildings require proper engineering design and cannot be constructed without professional oversight.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An engineer investigating the Sunday collapse of a three-storey building at Avenor in North Kaneshie says the structure appears to have been constructed without a building permit from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The collapse killed two people and left two others hospitalised; the engineer cautioned that investigations are still preliminary and samples are being tested to determine the actual cause.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bishop Daniel Obinim of the International God's Way Church has stated that his wife, Florence, should not be involved in arranging his funeral when he dies, citing disputes following the deaths of prominent Ghanaians. He has directed that his biological children and church members will handle funeral arrangements, while his wife's role is limited to observing widowhood rites, and he says these wishes are included in his will.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Entertainer Sister Derby has criticised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George over his description of homosexuality as a mental illness, questioning the logic of criminalising people for a mental health condition. She also accused the minister of spreading misinformation and criticised support for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Ghana.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Child Rights International has endorsed a government proposal requiring age and identity verification for pornographic websites, arguing the measure is needed to protect children from harmful online sexual content that is easily accessible without meaningful restrictions.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A structure in Avenor's North Industrial Area collapsed on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Emergency teams rescued three people from the rubble, and rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities called for stricter adherence to building regulations and safety standards.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have begun an indefinite strike effective June 6, 2026, protesting the Minister of Health's suspension of the hospital's CEO and citing severe congestion, delayed projects, and inadequate capacity at the facility. The doctors say KATH, the main tertiary referral centre for the middle and northern belts, is operating under immense pressure as patient numbers exceed available infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's health minister recommended the suspension of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's CEO, Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, following the temporary closure of the hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, which was reopened within 24 hours after measures to address severe congestion were implemented.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association organised a capacity-building programme to strengthen journalists' competencies in environmental reporting and personal safety, with support from Reporters Without Borders (RSF Germany). The training, aligned with World Environment Day, aimed to equip journalists with skills to raise awareness about global warming, deforestation, and pollution while promoting sustainable development.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and Japan International Cooperation Agency are training eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in modern laboratory technology to combat infectious diseases. The eight-week training combines online modules delivered in April–May 2026 and in-person laboratory sessions at the University of Ghana from June 2026, covering virology, parasitology, bacteriology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders in Ghana's sanitation sector called for a shift from landfill-dependent waste disposal to engineered waste treatment infrastructure, citing persistent funding gaps as a threat to cleanliness and environmental safety in Greater Accra. Ghana generates approximately 4,400 tonnes of solid waste daily (about 1.6 million tonnes annually) with an 80 per cent collection rate, and the Local Government Minister warned that waste generation is projected to rise significantly over the next decade, making investment in modern treatment facilities an urgent priority.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has appealed to staff to resume work following a strike triggered by his two-week suspension ordered by the Health Minister. The industrial action has disrupted services at the facility, with hundreds of patients stranded at the Out-Patient Department.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has appealed to doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to end their indefinite strike and return to work, warning that continued industrial action could cause hardship to patients and the wider region. The health workers withdrew services in protest against the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer, which they argue was unjustified.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Nurses-Midwife Trainees Association has raised concern over a growing trend of physical assaults on nurses and midwives, warning that such incidents undermine healthcare delivery and discourage young people from the profession. The alarm follows an alleged assault of a nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic by a relative of a patient over enforcement of visiting hours policy.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A urologist and fertility specialist warns that men now account for a higher proportion of infertility cases globally, with scientific evidence pointing to a consistent decline in sperm quality worldwide. He attributes the trend to lifestyle choices, urbanisation, and stress.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Tema Community 25 resident whose home was demolished following a court order has criticized security personnel and bailiffs for arriving without prior notice and treating residents like criminals. Daniel Haruna Seidu said armed and masked police officers accompanied bailiffs to execute the demolition, leaving families scrambling to salvage belongings, and argues residents should have been informed before the operation.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Hundreds of patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's Out-Patient Department are stranded after doctors and nurses refuse to attend new cases in protest over the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer. The Ministry of Health suspended the CEO for two weeks pending independent investigations into the temporary closure of the 37-bed emergency centre.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly demolished a deteriorated structure at Osu that had stood for nearly 70 years, following warnings to occupants and safety coordination with police and utilities. The demolition proceeded peacefully with no casualties reported.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained two separate fires in Accra over the weekend: a vehicle fire at Accra Academy in Bubiashie on Saturday night with no injuries, and a tailoring shop fire in a metal container at Dansoman Last Stop on Sunday. The service urged the public to inspect electrical installations and observe fire safety precautions.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has called on health unions at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to resume work following a meeting with union leadership. The Regional Minister said concerns raised have been noted and forwarded to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders for urgent action, while the regional health directorate will support KATH by transferring stable patients to other facilities.
8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Doctors at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi have declared a strike following the suspension of the hospital's Chief Executive Officer by the Minister of Health. The doctors will not call off the strike until the suspension is reversed, and have also demanded clear policies on patient overflow management and timelines for hospital retooling in the Ashanti Region.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Tamale Circuit Court sentenced Napari Baba Nindow to three years' imprisonment with hard labour for possession of restricted drugs without lawful authority. He was arrested in June by the Northern Regional Special Operations Team in Savelugu with Indian hemp and Tramadol.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to detect and isolate suspected Ebola cases, following a Deputy Minister of Health's assessment tour of the Elubo and Aflao borders in response to the outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
At Academic City University's 5th graduation ceremony in Accra, the General Manager of City FM and Channel 1 TV urged graduates to pursue hard work before visibility, emphasizing the importance of working diligently even when unseen rather than prioritizing image and public recognition.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Four years into Agenda 111, Ghana's promise of 111 fully equipped district hospitals remains unfulfilled, with incomplete buildings in communities like Kpandai unable to serve patients and a USD 1.7 billion budget falling short of actual health sector capital needs.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A family was displaced after excavators demolished their home at Tema Community 25 following a court order. The father says the emotional toll extends beyond the physical loss, as he struggled to explain to his eight children why they were losing their home.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has announced the release of an Academic Intervention Fund to schools nationwide, with funds to be distributed among management, teaching, and non-teaching staff according to prescribed percentages that differ for day and boarding schools.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A structural engineer has welcomed the government's planned audit of building permits by local assemblies as a positive step, but cautioned that permit audits alone will not resolve unsafe construction practices and weak enforcement of planning regulations. He warned that many buildings lack proper permits and structural designs, and called for broader national intervention involving key regulatory bodies.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nkwanta District Police Command has launched investigations into the murder of Thomas Adon, 36, who was shot dead at Keri in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region. A Joint Police-Military Taskforce recovered spent and live cartridges at the scene, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A structural engineering expert has attributed recent building collapses to poor professional supervision, use of substandard materials, and failure to comply with approved construction designs. The Executive Secretary of the Structural Sub-Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering said the incidents highlight persistent weaknesses in Ghana's construction sector, noting that developers often bypass licensed professionals, rely on unqualified workers, use inferior materials, and fail to follow approved designs.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A military officer, Private Nsarkoh Christopher Nkyinkyi, was remanded in custody after allegedly shooting and killing 29-year-old civil engineer Jeffrey Boakye Danquah at the Ghana Armed Forces Central Command Headquarters in Kumasi following a misunderstanding. The family is demanding justice, and prosecutors say investigations are at an advanced stage, though the alleged rifle used has not yet been produced despite a court order.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A joint technical committee from engineering and architecture bodies concluded that the Madina building collapse in La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly resulted from serious regulatory breaches, structural deficiencies, and unsafe construction practices, including lack of statutory approvals, disregarded stop-work directives, and an unauthorised additional floor under construction at the time.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing donated rice, maize, biscuits, tea rolls, cooking oil, sugar, milk, water and other essentials to St. Joseph's Orphanage in Jirapa, marking his birthday. The Sister in charge said it was one of the biggest donations the orphanage had received.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly issued spot fines to 13 individuals and business operators in the Central Business District for violating National Sanitation Day directives, including six shop owners who failed to clean drains, four traders who sold goods during the exercise, and three drivers who parked unlawfully. The enforcement is part of efforts to improve sanitation and reduce flooding in the capital.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NADMO demolished a more than 50-year-old multi-storey building in Osu on Monday following a partial collapse on Sunday that raised concerns of complete structural failure. Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service and Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly declared the structure unsafe and a risk to public safety.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An international research consortium has launched a four-year DENSTAR project funded at €11.09 million to accelerate development, evaluation and regulatory approval of a dengue vaccine for sub-Saharan Africa, with KNUST in Kumasi among key partners.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana Foundation's Healthfest brought free comprehensive health screenings to about 400 residents of Konongo and surrounding towns, testing for hypertension, diabetes, malaria, Hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis and typhoid, while nearly 300 people registered for or renewed NHIS membership. The health initiative, part of Telecel Ashanti Month, also provided health education, counselling and referrals for further medical care.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Elizabeth Donkor, a trader and mother of four in her 40s, has been identified as one of two casualties in Sunday's three-storey building collapse at the North Industrial Area in Avenor, Accra. Two other occupants were rescued in critical condition and sent to hospital.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian PhD students in the UK under the Ghana Scholarship Authority have expressed frustration over continued delays in tuition fee and stipend payments, despite government assurances in April that funds had been released and would be disbursed by late April; as of June 8, no payments had been received by PhD, undergraduate, or master's cohorts.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Lucy Agyepong, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honoured with the Excellence in Education Award at the 2026 Ghana Women of the Year Honours in recognition of her contributions to higher education, institutional development and youth empowerment. Agyepong was among twelve distinguished women honoured across various sectors.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association expressed appreciation to stakeholders, partners and participants for supporting the 2nd World Press Freedom Day Honours Night, held on June 6 in Accra, which brought together diplomatic and media figures to celebrate contributions to press freedom and media development.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional branch of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana has donated a polytank to Makola Government Clinic to address water storage challenges and support healthcare delivery. The association said the donation reflects its commitment to maternal and child healthcare, infection prevention, and community development.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →