A tree fell onto a moving taxi on Golf Hills Road in Okaikwei North Municipality on Wednesday afternoon, temporarily blocking traffic. Both occupants escaped unharmed, and NADMO and police personnel cleared the obstruction to restore traffic flow.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi rejected sole responsibility for poor sanitation in the metropolis, stating residents must be held accountable for indiscriminate waste disposal. He announced formation of a task force to monitor strategic locations and arrest persons caught dumping waste illegally, with task force members to receive a portion of fines as incentive.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Two young men have been arraigned before court for allegedly robbing and assaulting a 29-year-old trader at Ashaiman early on June 13, 2026. The accused allegedly attacked the complainant near Ashaiman Pesewa Plaza, assaulting her and making off with her mobile phone, with the second suspect allegedly waiting on a motorbike to facilitate their escape.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two men, John Atsu and Puplampu Jonathan, were arrested at Ashaiman Roundabout at about 2:55 a.m. on June 16, 2026, with automobile spare parts including clutch boosters, fuel injectors, mounting top lights and headlights that they could not document as their own.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tindamba Primary School, a 70-year-old institution in Wa that educated thousands of residents including a future Supreme Court justice, was demolished at about 2 a.m. on a Saturday to make way for a market as part of government's 24-hour economy policy, despite public opposition and initial intervention by the Local Government Minister.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A white missionary, Reverend Jacob Reddekopp, is refusing to leave the foot of Adaklu mountain despite a directive from the Volta Regional Minister to vacate after a mudslide on May 20, 2026 damaged homes and vehicles. The mountain has been declared a disaster zone and should be condemned by NADMO, but Reddekopp's private school remains closed while he remains on the premises, citing uncertainty about where to relocate.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education and UNFPA have launched a comprehensive civic engagement initiative in Anloga District funded by Global Affairs Canada. The programme deploys community meetings, outreach at markets and lorry stations, mobile van broadcasts, and men's club engagements to address gender-based violence, adolescent pregnancy, and harmful norms.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A NADMO zonal officer has called on the Wenchi Municipal Assembly to improve drainage systems and prevent settlement in waterways to avert flooding, warning that a major disaster is inevitable if the assembly fails to address the poor drainage infrastructure.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi has rejected responsibility for poor sanitation conditions in the metropolis, citing inherited structural and financial challenges in waste management. His defence follows criticism from the Western Regional Minister and Local Government Minister, who have called for improvement within two weeks.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A High Court of Kogi State has sentenced to death a man prosecuted by the Department of State Services for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour. The court found Jibrin Halilu guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping in connection with the March 2023 abduction and killing of hotel proprietor Uche Andrew Offo, despite the family paying a N2.5 million ransom.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arraigned social media influencer Akaninyene Udo ('AK Philo') for allegedly posting a threatening message with an image of an armed bandit captioned "Eket get ready for us." The Commissioner of Police stated that creating, publishing, or spreading false security alerts and deceptive information that could cause public alarm is a criminal offense.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority says it will proceed with an absolute ban on single-use styrofoam food packaging and is urging the food industry to embrace the opportunity for green innovation, promoting sustainable alternatives such as paper-based packaging, biodegradable materials, and traditional leaf wrapping.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service warns that rain-related electrical faults are a leading cause of preventable fire outbreaks and is urging households and businesses to maintain electrical installations, repair damaged cables, avoid socket overloading, and keep appliances away from wet areas.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Officials of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund met with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital management to assess progress on a pilot intervention supporting financially constrained patients requiring specialised medical procedures. Both institutions reviewed impact and challenges encountered, including operational bottlenecks and fund disbursement issues, and agreed to streamline processes ahead of a full-scale rollout planned later in the year.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Imam for Ahafo Region has called on the government to intensify enforcement of sanitation by-laws, arguing that prosecuting offenders is necessary to drive behavioural change and prevent disease outbreaks. He stressed that citizens must also take personal responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings alongside government initiatives.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service responded to a fire at a newly constructed court building in Asankrangwa on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and quickly contained the blaze using dry chemical powder extinguishers. The fire destroyed an ECG meter and a three-phase breaker while partially damaging electrical service cables; no casualties were recorded and the cause is under investigation.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Friends of Girls Africa held a career and life mentorship programme for about 200 final-year students of Manya Krobo Senior High School in the Eastern Region on June 13, 2026, bringing together professionals from entrepreneurship, agribusiness, procurement, development practice, conservation and creative industries to guide students on life after secondary education.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Agency says confiscation of banned polystyrene products will be among enforcement measures to implement a planned ban beginning January 1. The EPA is finalising the legal and regulatory framework for the ban and notes importers have adequate time to adjust, with the agency working with Ghana Customs Service to monitor and regulate restricted items.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
According to an IMANI Africa report, Ghana lost GH¢14.94 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, a 17% increase from the same period last year, with reported incidents rising from 1,317 in early 2024 to 2,008 in 2025; online fraud, cyberbullying, and blackmail account for the majority of cases.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana will conduct maintenance works causing power interruptions on Thursday, June 18 in the Central Region (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) and Accra East Region (9:00 am to 5:00 pm), affecting multiple communities in both areas.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service will conduct a Mass Drug Administration campaign from June 20 to July 10 across districts affected by Bilharzia, Elephantiasis, and River Blindness, as part of efforts to eliminate these neglected tropical diseases by 2030. The Director-General emphasized that medical interventions alone are insufficient and that a one-health approach addressing sanitation, water, and environmental issues is essential to prevent the diseases' spread.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A three-unit classroom block built for Kamalo D/A Junior High School in Kwahu Afram Plains North District has been abandoned after bats invaded the facility. The Public Interest Accountability Committee inspected petroleum revenue-funded projects in the Eastern Region and found mixed results, including functional boreholes, a broken-down solar water system, deteriorating road repairs, and ongoing irrigation works.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has approved $300 million to support Ghana's efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027 through the STARR-J Project, which aims to strengthen secondary education, expand access, improve learning outcomes, and address infrastructure deficits.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Health Service will conduct a Mass Drug Administration campaign from June 20 to July 3, 2026, targeting nearly eight million eligible people across multiple regions to prevent onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, and schistosomiasis. The initiative is part of Ghana's strategy to eliminate neglected tropical diseases as a public health threat by 2030.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Suhum MP Frank Asiedu Bekoe has called on the government to prioritise investment in healthcare infrastructure, particularly the expansion of Suhum Government Hospital's Accident and Emergency Centre, arguing that the facility is under pressure from road traffic accidents on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana refurbished 1,700 hospital beds and furniture at Maamobi General Hospital under its 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative, with plans to restore 3,000 beds nationwide. The company partnered with DOSH Health Insurance to settle medical bills for patients unable to pay.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
OmniBSIC Bank has partnered with CSIR-IIR and Ocean Tribe Foundation to launch a school-based plastic recovery initiative in five Greater Accra Senior High Schools, where plastic waste will be collected and processed into industrial raw materials such as floor tiles and roofing tiles. The five schools generate an estimated 44,000 pieces of plastic waste daily, and the programme will begin this month with recovery cages and training for students and teachers on waste segregation and management.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gospel musician Florence Obinim has said she would not oppose a divorce if her husband, Bishop Daniel Obinim, decides to end their marriage, citing her patience and humility throughout their years together not being appreciated.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Minister announced that medical and infrastructural equipment installations are underway at the under-construction Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua near Kumasi, with work being done to make it operational soon. The Sewua road project has been awarded to Kofi Job Road Construction firm, and Ghana Water Company Ltd engineers are ensuring water supply for the facility.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NUGS president argues that consent obtained through the exercise of authority or influence is legally void, citing Ghanaian law that affords special protection to vulnerable persons in relationships with power imbalances, such as those between teachers and students.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a University of Cape Coast student and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, while assuring residents that the city remains peaceful and urging the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement efforts.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An engineer raises concerns about frequent breakdowns of heavy-duty vehicles, coaches and buses on Ghana's highways, questioning whether fleet maintenance standards are being followed and who is responsible for enforcing compliance. Breakdowns create economic costs and safety risks for transport operators, passengers, businesses and other road users.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
On the twentieth anniversary of Ghana's Persons with Disability Act 2006, an article reflects on how persons with disability continue to face daily barriers in accessing basic services and navigating public spaces designed without their needs in mind.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Work-related stress, driven by job demands, work environment structure, and colleague interactions, is a major concern for employee well-being and organisational productivity. The World Health Organisation estimates that stress-related conditions cost the global economy about 1 trillion US dollars annually through lost working hours, with stressed employees reporting fatigue, poor concentration, reduced motivation, anxiety, depression, and burnout.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku in connection with car-snatching robberies and vehicle thefts across the Ashanti Region. During a follow-up operation, police encountered accomplices and two were killed in a shootout.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sara Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old newly qualified lawyer, suffered cardiac arrest and died while celebrating Ghana's victory over Panama in an opening World Cup match on June 17. She collapsed at a student hostel near KNUST in Kumasi and was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead despite CPR efforts lasting approximately 45 minutes.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor John Amuasi of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology argues that AI systems built to transform healthcare without incorporating Africa's more than 70 percent of the world's genetic diversity will operate on flawed datasets and risk underperformance or harm. He presented this position at DLD Munich, positioning Africa not as a beneficiary but as a structural prerequisite for the AI health revolution.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two students of St. Louis Senior High School who attempted to sneak off campus by hiding in a vehicle boot on June 30 have been disciplined in line with the Code of Conduct for Learners, the Education Minister confirmed in Parliament.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told Parliament that Ghana's education sector faces a teacher shortage of between 50,000 and 90,000, attributing the gap to budgetary constraints that limit recruitment to 7,000 positions despite the sector's greater need.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned secondary school final-year students completing the WASSCE to celebrate responsibly and refrain from violence, vandalism, arson and assault, warning that criminal conduct will result in arrest and prosecution. The caution follows recent arrests of six students in the Upper East Region in connection with arson and rioting incidents.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNICEF report finds that Ghana's public spending on children is concentrated in later childhood, with ages 0–5 receiving just 13% of child spending despite representing roughly one-third of the child population. The study recommends rebalancing spending away from education-heavy allocations toward prenatal and early childhood development.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Children vaccinated against HPV at ages 12–13 have close to zero risk of cervical cancer death before age 30, according to landmark research. Between 2020 and 2024, no cervical cancer deaths were recorded in women aged 20 to 24 in England — the first five-year period with zero deaths — compared to an expected 23 without vaccination.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNICEF-backed study finds that children aged 0–5 years, who make up about one-third of Ghana's child population, receive only 13% of public spending on children. The report warns that imbalanced investments across health, education, social protection and child welfare create systemic weaknesses that prevent children from accessing all available support.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 25-room house in Assin Akropong, Central Region, was destroyed by fire, leaving a family and several tenants homeless and destroying property worth thousands of Ghana cedis. No casualties were recorded, though firefighters faced water shortages in combating the blaze, and investigations into the cause have commenced.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is working to amend the legal framework to resolve a disparity: the Ghana Children's Act sets the marriage age at 18, while the Criminal Code permits sexual consent at 16. The Ministry has formed a team to review these inconsistencies and recommend reforms through amendments to the Children's Act, citing concerns that the legal gap has contributed to child abuse and high teenage pregnancy rates.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A health and safety professional has urged authorities in Asokore Mampong to address the root causes of flooding — particularly building on waterways and unapproved places — rather than rely on deploying divers to prevent flood-related drowning deaths. He described diver deployment as a reactionary measure that must be preceded by investigations into the causes of recurring flood disasters.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Education disclosed that 312,448 students have benefited from the "No Fee Stress" policy across the 2024 and 2025 academic years, with a total cost of GHS888.8 million. The government is also providing free tertiary education for persons with disabilities, with 1,530 such students receiving full fee and residential coverage.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two students of Christ the King Senior High School in Obuasi were wounded by cutlass in an attack by a group of young men suspected to be from nearby communities. The headmaster linked the attackers to individuals with ties to the school who had previously tried to harass female students, and police are investigating.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned final year WASSCE candidates to celebrate responsibly and avoid violence as they complete exams on June 19, warning that criminal behaviour carries serious consequences. The caution follows arrests of six students in the Upper East Region: two from Zebilla Senior High Technical School for alleged arson of a teacher's apartment, and four from Bawku Senior High School for alleged rioting, assault, and property destruction.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Health and safety professional Edward Debrah has cautioned against deploying divers as a comprehensive solution to Ghana's recurring flood-related drowning deaths, arguing that authorities must focus on addressing root causes of flooding, such as building on waterways and in unapproved places, rather than what he described as a "panic reaction."
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two midwives charged with conspiracy to steal and abduction in connection with the disappearance of a newborn at East Gonja District Hospital in Salaga have each been granted bail of GH¢150,000 with two sureties by Tamale Circuit Court.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As the 2026 WASSCE concludes on Friday, June 19, Ghana Police Service is warning final year students against violence, vandalism, arson, and assault, stating it will arrest and prosecute offenders. The warning follows recent student unrest in the Upper East Region, including incidents at Zebilla Senior High Technical School and Bawku Senior High School where students were arrested for property destruction and rioting.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts in the Ashanti Region. During interrogation, he admitted to involvement in several vehicle thefts in Kumasi and an attack on a Police officer in which an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition were stolen, and identified multiple accomplices.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta Regional Minister has commended media practitioners in the region for responsible, professional reporting that avoids sensationalism and divisive narratives, crediting them with maintaining peace and social harmony. He attributed the region's stability also to its cultural heritage, shared language, and tradition of tolerance.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has donated vehicles and medical equipment to the Ghana Police Service and 17 health facilities across the country to mark his 66th birthday, including a pickup vehicle and 15 motorbikes for police operations and medical supplies such as incubators and warmers for hospitals nationwide.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Frederick Faidoo, has rejected blame for poor sanitation in the metropolis, attributing challenges partly to residents' behaviour. He announced formation of a taskforce to arrest people caught leaving waste in the central area, with taskforce members to receive a share of fines imposed on offenders.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two men, Kwadwo Baffoe and Kwame Affisah, to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a violent armed robbery at Brent Energy Filling Station in New Edubiase on August 17, 2024. The robbers, armed with pump-action guns, stole GH¢2,500 in cash and personal belongings, and caused extensive damage to property.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police arrested two students at Zebilla Senior High Technical School for alleged arson of a teacher's apartment and four students at Bawku Senior High School for rioting, assault on staff, and property destruction. The Police cautioned final-year WASSCE students to remain disciplined and warned violators will be arrested and prosecuted.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy suffered critical injuries at Johnson's zoo near Huntingdon. Police are investigating whether the child was attacked by crocodiles and say the man and boy were not known to each other.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations attributes rising violence and indiscipline in Ghana's schools to broader societal failure, saying student conduct reflects values and behaviours tolerated or ignored within homes and society, and stresses that responsibility must be shared collectively by parents, teachers, and wider society.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ga East Municipal Assembly has begun reshaping the deteriorated road to the Ga East Municipal Hospital following complaints from health workers, patients, and residents about potholes and uneven conditions affecting patient access. The work, conducted under the District Road Improvement Programme, is a temporary measure while authorities await permanent reconstruction.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate recorded 162 stillbirths in 2025, comprising 97 macerated and 65 fresh stillbirths, with a perinatal mortality rate of 45 deaths per 1,000 deliveries. Health officials noted a slight increase in stillbirths compared to recent years and expressed concern that high antenatal care attendance is not translating into improved pregnancy outcomes.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission carried out large-scale searches and public education at major bus terminals across Accra on June 18, using its K9 Unit and Education Department to intercept illicit drugs and raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and legal consequences.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Crusaders Against Corruption Ghana called for urgent national action against what it describes as a growing integrity crisis, arguing that corruption has become deeply rooted in everyday life and is threatening public trust and national development. The group's chairperson warned that Ghana loses integrity not through grand scandals but when thousands of small dishonest acts are tolerated year after year.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Controller and Accountant-General says approximately 4,000 government payroll workers have outstanding student loan obligations to the Student Loan Trust Fund. His department is collaborating with the SLTF to recover the debts through salary deductions, as part of efforts to strengthen loan recovery and ensure the sustainability of the student loan scheme.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Moment of Glory Prayer Army has completed a three-classroom block for Abrafo Kokoben Basic School, equipped with an ICT laboratory, headmaster's office, and staff common room, relieving pupils who had previously studied in a makeshift structure. The Deputy Director of Education in Atwima Nwabiagya North District noted that faith-based partnerships have become essential as schools face infrastructure deficits across Ghana's education system.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas "Mac" Scofield, a technologist instrumental in developing Ghana's eHealth system and LHIMS platform serving more than 450 health facilities, has passed away. His work advancing connected and patient-centred healthcare, particularly in remote communities, leaves an enduring impact on Ghana's health sector.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Torrential rainfall and overflow of the Samre River have submerged parts of Samreboi in the Amenfi West Municipality, displacing families and destroying homes, roads, and farmlands. The flooding has claimed two lives—a 17-year-old and a child aged one year, six months—and residents are appealing for evacuation assistance and relief items.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A quality assurance expert has urged African universities to develop and re-evaluate systems to support effective use of AI in teaching, learning and research while maintaining standards and credibility. The call was made at the 4th International Quality Assurance symposium held in Accra, which brought together practitioners, administrators, researchers and policymakers from across the continent.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parents at Wa Methodist School for the Blind approved a health levy and PTA dues to improve healthcare and welfare. The decision follows the Headmistress raising concerns about inadequate medicines in the infirmary and unsafe conditions including erosion-caused potholes that have caused injuries to visually impaired learners.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Kaiser Flats in Tema Community 4 are opposing plans to demolish six blocks of the historic post-independence housing complex, which authorities say are structurally unsafe with visible cracks and deterioration. The Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director warns the structures pose significant collapse risk, but residents argue the reinforced concrete buildings remain habitable.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Police Command arrested 26-year-old Jeffrey Alentis and Moro Mohammed following an intelligence-led operation in connection with a robbery at Zaare, Bolgatanga, where an attacker allegedly used pepper spray on a female victim and stole a laptop and mobile phone.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fraud, classified as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in Ghana's 2024 National Risk Assessment, has evolved from simple non-delivery tricks to sophisticated schemes offering worthless products and promises, ranging from romance scams to fake health cures and forex courses.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana continues to struggle with widespread fraud and scams, officially ranked as a high-risk predicate offense for money laundering in the country's 2024 National Risk Assessment. Fraudulent schemes have evolved from simple non-delivery tricks to sophisticated operations offering worthless products and promises, such as health books claiming natural cures and forex courses charging thousands for freely available information.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →