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Sunday, 19 July 2026
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Sunday, 19 July 2026
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Politics

  1. Mahama commissions Akatsi North police headquarters in Volta

    President Mahama inaugurated a new Akatsi North District Police Headquarters at Ave Dakpa in the Volta Region, urging officers stationed there to maintain the facility well and treat it as their own property to preserve it as a long-term asset for the district.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's institutions too weak, relies on political connections

    Prof. Kwaku Asare argues that Ghana's real governance problem is not politicians ignoring constituents after election, but structurally weak institutions that force citizens to depend on personal relationships with politicians for access to opportunities like education, employment, and public services.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

Mining & Energy

  1. Salman youth defend Adamus Mining against illegal mining allegations

    Youth leaders and the chief of Salman in the Ellembelle District have dismissed allegations against Adamus Mining Company as false and misleading, claiming the misinformation is spread by individuals linked to illegal mining (galamsey) operations. They assert the company operates within Ghana's legal framework and engages in responsible mining and community development initiatives.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

Society

  1. Police seize 700 vehicles for illegal sirens and lights

    Ghana's Motor Traffic and Transport Department impounded about 700 vehicles in the Western Region during a special operation targeting the unlawful use of sirens, beacon lights and strobe lights. The enforcement is part of a nationwide campaign to comply with Regulations 65 and 74 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, which restrict emergency warning equipment to authorised state officials and recognised emergency service institutions.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Character as important as academic achievement, Chief Justice urges

    Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged students to prioritize character and integrity alongside academic achievement, warning that knowledge without moral discipline can harm rather than benefit society. He made the remarks while inaugurating Justice Clubs in selected Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region to promote legal literacy, civic responsibility and respect for the rule of law.

    11 hours ago · Joy Online

Sport

  1. Bellingham scores seven goals, breaks England World Cup record

    Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup, breaking the previous record of six held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder scored in a 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Spain face Argentina in 2026 World Cup final

    Reigning World Champions Argentina will face reigning European Champions Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, July 19th at the New York-New Jersey Stadium. Both teams report no significant injury concerns ahead of the match.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

World & Region

  1. Tate brothers arrested in US; UK brings further charges

    Andrew Tate has been charged with seven further counts of rape and other charges relating to sex trafficking and child pornography, while his brother Tristan faces one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. The brothers were arrested in the US as British authorities seek their extradition.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. US and Iran exchange strikes; two US troops killed in Jordan

    The US launched air strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance and air defence facilities on Saturday, targeting Revolutionary Guards units responsible for an attack in Jordan that killed two US troops and left another missing. Iran's military responded with drone attacks on two US bases in Kuwait, escalating a cycle of tit-for-tat strikes in recent days.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

Opinion

  1. Ghana's governance relies too heavily on personal political connections

    Justice Atuguba observed that politicians close to him during the 2024 elections no longer answer his calls. Columnist Kwaku Azar argues the deeper problem is that Ghana's system encourages dependence on personal access to politicians for basic opportunities like school admission, employment, contracts, and public services—fostering cronyism and nepotism.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

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