The National Road Safety Authority warns that vehicles abandoned on roads will face auction under new regulations requiring owners to subscribe to towing services or obtain insurance with towing cover. Motorists must have disabled vehicles immediately towed and must place warning triangles, removing previous grace periods for breakdowns.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority warns that vehicles abandoned on roads will face auction under new regulations requiring owners to subscribe to towing services or obtain insurance with towing cover. Motorists must have disabled vehicles immediately towed and must place warning triangles, removing previous grace periods for breakdowns.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka over dealings at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited and granted him bail after questioning on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The specific issues remain undisclosed, though a source told Myjoyonline that Kpemka had not committed wrongdoing in connection with the matter.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, warning that the practice undermines the independence and professionalism of boards despite established frameworks intended to make appointments merit-based. The IMF cited examples including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, where the board was chaired by the national chairman of the governing party, and the Volta River Authority, which has prominent politicians on its board alongside technocrats, noting these arrangements depart from OECD standards that emphasise independent and professional majorities.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kow Essuman, former Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, has demanded that the Ministry of Finance settle unpaid salary arrears and end-of-service benefits by September 11, 2026, or face legal action. His lawyers claim he is owed four months' consolidated salary for each completed year of service, a one-month installation grant, and a resettlement grant equivalent to one month's salary per year served, plus interest from January 7, 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity issued a statement declaring that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's destiny lies in the hands of God, not Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, in response to the pastor's threats to terminate Bawumia's political career and his August declaration that voters for the NPP would be cursed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Executive Committee is meeting to consider and adopt the party's position paper on proposed amendments to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, including changes to presidential and parliamentary terms, MMDC elections, parliamentary size, and presidential candidate age requirements.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The campaign of NPP National Organiser aspirant Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover rejected claims that fellow candidate Mustapha Salam withdrew from the race due to external pressure or party intervention, saying Salam's decision was based on his own assessment of his prospects. The statement said Titus-Glover remains focused on his campaign ahead of the NPP National Executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for former Legal Counsel to the President Kow Abaka Essuman have formally demanded payment of his outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits following the end of his tenure in January 2025. The lawyers cite the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012, which requires the Transition Team to pay retiring benefits to specified public office holders without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed disclosed that several recruits have been dismissed from security services training schools after WAEC verification uncovered forged or doctored WASSCE results used for admission. Those found culpable will be placed on a red list preventing future applications to Ghana's security services, with possible prosecution to follow.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aspirants contesting the New Patriotic Party's national executive election have secured their ballot positions ahead of the October 3 polls, following a balloting exercise on September 9 that determined positions for candidates seeking National Chairman, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser and Vice Chairperson.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Minister commended Gomoa Central District Assembly for effectively utilising its 20 per cent Common Fund to complete legacy projects in health, education and other development areas. Funds for the first and second quarters of 2026 have been released to district assemblies to support projects in health, education, roads, water and other development areas.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure young people's needs and aspirations are central to Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan. The collaboration includes establishing a Joint Technical Working Group and stakeholder consultations on youth development, skills, employment, and related issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has cleared all 47 aspirants nominated to contest nine national executive positions. The National Vice-Chairperson position attracted the most competition with 13 aspirants, while the National Communications Director position has only one candidate and will see no contest.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene concluded over 10 weeks of cross-examination of the prosecution's final witness in a GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity case at the High Court in Accra. The defence challenged whether a BNC Communications Bureau Limited account at UBA was authorised for national security operations, while the EOCO investigator maintained the account was unknown to the National Signals Bureau.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has cautioned the public against recording police officers on duty, stating it is demoralising and distracts officers from their work. The comments come after a Federal High Court in March 2026 ruled that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record police performing public duties in public spaces.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bauchi South senator Shehu Buba has challenged those accusing him of ties to bandits to provide credible evidence, saying the allegations are politically motivated and aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 elections. Buba, a 2027 governorship candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party, has faced such allegations since 2024 and has repeatedly denied them.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has warned that Ghana's corruption fight will struggle without stronger constitutional and financial independence for anti-corruption institutions. He called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to be entrenched in the Constitution and given dedicated funding to protect it from budgetary restraints.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament is demanding comprehensive documentary evidence to support the government's reported expenditure of GH¢49.7 million on the voluntary evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says financial and operational records are necessary to enable Parliament and the public to independently verify how the funds were spent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says MMDAs have the legal mandate, funding, and enforcement mechanisms to manage sanitation in their jurisdictions and should not wait for a separate sanitation authority. He called on the 261 MMDAs to make better use of their powers to address sanitation problems, stating his role as minister is to push them to work.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Communications Member of the NPP Kofi Tonto has accused the NDC government of failing to deliver on its promise to reset Ghana's education sector, citing failures in teacher recruitment and payment, school feeding, examination results, and student placement into senior high schools.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has said he left Parliament to join the Executive because he believes local governance needs significant reform and the parliamentary agenda had reached a relatively stable point with major responsibilities largely completed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga said the administration has enough time to address challenges in Ghana's local government system, which he attributed mainly to organisational issues rather than inadequate resources. He plans to improve coordination among local authorities and strengthen leadership to enhance service delivery.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says he left Parliament for the executive to address challenges in Ghana's local governance system, feeling his parliamentary work had reached a stable stage and that the executive required sustained attention to tackle pressing governance issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in three new justices to the Supreme Court—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—urging them to uphold the Constitution, protect citizens' rights, and ensure no individual or institution is placed above the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has called for an urgent review of Ghana's Labour Act to address concerns over low wages, inadequate pension benefits, rising living costs, and insecure employment, with the TUC Secretary-General noting that low pay remains one of the most urgent concerns confronting workers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Russian Embassy in Ghana have begun exploring cooperation in education, investment, urban development, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Accra's mayor proposed city-to-city partnerships with Russian cities, citing lessons to be learned in urban planning, infrastructure, technology and metropolitan administration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University Teachers Association of Ghana at KNUST has escalated its dispute over Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean appointments to the University Council after the Academic Board failed to preserve the existing appointment process pending agreement on a new framework. UTAG argues that meaningful academic staff participation in these leadership decisions is required under Act 1157 and concerns collegial governance principles, not mere procedure.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Delle K. Martin, CEO of DKM Microfinance Company and NPP aspirant in Nandom, has withdrawn from the party's parliamentary primaries, citing the need to promote unity and advance NPP's long-term interests. His withdrawal leaves three remaining candidates vying for the NPP parliamentary ticket in the constituency.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of CHRAJ, has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General's Office to resolve their differences and strengthen collaboration in prosecuting corruption cases, noting a gap between the two institutions is hindering Ghana's anti-corruption efforts.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has charged board chairpersons and chief executives of state institutions to uphold accountability and protect the public interest, cautioning board chairpersons against taking up offices within their institutions and reporting to work daily as though they were full-time executives.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has raised concerns over delays by state-owned enterprises in submitting audited financial statements, with only 61 of 162 entities meeting the April 30 statutory deadline in 2025. Mahama described the compliance gap as unacceptable and stressed that timely audited financial statements are essential for effective oversight and accountability in the management of public resources.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga has warned that a growing loss of public confidence in government and some religious institutions is undermining citizens' willingness to support critical development programmes. He called for a concerted effort to rebuild trust across both political and faith-based institutions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for a reverse onus clause that would presume corruption when an individual cannot explain wealth disproportionate to their lawful income sources, requiring them to prove legitimate means of support. He made the proposal during the National Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Accra as part of broader reforms to strengthen asset recovery.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has told boards and management of state-owned enterprises that survival is no longer acceptable as success, demanding stronger performance and financial discipline. He reported that five SOEs recorded losses every year from 2021 to 2025, while other state entities recorded an aggregate deficit of $10.48 billion in 2025, up from $2.40 billion in 2024.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for non-conviction-based asset recovery to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution, arguing that requiring criminal convictions before recovering unexplained wealth undermines anti-corruption efforts. He also advocated for a reverse onus clause requiring individuals to explain assets disproportionate to their lawful income.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has declared that the government will no longer absorb persistent financial losses from State-Owned Enterprises, and that leadership positions in SOEs must be linked to measurable performance and profitability. He stated that SOE boards and management must improve efficiency and remember that public assets under their control belong to the people of Ghana.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) raised concerns over poor compliance with governance requirements among state-owned entities, citing that only 72 of 148 targeted entities signed performance contracts in 2025 and just 71 submitted quarterly reports on time. However, he noted progress in audited account submissions, which increased from 53 in 2024 to 108 in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong told newly elected Ashanti Regional party executives that the region is key to the party's 2028 victory and tasked them with securing more than 1.5 million votes to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential bid. He noted the NPP has been performing worse in the Ashanti Region in recent elections and urged the new leadership to reverse the negative trend.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party held a balloting at its headquarters to determine candidates' positions on ballot papers for its national executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Kumasi. Four candidates are contesting National Chairmanship (John Boadu, Paul Afoko, Boakye Agyarko, and Sammy Crabbe), and multiple candidates are running for General Secretary and National Treasurer positions.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has passed a by-law requiring every appointed and approved Metropolitan Chief Executive to occupy the official Mayor's residence. A Mayor who declines to reside there could face a vote of no confidence and removal from office; the measure was unanimously approved to protect and preserve the state-owned facility from deterioration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama inducted three new justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—into Ghana's Supreme Court on Thursday, September 10, after parliamentary approval. Mahama tasked them with defending the Constitution, preserving judicial independence, and deepening public trust in the judiciary.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to discharge their judicial responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution, promising to decide cases according to law without allowing personal preferences to influence their interpretation.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to communicate the reasoning behind its decisions with "extreme clarity" to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary and provide dependable guidance to lower courts, institutions, practitioners, and citizens. He also called for the judiciary to pursue reforms that improve efficiency, make justice more accessible to Ghanaians, and use technology appropriately in justice delivery regardless of citizens' income, status, or location.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The official residence of the Techiman Municipal Chief Executive has been unoccupied since 2017 despite renovation spending. The Bono East Regional Minister has directed the current MCE to occupy the facility by the end of December, citing concern over wasted public resources and unnecessary accommodation costs.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama charged three newly sworn Supreme Court justices to bridge the gap between constitutional justice and citizens' everyday experiences, stressing that judicial independence must be matched by efficiency, accountability, and timely justice delivery. He said the judiciary's credibility depends on the quality of decisions and whether ordinary Ghanaians can access justice without undue delay.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has cautioned that prolonged court cases, avoidable adjournments, and delays in delivering judgments undermine public confidence in Ghana's judicial system and can amount to a denial of justice. He urged the judiciary to pursue efficiency reforms, embrace technology, and ensure access to justice is not determined by income, status, or geographical location.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has approved proxy voting for its National Officers' Elections on October 3, reversing a previous restriction and enabling diaspora members to participate. The decision was approved by the party's National Executive Committee and National Council as part of broader changes to voting arrangements, including an expansion of the electorate for the Youth Organiser position to include all delegates below 40.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting judicial independence, emphasizing it is a protection for citizens' rights rather than a privilege for judges. He stressed that judicial independence must be accompanied by accountability, discipline, and fidelity to the judicial oath, and urged the judiciary to improve efficiency and accessibility to strengthen public confidence.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress opened nominations for its 2026 Constituency Executive Elections on September 15, requiring aspirants, proposers, seconders and endorsers to be members in good standing with fully paid dues for the past four years. The party also formally opened campaigning for aspirants contesting its 2026 internal elections at constituency, regional and national levels.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The rise of the Law Society of Ghana has ended the Ghana Bar Association's historic monopoly as the sole representative of the legal profession, triggering an existential crisis within the legal fraternity. The dispute stems partly from perceptions that the GBA is politically aligned with the NPP rather than speaking independently for the profession.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Justices of the Supreme Court—Sophia Rosetta Oduokouan Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—to draw on their diverse professional and judicial experiences to enrich the Court's deliberations and contribute to the development of Ghanaian law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on judges to maintain independence and impartiality when handling cases, particularly those that are difficult, unpopular, or politically sensitive, saying the Supreme Court's authority depends on public confidence that matters are determined strictly according to the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has reminded newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices that their oath of office is a consequential covenant with the people of Ghana, not merely ceremonial, and urged them to administer justice without fear or favour and uphold the 1992 Constitution.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—on September 10, charging them to uphold the Constitution and administer justice without fear or favour. Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority derives from public confidence and trust, and that justices must demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, and intellectual courage in their decisions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, speaking at the swearing-in of three new Supreme Court justices, stressed that the apex court's authority rests on public confidence and trust rather than political power, and urged the justices to ensure cases are determined independently, impartially and in accordance with the law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to let the quality of their reasoning, fairness of their decisions, and loyalty to the Constitution define their legacy, and to remain unmoved by public pressure, political interests, or criticism in their judgments.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says his decision to leave Parliament and return to the Executive was his personal choice, made after concluding that major parliamentary tasks—including ministerial vetting, budget approvals, and judicial appointments—had largely been completed.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, Kow Abaka Essuman, has given the Finance Ministry until September 11, 2026, to pay outstanding salary arrears and terminal benefits or face legal action, claiming he has waited more than 20 months for his entitlements.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, has withdrawn from the contest for National Organiser in the party's upcoming national officers elections, citing circumstances beyond his control while pledging continued commitment to the party.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Office of the Attorney General has closed its case against former National Signals Bureau Director General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, and Advantage Solutions Limited, who are accused of stealing GH¢49.1 million in a purported cybersecurity system deal for Ghana. The court has set September 25, 2026 as the deadline for the defence to file a submission of no case to answer, with a ruling on the submission scheduled for November 5, 2026.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Nii Moi Thompson, chairman of the National Development Planning Committee, has urged the government to prioritize small and medium-sized enterprises in the 24-hour economy programme, arguing that existing businesses are critical to job creation and that large investments take longer to generate impact.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL's Edward Bawa has praised his counterpart at rival fuel company Star Oil, Philip Kwame Tieku, describing their relationship as strictly businesslike despite the two companies competing aggressively on pump prices for market share. Bawa said there is no personal animosity between the executives, though they have never met physically and maintain contact through social media.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GOIL Chief Executive Edward Bawa says the company will not surrender market share to rival Star Oil as the two fuel retailers engage in aggressive price competition for customers in Ghana's downstream petroleum market. Mr Bawa described the competition as healthy and said both companies are pursuing strategies they believe will win customers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ten state-owned enterprises collectively recorded a net loss of GH¢8.8 billion in 2024, about 1.0% of GDP, with the Electricity Company of Ghana accounting for 85% of those losses. The IMF attributed the losses mainly to high financing costs, which reached GH¢9.4 billion—nearly six times the earnings before interest and tax.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The IMF has raised concerns about the rapid build-up of liabilities across Ghana's state-owned enterprises, which have grown from GH¢35 billion (19% of GDP) in 2015 to GH¢282 billion (25% of GDP) in 2024. The Electricity Company of Ghana alone accounts for GH¢71 billion of these liabilities, making it the largest contributor to the sector's debt burden and a principal source of fiscal risk for government.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund states that government reform efforts over the past decade have not translated into improved financial performance for State-Owned Enterprises, with energy and commodity-sector SOEs remaining sources of fiscal strain despite revenue increases from GH¢19 billion in 2015 to GH¢133 billion in 2024.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fitch Ratings reports that Ghanaian banks' credit profiles are benefiting from improved creditworthiness and stabilised economic conditions following sovereign debt restructuring, with the sector's capital adequacy ratio at 20.4% well above minimum requirements and impaired loans declining.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Databank Research projects Ghana's real GDP growth will exceed 6.5% by end-2026, up from 6.0% in 2025, driven by structural reforms, monetary easing, and recovery in industrial sub-sectors. The firm credits early momentum from Q1 2026's 6.4% year-on-year expansion and forecasts Services sector growth of 8.1%, Agriculture 6.8%, and Industrial 4.9%.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,412.84 per ounce on Thursday, supported by a softer U.S. dollar, while investors awaited U.S. producer price index and consumer inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest-rate policy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's banking sector non-performing loans fell to GH¢19.9 billion in June 2026 from GH¢20.7 billion a year earlier, with the industry's NPL ratio improving to 16.1% from 23.1%. Private sector borrowers accounted for 98% of NPLs, while the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector saw its NPL ratio rise to 65.1%.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to collaborate on professional development, knowledge exchange, and institutional capacity building. Under the partnership, UPSA will deliver specialized training and a Continuing Professional Development programme for Republic Bank employees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana is hosting a CEO Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Course on September 12, drawing about 120 golfers from clubs across the country for an 18-hole competition as part of the company's 30th anniversary celebrations.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of Ghana's 5G spectrum licensing process, while disqualifying Infrava Ltd. The three successful applicants will proceed to Stage 3 to have their price offers opened and ranked for spectrum licences in the 700MHz, 2.3GHz and 3GHz bands.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Container traffic at Ghana's Tema Port has surged to levels not seen in two decades, prompting the Transport Minister to direct removal of overstayed containers and encourage more vessel calls to evacuate empty containers. System outages at the Meridian Port Services Terminal have contributed to the congestion and cargo handling delays.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Network for Women's Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has called on government to ensure the Women's Development Bank serves rural businesses owned by women, youth and the marginalised, and to accelerate its operationalisation. The bank has been allocated GH¢51.3 million in 2025 and GH¢401 million in 2026, but has not yet begun operations, prompting concerns about delays in accessing services.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Nii Moi Thompson, chairman of the National Development Planning Committee, says the government's 24-hour economy programme has not yet gathered sufficient speed in job creation, though investments in larger businesses have been lined up. He calls for the next phase to focus more on small and medium-sized enterprises to spread job creation across the economy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's real Gross Domestic Product grew by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 6.6 per cent in the same period of 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Real non-oil GDP growth stood at 5.4 per cent in Q2 2026, down from 8.5 per cent a year prior, with the services, industry and agriculture sectors driving growth during the period.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Traditional leaders in Pongyentanga, Wa West District, have called on government to pair a planned 24-hour economy market with improvements in healthcare, education, roads, security, and agricultural support, arguing the market alone would yield limited benefits without adequate basic infrastructure and services.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says African manufacturers are under constant pressure to do more with less profit, citing rising energy costs, volatile exchange rates, expensive imported inputs, logistics bottlenecks, and growing competition as having significantly narrowed operating margins across the continent.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GoldBet Ghana, a newly launched betting brand in Ghana as of July 2026, offers football betting and other sports wagering through a regulated online platform licensed by the Ghana State and Lotteries Board. The service is accessible via mobile app and web interface.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghanaian Times clarifies the legal basis for Ghana's Customs Commissioner's recent comments on duty exemptions for personal items and parcels, placing them in the context of Ghana's constitution, customs laws, and international WCO and WTO protocols.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has tightened sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques, with repeat offenders facing penalties of up to 20 per cent of the face value of the cheque and a ban on issuing cheques for at least three years, plus a one-year restriction on accessing new credit facilities.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Nkoranza Municipal Assembly's 24-hour economy market project in Bono East Region is only 5% complete against an expected 25%, prompting Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi to threaten contract termination during a monitoring visit. The project is meant to provide banking services, cold storage, warehouses, clinics, pharmacies, day-care centers, and security posts as part of a broader national agenda to establish such hubs across all 261 districts.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has outlined interventions and reforms in the rail, maritime, aviation, and road sectors to improve connectivity and support Ghana's economic transformation. He reported that the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan standard-gauge railway line has enabled passenger services and integrated bus connectivity, with freight operations to follow; work on the Western Line's Takoradi Port-Huni Valley section resumed in August 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New Apple chief John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone and most expensive iPhone to date, priced from £1,999 in the UK and $1,999–$3,200 in the US. Apple enters the foldable market after Samsung and Huawei, claiming its design redefines the foldable experience following eight years of development.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has rejected claims that Tema Port congestion is driving recent cement price increases, stating that pricing depends on multiple supply-chain factors including vessel planning, trucking capacity, cargo handling, and inland transportation. The Authority noted that berth allocation is guided by safety considerations to separate cement operations from food cargo, and that recent dredging has allowed larger vessels to be received, urging manufacturers to adopt modern cargo-handling systems to improve efficiency.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Manly-Spain has rejected a GH¢79.7 million import duty refund awarded to his company by the Accra High Court, stating his actual claim was around GH¢8.95 million and expected to rise only slightly above GH¢10 million with interest. He cited conscience and concern for the nation's ability to provide basic needs as reasons for the rejection.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority clarified that port congestion is not sufficient justification for a GH₵12 increase in cement prices, citing multiple operational and commercial factors. The authority noted it underwent strategic dredging of the port's bulk cargo section to benefit cement operations, and that cement companies were informed in advance about the project.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government is developing an integrated rail, inland water, and road transport system to decongest highways and the Port of Tema. The plan routes cargo by rail from Tema to Mpakadan, then by lake transport to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The CEO of Ghana's National Vaccine Institute said the country is preparing to pre-qualify Ghanaian companies to manufacture vaccines for local and wider African markets, following Ghana's decision to join the Africa Pool Procurement Mechanism. A regional meeting is planned for November in Accra to launch an application process for assessing and pre-qualifying eligible companies.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank is expanding corporate social responsibility by empowering employees to identify and address community needs through the Staff Community Impact Programme, which involves about 95 staff groups across the country. Projects span health, education, environmental protection and road safety, with the bank matching funds raised by employees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama commended the Ghana Gold Board for recording a net profit of approximately GH¢896 million (compared with GH¢178.5 million in 2024), attributing the performance to transparent and accountable structures around Ghana's gold trade. He cautioned that the gains must be sustained through stronger core operations and cannot depend indefinitely on favourable business conditions and exchange rate movements.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited recorded a 3.7% increase in water sales in Q1 2026, outpacing the 1% growth in production, according to PURC. The faster growth in sales relative to production indicates an improvement in the proportion of produced water being converted into billed or sold water.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has warned that the country must strengthen its fight against financial crime to avoid being placed back on the Financial Action Task Force grey list, citing the significant financial costs of such a listing. She noted that Ghana's latest mutual evaluation carries critical implications and highlighted recent collaborative efforts that have resulted in the arrest of 430 people in an intelligence-led operation against illegal online operators.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reports that fraud incidents in the digital space increased by 98% between 2022 and 2025, driven by the rapid growth in digital transactions. Overall fraud incidents across the financial ecosystem rose from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, a 48% increase, with the central bank saying this shift requires a change in strategy to combat financial crime.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Minister has called for stronger engagement between government investment and export promotion agencies and the Western Regional Coordinating Council to maximise the region's economic potential and create jobs. He cited the region's productive base and exportable products, and raised concerns about inadequate information sharing between the regional administration and investment promotion institutions.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A stakeholder workshop has been held to begin developing the inaugural Ghana Beauty & Wellness Report, a comprehensive assessment of the sector's economic contribution, employment, skills development, manufacturing, regulation, and growth prospects. The workshop, organised by Makeup Ghana in collaboration with the University of Ghana, brought together government institutions, regulatory bodies, academia, financial institutions, and industry representatives.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union has suspended a proposed 30 percent increase in transport fares following discussions with the Ministry of Transport. The parties have agreed to form a committee to survey the cost of operating commercial vehicles before returning to negotiations to determine if a fare increase is necessary.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three Heritage Christian University students have created Panta, an online marketplace that allows small businesses to establish free online storefronts from their phones and receive payments without the cost of building conventional websites. The platform, founded in 2026, operates on an Amazon-like model and seeks to address challenges small businesses face in establishing an online presence and reaching wider customer bases.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The third African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2026) will be held from 26 to 28 October in Addis Ababa, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and policymakers. The event, themed "Industrialise to Commercialise," will shift focus from capacity building to enabling African pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing to compete in regional and global markets.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices have jumped to $105 a barrel as US-Iran conflict intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz faces effective closure, while US and UK long-term borrowing costs have surged to their highest level in decades. Analysts warn that rising energy and borrowing costs are placing pressure on financial markets and the global economy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures held firm at $101.10 a barrel as Iran and the U.S. launched their largest attacks on shipping in their six-month-old conflict, with traders bracing for deeper supply disruptions. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain far below pre-war levels, and Brent prices have surged nearly 30% from early August lows as a permanent ceasefire agreement failed to materialize.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 Africa Down Under Summit in Perth, Ghana's representatives presented the country's fast-growing critical minerals sector to Australian investors, emphasizing opportunities in lithium, bauxite, iron ore and base metals while positioning Ghana as a stable, reform-driven hub for the global energy transition and moving beyond traditional gold production to value-added mining.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah visited China to encourage Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining Group to make Ghana a focal point for its exploration and investment across Africa, positioning the country as a major mining investment hub on the continent. Armah-Kofi Buah emphasized Ghana's readiness to establish a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership with Zijin, citing the company's recent support for government initiatives including degraded mining lands reclamation.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for deeper mining partnerships with China that prioritize processing, technology transfer, skills development and local supply chains, rather than the extraction and export of raw minerals. The government seeks to ensure greater value is retained in Ghana while creating industries, jobs and building local expertise.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's total electricity generation fell 3.99% in July 2026 compared to June, declining from 2,413.30 GWh to 2,317.13 GWh, though it was 6.20% higher than July 2025. Thermal power dominated generation at 74.33% of the mix, while the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission highlighted the need to monitor generation availability and fuel supply for reliable electricity provision.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister called for deeper mining partnerships with China, urging Chinese investors to support mineral processing, technology transfer, skills development and industrialisation rather than raw material exports. The government aims to build local expertise, industries and stronger communities through value addition in mining.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana's government covering two offshore blocks (GH WB 3 and GH WB 8) in the Tano Basin, covering approximately 2,100 square kilometres at water depths of 750–2,800 metres. The agreements are expected to lead to finalisation of Petroleum Agreements and align with Eni's strategy to leverage existing infrastructure for exploration.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd covering offshore acreages in the Tano Basin, expected to lead to final Petroleum Agreements and unlock the country's remaining hydrocarbon potential. The two blocks cover approximately 2,100 square kilometres, with a proposed investment of US$1.5 billion following a Memorandum of Intent signed in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ivorian cocoa traders, cooperatives and buying agents are struggling to use a new national traceability system introduced ahead of January 2027 EU rules banning imports of commodities grown on recently deforested land. The system requires all cocoa purchases from September 1, 2026 to use an electronic producer card, and problems with implementation could slow purchases and deliveries at the start of the 2026/27 season.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Rwanda, 24-year-old Ghanaian entrepreneur Fareeda Mustapha asked President Paul Kagame what governments must do to make agricultural and food systems a major engine of job creation for Africa's youth. Kagame called for policies that support young people and improve access to agricultural financing, saying governments must "de-risk" support mechanisms.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The $25 million Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW 2) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented since 2021 across northern Ghana's Northern, Upper West, and Savannah regions, has concluded this week after helping thousands of women farmers expand year-round farming and financial inclusion. Officials at the close-out ceremony in Tamale praised the project's achievements, including construction of 35 mechanised solar-powered irrigation boreholes and expanded access to finance for women-led farms.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tension has erupted between residents of Axim and Nsein in Nzema East Municipality, Western Region, over a land dispute. Residents of Nsein were prevented from entering Axim Lower Town to participate in Kundum Festival celebrations, prompting the Paramount Chief of Nsein to express displeasure and warn that the matter could escalate into serious conflict if authorities do not intervene.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fidelity Bank called for greater investment in processing, storage, packaging, logistics and certification within Ghana's agricultural value chain to increase export earnings and retain more wealth domestically, citing the contrast between cocoa paste earnings (US$789 million in 2025) and nontraditional agricultural exports (US$710 million in 2025) as evidence of the need for value addition beyond production.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The GROW2 project, funded by the Canadian government and implemented by Mennonite Economic Development Associates, has exceeded its targets by reaching 52,000 women smallholder farmers, 5,000 micro-entrepreneurs and 61 small and medium-sized enterprises across 27 districts in the Northern, Savannah and Upper West regions, surpassing its initial goal of 40,000 women farmers, 5,000 micro-entrepreneurs and 50 agribusinesses.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 30-year-old man from Assin Fosu was abducted on September 6, 2026, and held captive by suspected kidnappers who demanded GH¢45,000 ransom within 24 hours, threatening to kill him and subjecting him to physical abuse documented in recordings sent to his family.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST Management has clarified that no final institutional decision has been taken on the appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Deans following UTAG-KNUST concerns. The Academic Board's report and draft Statutes will be submitted to the Governing Council for consideration, and Management emphasized the review process remains ongoing with emphasis on inclusiveness, consultation and transparency.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cases against Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, accused of defrauding women through alleged romance scams, have been withdrawn from Circuit Courts in Accra for consolidation and referral to the High Court. Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah have been jointly charged with six counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false pretences, with additional charges against each including producing obscene material; they have denied all charges.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr. Clemence Gyato in connection with the alleged unlawful demolition of buildings at the Accra Race Course at Borteyman. He remains in police custody as the CID investigates the circumstances of the demolition and persons involved.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An inquest concluded that a private hospital's failure to provide preventative anticoagulants contributed to the death of Lady Joan Branson, 80, who died after suffering a pulmonary embolism following a fall. The coroner found that Lady Joan did not receive blood clot prevention medication despite being at very high risk, and that her death would likely have been prevented with proper treatment.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Muslim Forum for Peace and Unity has condemned Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah for threatening to spiritually terminate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's political career and declaring that a Muslim should not lead a Christian-majority country, saying the attacks undermine Ghana's reputation for religious tolerance.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership employees held an interactive reading and learning session at Essipong STMA Basic School in Sekondi-Takoradi on September 9, featuring storytelling, fun activities, and donations of storybooks and educational materials to encourage pupils to develop a reading culture.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo is demanding a full investigation into his son's death in a motorcycle crash on the Accra-Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026. According to the family, information suggests a police officer pursued the motorcycle, drew a pistol, and struck it from behind near the motorway toll booth, causing the crash; the surviving rider has been charged with murder, and the family is concerned about delays in the investigation and a missing phone.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection called on parents and communities to share household and caregiving responsibilities fairly between boys and girls, saying traditional gender norms that place disproportionate domestic duties on girls undermine their education and development.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Aheto–Sokpe–Fiaporme Family announces the death of Emeritus Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto, a distinguished academic and educator from Tsiame, Volta Region, who died on 27 April 2026. Funeral arrangements include a pre-burial service on 18 September at the State House forecourt in Accra, wake keeping in Tsiame, and burial on 19 September.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has called for strengthened stakeholder collaboration and intensified public education to combat HIV and AIDS stigmatization and discrimination, noting that stigma remains a key barrier to healthcare, social services, and justice access.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project is set to commence in December 2026 and be completed by December 2028 to address perennial flooding from the Weija Dam. The initiative, led by the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group, will construct a reinforced concrete levee canal to channel excess water directly to the Atlantic Ocean and develop inner town roads in Tetegu.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has cautioned students, parents and guardians against fake and digitally altered Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) placement slips being circulated on social media, noting that preliminary checks revealed some slips in circulation did not correspond with records on the official CSSPS platform.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Consultant Nephrologist at Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital says Type 2 diabetes, previously rare in children, is becoming more common due to unhealthy diets, excessive portions, and sedentary lifestyles. He urges parents to monitor children's food intake, control portions, and encourage physical activity to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Communication Technology University has signed an MoU with Celltel Networks, Kludjeson Institute of Technology and Cisco Academy to transform the university into a smart campus, with focus on improving internet connectivity, digital access, and technology-driven teaching and learning programmes.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Tema Regional Command arrested Godwin Asigeh and Freeman Amedoku on September 8 after finding 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in a Ford Transit Van during a snap-check operation at Dawhenya.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A $350 million Dam Spillage Flood Control Project will begin in December 2026 and run for two years, involving construction of a reinforced concrete levee canal from Weija Dam to the Atlantic Ocean to prevent flooding of downstream communities caused by dam spillage.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Jatikay Centre for Human Security and Peace Building has warned that the discovery of recruits in Ghana's security services presenting forged WASSCE results poses an existential threat to public safety. The think tank called for an overhaul of digital recruitment portals to include real-time credential verification with WAEC, rather than retrospective checks after training has begun.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Theologian and educational consultant Reverend Acheampong E. S. Builderman has urged Ghanaians to make reading, writing, and critical thinking a national culture, arguing that literacy must go beyond the ability to read and write to include the capacity to question information, understand history, think independently, and translate knowledge into responsible action.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
About fifty-five thousand children failed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Mathematics or English, prompting reflection on when and how the education system failed to identify and support struggling learners along the nine-year journey to Senior High School.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) clarified that some, but not all, hypertension medicines can cause erectile problems by reducing blood flow to the penile area, and that erectile dysfunction can also be linked to poor circulation and nerve damage from diabetes.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Public Health Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development says Ghana must move from a reactive healthcare system to one that actively screens apparently healthy people for chronic diseases like hypertension and cardiovascular conditions, noting that many Ghanaians could be living with these conditions without knowing it because they often show no obvious symptoms.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A public health fellow has urged Ghanaians to make regular blood pressure checks a priority, arguing that lifestyle changes alone may not prevent hypertension in genetically predisposed individuals and that screening is more important than emphasis on exercise and diet.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 30-year-old man abducted in Assin Fosu on 6 September 2026 remains captive after kidnappers raised their ransom demand from GH¢45,000 to GH¢49,500 following an initial partial payment of GH¢19,500. The captors, who have subjected the victim to documented physical torture and sent threatening audio and video evidence to the family, issued an eight-hour deadline with threats to execute him.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to phase out Aboboya tricycles and introduce purpose-built waste collection vehicles, transfer stations within five kilometres of communities in major cities, and electronic payments via mobile money. The Finance Minister has expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles, according to Mahama Ayariga.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga pledged to push Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to take full responsibility for sanitation in their jurisdictions, noting that the 261 assemblies already have legal authority, funding sources and enforcement powers to manage sanitation without excuses for inaction.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has wished the three finalists—Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy Senior High School—well ahead of the National Science and Maths Quiz grand finale, describing them as some of Ghana's finest schools.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Local Government Minister says waste evacuation from Jamestown to the Adepa Waste Management Centre in Nsawam will begin next week, with trucks mobilised from across the country to support the exercise. The President is expected to officially launch the operation once logistics are in place.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Water Limited recorded 49.2% non-revenue water nationally in Q1 2026, exceeding the regulatory benchmark of 43% by 6.2 percentage points. Only three of 13 operational regions met the benchmark, with Western, Accra West and Tema recording the highest losses at 66.1%, 57.2% and 56.8% respectively.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Health professionals caution that force-feeding children can cause serious complications and, in severe cases, death. A paediatrician at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's PICU said the facility had seen several children over two years with complications from force-feeding, prompting a "Protect My Little Lungs" campaign to educate parents and caregivers about its dangers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwahu Afram Plains North District Assembly has commenced installation of solar-powered street lights across the district to improve night-time security and visibility in markets, lorry stations, health facilities, schools and major streets in Donkorkrom and other communities.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology opened the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL) in September 2026, led by Dr Akyana Britwum and Dr Michael Kweku Edem Donkor. The facility aims to develop light-based instruments for diagnosing diseases, authenticating medicines, and detecting environmental contaminants across West Africa.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Best Assurance Company Limited has donated GH¢100,000 to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support teaching and learning materials in underserved communities. The donation forms part of the company's corporate social responsibility and its partnership with GETFund under the Educational Financial Partnerships Initiative.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called for an honest national conversation on Ghana's education system, citing concerns over WAEC exam results and JHS placement challenges. He noted 183,233 students completed secondary education without a credit in Core Mathematics, English Language credit pass rates fell to 62.40 percent (lowest in four years), and 54,985 BECE candidates were initially denied automatic placement into SHS.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has called for continuous teacher retraining to help students distinguish between informal social media language and academic writing, citing the use of social media jargon observed in the 2026 WASSCE examinations. He framed the issue as an opportunity for professional development rather than a crisis, advocating for stronger classroom supervision, academic counselling, and professional learning communities where teachers can share experiences and discuss emerging challenges.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A fire broke out around 11 p.m. on Saturday at a town hall trading facility in Obuasi, destroying scores of shops and spreading to about 30 containers; no casualties were recorded, though the municipal NADMO director said the structure must be demolished to prevent further disaster.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's three main teacher unions (GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG) have condemned remarks by Interior Minister Muntaka linking forged WASSCE results to the teaching profession, describing the comments as offensive and derogatory and calling for an apology.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale is underway at the University of Ghana with eight-time champions PRESEC-Legon, two-time champions St Augustine's College, and first-time finalists Accra Academy competing for the championship trophy.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Six Senior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region are piloting the Schools for Clean Air and Waste Segregation (SCAWS) project, led by Impact Footprints Africa with support from the Clean Air Fund and Ghana Education Service, to improve waste segregation, reduce open burning and promote cleaner air. The project, launched at Achimota School on September 7, aims to develop a practical model for scaling to other schools while engaging students, teachers, and school management.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A psychiatrist at the launch of Ghana's National Suicide Analysis Report said more women attempt suicide than men, but males are more likely to die by suicide, partly because men tend to use more lethal methods like guns and alcohol while women use less lethal means such as poisoning. The World Health Organization estimates more than 720,000 people die from suicide globally each year, and the Mental Health Authority has established a helpline (0800 678 678) for people experiencing emotional distress.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a disinfection and disinfestation exercise across all 18 municipalities and districts in the Volta Region, conducted in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council through September 19, to mitigate public health risks from recent floods including malaria, cholera, and waterborne diseases.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra residents are being urged to report open waste burning via a phone line to their local assemblies through the Stop Waste Burning campaign, which aims to tackle air pollution. The campaign, implemented by Infinity 970 with support from Breathe Cities Accra and Clean Air Fund, addresses waste burning and transport as the two major sources of air pollution in the city.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Turf Club, whose Borteyman facility was demolished on August 22, 2026 by unknown individuals under security protection, led a peaceful march through Accra and presented a petition to the Presidency seeking intervention to enforce an alleged land-swap agreement with the State and restore the facility.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for Jirapa provided essential Senior High School prospectus items—including mattresses, trunks, buckets, mathematical sets, exercise books, and pens—to 1,196 fresh graduates across the municipality, addressing a socio-economic challenge that often forces young students into difficult circumstances to afford boarding materials.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people are feared dead and several others injured after a fully loaded DAF trailer with reportedly failed brakes crashed into a tricycle and other vehicles on the Krofrom–Moro Market road in Kumasi. Eyewitnesses raised concerns about the trailer's worn-out tyres and questioned how it was allowed to operate.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior high school heads in the Ashanti Region are camping at the Kumasi CSSPS Resolution Centre to recruit students after a mass exodus of first-year students who were initially placed in their schools through the computerised placement system. Most transferred students believe their grades qualify them for higher-ranked schools.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 grand finale is underway at the University of Ghana, Legon, with PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy competing. PRESEC-Legon, the eight-time champions, are seeking a historic ninth title after a two-year absence, while Accra Academy makes their first-ever grand finale appearance.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Obuasi Senior High Technical School remains closed following August 2026 disturbances linked to allegations against the headmaster, leaving newly placed students uncertain about reporting dates and admission procedures as investigations by police and the Ghana Education Service continue.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Best Assurance Company Limited has donated GH¢100,000 to the Ghana Education Trust Fund to support provision of teaching and learning materials in underserved communities. The contribution is part of the company's partnership with GETFund under the Educational Financial Partnerships Initiative.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
John Dumelo, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has wished the three finalists of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz—PRESEC-Legon, St Augustine's College, and Accra Academy—well ahead of today's grand finale at the University of Ghana Premier Dome. Accra Academy is appearing in the final for the first time, while PRESEC-Legon seeks a record ninth title and St Augustine's College aims for a third.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Retired Experts found that 96 per cent of 559 pensioners surveyed were willing to continue contributing to national development beyond mandatory retirement age, with most motivated by the desire to remain mentally active rather than financial gain. The study also found that 93 per cent of retirees were unaware of existing platforms where they could offer their expertise, and 97 per cent believed there was a gap between the potential of retired professionals and systems available to engage them.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's police have arrested 15 suspects across separate intelligence-led operations, including five gun traders, suspects linked to highway robbery on the Accra-Kumasi road, and three over armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion. Eight AK-47 rifles were retrieved during the operations.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District has sentenced Oppong Stephen, 25, a trader, and Samuel Owusu Antwi, 20, a motor mechanic, both of Effiduase, to two years' imprisonment each for stealing a Royal motorcycle valued at GH¢16,000 belonging to the National Health Insurance Scheme.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Food & Drugs Authority has warned against falsified Dr. Alfred Capsules being sold on social media, stating laboratory analysis confirmed the counterfeits contain sildenafil citrate, an undeclared prescription drug for erectile dysfunction, while the genuine product registered by CV Al Manar Herbafit and Unateus Ghana Limited does not.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gospel music minister and worship leader Petra Odubayo will release her maiden studio album, Jesus Revealed, on September 11, 2026, featuring diverse sounds and spiritual compositions designed to draw listeners into worship, encounter, healing and transformation.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show, themed "Green Means Business, Beauty and More," will run for 11 days at Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra, highlighting opportunities in horticulture, landscaping, floriculture, and the green economy to demonstrate how gardens and green spaces create jobs, support livelihoods, and improve wellbeing.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artiste PBee has released his new single "Lose My Mind" featuring SIICIE, an Afrobeats love song that blends Ghanaian-English and Twi lyrics and explores themes of vulnerability, emotional attachment, and the fear of losing someone special.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian music star Davido has cautioned people against trying to live exactly like him, urging them to focus on building their own paths instead of copying others and understanding that everyone has a different journey with unique sacrifices and challenges behind their success.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that billionaire Aliko Dangote has maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and consistently offered him financial advice since childhood, including driving his mother home from the hospital after his birth. Dangote, a close associate of Davido's father Adedeji Adeleke, regularly tells him to save and manage his money.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Broadcaster DJ Slim has said he dislikes Stonebwoy's approach to issues, specifically criticising his use of a live TikTok video in his recent exchange with Sarkodie. DJ Slim argued that Stonebwoy should have stuck to text, as videos expose emotion and body language to analysis and interpretation in ways that could harm the message.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Miss Ghana 2026 Rumzia Sule has returned home after representing Ghana at the 2026 Miss World Festival in Vietnam, where she was among 111 national ambassadors and earned a place among the Top 6 African finalists in the Beauty with a Purpose segment for her community sanitation project.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Award-winning filmmakers Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia have unveiled "The 70 Slate," a three-film project celebrating Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary. The films—scheduled for December 2026, July 2027, and December 2027—will explore themes of identity, culture, migration and history while aiming to revive Ghana's cinema culture and attract diaspora audiences.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale is taking place with Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), St Augustine's College (AUGUSCO), and Accra Academy competing for the national title.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Italian club Como made a winning Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opening league-phase match. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone secured the victory on a historic night for the club, which waited 119 years to play their first European competition match.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained that Anthony Gordon's playing style aligns better with coach Hansi Flick's tactics than Marcus Rashford's, though Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan spell last season. Gordon joined Barcelona from Newcastle for more than 80m euros, while Rashford returned to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to exercise their £30.3m purchase option.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ismail Kartal resigned as Fenerbahce head coach immediately after a 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma, announcing he will never return to the club. President Aziz Yildirim rejected the resignation, stating Kartal remains in charge.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham and Brazil forward Richarlison are in dispute over the remaining nine months of his contract after his proposed deadline day move to Everton broke down. Richarlison is seeking release from his deal, while Spurs are unwilling to negotiate a settlement and have excluded him from their Premier League squad.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) claimed its ninth National Science and Maths Quiz victory, defeating St Augustine's College and Accra Academy in a thrilling final. The school recovered from a nine-point opening round to finish on 40 points and secure the trophy, prompting widespread celebrations on social media.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United recorded their biggest Champions League victory since 2020, defeating Sabah FK at Old Trafford with goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko. The Azerbaijan champions reached the main league phase for the first time, but were outclassed by the Premier League side.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane scored his 55th Champions League goal and Michael Olise struck twice as Bayern Munich opened their campaign with a comfortable victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. Jamal Musiala also scored, with his goal marking Bayern's 900th in European competition.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris St-Germain began their Champions League title defence with a win over Slovan Bratislava, with Spanish forward Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele adding two goals in a dominant display.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending legal procedures and approval from Spain's National Sports Council. This would be his second Spanish club investment after buying Catalan side Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Old students of St Augustine's College have announced a GH¢110,000 motivational cash package for the school's team ahead of the NSMQ grand finale, with individual contestants receiving GHS10,000 for qualifying and potential additional bonuses if the school wins the competition.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
George Afriyie, former GFA vice-president, says Ghana has no excuse for failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Black Stars are drawn with Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C with top two advancing. Afriyie's comments follow Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-17 team will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Togo on October 10, 2026, in the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso, followed by matches against Benin and the hosts. Only the two finalists of the championship will qualify for the 2027 U-17 AFCON in Morocco.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Princesses defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second Group C match at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, bouncing back from an opening 3-0 loss to Ecuador. Head Coach Charles Sampson credited the team's character and belief for the result, which keeps their knockout qualification hopes alive ahead of their match against France.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called for the rebranding of Ghanaian football to make it more competitive, urging the Ghana Football Association, Referees Association of Ghana, and club owners to raise standards to international levels. He cited unfair refereeing as a key problem undermining the sport and presented financial support totaling GH¢684,000 to three football clubs.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club have arrived in Lubumbashi for the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary stage match against TP Mazembe on Sunday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss from Tarkwa.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Badminton has unveiled a nine-member junior national team to prepare for the All-Africa Junior Championships 2026, scheduled for September 25 to October 17, 2026, in Cairo. The squad will enter residential camp this week to defend Ghana's African title.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Al-Shabab's matches against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha while following a specialised fitness programme under the club's fitness coach. The absence comes ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where the Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire on 24 September and The Gambia on 27 September.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is withdrawing from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex, two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the decision on social media, stating it was made to avoid being seen as opposed to King Charles III, following a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U-20 women's team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second group game at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with captain Sarah Nyarko scoring. Nyarko said the team hopes to break a history of seven unsuccessful World Cup campaigns by reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association and club administrators to improve the standard of domestic football and revive the defunct Colts League, arguing that strengthening the local game is essential for developing young talent and giving Ghanaian players sufficient experience before moving abroad.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rahim Ibrahim made his UEFA Champions League debut for Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, playing 60 minutes in a 6-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Ghanaian midfielder won three duels, made two clearances, recorded three recoveries and created one chance during his Champions League debut.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international and QPR defender Tariq Lamptey was forced off with an injury after 36 minutes in the club's Championship clash with Charlton Athletic on Wednesday, ending his run of five consecutive appearances. The injury raises concerns over his availability for Ghana's September Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon), St. Augustine's College and Accra Academy compete for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz championship in the grand finale at the University of Ghana Premier Dome at 3:00 pm. PRESEC-Legon, eight-time champions returning after a two-year absence, aim for a ninth title; St. Augustine's College seek a third; and Accra Academy are appearing in their first NSMQ grand final.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Region claimed the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship title with a 4-3 victory over defending champions Eastern Region in the final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Elvis Kwarteng was named Most Valuable Player of the final.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association held a four-day training programme for Premier League match officials at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, covering 28 referees, 28 assistant referees, and other officials. The programme aimed to enhance technical knowledge, decision-making, and performance through sessions on recent Laws of the Game amendments, offside interpretation, handball decisions, and tactical foul management.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama called on stakeholders in Ghana's football ecosystem to return the country to its former prominence on the African continent, noting that Ghana was once a titan of African soccer but club-level fortunes have since dwindled. He presented cash prizes totalling over GH₵684,000 to three champion clubs and suggested the GFA should develop a 'catch them young' policy and address the early exodus of young players.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Black Princesses defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second group game, with goals from Sarah Nyarko, Ivy Osei Owusu, and Ruth Amponsah. The team will face France in their final group game on 12 September 2026.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nigeria will play Russia in an international friendly on October 6 in Nizhny Novgorod, marking the second senior fixture between the nations following a 1-1 draw in June 2025.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tyson Fury has publicly proposed a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk via social media, but Usyk's manager Sergey Lapin dismissed the proposal, saying Usyk is not a back-up plan and that serious intentions require concrete offers, not press statements. Fury's negotiations for a heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua in November remain stalled over the venue.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thierry Henry has backed Kylian Mbappé to win the Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane, citing Mbappé's 25 goals in LaLiga and 15 in the Champions League last season. He also named Bayern Munich's Michael Olise as a strong candidate, ahead of Kane despite Kane's 36 Bundesliga goals.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian sprinter Isaac Botsio completed three consecutive NCAA Division II Outdoor 100-meter national championships at West Texas A&M University, winning in 2024 (9.98 seconds), 2025 (9.94 seconds), and 2026 (10.07 seconds). His collegiate career also includes a 2023 NCAA Division II Indoor 60-meter championship.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah has expressed confidence in an improved performance for the team's second leg against Malian cup champions Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, after losing the first leg 1-0 in Mali. The Ghana Premier League side will face Diarra on Sunday, September 13, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board Chairperson of the Ghana Sports Fund has assured that the fund will support all sports, athletes, and federations rather than focusing primarily on the Black Stars. The GSF leadership met with the Ghana Journalists Association to establish a strategic relationship and discuss the fund's mandate of providing sustainable funding for sports development and ensuring transparency in sports financing.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) has won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz championship, their ninth trophy, after overcoming a slow start to defeat St Augustine's College and Accra Academy in a close final round.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, received the Africa Visionary Leadership Award at the 7th Africa Brain Bank Annual Summit and Awards in Accra, recognised for her contributions to Ghana's economic, industrial, tourism and community development.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iceland's government will submit a bill in February to permanently ban whaling, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries conducting commercial whaling. The proposal has considerable political and public support in Iceland, where 80 fin whales were caught in this year's hunting season as of September 9.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority and Africa's Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region offering primary to tertiary healthcare services, aiming to position Ghana as a medical tourism hub in Africa and reduce the need for Africans to seek treatment abroad.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tourism Federation is calling for a review of Ghana's $260 e-Visa fee, warning that the cost and processing delays could make the country less competitive as a tourism destination compared to neighbouring countries with lower visa fees.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria has named Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose to lead military operations against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed splinter faction in the northeast, replacing Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar less than two years after his April 2025 appointment. The reshuffle is part of a wider military shake-up involving 14 other generals, aimed at improving operational effectiveness as insecurity remains a major concern ahead of January presidential elections.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump said he would issue a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win the House and Senate in November's election, with the condition that the money be spent in the United States.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's National Intelligence Service warned Moroccan and Ceuta authorities on 29 July of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the following day, according to declassified government documents. Declassified papers contradict Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's claim that the 30–31 July migrant influx, in which at least 72,000 people crossed into Ceuta with at least 100 deaths, was impossible to predict.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by Prince Harry, only two months after announcing participation. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the withdrawal on social media, stating it was to avoid being construed as opposed to King Charles III.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A large sinkhole estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet has opened outside a Malibu home reportedly belonging to actor Nicolas Cage after heavy rain caused the driveway to collapse. Emergency services responded when the structural failure caused a gas leak, which was later secured; no injuries were reported.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, with oil prices rising to $100 for the first time since July amid heightened Middle East fighting. Trump told reporters he expects oil prices to fall "right after the election" and suggested Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Guinea has reaffirmed its support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, describing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as the only solution to the dispute. The position was restated at the 8th Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission in Conakry on Tuesday.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has backed Ogun State's industrialisation, agriculture and skills development drive, calling for stronger collaboration and emphasizing the UN's focus on local-level development where jobs are needed and foundations for future generations are strengthened.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, including Starshield for military and intelligence missions and Starlink for commercial use, making it the first country outside the U.S. to publicly acknowledge adopting Starshield despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S. security infrastructure.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire broke out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, causing significant casualties. President Xi Jinping called for urgent search and rescue efforts and investigation, while Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to rescue trapped people and prevent secondary disasters.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone crossing into Moldova's airspace delayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's departure from Chisinau for about an hour on Wednesday, prompting an airspace shutdown. The drone came down 160km away, and Zelensky and his wife eventually flew safely to Oslo for Norway's King Harald V's funeral.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said the Iran war will not end until after November's midterm elections, and that oil prices will remain high until then. Trump argued that short-term economic pain is necessary to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, though Tehran has denied it is seeking nuclear weapons.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom died last month aged 34 while undergoing cancer treatment in the US. Royal clan elders have named TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as his successor, but the late king's family rejected this, saying he left a 2022 will naming his young son as heir, and accusing elders of creating confusion during mourning.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have confirmed they are investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, 29, as a potential homicide, weeks after her body was found hanging from a tree on 3 August. Her mother and the community have expressed frustration over the lack of transparency from authorities.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A passenger ferry, the MV June Aster, caught fire off the western Philippine island of Palawan while bound for Coron, leaving five people dead and more than 80 missing. The vessel was carrying 134 people—117 passengers and 17 crew members—and rescue operations are ongoing, with 43 people rescued so far.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a broadcast journalist with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, has been selected as crown prince of Tooro Kingdom to succeed King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last month at age 34 from cancer. The selection comes amid controversy, as President Yoweri Museveni asserted that the late king left a young child born out of wedlock.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
On September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft in coordinated attacks that killed 2,977 people, destroyed the Twin Towers in New York, hit the Pentagon, and changed America and the world forever.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yemen's Houthi movement has captured the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, bringing the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key shipping route linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The seizure follows a Houthi offensive in the south-western coastal region that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands, amid escalating conflict with Saudi Arabia involving drone and missile strikes.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-five people were killed in a fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a shipyard in Qingdao, China; of 42 people on board, 17 were evacuated with five in stable hospital condition. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
International journalist Enoch Worlanyo, reporting from Accra, described Alpine, Texas as "The Eden of the Far West," and Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves recently referenced his feature story in her own vision for the high-desert town, creating what the article describes as a transatlantic moment of pride.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Evan Hubinger, a safety researcher at Anthropic, has warned that AI is advancing rapidly and he believes there is greater than a 10% chance it "could kill all humans" within the next decade, citing concern that the technology might develop and improve itself to pose an existential risk to humanity. The warning comes as AI safety debate shifts from whether risks exist to how significant they are.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says she rejected several offers, including those linked to politics, that could have made her a billionaire, citing unwillingness to compromise her principles and the risk of diluting her message.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), while intended to improve transparency and efficiency, continues to generate considerable confusion and frustration during annual school placement exercises despite technological improvements. The number of BECE candidates has been rising in recent years.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that not all students need the same mathematics curriculum; while engineering students require advanced algebra and geometry, arts students like aspiring journalists and actors would benefit more from practical numeracy—budgeting, percentages, contracts—than from Pythagorean theorem.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that Ghana's political conversation has traded persuasion for provocation, with "serial callers" and propagandists using insults and abrasive language rather than nuanced policy argument, a pattern that has become hardened convention in the country's Fourth Republic politics.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece reflecting on the International Day against Nuclear Tests, noting that the shift from over 2,000 nuclear explosions before 1996 to fewer than a dozen since is a deliberate choice that governments must continually renew, supported by a global monitoring system of over 300 stations across more than 90 countries.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →