Road users in Accra's Avenor and North Industrial Area report growing encroachment on roads and pavements by broken-down vehicles, livestock trading, and other commercial activities, reducing space for traffic and pedestrians and affecting movement through the busy commercial enclave.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has released GH¢537 million to cover tuition fees for 159,750 students under the No Fees Stress Policy for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Student Loan Trust Fund says the total disbursed under the policy since introduction is GH¢1.3 billion, benefiting around 310,000 students.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana has launched Ashanti Codes, a 12-week initiative in Kumasi and Obuasi to teach digital and AI skills to young people, with 70 percent of participants being girls. The programme expects 1,000 beneficiaries and includes teacher training and curriculum-aligned kits through the Telecel Foundation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Ace Anan Ankomah told graduating students at SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College that success depends on discipline and character rather than innate talent. Ankomah shared his own experience of moving from Form 4G2, a class for academically weak students at Mfantsipim School, to becoming the school's best A-Level graduate.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation marked its 40th anniversary by completing a staff-led renovation of Republic Road Nursery School in Tema Community 4. The project, part of GNPC's year-long anniversary programme, was conceived and executed by employee volunteers as a legacy contribution to the community that has hosted the Corporation's offices for four decades.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court (Land Division) has struck out a dismissal application by defendants, allowing a suit by property developer Carlos Kwebena Allston over ownership and possession of a property at 17 Abraham Dzani Close, East Legon to proceed. Mr Allston alleges that defendants Mr Perry Okudzeto, Mr Desmond Afeku and Mr Wise Horgli took unlawful possession of a structure on his land, and that Mr Horgli caused his arrest and prosecution for trespass.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra has given the prosecution a final opportunity to file disclosure documents in the Mamprobi Hospital baby theft case after delays in obtaining witness signatures. The case, involving 33-year-old trader Latifa Salifu charged with child stealing, has been adjourned to July 8, 2026.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 45-year-old driver into custody on suspicion of stealing GH¢750,000 from a lawyer's office in Adabraka on May 26, 2026, after he damaged electrical systems and broke into the chambers; he has pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, FeDEMS Group, and Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, working with the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and MMDAs, launched a three-day cleaning and desilting exercise in flood-prone areas of Greater Accra including Roman Ridge, Mallam, Paloma, Circle, Kaneshie, and GBC, targeting major drainage channels and waterways to reduce flooding risk and improve rainwater flow.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An irate mob attacked Forestry Commission personnel and burned a newly constructed accommodation facility for timber checkpoint staff at Babatokuma near Kintampo on June 9, injuring officers on duty. The attackers claimed the checkpoint threatened their timber business interests in the area.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Agotime Ziope MP Charles Agbeve has funded a six-unit classroom block at Takuve Basic School using his share of the district assembly's common fund, ending the practice of holding lessons under trees. The MP said the project aims to enhance educational standards in the constituency and boost the community's human resources.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Interior Minister announced that 70 excavators seized from illegal miners will be handed over to the National Disaster Management Organisation to clear drains and improve water flow in flood-prone communities across the country, as part of broader flood prevention efforts.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said building and retaining a resilient, motivated and equitably distributed health workforce is crucial to achieving Universal Health Coverage and sustaining recent gains in healthcare access and service delivery. He emphasised that health workers are the backbone of healthcare delivery and that workforce development must remain central to health sector reforms.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Tamale sentenced Abdallah Mohammed to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for defiling a 14-year-old girl at Nyanshegu, plus an additional six months for perjury. ActionAid Ghana and Activista Ghana welcomed the conviction as a major victory for child protection and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of Parliament have called for a comprehensive flood-resilient national planning framework to tackle Ghana's recurring floods, urging strict enforcement of urban planning laws, demolition of structures on waterways, restoration of wetlands and mangroves, and adoption of rainwater harvesting interventions. Several MPs emphasised the need to move beyond emergency response toward preventive measures, including proper drainage systems and improved waste disposal practices.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders, parliamentarians and development partners have called for increased investment in health workforce development, sustainable financing and stronger governance to accelerate Ghana's attainment of Universal Health Coverage, at the 2026 Annual Health Summit in Accra.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 17-year-old Texas teenager was found guilty and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. The case drew national attention over questions of self-defence and school safety, with prosecutors arguing intentional killing and defence claiming self-defence.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
National Chief Imam Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has expressed concern over rising drug abuse among young people, calling it a major threat to the nation's future that requires urgent collective action. NACOC leadership visited him ahead of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, scheduled for June 26 at UPSA Main Auditorium.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Salaga South MP has confirmed the arrest of two midwives in connection with a newborn's disappearance at Salaga Government Hospital on June 10. The midwives are in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be arraigned in court.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has backed the conviction of Desmond Bosomtwe for assaulting a midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, saying the court's decision—which imposed a fine of GH¢1,200.00, compensation of GH¢5,000.00 to the victim, a bond of good behavior, and restricted facility access—underscores the importance of protecting health workers from abuse. The ministry warned that violence against health workers will not be tolerated.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has identified flood-prone communities across the region for heightened monitoring following Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts of 100–150mm rainfall in June. Residents in the identified areas have been urged to remain vigilant and comply with safety directives as authorities intensify flood preparedness measures.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) will proceed with a planned picket at the Ministry of Education demanding payment of approximately GH¢50 million owed to its members for supplies delivered to public senior high schools since 2023, despite fresh assurances from government officials during a June 10 meeting.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
SNV Ghana's Healthy Future for All Phase II project is providing water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure to the Nandom Municipality while equipping women with business skills and financial support to improve livelihoods, addressing years of unsafe sanitation, unreliable water supply and limited economic opportunities.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called on the Mahama administration to operationalise the completed Trede Agenda 111 Hospital in the Ashanti Region to ease congestion at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, which has suspended new admissions. The 100-bed facility is fully equipped and commissioned but remains closed, requiring only staff to begin operations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two male victims, aged 52 and 20, were rescued alive by firefighters from a collision between a Rhino truck and a Toyota Voxy on the Kpeve–Peki stretch in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning. The Ghana National Fire Service also salvaged drinks and ammonium sulphate fertiliser from the scene; the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Lottery Authority's local union has issued formal notice of intent to strike from June 24, 2026, citing deplorable working conditions, lack of office equipment, faulty air conditioning, and unhygienic facilities. The union said it will proceed with a total shutdown if a satisfactory agreement is not reached by June 19, 2026.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police investigations into an armed robbery at CABEST Jewellery in Accra on November 2, 2024, have resulted in the arrest of several suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, and police gear. Armed robbers made away with GH¢7.5 million in cash and 620 grammes of gold valued at GH¢863,688 during the daylight attack.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Acting Central Regional Director of the EPA says the Authority is committed to enforcing environmental laws and regulations to fight climate change, stressing that mitigation efforts are a shared responsibility and calling on residents, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, businesses and development partners to support the agency's work.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a confrontation over student misconduct and unpaid hostel fees. The incident, which was circulated on social media, sparked student retaliation and community involvement before police restored order, prompting an editorial reflection on discipline and safety concerns in Ghana's schools.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Edo State Government has ordered the closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports of credible security threats. WASSCE candidates at the schools will be allowed to sit for examinations under strict security arrangements.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Youth in Aflao are demanding justice for Christopher Ahordo, a Mobile Money vendor shot and stabbed during a robbery in April 2025, after the prime suspect escaped from police custody at Adaklu. They have picketed the Ketu Divisional Police Headquarters calling for swift police action and intervention from the Inspector General of Police.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
STAR-Ghana Foundation has renewed calls for volunteerism to be placed at the centre of Ghana's national development agenda as a sustainable tool for strengthening governance and citizen participation. The foundation, which works with 18 CSO partners across 10 regions, culminated an 18-month volunteerism project implemented in 91 communities and plans to expand its partnerships and deepen grassroots participation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A domestic fire at Omanhene New Site in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipal area destroyed six bedrooms in a 20-room compound house on Monday, June 8, though firefighters saved the remaining 14 rooms by containing the blaze. Two rooms were completely destroyed and four others partially damaged; the cause remains under investigation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The union representing National Lottery Authority workers has issued a formal strike notice effective June 24, 2026, citing poor working conditions, inadequate equipment, operational challenges, and alleged governance lapses including CBA violations and non-transparent recruitment practices.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A domestic fire at Tuba Fulani Junction in the Ga South Municipality destroyed five bedrooms and partially damaged four others in a single-storey residential building on Tuesday, June 9. Personnel from three fire stations brought the blaze under control, and no fatalities were reported, though a 27-year-old woman was affected.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Ghana Standards Authority have begun scientific examination of narcotic exhibits scheduled for destruction on June 24, 2026, as part of World Drug Day activities. The two-day exercise, supervised by NACOC's Director-General, will produce an analytical report for court approval and is intended to ensure accountability and transparency in the handling of seized substances.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority rejected 4,896 driver licence applicants in 2025 after they failed mandatory eye examinations and remained unable to meet required visual standards even after medical intervention. Of 251,117 drivers screened nationwide, 87 percent passed at first attempt, but 4,896 ultimately failed to meet medical standards despite some receiving treatment or corrective lenses.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 500-bed Military Hospital project at Afari in the Ashanti Region, initiated in March 2014 and valued at $180 million, is approximately 60 per cent complete after more than a decade, with civil and architectural works largely advanced but biomedical and mechanical installations at only 5 per cent completion. The Deputy Minister for Defence attributed delays to mismanagement and administrative bottlenecks, and disclosed that the contractor is demanding outstanding payments of $7 million under one claim and $78 million under another before returning to the site.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pavements in Accra's Avenor and North Industrial Area are occupied by bicycle traders, abandoned vehicles, livestock, and other commercial activities, forcing pedestrians onto busy roads. Traders defend the practice as economic necessity despite acknowledging the pavements are meant for public use.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency and Ghana Customs Division have agreed to establish a more structured collaboration framework to regulate hazardous chemical imports and strengthen border control, including a proposal to enhance the Customs Integrated Management System with artificial intelligence-powered tools for monitoring hazardous chemicals.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited's Director of Communications attributed flooding in parts of Weija to residents building on river buffers and within river pathways, which blocks natural water flow, rather than to the dam's controlled spillage. He noted that policies prohibit construction along riverbanks, but many communities have ignored these rules.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people were injured in a road traffic accident involving a gas tanker at Nkawkaw Apesika in the Eastern Region on Thursday. Firefighters from Mpraeso Fire Station responded and secured the scene, with the two injured men transported to Nkawkaw Roman Hospital.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers have picketed the Ministry of Education over unpaid debts for goods supplied to schools under the Free Senior High School programme, demanding approximately GH¢50 million in outstanding arrears accumulated since 2023.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Potholes on the Accra–Nsawam highway reappeared less than two weeks after repairs on June 11, causing severe traffic congestion and frustrating commuters. The section has been repaired more than six times in the past year, but deteriorates quickly each time, while also increasing vehicle maintenance costs.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation of a community area where battery recycling, automotive repair, and scrap metal operations operate alongside homes and food vendors reveals significant lead exposure risks. Workers handle hazardous materials with little to no protective equipment, despite public health experts and the World Health Organisation identifying battery dismantling and informal recycling as major sources of lead exposure that can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and heart.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Firefighters from Mpraeso Fire Station responded to a gas tanker road traffic accident at Nkawkaw Apesika. Two male casualties were rescued and transported to Nkawkaw Roman Hospital for treatment.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia joined influencers Ama Burland, Scanty, and actor Kyekyeku at a GenZ Talk Show at University of Ghana, where she urged students to channel their energy into achieving their goals and to focus on surrounding themselves with impactful people and seeking proper counsel.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Alternative Medical Practitioners Association has called on its members to embrace lifelong learning and professional excellence, with General Secretary Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu stating that emerging industries experience periods of uncertainty and resistance before achieving maturity, and that these challenges should be viewed as signs of growth rather than failure.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A fuel tanker collided head-on with a tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway late Monday night, killing the tipper truck driver and injuring three others. Firefighters from multiple stations brought the resulting blaze under control after nearly two hours, preventing an explosion that could have damaged a wide stretch of the motorway.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Water Limited has restored production at the Barekese Water Treatment Plant following completion of urgent repairs to a damaged transmission pipeline that had disrupted supply to parts of Kumasi and adjoining communities. The repairs were completed on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, ahead of schedule, and water has begun flowing back into the distribution system.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to review the Basic Education Certificate Examination timetable, extending it from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to begin Wednesday and end the following Wednesday, to reduce stress on candidates and allow longer intervals between papers with weekend breaks.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah called for a fundamental rethink of Ghana's youth employment strategy, warning that skills training without job opportunities creates frustration. He proposed measures including published delivery scorecards for job programmes, separate funding for skills development and job creation, and a shift toward private sector involvement.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunnyside Schools held an African Union Day celebration on May 27, 2026, where the headmaster called for renewed efforts to promote African cultural identity and heritage preservation among learners through exposure to the continent's diverse customs, traditions, and lifestyles.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitness enthusiasts gathered for the maiden edition of Fitness and Vibes at East Legon, an initiative by Veronica Kwakye aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles through exercise and community engagement. The event featured aerobic sessions, fitness routines, nutrition education, and entertainment, with organizers planning to hold it regularly to encourage consistency in fitness and wellness.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dredge Masters Ghana Limited has intensified anti-flood efforts in the Greater Accra Region by deploying specialised equipment to dredge critical drainage channels, citing encroachment as a major hindrance to maintenance. The three-day clean-up exercise involves Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and local assemblies; work has focused on flood-prone areas including Weija and near UPSA.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana has refurbished 300 hospital beds at Ho Teaching Hospital to improve healthcare delivery and address bed shortages, as part of its 21 Days of Yellow Care staff volunteer programme that focuses on healthcare, hygiene and community health screening.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 35-year-old commercial motor rider in Ngleshie Amanfro-Nsuoano was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to rescue his friend and another man who were struggling in the fast-moving current. Despite having only moderate swimming skills, Adamu Amadu plunged into the water to help but was himself caught and carried away by the powerful water.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →