Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza says the nationwide road inspection exercise is designed to assess progress, identify challenges, and encourage contractors to complete projects on schedule, not to find fault with them.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Roads and Highways Governs Kwame Agbodza says the nationwide road inspection exercise is designed to assess progress, identify challenges, and encourage contractors to complete projects on schedule, not to find fault with them.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and redirect his efforts toward addressing challenges within Ghana's Judiciary, saying such tours and remarks about SOE performance fall outside the proper scope of the judicial leader's role.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments made during visits to state-owned enterprises, saying the remarks were beneath his office's dignity and risked creating the impression of taking a political position. The Chief Justice faced criticism after praising the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions during recent visits, questioning what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team says the government's dissolution of state-owned enterprise boards is warranted because many boards have failed to demonstrate meaningful impact and are not contributing effectively to state institutions.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu, aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says his candidacy aims to make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia President in 2028, and he brings 30 years of organisational experience to rebuild the party after its 2024 electoral defeat.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie made an observation during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, wondering what Ghana had been doing "in the past eight years," a comment that drew political attention. The remark has been interpreted by the opposition as a critique of the Akufo-Addo administration's record, highlighting how even neutral statements become politically charged in Ghana's context.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has criticised a State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) report, claiming errors in the document affected some of its conclusions. He acknowledged SIGA's improved reporting quality and said his concerns centred on errors rather than methodology.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons denied accusations from SIGA Director-General Michael Kpessa-Whyte that he used AI to analyse a 448-page SIGA report, saying technology was used only for data extraction and that he has not delegated his professional judgment to AI over 20 years of policy analysis.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye has accused the government of putting a political spin on the latest SIGA report by presenting reported profits by state-owned enterprises as evidence of a dramatic turnaround in their performance, questioning whether institutions with longstanding structural challenges could realistically have been transformed within one year.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bright Simons of IMANI Africa challenges SIGA's claim of recording the highest proportion of audited financial statements from state-owned entities, arguing that the 2021 figure of 68% exceeded the latest 66%. Simons also questions the report's presentation of profitability and claims the number of profitable entities declined.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs says the Ministry is prepared to support all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies and Regional Ministers to deliver the government's development agenda. The minister emphasized the portfolio's role in strengthening Ghana's decentralization system and implementing initiatives across local governance, traditional leadership, and religious affairs.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Baffoe Bonnie said his recent comments on state-owned enterprises' performance were made in good faith and not intended to undermine judicial independence, according to a press release from the Judicial Secretary.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
CDD-Ghana's Director of Programmes says the Chief Justice's recent comparison of state institutions' performance under the current administration was ill-advised, and warns the Judiciary must be more sensitive in public engagement to protect public confidence in justice delivery.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Education Ministry PRO Kwesi Kwarteng has urged the government to review Senior High School placement criteria and gradually reverse the requirement that candidates pass both English Language and Mathematics, arguing that the exclusion of nearly 55,000 of the approximately 620,000 BECE candidates stems from placement policy rather than exam failure.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has backed the Office of the Special Prosecutor's decision to investigate allegations that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei was offered GH¢70,000 in connection with vetting ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, saying the matter warrants independent investigation and forensic examination of the disputed document.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to retract and apologise for remarks he made during visits to the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust on 2 September, arguing that the Bangalore Principles governing judicial conduct require impartiality and propriety. Tutu-Boahene said such observations should have been kept private given the Chief Justice's office, though he acknowledged the Chief Justice is entitled to share his views as a Ghanaian citizen.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Bediako Baidoo, MP for Akwatia, has defended President John Mahama's decision to dissolve government-appointed boards, arguing it should not be linked to indiscipline among appointees and that the President has the mandate to make such changes as part of his administration's agenda.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has welcomed investigations by the Office of the Special Prosecutor into allegations of a GH¢70,000 payment linked to the Appointments Committee, though it has not verified the authenticity of a purported memorandum attributed to Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei. Parliament expressed concern that the memorandum could be fabricated and falsely attributed to a legislator, potentially undermining public confidence.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pan-African activists and youth gathered at the University of Ghana for an International Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations, arguing that Africa's economic challenges stem from legacies of slavery, colonialism, and external control. The forum, organized by the Pan-African Progressive Front, called for African youth to lead campaigns for debt cancellation and reparatory justice as linked issues of economic sovereignty.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament has welcomed an investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor into a controversial memorandum allegedly authored by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei concerning a purported GH¢70,000 payment linked to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. Appiagyei has publicly disowned the document as fake and denied receiving any payment in connection with the vetting exercise.
5 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Pan-African activists at a Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations in Accra called on African youth to campaign for debt cancellation, reparations, and economic independence, arguing that current global disruptions present an opportunity for Africa to break free from economic and political dependency.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Humphrey Abbey Quaye, coordinator of the Pan-African Progressive Front, has called on African youth to intensify campaigns for debt cancellation and reparations at a forum in Accra, arguing that Africa's debt burden stems from slavery, colonialism, and neocolonial control rather than poor economic management.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for reparations that go beyond financial compensation to include equal rights, control over Africa's resources, and greater collective self-reliance. Speaking at the Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations at the University of Ghana, Pratt emphasized that the struggle for reparative justice is winnable and cited the UN General Assembly resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and neocolonialism as crimes against humanity as evidence of progress through African unity.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Communications says the government will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites across the country to at least 4G capability to improve connectivity in underserved communities, as part of a broader review of the project to be presented to Cabinet.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Janet Nabla, a People's National Party flagbearer hopeful, has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for extensive public appearances at events involving NDC members, saying such engagements raise questions about the judiciary's perceived political neutrality.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers and prosecutors in the Upper West Region have expressed strong displeasure over the abandoned construction of a regional High Court complex that has been stalled for approximately 20 years. Despite repeated assurances from national delegations, the contractor has abandoned the three-storey court structure, leaving the region without a purpose-built modern courtroom and forcing legal practitioners to work from deteriorating makeshift buildings.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index returned 71.90% in August 2026, with trading activity up 323.86% year-on-year; while the top price gainers included Dannex Ayrton Starwin PLC (313.6%) and Digicut Production & Advertising PLC (211.1%), there were 16 price losers led by Enterprise Group PLC (-33.1%).
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority has partnered Africa's Brain Bank to host a seven-day summit in September 2026 culminating in the groundbreaking of a proposed Medical City in Ada, envisioned as an integrated healthcare, education, research and innovation ecosystem.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Yaw Appiah Lartey has urged the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) to separate commercial entities from public-service institutions in its reporting, arguing that combining them distorts the overall assessment of state-owned entities' financial performance. He noted that about 90% of entities covered by SIGA's report are engaged in commercial activities, while roughly 10% are public-service institutions, and that commercial and public-service entities should be evaluated on different criteria.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Deloitte partner has cautioned state-owned enterprises against treating audited financial statements as sufficient corporate governance compliance, noting that SOEs must also hold annual general meetings. While he welcomed the increase in entities submitting audited accounts—from 53 to 108—he stressed that filing accounts alone is insufficient for proper governance.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director General of the State Interests and Governance Authority has defended the figures in SIGA's report on state-owned enterprises' performance, saying the data were drawn from audited accounts and that foreign exchange movements and operational efficiency both shaped the results.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Bright Simons has challenged the State Interests and Governance Authority's portrayal of state-owned enterprises' financial performance, arguing that underlying data do not support the claim of a "massive" turnaround despite SOEs posting a combined net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025 against a loss of GH¢2.25 billion in 2024. Simons cited indicators including the number of profitable entities, cumulative losses, current ratios and dividend payments as evidence that the turnaround narrative is not borne out by the data.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The chief of Nhyiaeso in Kumasi has assured the Electricity Company of Ghana of support to prevent encroachment on utility corridors and enforce right-of-way laws in his jurisdiction, inviting residents to report violations to his office.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has warned the public that improper handling of cedi notes and coins—including spraying money at events, making money bouquets, stepping on cash, and defacing currency—is unlawful and could result in arrest, prosecution, fines, or imprisonment. The central bank said such practices compromise the quality, functionality, and dignity of Ghana's currency.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has directed that all Rural Telephony sites across Ghana be upgraded to a minimum of 4G, arguing the country should not provide only 2G and 3G connectivity when the world is advancing to 5G and 6G. He stressed that telecommunications infrastructure should receive the same priority as roads and hospitals to ensure rural communities are not left behind in digital transformation.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra will host the fifth edition of the International Customer Service Summit on October 2, 2026, bringing together executives and policymakers to examine how service excellence drives organisational performance. The summit, convened by Priscilla M. Wellington, will focus on preparing African businesses for a future shaped by artificial intelligence and automation, under the theme "Beyond Technology: Why Culture and Attitude Decide AI ROI."
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, is on its final day, with shoppers continuing to purchase discounted school essentials including books, stationery, bags, shoes, clothing, electronics, and household items ahead of schools' reopening.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
TECNO received two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026: the TECNO Modular Phone won Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold, and the Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS received Miniaturised Gaming PC Technology Innovation Gold. The 4.9mm-thick modular phone features TECNO's proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology with ten attachable modules.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
During a virtual webinar marking its 30th anniversary, MTN Ghana urged entrepreneurs to adopt stronger financial discipline and smarter money management practices, with speakers addressing financial discipline, cash flow management, digital payments, and investment and wealth creation. Experts advised business owners to separate personal and business finances, use digital tools to monitor transactions, and consider enterprise systems for managing customer records and inventory.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George says the government is working with the National Communications Authority, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications, and mobile network operators to make calls and data services cheaper on rural telephony networks by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The move aims to ensure subscribers can benefit from existing voice and data bundles when using rural telephony sites.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Fatima Denton of the UN University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa argues that the continent must define its own path in the global green transition, prioritizing energy access and development alongside decarbonisation rather than following externally-shaped narratives. She contends that Africa should harness its natural resources strategically to drive inclusive growth while moving beyond the language of "transition" to long-term transformation reflecting the continent's realities.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North Member of Parliament Dr Gideon Boako has distributed motorised spraying machines to cocoa farmers in his constituency to make cocoa production less labour-intensive and improve productivity. Dr Boako said cocoa farmers deserve better support to enable them to increase production and improve their livelihoods.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North Member of Parliament Dr Gideon Boako distributed motorised spraying machines to cocoa farmers in his constituency to improve farming efficiency and productivity. The distribution event was attended by several MPs and included remarks from Dr Boako about his commitment to supporting farmers and improving their livelihoods.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2026 WASSCE with 512,862 candidates from 1,022 schools, an 11.07 per cent increase from 2025. WAEC has warned candidates against fraudsters claiming to upgrade results and encouraged the use of its QR code verification system.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council says fewer than 15 per cent of more than 100,000 traditional medicine practitioners in Ghana are registered in its database, making regulatory oversight difficult. The council has visited over 500 practice premises across the country in recent months, closing some due to public health risks, and is urging the public to verify practitioners' licences before seeking treatment.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency has upgraded Ho Technical University's clinic to a primary hospital following an inspection. The facility, which began as a sick bay, recorded 24,846 outpatient attendances, 1,500 antenatal care attendances, 154 deliveries, and 1,633 child welfare clinic attendances in 2025, and delivered triplets for the first time in 2026.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Performance in English Language declined in the 2026 WASSCE, with 62.40 per cent of candidates obtaining grades A1-C6, down from 69.00 per cent in 2025. WAEC data shows English Language has fallen consistently over four years, from 73.11 per cent in 2023, while other core subjects like Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies improved.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Social Studies recorded 78.04 per cent of candidates obtaining grades A1-C6 in 2026, up sharply from 55.82 per cent in 2025. Mathematics and Integrated Science also improved, while English Language performance fell from 69.00 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026, the only core subject to record progressive decline over the four-year period.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council reports that 512,862 candidates from 1,022 schools sat the 2026 WASSCE, an 11.07 percent increase on the 461,736 who entered in 2025. Provisional results show Social Studies as the best-performing core subject at 78.04 percent of candidates achieving grades A1–C6, followed by English Language at 62.40 percent, Integrated Science at 62.08 percent, and Mathematics (Core) at 60.75 percent.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Performance in English Language declined to 62.40 per cent of candidates obtaining grades A1–C6 in the 2026 WASSCE, down from 69.00 per cent in 2025, representing a consistent four-year downward trend. While English Language declined, Math Core, Integrated Science, and Social Studies improved in 2026.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
WAEC has cancelled subject or entire examination results of 8,295 candidates following investigations into examination irregularities during the 2026 WASSCE. Subject results of 7,434 candidates were cancelled for bringing foreign materials into exam halls, 861 candidates had entire results cancelled for possessing mobile phones, and 957 candidates had subject results withheld while 270 had entire results withheld over suspected offences.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for the 2026 WASSCE, accessible through the official WAEC Ghana website at https://ghana.waecdirect.org/. Candidates can check results on their mobile phones by entering their index number, examination details, and a purchased Result Voucher serial number and PIN.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair, a two-day event at Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle offering books, stationery, bags, shoes, clothing, electronics and other school essentials, closes today at 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 5 ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, working with the West Gonja Municipal Assembly, has begun disinfection and disinfestation activities following June 2026 floods, targeting markets, lorry parks, institutions and other public spaces to reduce health risks from stagnant water and contaminated environments.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The second and final day of Joy FM's Back-to-School Discount Fair is underway at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, with steady patronage from parents, guardians and students shopping for school essentials. Main sponsor Compu Ghana is offering discounts of up to 40% on selected electronics and home appliances, with the fair closing at 8 pm.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Madina have arrested two lorry station masters, Abubakari Ateni and Eric Tetteh, for allegedly plotting to kill a creditor over a GH₵91,810 debt. The suspects reportedly paid ₵2,000 upfront and promised ₵3,000 more to hire someone to shoot the woman during a staged robbery, but the alleged hitman was a community volunteer working with police.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Health is scheduled to brief the media on Monday, September 7, 2026, on the implementation of Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare Programme, launched in April 2026 to provide free basic medical services at primary health facilities.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tano South Municipality in the Ahafo Region has approved construction of speed ramps along high-speed corridors in Bechem, Techimantia, and Dwomoh to address road safety hazards caused by excessive speeding. The assembly is also cracking down on unauthorized revenue checkpoints to improve municipal tax collection.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-day Back-to-School Fair at Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra (September 4–5) is drawing large crowds as families complete school shopping. The fair offers books, stationery, school bags, shoes, clothing, electronics, sanitary products, and household essentials from multiple vendors.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Inspector Hance Atubra of Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters was the first police officer to arrive at a fire at Aboso Main Lorry Station on August 26, 2026, and helped evacuate people trapped in the affected area. Members of the public carried him shoulder-high and celebrated his actions, illustrating the principle that effective policing requires cooperation between police and citizens.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The two-day Joy FM Back-to-School Fair in Accra continues with strong attendance from parents, guardians, and students shopping for books, stationery, school bags, clothing, electronics, and household items at competitive prices ahead of the school year reopening.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, visited the National Chief Imam to seek his blessings and prayers following his assumption of office, describing the Chief Imam as Ghana's strongest symbol of interfaith harmony.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has released a new six-track EP titled Sun Sherif via RBA/Empire. The project explores themes of love, life and self-discovery, marked by storytelling and intimate melodies that represent an evolution from his previous album Iron Boy.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian comedian DKB recounted meeting former President Mahama at a performance in October 2015, despite having led a demonstration against his government in May of that year. Mahama made a joke about DKB's name, impressing the comedian with his sense of humour.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Twelve young chefs on Big Chef Season Five compete in a Jollof Challenge on Sunday, where two contestants will be eliminated for the first time this season. The challenge tests the chefs' ability to deliver flavour, colour, texture and presentation under time pressure.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Content creator Headless, formerly known as musician Kula, says he will not return to music, citing stress and a preference for introversion. He began content creation to fund his music career but has since decided to focus on daily content creation and family time instead.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026, held September 4–5 at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, brought together businesses offering school supplies, clothing, electronics and household essentials to help families prepare for the 2026/2027 academic year. Main sponsor Compu Ghana offered discounts of up to 40 per cent on selected electronics and home appliances.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies fell 4-1 on penalties to Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers final, ending Ghana's chance at CAF Women's Champions League representation for the third consecutive season. The match finished 2-2 after Edo Queens equalized in the 93rd minute.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vision FC started their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Young Apostles at home on Saturday, with goals from Naziru Alhassan Nyenye and a brace from Setsofia Aqetey.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus following his comeback from a seven-month knee injury in a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest. Kudus came off the bench in the 68th minute and completed all eight of his passes in 29 minutes of play.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie, with the goal coming in the 55th minute. Nations FC must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Jeff Frimpong and Great Britain's Denzel Darkey will face top-seeded Yarden Shalom Gamlie of Israel and India's Shivtej Shirfule in the Boys' Doubles final of the J30 Accra Tennis Foundation Ghana Open on Sunday at Accra stadium.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gwendolyn Duvor Klu and Togo's Winner Gakpo defeated Nigeria's Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina and India's Sharanya Sawant 6-2, 6-1 to claim the Girls' Doubles championship at the J30 Accra Tennis Foundation Ghana Open, an ITF World Tennis Junior Tour event.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 16-year-old Gwendolyn Duvor Klu won the ITF Junior Tennis Tournament in Accra, defeating Togolese player Winner Gakpo 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets, improving on her second-place finish the previous year. Duvor Klu attributed her victory to improved tactical focus and a clearer match plan.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former WBO super bantamweight world champion Isaac Dogboe announced his retirement from boxing this month after recording 24 wins and four losses. The 31-year-old described the decision as difficult, citing mental health struggles and the psychological toll of constantly portraying strength in the sport.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku expressed confidence that his contributions to Ghana football will be better appreciated after his tenure, comparing himself to predecessors like Kwame Nkrumah and former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi. Okraku acknowledged facing criticism but said he remains focused on leaving behind a positively remembered legacy and doing "his part" for the sport's development.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kurt Okraku says he welcomes criticism of his GFA administration provided it is constructive, noting that all football leaders face scrutiny and that their work should ultimately be judged by their contributions to the game.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City kept their 100% winning record after three Premier League games with a win over newly promoted Coventry, with Erling Haaland scoring the only goal of the match. City manager Enzo Maresca gave debuts to Iliman Ndiaye and £125m signing Enzo Fernandez, with Fernandez drafted in minutes before kick-off after Nico O'Reilly sustained an injury.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham drew 0–0 with Nottingham Forest and remain without a Premier League win this season. Neco Williams' second-half goal was disallowed for use of arm, and Tottenham had 12 shots but none on target despite spending over £350m in the summer.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to beat last year's runners-up Napoli, with Lautaro Martinez scoring twice including a 90th minute winner and Marcus Thuram adding a header. Inter have won their opening three league matches of the season.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has spoken about the mental health difficulties he faced as a professional boxer, particularly following his defeats to Emmanuel Navarrete, and called for greater awareness and support for athletes' mental well-being.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gwendolyn Duvor Klu won the Girls' Singles title and Girls' Doubles (with Togo's Winner Gakpo) at the J30 Accra – Tennis Foundation Ghana Open, while China's Ruoyu Hua claimed the Boys' Singles title. Ghanaian Jeff Frimpong finished as runner-up in Boys' Singles and Boys' Doubles.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action engaged stakeholders in Ablekuma South Sub-Metro to prepare for implementation of a coastal and marine pollution project in Chorkor. The project will use community storytelling, capacity building, and public education to strengthen community participation in addressing marine pollution.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has concluded its evacuation of citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing about 1,900 Ghanaians back home across two phases. The second phase brought 1,000 evacuees and included reintegration support, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Sudanese rebel group, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, carried out an artillery attack on the town of Dilling in South Kordofan province, killing at least five people including a child and injuring several others. The Sudan Doctors Network condemned the bombardment of civilian areas as a violation of international humanitarian law and called on the international community to pressure the group to stop attacking civilians.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least two people died and 81 were injured when pyrotechnic material detonated at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia on Friday; a health official reported between 10 and 15 deaths, while 14 others remain missing and authorities warned of further explosion risk.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Romanian prosecutors have officially indicted social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate with trafficking and sex offenses, accusing them of making more than $1.2 million by coercing a girl to perform sex acts on video chats. Andrew is charged with trafficking minors, money laundering, and having sex with a minor; Tristan faces charges of complicity in trafficking minors and money laundering. The brothers deny all allegations.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump's top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to hold talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, carrying a proposal from Trump. The envoys plan to travel to Kyiv on Sunday, and both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt strikes on each other's capitals for three days during the delegation's visit.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The return of children, detained civilians and prisoners of war remains a critical test for international diplomacy. Russia's war in Ukraine has created serious humanitarian challenges through displacement, separation and detention, requiring cooperation among governments, international organisations and humanitarian groups to facilitate safe returns and rebuild trust.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former presidential candidate Dr Foster Abu Sakara urged African youth at a University of Ghana forum to use the current disruption in global geopolitical and economic order to advance the continent's economic freedom and gain greater control over trade, resources, and development opportunities.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →