Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, was arrested at Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the UK. He is standing trial for stealing and causing financial loss to the Republic, and was arrested after allegedly attempting to use false means to empty a frozen bank account with Republic Bank.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, was arrested at Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the UK. He is standing trial for stealing and causing financial loss to the Republic, and was arrested after allegedly attempting to use false means to empty a frozen bank account with Republic Bank.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Godfred Yeboah Dame has accused the Attorney-General and deputy of orchestrating an unlawful arrest of his client, former National Buffer Stock Company CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab, at Accra International Airport despite a High Court order on June 29 granting him permission to travel to the United Kingdom from July 4 to July 12 for an optician appointment.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for former National Buffer Stock Company boss Hanan Abdul-Wahab, has challenged Deputy Attorney-General Dr Srem Sai to produce evidence that Abdul-Wahab attempted to withdraw money from a frozen bank account, calling the allegation false and used to justify what he describes as an unlawful arrest at the airport despite a High Court travel order.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for a comprehensive review of university programmes in Ghana, arguing that many lack alignment with labour market needs and contribute to graduate unemployment. He criticised programmes such as Development Studies and BA Education (Non-Teaching), contending that universities should base admissions and programme offerings on national labour market assessments rather than simply increasing enrolment.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Hanan Abdul-Wahab have announced plans to file contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, Deputy Attorney-General, and BNI Director, alleging they deliberately breached a High Court order by arranging his arrest at Accra International Airport despite the court having approved his travel to the United Kingdom for a medical appointment from July 4–12.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, former CEO of the National Buffer Stock Company, was arrested at Accra International Airport while attempting to travel to the United Kingdom. According to the Deputy Attorney General, the arrest followed an attempt to use false means to access funds in his frozen Republic Bank account, and the Attorney-General plans to seek a review of the court's earlier permission for him to travel.
5 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Members and executives of the National Democratic Congress in Lower Manya Krobo Constituency have petitioned party leadership to replace the official supervising ongoing branch elections, alleging procedural breaches including improper committee composition, ineligible aspirants, and unauthorised voter register alterations. The petitioners also claimed that members raising concerns were subjected to intimidation and threats.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake on a potential takeover offer valued at around £5.2 billion, at £6.90 per share. The deal requires regulatory clearances, including EU ownership requirements, with Castlelake having until 3 August to announce a firm intention to make an offer.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Melcom Limited has commended the Ghana National Fire Service, NADMO, Ghana Police and other emergency responders for swiftly bringing a fire at one of its warehouse facilities in the Tema Free Zones enclave under control on July 4, 2026. The company confirmed there were no deaths or injuries from the fire.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Melcom Limited assured customers of continued stock availability after a fire affected one of its warehouse facilities at Tema Free Zones on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The company said it is working with authorities to assess the incident and will restore operations with minimal interruptions.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Passenger arrivals at Accra International Airport declined by 1.8% year-on-year to 96,412 in March 2026, though Q1 arrivals across the airport and land borders rose 2.6% to 302,993 compared with the same period last year. Vehicle registrations improved significantly, with 61.5% growth in March and 47.7% growth in Q1 2026.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has expressed his intention to support the innovation work of Ghanaian technology developer Naamgwinaa Samuel, whose AI-powered projects aim to solve real-world challenges. The support was announced via Mahama's Special Aide Rafik Mahama on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire broke out at a Melcom warehouse facility at Tema Free Zones on Saturday, July 4. The company confirmed no casualties or injuries, and said it is working with authorities to determine the cause while restoring operations.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's May 2026 Monetary Policy Report shows job adverts in selected print and online media declined to 2,818 in April 2026 from 3,388 in April 2025, a 16.8% year-on-year drop. For the first four months of 2026, advertised jobs fell 5.4% to 12,326 from 13,036 in the same period last year, though private sector SSNIT contributors improved 5.4% to 1,135,379 in March 2026.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Passenger arrivals at Accra International Airport declined marginally by 1.8% year-on-year to 96,412 in March 2026. Cumulatively, first-quarter arrivals across the airport and land borders reached 302,993, a 2.6% increase over the same period in 2025.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's domestic VAT collections rose 20.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to GH¢5.818 billion, while retail sales grew 5.0% cumulatively but declined 1.9% in March alone. Manufacturing indicators improved, with direct taxes climbing 20.4% in Q1.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government recorded 23.4% oversubscription of the treasury bills auction, with investors tendering bids worth just over GH¢4 billion against a target of GH¢3.37 billion, though the government accepted about GH¢3.1 billion. Interest rates continued to rise across the yield curve, with the 91-day bill yield increasing to 5.87%, the 182-day to 7.78%, and the 364-day to 12.92%.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited received the Waste Management and Recycling Facility Excellence Award 2026 and the Waste Management Innovation Award 2026 at the 8th Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards in recognition of its contributions to sustainable waste management and environmental protection.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has cautioned the public against fake SMS messages requesting payment of supposed DVLA fines through unauthorised platforms, which direct recipients to counterfeit websites. The DVLA clarified that it does not offer discounts on fines and that all legitimate online payments are processed exclusively through Ghana.gov.gh.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that most Ghanaians lack basic life support training, and a study found that 96.2% of clinical staff at Winneba Municipal Hospital did not have valid or recent Basic Life Support certification. The article argues that in cardiac arrest cases, the first few minutes—when ordinary people nearby must act—often determine survival, making widespread BLS training critical.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Education have expressed concern about exorbitant fees charged by universities for distance education programmes, asking the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to investigate. The committee noted the fees are unusually expensive compared to regular programmes and argued the trend was allowing universities to exploit the opportunity under the guise of expanding access to adults.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a comprehensive sanitation campaign to prevent flooding and improve waste management by clearing choked drains, desilting gutters, and managing solid waste in critical areas across Kumasi. The initiative was prompted by recent flooding in Greater Accra that claimed over 30 lives.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana has urged the Government to replan cities, enforce building codes, and intensify public education as flood mitigation measures following the June 29 floods in Accra. The association called for zero tolerance for construction on waterways and flood-prone zones, investment in modern drainage infrastructure, and sustained public campaigns on environmental stewardship.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana has advised parents and caregivers to protect children, particularly infants and those under five, against respiratory infections, diarrhoeal diseases, and flood-related hazards during the rainy season, noting that younger children are more susceptible due to developing immune systems. She recommends home ventilation, balanced nutrition, routine vaccinations, warm clothing, and avoiding water-related activities to reduce infection risks.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has commended the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies for its resilience and growth despite years of infrastructure deficiencies, and assured the institution of government seed funding and support for establishing a medical school.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Kwaku Asare has disputed suggestions that certain university programmes are irrelevant, arguing that Ghana's graduate unemployment is driven primarily by economic weakness rather than academic disciplines. He said that while universities must ensure programmes remain responsive to demand, employment opportunities are largely determined by the strength of the economy and industry's ability to create jobs.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' The Law programme, hosted by Samson Anyenini, explored defamation suits against journalists, examining legal implications, the rights and responsibilities of media practitioners, and risks journalists face when reporting on sensitive issues in the public interest, with legal experts Zakaria Tanko Musah and Samuel Alesu-Dordzi.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A four-year-old boy was swept away by the River Adjei at Nurses Junction in Ga South Municipality while crossing a bridge with his siblings on Saturday afternoon. Community members and rescue teams launched an immediate search, and as of reporting time the child had not been found.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has begun the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign targeting 1.5 million children aged three to 59 months in seven northern and eastern regions, while distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets to schoolchildren nationwide. Ghana has achieved significant progress in malaria control, with prevalence dropping from 27.5 per cent in 2011 to 8.6 per cent in 2022, and malaria deaths declining from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video on social media allegedly showing misconduct by a policewoman in the Afrancho/Akomadan District. The officer has been identified and investigations are underway to establish the facts and circumstances of the incident.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Williams Kwasi Peprah has been promoted to Full Professor of Finance at Andrews University's School of Business Administration in Michigan. The promotion recognises his sustained excellence in teaching, research, publication, and professional service at national and international levels.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has cautioned public university councils against involving themselves in the daily running of institutions, stating such interference weakens governance and performance. He emphasized that effective university operations require a collaborative relationship between councils and management built on mutual respect and professionalism, with a clear separation of roles.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Isaac Amanor, a fashion designer in his late 40s, was found dead and half-naked at Trom Dominion City in Koforidua on Sunday morning. Residents suspect foul play and have criticized what they say was a delayed police response to the discovery.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch's executive director argues that university education's relevance should be measured by the practical skills graduates acquire rather than whether a programme leads directly to a specific job, following a debate over whether some university programmes are "useless."
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mary Barek, at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 28 while she attempted to board a flight to London with 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels packed in her luggage.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has described recent Accra flooding as a wake-up call for Ghanaians to change their attitude towards the environment, attributing recurring environmental problems to human behaviour such as indiscriminate refuse dumping, construction on waterways, and pollution of rivers. He urged reconnecting with traditional customs and practices that promoted environmental protection.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Zakaria Tanko Musah told JoyNews that defamation law does not prevent robust reporting, and that journalists can protect themselves from liability if they adhere to basic standards of responsible journalism, including verifying facts, acting fairly, and avoiding malice.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' The Law programme examined defamation suits against journalists, exploring legal boundaries of journalism, rights and responsibilities of media practitioners, and risks journalists face when reporting on sensitive issues in the public interest, with legal experts Zakaria Tanko Musah and Samuel Alesu-Dordzi.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Naomi Osaka defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon to reach the quarter-finals, delivering what Tracy Austin called her best performance since returning from maternity leave. Osaka credited her coaching team, mindset, and her mother's Japanese cooking for helping her rediscover her enjoyment of the sport.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cape Verde's football team received a jubilant homecoming in Praia after their historic World Cup run, during which they reached the tournament for the first time and played against reigning champions Argentina and other top sides before elimination. Tens of thousands of supporters greeted the players at the airport with celebrations including drumming, dancing, and flag-waving.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have taken an interest in Chelsea's Andrey Santos as they look to strengthen their midfield after losing Casemiro and facing complications with other transfer targets, including injuries to Manuel Ugarte and competition from rivals for players like Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal, reportedly activating his 20m-euro release clause. The 30-year-old is Real's fourth summer signing and will provide competition to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico supporters attempted to wake England players with music and fireworks near their hotel ahead of a World Cup last-16 tie, but police moved them back and the disruption had minimal impact on the players. Enhanced security was in place following Ecuador's noise complaint to Fifa after a previous match.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, marking Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2022 French Open.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams encouraged the Black Stars to remain united following their 1-0 loss to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, praising the players and technical team for their commitment and urging focus on the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers ahead.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, left back Gideon Mensah said the team's focus has shifted to redemption in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers and expressed gratitude to Ghanaian supporters who sacrificed sleep to follow the team despite difficult kickoff times.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Novak Djokovic earned his 106th match win at Wimbledon, breaking Roger Federer's all-time record for most men's singles wins at the tournament, after defeating Roman Safiullin 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the fourth round.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah says the team felt ready for their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match but will use the disappointment of a 1-0 loss to Colombia as motivation for the future. Mensah acknowledged the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the emotional toll of losing on the world stage with so many supporters' hopes resting on the team.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia. The GFA has pledged to rebuild the squad and focus on winning the Africa Cup of Nations and returning to the world stage as a competitive force.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Outgoing Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed gratitude to the GFA, players, and staff, saying Ghana's football future depends as much on developments off the pitch as performances on it. Queiroz stressed that creating the right structures to prepare, protect and develop Ghana's football talent is essential to restoring the country's place among Africa's football elite.
5 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in their round of 16 meeting despite managing just five shots on goal, the fewest by any team to win a World Cup knockout match on record. The north African side are unbeaten across their last 34 matches, though this record includes the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, which was awarded to Morocco retroactively and is being challenged in court.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has called on Ghanaians to remain optimistic about the future of the Black Stars following their elimination at the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the campaign as a foundation for greater success and noting that the team exceeded pre-tournament expectations by qualifying from a difficult group into the knockout stages.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The leader of the All People's Congress has called for a complete reset of Ghana's Senior National Team following a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, citing the team's failure to demonstrate determination, discipline, and fighting spirit.
5 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Portuguese head coach Carlos Queiroz has resigned from his position with Ghana's national team following the Black Stars' elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana was knocked out in the Round of 32 after losing 1-0 to Colombia.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has left his position and called for improved off-field structures and institutional support to develop Ghana's football talent. He reflected on his tenure with pride in progress made but also expressed "healthy dissatisfaction," stressing that future Black Stars success depends on creating strong preparation and development systems beyond on-pitch performance.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The suspension will be held for a probationary period of one year, though it will be enforced if Balogun commits another infringement of similar nature and gravity.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected to host the 70th Session of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027, bringing together ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss sustainable tourism strategies across the continent. The summit coincides with Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary and reflects the country's commitment to tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural diplomacy.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency predicts thunderstorms and rain across northern and transition Ghana, with an active rainstorm from the Nigeria-Benin border expected to move westwards and affect the regions from mid-morning into the afternoon.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority, led by CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto, is rolling out a Clean the Beach Campaign across selected beaches in Accra and surrounding coastal communities under the theme "The Blue Ghana Initiative: Protecting Our Beaches. Preserving Our Future," in response to flooding and waste management concerns.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A volunteer uncovered a surviving copy of the US Declaration of Independence at The National Archives in Kew, the only known example of its kind outside the US. The document, one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1776, was seized by British forces on Christmas Eve 1776 and will be displayed in the archives' exhibition on the path to American independence.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's foreign ministry says two of its citizens were killed in South Africa on 28 June—one reportedly by police using "gruesome interrogation techniques," the other by unidentified assailants—amid rising anti-migrant sentiment that has prompted roughly 25,000 African citizens to be repatriated. Nigeria has placed South Africa "on notice" and said "all options remain on the table" if the trend is not addressed.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people, both aged 21, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 22-year-old man, Haruun Hassan, was fatally stabbed in west London on Tuesday morning. Police responded to the incident in Hounslow and Hassan died at the scene despite paramedics' efforts.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago with 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks while descending on Saturday night during Independence Day celebrations. The aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban for a probationary period of one year, allowing him to play in Monday's knockout game against Belgium.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Diplomatic Organization (WDO), headquartered in London, has raised concerns in 2025 that a private company rebranded itself as "World Diplomacy Organization (WDO)", creating confusion among the public and institutions. According to WDO, the similar name misled people into believing the private entity was affiliated with WDO's international framework and continental bodies.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States marked its 250th birthday on July 4th with fireworks, flyovers, and celebrations across the country, though much of the nation has endured intense heat. President Trump spoke at a rally on the National Mall before what was reported as the largest fireworks display in US history.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia has appointed career diplomat Keara Shaw as its next High Commissioner to Ghana, with additional accreditation to eight other West African nations (Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo). Shaw replaces Berenice Owen-Jones, who served in the role since 2022.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A photograph of former South African President Jacob Zuma meeting Ajay Gupta at an Indian temple prompted Cabinet Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to say Zuma was "showing the middle finger" to South Africans. The Gupta brothers were accused a decade ago of profiting from close ties to Zuma and influencing policy; they left South Africa in 2018 amid a judicial commission investigating alleged state capture.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Emergency evacuations are underway in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as super typhoon Bavi approaches with winds up to 257km/h (160mph), forecast to make landfall early Monday and potentially cause catastrophic damage, significant flooding, and waves nearly 11m high.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France awaits a Tuesday court verdict to determine whether National Rally leader Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election; if the appeal court confirms last year's initial verdict in her trial for misuse of European parliamentary funds, she will be declared ineligible for public office. Opinion polls currently show Le Pen well-positioned to become France's next head of state, but if disqualified, her party's 30-year-old candidate Jordan Bardella would automatically run instead.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Underground church leader Jin Mingri, imprisoned following October raids on religious groups in China, has been released and travelled to the US less than two months after his case was raised directly by Donald Trump. His family attributed his release to intervention by Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Trump administration, though rights groups note numerous other religious practitioners remain incarcerated.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with senior regime figures and thousands attending. Speculation about Mojtaba's condition has continued after rumors he was wounded in US-Israel air strikes that killed his father, and he has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary and reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship through shared democratic values, rule of law, human rights, and economic cooperation.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's government has repatriated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, with the evacuees arriving in three groups at Entebbe International Airport. The Acting Foreign Minister said President Museveni directed the evacuation after reports of escalating insecurity, and more than 700 Ugandans have registered for repatriation; three Ugandans died during the unrest.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Partner at AudreyGrey, Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, has cautioned that publications that annoy, embarrass, or hurt feelings do not automatically amount to defamation; the law is specifically concerned with damage to reputation, not emotional harm or financial loss. He stressed that the boundaries of defamation are often misunderstood, and many people wrongly assume upsetting publications are automatically defamatory.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum recently called certain university programmes in Ghana, including Development Studies at the University for Development Studies, "university degree to nowhere" that fail to prepare graduates for the job market. An opinion piece argues this critique contradicts Adutwum's own emphasis on development and nation-building, and suggests development education expertise could have strengthened his ministry's work.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →