Julius Neequaye Kotey, Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, has dismissed speculation that he will contest against Klottey Korle MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in the 2028 parliamentary election, saying he has not made up his mind to do so.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Neequaye Kotey, Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, has dismissed speculation that he will contest against Klottey Korle MP Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings in the 2028 parliamentary election, saying he has not made up his mind to do so.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will on September 19, 2026, examine the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, alongside a cocaine shipment case, COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publishing false news, with the case triggering debate about freedom of expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Convention People's Party General Secretary Harold Stephen Ato Eshun has called on Ghanaians to renew commitment to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's vision of economic independence, industrialisation and African unity, noting that persistent challenges including unemployment, corruption and abandoned projects should prompt examination of how Ghana controls its resources. He said Nkrumah's vision extended beyond colonial independence to the political and economic emancipation of Africa.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Majority Whip has questioned whether the Minority has the capacity to independently investigate narcotics seizures following its request to recall Parliament, though he acknowledged the Minority's constitutional right to do so. The Minority invoked Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and secured the required 15 per cent of MPs to seek an extraordinary sitting to investigate major drug consignments linked to Ghana.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is calling for the suspension or dismissal of the National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over allegations that more than $600,000 was collected for 2026 FIFA World Cup visa facilitation. The NSA has denied involvement in the money collection, though a petition has been submitted to the Criminal Investigations Department.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA Vice-president Laura McAllister said the organization remains on course to find a candidate capable of defeating Infantino in next March's FIFA election, uniting football's confederations, and delivering governance reform. McAllister stated the candidate need not be European but must have a clear reform programme and be capable of winning support across FIFA's member associations.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The District Chief Executive for Adaklu has called for a dedicated allocation from the District Assemblies Common Fund to finance child protection programmes, noting that the absence of specific funding makes it difficult for local assemblies to adequately implement protection activities.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prof Kwaku Asare has raised legal questions over the case against senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who was remanded for alleged links to the anonymous 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account, saying the amended charge sheet and police brief facts do not clearly establish how she allegedly facilitated the offence charged.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana School of Law director Kwaku Ansa-Asare has questioned the proposal to reduce the minimum presidential age from 40 to 30, arguing there is no pressing need to alter the constitutional threshold and cautioning against repeated attempts by political parties to tinker with the Constitution. The Constitutional Review Committee recommended lowering the age to 30, while government has proposed 35 years.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has challenged the government's claim that all 431 people sponsored to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States have returned to Ghana, citing the Sports Minister's driver and a secretary at the Chief Director's office who remain unaccounted for and calling for publication of names and passport details to verify the claim.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu rejected claims linking members of government or the NDC to ongoing cocaine trafficking investigations, saying no evidence has been presented to establish their involvement and cautioning against speculation. None of the 10 people in custody in connection with the investigations is a government member, he said.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority is demanding a detailed account of GH¢58.9 million spent on Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation, and seeks clarification on about GH¢115 million reportedly raised through a fundraising campaign for the Black Stars. The Ranking Member on the Youth and Sports Committee called for comprehensive reconciliation showing all funds mobilised, including amounts received, payment dates, recipient accounts, and how the money was spent.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC supporters in Kwadaso demonstrated on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, calling for President Mahama to revoke the appointment of MCE Eric Asibey, citing his failure to engage effectively with grassroots structures and allegations including shortfalls in the distribution of birds under the 'Nkoko Nketekete' initiative.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama said the 2027 Budget will prioritise nine critical economic sectors to accelerate job creation, with government intending to make about $2 billion available annually. The programme will be driven mainly by the private sector, with details to be announced by the Finance Minister when the budget is presented to Parliament in November.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman candidate, outlined plans to strengthen party structures, promote internal cohesion and build a future-ready organisation, with a vision centred on restoration of foundational values, renewal of organisational systems and reset of party operations to move away from personality-driven politics towards institution-based governance.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that procurement for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway has begun, with the Ghana Armed Forces having cleared the right-of-way and set to serve as a major subcontractor. He expressed confidence that construction would advance sufficiently for commissioning within about three years.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on traditional leaders to work with District Chief Executives to ensure public resources are used effectively at the local level, citing government allocation of 80 per cent of the District Assemblies Common Fund directly to districts. He also announced plans to construct a 24-hour market in each of Ghana's 261 districts to stimulate economic activity.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama expressed appreciation to the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs for their support during the 2024 general election, saying they received him warmly during his campaign. The NDC won five of the six parliamentary seats in the region, and Mahama assured the chiefs that Ahafo would receive its share of national development resources, with several roads included in the Big Push Infrastructure Development Programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the Government does not condone harassment or intimidation of journalists and considers the media an important partner in national development. He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to creating a safe environment for journalists to work freely and professionally.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has rejected the government-accepted recommendation to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, arguing that the four-year term allows voters to regularly assess government performance.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called the arrest and two-week remand of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Bafoh "very worrying," saying that while he opposes insult-based politics, protecting freedom of speech is essential to Ghana's democracy. Bafoh, 40, was remanded on suspicion of abetting the publication of false news, allegedly acting as a liaison for a UK-based TikTok user.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has called for an immediate bail review for 40-year-old principal nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested and remanded for two weeks by Adenta Circuit Court on charges of abetting crime and publication of false news. The prosecution alleges she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account operator Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in disseminating videos.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The acting Commissioner of the Rent Control Department says the department received only GH¢60,000 to run its 66 offices during the first quarter of 2026, calling on the Finance Minister to review funding that he argues is inadequate for nationwide operations.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senior Nursing Officer and another woman have been arrested or declared wanted in connection with a viral TikTok account called Ghana Jollof, which has featured political content, insults, and accusations. The incident has sparked criticism about whether Ghana is arresting people over speech, with the article questioning the scope and justification of the police action.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged that Ghana's intelligence agencies will not pursue citizens for insulting the President or other public officials if he becomes leader. His comments follow the arrest and two-week remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh on charges related to alleged publication of false news on social media.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded into police custody for two weeks by the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of abetment of crime and alleged publication and circulation of false news. Bawumia described her arrest as "very worrying" and warned against what he said could amount to an infringement on citizens' right to free expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Association of Assembly Members and National Association of Unit Committee Members have announced plans for a National Dialogue on Electoral Area Development and Collaborative Local Governance to bring citizens, local authorities, traditional leaders, businesses, and civil society together to address development challenges at the electoral-area level and strengthen communication and coordination.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has declared Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, who operates the 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account and allegedly hurls insults at government officials, wanted for inciting violence; she is believed to be in the United Kingdom. A senior nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded in custody for two weeks for allegedly aiding Kodua in publishing and circulating false news on social media.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing the 1992 Constitution, demanding that a Constituent or Consultative Assembly be established before amendments go to Parliament and referendum. The party argues the proposed changes, which include amendments to 147 of 299 Articles and 59 new provisions, are far-reaching and require broader national deliberation to build consensus.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Federation of African Journalists, meeting in Accra, has rejected censorship and state control of media as responses to misinformation and disinformation, arguing instead for strong, independent professional journalism supported by media literacy to protect democratic societies.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the immediate release of senior nurse Salomey Awity Baffoe, who has been remanded in custody over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bawumia expressed concern that the arrest raised questions about free speech protection in Ghana and cautioned against using intelligence agencies to pursue citizens over speech considered offensive to public officials.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has requested a recall of Parliament to investigate major narcotics seizures, including a US$350 million cocaine haul at Pedu Junction in 2025 and nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine seized in France in a container of plastic waste from Ghana. The Caucus is demanding answers on why principal traffickers and financiers remain unidentified despite arrests of minor suspects.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has formally requested a parliamentary recall to investigate major narcotics seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana, citing a reported seizure of approximately 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the Port of Dunkirk in France in September 2026 concealed in a container of plastic waste that departed Ghana. The caucus says the seizure raises serious questions about Ghana's port security, customs controls, intelligence gathering and narcotics enforcement systems.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Kofi Adams rejected allegations that some members of Ghana's government-sponsored delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remained in the United States and Canada after the tournament, saying neither US nor Canadian authorities have formally notified Ghana of any overstayers and describing the claim as potentially based on misinformation.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP Communication Team member has defended the Ghana Bar Association President's right to comment on issues relating to the judiciary and perception of partisanship, saying that questioning the Chief Justice's political remarks is necessary to preserve public confidence in the institution.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana project. Trustees have been directed to hand over the project site to the Ministry by October 31, 2026, to allow government to determine the project's future.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has dismissed calls to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing that political parties can prepare their governments while in opposition rather than waiting until they assume office. His remarks come as the NPP rejects the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation to extend both presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, though the government's Attorney-General has accepted the proposal.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, distributed educational supplies including chop boxes, exercise books, school bags and calculators to more than 2,000 Senior High School entrants in the constituency to support their transition to secondary education.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah has called on the state to release his constituent Salomey Bafoh Awiti, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded by Adentan Circuit Court, describing her detention as troubling and expressing concern about its chilling effect on free speech.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast called for contextual assessment of Kwame Nkrumah's Preventive Detention Act, arguing that the 1958 law should be understood in light of political bombings, secessionist agitation, and assassination attempts the young state faced. Jonah drew parallels with security measures adopted by Britain, the US, and other nations during crises.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alan Kyerematen, leader of the United Party, expressed concern over ongoing difficulties with Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System, saying parents who sacrificed to support their children through Junior High School face barriers to securing preferred school placements despite good grades, and are charged high fees to change placements.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
United Party founder Alan Kyerematen says he is determined to break the political duopoly of the NPP and NDC, arguing the two parties have dominated Ghana's political space since 1992 while the country continues to face major developmental challenges in roads, electricity, water supply and healthcare.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has rejected the New Patriotic Party's demand for a Consultative Assembly in the constitutional review process, which has been ongoing for nearly two years. The NPP has said it will oppose the constitutional review and vote against proposed amendments if its concerns are not addressed.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, says the government can tolerate criticism and insults directed at President Mahama but will not ignore statements it considers capable of inciting violence or breaching public order. His remarks come amid controversy over the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is accused of helping to disseminate false news through the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has completed its final delegates' register ahead of the party's National officers election scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports stadium in Kumasi. The register will be available for collection from Thursday, September 17, 2026, and an online verification facility has been established for delegates to check their eligibility.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called on the government to commit to a clear, legally protected implementation roadmap for proposed constitutional reforms to ensure transparency and prevent abandonment due to political regime changes. The group cited past failures, including an unimplemented 2012 constitutional review and a cancelled 2019 local government reform referendum, as evidence that reform processes need legal backing rather than remaining statements of good intentions.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The opposition NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly aiding in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. The party is questioning the basis for the court's decision to remand her for two additional weeks and to prosecute her before the Adenta Circuit Court.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP MP Dr Gideon Boako has installed 100 streetlights in Duayaw Nkwanta, the municipal capital of Ahafo Region, to address darkness and improve night-time safety and visibility. The project is part of broader constituency development interventions responding to resident concerns.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minority Whip argues that President Mahama's inter-agency task force to investigate recent narcotic seizures does not override Parliament's constitutional oversight role, and says agencies involved in the task force themselves have questions to answer about how large cocaine consignments left Ghana.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will be deployed for emergency operations and national development projects beyond military combat, citing the 48 Engineer Regiment's involvement in waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie and clearing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as examples of coordinated government efforts to address national challenges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama dissolved the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project with immediate effect, with a letter from the sector Minister directing the board to formally hand over the project site to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs by October 31, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has dismissed reports that a 12-unit classroom block at Mankranso is being demolished for a 24-Hour Economy Market project, stating instead it will be re-engineered and incorporated into the market while retaining its educational purpose. He explained that an alternative site was ruled out due to swampy terrain requiring extensive drainage work.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service announced that investigations determined TikToker Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as 'Ghana Jollof' and based in the United Kingdom, paid individuals including Salomey Awitti Baffoe to redistribute her false information on social media. According to the CID Director-General, Kodua's TikTok account published videos with inciteful comments and false claims, including an alleged assertion about a near coup d'état at the Jubilee House.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the arrest and remand of a Techiman-based nurse, Salomey Bafor Awiti, over allegations of abetting the publication of false news, saying intelligence agencies should not be reduced to chasing citizens for insulting political figures and warning that criminalizing speech pushes democracy backwards.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is seeking answers from the Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports over Thomas Partey's denied entry to Canada for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama. Ranking Member Vincent Ekow Assafuah said the concern is whether the GFA and Ministry conducted proper due diligence before including Partey in the squad.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's insurance industry presents significant employment opportunities, particularly in actuarial science and statistics, with the sector facing a shortage of skilled professionals. The rector of Ghana Insurance University College cited low insurance penetration as creating considerable room for industry growth and increased demand for manpower.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank is prioritizing mortgage financing as part of its growth strategy, with MD Dr Benjamin Dzoboku describing it as a return to the institution's original purpose. The bank currently holds more than 38 per cent of the mortgage market, with expectations to reach 40–42 per cent by year-end.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Douglas Boateng will deliver a keynote address at a continental supply chain and industrialization gathering in Livingstone, Zambia on September 23, 2026, discussing "Made in Africa" branding that combines continental identity with country-of-production labeling.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC Managing Director Dr Benjamin Dzoboku argues that Ghana's main challenge is not a lack of resources but a lack of discipline in how those resources are managed and utilised. He contends that a society governed by discipline, order and responsibility could achieve dramatic transformation in a relatively short period.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director of Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, grew up herding cattle in a village near Battor in the Volta Region before pursuing a banking career. He credits his early experiences with cattle—which involved long days of observation and exposure to leadership among the animals—with shaping lessons in discipline and leadership that continue to guide him today.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has urged regulators and market participants to ensure that efforts to expand access to financial services do not compromise investor protection. He stressed the need for stronger investor education, safeguarding of investor records, and clear communication of financial products and responsibilities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority's Director-General announced an 18 per cent increase in revenue in 2025, generating more than GH¢228 million, alongside a five-fold increase in surplus transferred to its accumulated fund and significant growth in testing, calibration, and verification activities across weights, measures, instruments, and product samples.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO says the government is considering several measures to cushion consumers against rising petroleum prices, and notes that without government intervention, diesel prices could have reached about GH¢28 per litre.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Global governance codes emphasise that board secretaries must answer to the board and chairperson, not to management, to preserve board independence and oversight capability. When board secretaries report to the chief executive instead, it creates a governance problem that allows management influence over board administration and information flow.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority told West African tax administrators at a forum in Accra that modernization and digital technology—including e-filing, e-payment, and data analytics—are essential to improve tax compliance and broaden the tax base.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank (Ghana) is targeting 40-42 per cent of Ghana's mortgage market by end-2026, building on its current market share of more than 38 per cent. The bank's renewed focus on mortgage financing reflects its decision to reconnect with its original mandate as a mortgage finance institution.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is exploring opportunities to participate actively in the global space economy rather than remaining a consumer of space technology. The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute Director said the country has an approved space policy and Cabinet approval for a Ghana Space Agency, and must now focus on implementation to contribute to the space economy.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has outlined a Big Push road programme comprising 50 new projects covering 1,144 kilometres valued at GH¢50 billion and 23 inherited projects covering 573 kilometres valued at GH¢15 billion, totalling nearly 2,000 kilometres earmarked for rehabilitation. The programme is intended to reduce travel time and transport costs, improve access to markets and healthcare, support agricultural production, and create jobs across the country.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Communications Authority has awarded three spectrum lots in the 2.3 GHz band to Telecel Ghana following a competitive licensing process, supporting the company's planned rollout of 5G services and expansion of network capacity.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fidelity Bank Ghana has opened a new branch at Afienya to bring banking services to residents and businesses in the New Sebrepor-Gbetsile-Afienya corridor. The branch brings the bank's total to 82 branches across 14 regions.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Spartan-Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club, has filed a lawsuit against Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited and Richard Jakpa, accusing them of attempting to unlawfully demolish the club to seize beachfront land. The suit was filed after Labadi Beach Hotel discontinued its own competing claim to the property.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama assured businesses that recent depreciation of the cedi, which has weakened to around 12 cedis per dollar at forex bureaus amid Christmas import pressures, is a deliberate and controlled policy aimed at keeping the economy moving. He stated that such currency adjustments are within management strategy and that the foreign exchange market remains under control.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Founders, family business owners, CEOs and SME leaders will gather for REBRAND Masterclass '26 in Accra on 15 October 2026 to explore succession, governance, and leadership transition required to preserve and grow businesses across generations. The programme, themed "Build Beyond You," will use Gucci's history as a case study in the distinction between inheritance and succession.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A consultant at the UPSA 1000 and Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 advised young entrepreneurs to use digital platforms and social commerce to start businesses without high infrastructure costs, saying they need character and commitment to solve real problems rather than large bank facilities or warehouses.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama met with the International Finance Corporation's Managing Director to strengthen collaboration on commercial agriculture, industrialisation, infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity and education. The discussions focused on expanding commercial agriculture in cocoa, oil palm and poultry, and advancing the government's policy to process at least 50 percent of Ghana's cocoa, farm produce and mineral resources locally.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to convert the reclaimed Agbogbloshie landfill site in Accra into an industrial hub, including a textile factory to create jobs for young people, as part of a broader strategy to turn reclaimed landfill sites across the country into productive economic spaces.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Standard Chartered Foundation's Women in Tech Accelerator graduated its sixth cohort of ten female entrepreneurs; the five top-performing businesses—Edu3Dcation, WADMET, Verte Tower, SisiMarie and Porducare—will each receive GH₵113,500 in grant funding. Over five cohorts, the programme has supported 83 women-led businesses that have created over 166 jobs and generated GH₵3.9 million in cumulative revenue.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie will reclaim land for an Industrial Park with a major textile factory, turning the polluted area into a productive economic zone. The 90-day waste evacuation to Adepa Engineered Landfill involves government equipment and partners, with the Armed Forces and municipal assemblies tasked with protecting the reclaimed area and enforcing sanitation bylaws.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has signed four strategic agreements with Chinese companies to promote digital transformation, infrastructure development, investment channelling, and commercial aquaculture in the region. The agreements include partnerships with technology, construction, investment, and aquaculture firms.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation led by GNPC CEO Kwame Ntow Amoah paid condolences to the Regent of Dagbon following the passing of the Overlord, and reaffirmed commitment to responsible operations. The Regent called for local content creation, employment and skills-development for young people, environmental protection, and community development initiatives.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the 2014–15 fuel shortages were not due to lack of products but to artificial scarcity at pumps, a lesson now shaping government strategy to protect the downstream petroleum sector amid rising international crude prices.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO has described petroleum supply as a critical national security issue, noting that petroleum products are at the core of Ghana's economy and lack viable alternatives for consumers when unavailable.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority reports Ghana has at least 6 weeks of fuel cover and additional buffers from petroleum-laden vessels to prevent private fuel companies from controlling supplies, though it is concerned about rising international prices affecting domestic fuel costs.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority says the country has at least six weeks of petroleum product stock and multiple fuel vessels on the high seas, dismissing supply shortage concerns. His primary concern is fuel price rather than availability, amid renewed market pressures that have raised the minimum price floor for petrol to GH¢16 per litre and diesel to GH¢16.77 as of September 16.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe explained that Ghana's downstream petroleum industry was deliberately designed around private-sector participation, with government not directly controlling most fuel stocks. He said Ghana currently has not less than 6 weeks of fuel cover and that rising prices, not supply availability, are his immediate concern.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Manganese Company is seeking a strategic partnership with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority for a concession at Takoradi Port to transport mining equipment and export refined manganese products. The company is also engaging the Ghana Railway Development Authority to explore reviving rail services for mining communities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama called on Newmont to deepen its corporate social responsibility initiatives in the Ahafo Region, saying mining communities should benefit from resources extracted from their lands. While noting Newmont's existing contributions including road construction and the completion of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs building, Mahama said there was scope for the company to do more.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO says international diesel prices have almost doubled since February, but Ghanaian consumers have been insulated from the full impact due to cedi stability and government intervention. The NPA raised the minimum price floor for diesel to GH¢16.77 per litre from September 16, though some oil marketing companies have priced it higher.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Petroleum Authority CEO identified international Free on Board price, taxes, and exchange rate as the three major factors determining petroleum product availability and pricing in Ghana. He noted the downstream sector faces external pressures and recalled past fuel shortages around 2014–2015 were internally generated.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and GNPC Explorco are advancing preparations to drill the TUA-1X exploratory well at Chegu in the Mion District, following years of subsurface studies. Physical preparations include construction of a 13.5-kilometre access road and a rig pad to support the drilling operation.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nazir Ali has been using solar power at his home in Achiase, Ashanti Region since 2018, relying primarily on his solar system while keeping his ECG connection as backup. His experience illustrates potential for household-level renewable energy generation in Ghana's push to expand renewable energy sources.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama discussed with the International Finance Corporation's managing director ways to strengthen Ghana's economy through private-sector investment and partnerships, focusing on expanding commercial agriculture in cocoa, oil palm and poultry, and increasing local processing of agricultural produce and minerals.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chamber of Cocoa Marketers Ghana warns that the Ghana Cocoa Board's outstanding GH¢4 billion debt to Licensed Buying Companies could undermine the industry's ability to purchase cocoa when the 2026/27 season opens, as LBCs struggle with financial pressure and face difficulty securing fresh funding.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture launched Phase I of an initiative to boost local tomato production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported tomatoes, in partnership with Farmmate Ghana Limited, in the Volta Region on September 17.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A research collaboration between Ghanaian and international scientists is building open source Electrical Resistivity Tomography systems at KNUST to monitor rainfall, crop water use, and soil-water dynamics, helping farmers and policymakers adapt farming practices to climate change over a two-year project.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has called on government to establish a tomato processing factory in the region to reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and add value to production under the Ghana Tomatoes Self-Sufficiency Initiative. He said the factory, combined with irrigation, improved inputs, financing, insurance, and guaranteed off-take arrangements, would make tomato farming more profitable and attractive to farmers.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has launched a National Strategic Plan for Heavy Metals Reduction in Food (2026–2030) aimed at reducing exposure to lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, which can enter the food system through environmental contamination, agricultural practices, food processing and packaging. The plan seeks to strengthen food safety regulation, surveillance, laboratory capacity, industry compliance, research and public education, with Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah stressing the importance of coordination among food-safety institutions and noting that safer food would protect public health and improve the competitiveness of Ghanaian products.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Bagbin formally re-inaugurated the African Commission of Health and Human Rights Promoters and launched its Endowment Fund with a personal contribution of GH¢100,000. The Commission, originally established in 1989 to address HIV/AIDS-related human rights concerns, is reviving its operations to focus on advocacy and education, accountability and redress, and policy integration in healthcare rights.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional YMCA has distributed 50 school bags made from recovered and upcycled plastic waste to pupils at Funko M/A School, with plans to provide 2,000 bags to children in 10 schools across the region as part of its Green Futures Project.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident in which they allegedly demanded money from a victim and forced him to withdraw cash from an ATM. The Police Professional Standards Bureau is to investigate the incident and determine whether the officers breached police regulations or applicable laws.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Executive Women Network, founded in 2016, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a two-day conference and expo in Accra on October 1–2, 2026, bringing together women leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers from Ghana and across Africa to discuss leadership, self and family, career and legacy.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 36 suspects following the death of General Constable Redeemer Owusu, who was attacked and lynched by a mob at Gindabour in the Savannah Region after a motorbike rider they were transporting to hospital died en route.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority Board Chairman George Spencer Quaye has urged the DVLA to tighten roadworthiness checks and enforcement, citing weak compliance as a factor in Ghana's road safety crisis. He attributed the issue partly to corruption in enforcement and noted that between January and April 2026, 1,009 people died in road crashes.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti-Morkwa Constituency has advised students entering Senior High School to maintain positive attitudes, focus on education, and avoid bad friends, warning that negative peer influence could harm their academic progress. The MP presented mattresses and trunks to newly admitted SHS students in the constituency as part of support for their secondary education.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the evacuation of waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Landfill Site at Nsawam, approximately 42 kilometres away. The exercise was organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces as part of efforts to address waste management and sanitation challenges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly has inaugurated a new sanitation facility at Tudu comprising 17 toilet seats and a bathhouse to improve public sanitation access and curb open urination in the area. The facility, developed by St. Philips Enterprise, is intended to ease pressure on existing sanitation services in Tudu and surrounding communities.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Member of Parliament for Wa West has donated surgical instruments and hospital consumables to health facilities in the district, sourced with support from friends in the United States, and released GH¢300,000 from his share of the National Health Insurance Scheme Fund to support healthcare delivery in the district.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Upper East Regional Police Command arrested seven suspected armed robbers involved in robbery activities at Zebilla, Garu and Binduri. The suspects admitted to robberies including the theft of two Yamaha scooters valued at GH¢30,000 and GH¢32,000, and disclosed they obtained weapons from a source in Bawku; police also recovered unregistered motorbikes, suspected drugs, and GH¢29,550 in cash.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A 45-year-old sales executive has been granted bail over allegations that he falsely represented he could secure UK visas and work permits for three applicants, involving GH¢218,000 and £2,585. The Dansoman Circuit Court set bail at GH¢2 million with three sureties, and adjourned the case to November 2026.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 25-year-old self-acclaimed small-scale miner, Kwame Ato Asare, has been remanded in prison by Tarkwa Circuit Court over his alleged involvement in robberies at mining sites at Kadadwen Ashieba in the Western Region. He faces 11 counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, allegedly acting with 14 other persons, some still at large, and is accused of attacking workers and security personnel on September 6, 2025, and robbing them of 15 mobile phones and cash.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Medical Director Dr Daniel Fordjour advises men to reduce prostate cancer risk through healthier lifestyles—avoiding excessive alcohol and smoking, exercising regularly, and limiting sexual partners—plus undergoing hospital check-ups at least once yearly to detect problems early. Men with a family history of prostate cancer should be particularly vigilant.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tema Regional Police Command intercepted an outboard-powered canoe carrying 29 sacks of dried leaf substances suspected to be Indian hemp on River Volta at Tuanikopey Island during a routine marine patrol. The occupants fled after spotting the patrol team; the suspected narcotics have been conveyed to Ada District Police Headquarters.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana TVET Service has appointed Ishmael Kodzokpo as Chairman of the Governing Board for Anfoeta Technical Institute under the Pre-tertiary Education Act, 2020. Kodzokpo pledged to work with institute management, the Volta Regional Directorate, and industry partners to strengthen technical training at the school.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Member of Parliament for Wa East, provided GH¢223,000 in bursary support to 223 Junior High School graduates, with each beneficiary receiving GH¢1,000 to help meet educational expenses as they prepare for senior high school and technical institutes. The MP said cash support was chosen to allow families to address their most pressing educational needs rather than provide items like mattresses and chop boxes, and beneficiaries were selected based on academic performance with aggregates between 6 and 35.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection visited Adenta to monitor Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grant disbursements to vulnerable households. The visit covered both existing and newly enrolled beneficiaries, with payments varying by household size and vulnerability status, ranging from GH¢760 to GH¢1,260.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has given six top-performing WASSCE candidates from North Tongu MacBooks and full scholarships; three students obtained seven As, while the others secured six and five As respectively.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Ministry says it has expanded support for vulnerable groups, with school feeding benefiting 4.53 million children, LEAP coverage rising to 450,000 households, and 19,760 persons with disabilities receiving direct support from the Disability Common Fund.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, retained as General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has called on pastors to demonstrate loyalty to God and their churches, describing loyalty as the currency of development. The remarks were made at a three-day prayer retreat for newly elected and re-elected Executive Presbytery Officers in Accra.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Service Authority aims to place about 70 percent of national service personnel in private institutions, as government institutions have limited capacity to retain them after service. The Authority is also exploring skills training for personnel to improve their chances of securing sustainable employment.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Savannah Regional Police Command has arraigned 43 suspects before the Buipe Magistrate Court in connection with the killing of General Constable Redeemer Owusu at Gindabour on September 16, during a mob attack. The suspects have been charged with murder and abetment of the murder of a public officer; a separate male suspect arrested with a locally manufactured pistol will face murder and unlawful possession of a firearm charges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister has rejected construction of a GETFund-financed dining hall at Kajaji Senior High School due to poor workmanship and substandard materials, citing non-standard blocks and crooked concrete beams, and warned other regional contractors that shoddy work will not be tolerated.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nilex Corp Company Limited has donated medical equipment valued at US$259,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), including ultrasound machines, a portable X-ray machine, and oxygen equipment, to support specialised healthcare delivery and improve treatment services for patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority's Bono Regional Office seized over 57,000 pieces of unregistered baby diapers from five shops during a three-day enforcement exercise across major markets in Sunyani, Berekum, and Dormaa Municipalities. The operation aimed to remove uncertified and unregistered products from local markets as part of public health and safety efforts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and chiefs of Jema in Kintampo South District are protesting the arrest and remand of 40-year-old nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, appealing to the government and First Lady for bail. Baffoe was arrested during a midnight operation on 13 September at her residence in Hansua, Techiman Municipality; her brother alleges the arresting officers did not produce a warrant or explain the grounds for arrest.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has commissioned a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise to remove approximately one million tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie landfill to the Adepa Waste Centre at Nsawam over 90 days. The government aims to prevent the site from becoming a dumping ground again through measures including local government oversight and Ghana Armed Forces support to stop illegal dumping.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Cape Coast has conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters on veteran journalist and Pan-Africanist Kwesi Pratt Jnr in recognition of his decades of contribution to journalism, public discourse, democracy, and African emancipation. The Chancellor said the honour recognised Pratt's commitment to independent journalism, holding power accountable, and promoting social justice and Pan-Africanism.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mrs. Olive Dovlo has used Lashibi Funeral Homes and Crematorium for nearly 25 years, beginning when her uncle died and continuing through the deaths of her mother and other relatives. She credits the funeral home's responsive service, punctuality, and stress-free arrangements for her sustained confidence and her recommendations to friends and family.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has distributed educational items to more than 2,000 Senior High School entrants in his constituency, describing the initiative as fulfilling a personal dream rooted in his own struggles with poverty during his secondary education.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise to tackle Ghana's sanitation challenges and clear accumulated waste from major cities, describing the situation as a national emergency requiring urgent action to protect public health. The exercise, launched at IRECOP Centre at Agbogbloshie on Friday, September 18, forms part of the administration's Clean Ghana Agenda and uses existing state resources including equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has begun evacuating a decades-old waste heap at Jamestown with support from the Ghana Armed Forces and the District Road Improvement Programme, transporting waste to the Adepa Waste Centre at Nsawam as part of a nationwide waste evacuation exercise targeting selected landfill sites.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Apostles Continuation Church International (Grace Temple, Kwabenya Branch) has donated medical equipment and essential supplies worth more than GH¢30,000 to the Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, including suction machines, nebuliser machines, pulse oximeters, oxygen flow meters, digital thermometers, cannulas, syringes, and various consumables.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At Ghana's 7th Annual Nursing and Midwifery Leaders and Managers Conference, Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on nursing and midwifery leaders to translate research findings into practical solutions to improve community-level healthcare and strengthen the Free Primary Healthcare programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UCC Chancellor Sir Sam Jonah argues that Ghanaian students have limited exposure to Kwame Nkrumah's intellectual contributions despite his works being studied in American universities, noting that American students encounter Nkrumah as a thinker while many Ghanaian students know him only as a statue.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has begun discussions with the West Africa Program to Combat AIDS and STI and Open Society Foundations to secure sustainable funding for a Substance Use Disorders and Rehabilitation Fund. The fund aims to provide treatment and support to persons affected by substance use disorders across the country, with planned nationwide survey to assess drug use trends.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Country Director of International Justice Mission has called for a dedicated child protection fund at the district level through the District Assemblies Common Fund Allocation Framework, saying district authorities need predictable resources to identify vulnerable children, respond to cases, support families, and strengthen prevention efforts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sawla Youth Network has condemned killings and property vandalism at Gindabour in the Kong Traditional Area, calling for an independent government probe and victim compensation. The unrest began after a teacher, Abu Seidu, died following an encounter with police officers on patrol, sparking community outrage that led to retaliatory violence.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association called on young people to uphold morality, respect others' rights, and protect Ghana's natural resources at its 45th Annual National Ijtema in Kumasi, with youth from Ghana, Nigeria, Benin and Togo attending. Association leaders urged responsible use of public resources and appealed to those engaged in illegal mining to consider environmental impacts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Sarkodie says basic hygiene measures like gloves, nose masks, and hair caps would boost sales for roadside food vendors, noting that street food is a daily staple for millions in Ghana despite persistent hygiene concerns.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Police CID says forensic evidence from a nurse's phone shows high-profile individuals transferred significant sums to the nurse, who then shared portions with social media personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua (Ghana Jollof), currently believed to be in the United Kingdom. The investigation centers on alleged publication of false news and inciteful comments via the Ghana Jollof TikTok account.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain currently affecting Oti, Eastern and Northern Regions will spread to Ashanti, Bono and Bono East Regions this evening and into the night, with slight rain expected along the coast and in parts of Greater Accra. The sea remains rough and mist or fog is expected in coastal and mountainous areas.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The African University of Communications and Business has formally invested Mr Frank Adu Jnr as its first Chancellor in a ceremony on Friday, September 18, attended by education ministry representatives, traditional authorities, university leaders and stakeholders. The event marks a milestone for the institution and signals a new phase focused on innovation, industry collaboration and national development.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Teenage pregnancies in Adaklu increased from 109 in 2024 to 120 in 2025, with child protection advocates linking the rise to gaps in parent-child communication, parental neglect, and poverty. A 2021 baseline study found that 87.5 per cent of teenagers had never discussed sexual issues with their fathers.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The newly invested Chancellor of the African University of Communications and Business has outlined a five-point vision: digital transformation and adaptation to an AI-enabled world, industry collaboration to prepare graduates for work, promotion of ethics and responsible journalism, alumni network development, and financial sustainability.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 160 men participated in a free prostate cancer screening exercise in Accra on September 18, organised by Counsellor Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month activities. The initiative aims to promote awareness, education, and support for prostate-related conditions across Ghana.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has encouraged men, particularly older men, to take prostate health seriously and make regular check-ups part of their healthcare routine after participating in a free prostate screening organized by the CL Foundation Ghana. He acknowledged his initial apprehension about prostate examinations due to misconceptions, but noted that various assessment methods exist including blood tests, urine samples, and scans.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Adu Jnr, newly invested Chancellor of the African University of Communications and Business, called for a "seismic shift" in the university's approach to education, proposing a five-point agenda focused on digital transformation, industry-embedded education, ethical leadership, alumni development and financial sustainability to better equip graduates for a technology-driven world.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Water and Sanitation has endorsed a proposed National Sanitation Authority Bill, saying a dedicated authority could strengthen management of sanitation and waste. During a monitoring visit to the Ho Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant in the Volta Region, the Committee chair noted the region as the cleanest of the eight regions visited so far and highlighted significant sanitation challenges across the country.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2001 Final Year Batch of Adventist Junior High School, Techiman, has demanded the immediate release of their former classmate, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a Senior Nursing Officer, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations linking her to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. The group described her as a quiet, disciplined student who was not politically active or involved in controversy.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Doormaster has supported the COBAANA Medical Centre project, which is under construction in Sunyani to improve access to dialysis treatment in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. The initiative was highlighted at COBAANA's 17th Annual Convention in Chicago as part of efforts to address critical healthcare needs in the home communities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the evacuation of approximately one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Engineered Landfill Site near Nsawam, expected to take 90 days as part of a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise led by the Ministry of Local Government in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dadetoklo, a fishing village in Sene East District, Bono East Region, faced critical healthcare shortages for years, with pregnant women forced to travel long distances on poor roads to reach the nearest CHPS compound in Kojokrom, resulting in preventable maternal deaths. The government, through the Sene East District Assembly, has now constructed a modern CHPS compound for the community.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority organised a public education float and mass registration exercise in Accra on September 16 to mark Identity Day and its 20th anniversary, promoting awareness of identification services. The event included a float through Accra streets and a registration exercise at Legon Business School, with an inter-agency sports competition planned for Saturday to conclude celebrations.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian artist ZUYUS has released a new song and music video titled 'Million Billion,' which explores themes of money, sacrifice, and persistence. Directed by Bra Shizzle, the video features striking imagery of wealth and references figures such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk to underscore the artist's ambition to turn "a million into a billion."
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 7th Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards ceremony recognised excellence in the creative industry, with Jeneral Ntatia named Man of the Year and Mabel Okyere winning Woman of the Year and Best Female Vocalist among numerous category winners.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-American actress Aba Arthur recounted being starstruck while working on Black Panther and shared fond memories of meeting late lead actor Chadwick Boseman, describing him as kind and generous and noting she knew him before his rise to fame.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif visited the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, at the German Residence in Accra. The Ambassador and his family, who have followed Black Sherif's career since hearing "Kwaku the Traveller" in Berlin in 2022, described the visit as a "dream come true," and discussed rap, highlife, Afrobeats, and the musician's latest EP.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spotify has named South African R&B singer Lusanda as its EQUAL Africa Artist for September. The EQUAL Africa programme celebrates and amplifies women artists across the continent, and Lusanda's selection follows her becoming the first South African woman artist to feature on Spotify Singles.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined the UPSA 1000 & Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference on September 16, 2026, sharing lessons from his music and business journey and urging students to adopt his thinking rather than his lifestyle. He performed for the crowd, pledged two years of free shows for SRC Week, and was honoured with a citation by the university.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artist ZUYUS has released 'Million Billion', a song about money, sacrifice, and ambition directed by Bra Shizzle. The music video, featuring striking imagery and references to billionaires like Bill Gates and Elon Musk, centres on the theme of turning "a million into a billion" and is available on major streaming platforms.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Actress Priscilla Opoku Agyeman (Ahuofe Patricia) said she is not motivated to marry now, citing rising divorce rates and a desire to provide a stable foundation for a future child. She told Okay FM that she would prefer having a child but has not met a man whose intentions align with hers.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Medikal stated on X that he would rather be rich than famous without money, arguing that popularity means little when accompanied by financial struggles. His post generated social media reactions, with some users agreeing that financial security is more important than public recognition.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Musician Ekua Adadzewa, known as Adez, a former TV3 Mentor 2 contestant who worked as a backing vocalist and commercial jingle artist, has died. She gained public recognition about 19 years ago on Mentor 2 and went on to work with several Ghanaian artistes on live performances and studio projects.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Musicians Union of Ghana has opened applications for the second edition of SheRhythms Festival, an all-female music festival themed "Amplifying Her Voice, Elevating Her Art," to be held 11–12 December 2026 at Alliance Française in Accra. Applications close 30 October 2026, with a professional masterclass preceding the festival at the University of Ghana's School of Performing Arts.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancer Bawa Fuseina Frederica (Rica) of the Dance. Grow. Live Academy nearly quit dancing because juggling teacher training at St. Francis College of Education with performances became difficult, requiring long journeys between the out-of-Accra college and dance events in Accra. She persevered and graduated with a first-class degree.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final at Nu Stadium in Florida, with Casemiro adding the second goal.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's upcoming friendlies against Australia and India due to injury. Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli has been called up as his replacement.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Athletics Integrity Unit has provisionally suspended 32-year-old Ethiopian athlete Ruti Aga, 2019 Tokyo Marathon winner, for the presence or use of methylprednisolone, a steroid, and tampering. Aga has also won three silver and two bronze medals from World Marathon Majors.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Benfica defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski. Sunderland marked their Europa League debut with a victory over AZ Alkmaar, with Enzo Le Fee scoring their first-ever Europa League goal from a penalty.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Golf Association says it has prepared to host nearly 250 professional and amateur golfers for the 91st Ghana Open Championship, scheduled for September 16–19, 2026, at Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono, with a GH¢400,000 prize purse for professionals and cultural elements of Ga Homowo season incorporated.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hearts of Oak face Bechem United on Matchday Three of the Ghana Premier League, aiming for a third consecutive victory after winning their opening two matches and topping the table. Coach Nebojsa Kapor expressed confidence in maintaining the team's winning streak, citing high morale following the Bibiani derby victory.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz is set to sign a two-year contract extension as head coach of Ghana's Black Stars following his return on September 18, after the GFA and Ministry of Sports agreed to extend his mandate. He will lead the team through preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beginning with matches against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia later this month.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens will play Nigeria in their second game of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday, September 18, after beating Burkina Faso 4-0 in their opener. Nigeria leads the table after a 5-0 win over Niger in their first match.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
English-born Ghanaian-descent forward Eddie Nketiah scored his first goal of the 2026/27 season as Crystal Palace defeated Polish side Lech Poznan 4-0 in their Europa League title defense opener at Selhurst Park. Nketiah came off the bench to score the final goal in the 89th minute.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New York Red Bulls midfielder Ronald Donkor has received his first call-up to Ghana's national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The 21-year-old was selected by head coach Carlos Queiroz in a 24-man squad following impressive performances for the Red Bulls, where he has contributed two goals and four assists across all competitions this season.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Head coach Carlos Queiroz has urged Ghanaians to be realistic, saying the team cannot discuss winning the Africa Cup of Nations until they have qualified. Queiroz emphasised the need for ambition alongside humility, noting the Black Stars' recent history of group stage exits and missed qualifications, and prioritized 2027 AFCON qualification before focusing on the 2030 World Cup.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon drew thousands of participants to Independence Square in Accra, with Kenyan athletes Alex Korio and Lucy Ndambuki winning the 21km elite men's and women's races respectively. The event aligned with the Foundation's Mental Health initiative and a new Corporate Wellness Forum aimed at promoting physical and mental wellbeing.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku visited the National U-15 Boys Team to encourage discipline and focus as they prepare for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan from October 22–31, 2026. The team, coached by Fatawu Salifu Fatawu, has been stepping up preparations through friendly matches, including two victories over the John Paintsil Academy.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Head coach Carlos Queiroz has selected Ghana's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener, a double-header against Côte d'Ivoire away on September 24 and The Gambia at home on September 29, with a friendly against Morocco to follow. The squad blends World Cup-experienced players from Ghana's 2026 campaign with new call-ups.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has joined French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the 2026/27 season as a joker signing following defensive injuries. The 26-year-old, who has 25 caps for the Black Stars, brings Ligue 1 experience from previous spells at Clermont Foot and Rennes.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says his immediate focus is securing AFCON qualification while laying the foundation for Ghana to compete at the 2030 World Cup. He cautioned against premature title talk, insisting Ghana must first earn its place at the tournament and recognize the competitive level of Africa's top sides.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 24-man squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as a friendly against Morocco. The squad includes World Cup players, two debutants, and Mohammed Kudus, who returns after seven months out with injury.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Five months after Ghana declared the 703.86 sq km Greater Cape Three Points Marine Protected Area in April 2026, the zone has no marked boundaries, operational patrols, or government funding, and is not yet operationalised on digital monitoring systems. Fishermen report not knowing where the protected area begins or ends.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Federation has intensified efforts to position tourism as a vehicle for attracting investment from the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly African Americans, by bringing together diaspora investors, government agencies, and private-sector players. The federation aims to use tourism as a gateway to investment in agriculture, real estate, affordable housing, hospitality, and other sectors of the economy.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three male African wild dogs from Kafue National Park travelled 4,126 kilometres across Zambia between July 2025 and April 2026, the longest recorded dispersal by an African mammal, before settling in the Luangwa Valley ecosystem.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa on Wednesday criticised new U.S. visa restrictions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying the measures were driven by fringe groups falsely claiming to represent the country's white minority. South Africa's foreign ministry stated the restrictions mischaracterise the country's domestic policies, calling the measures a matter of sovereign right to address racial injustice.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's state security service opened trial of five suspected Ansaru members charged over the abduction of seven teachers and 39 pupils from schools in Oyo State in May. The defendants pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges and face sentences of 20 years to life, or death if deaths are proven.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's top public health agency says the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak is still serious, with data showing gaps in infection prevention and control, contradicting the Congo Health Minister's assertion of "encouraging signs" since mid-August. The Africa CDC says transmission is not yet consistently controlled across all affected areas and cannot confirm the peak has been reached.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Armed insurgents attacked the village of Madegoua in northern Cameroon around 2 a.m. on Thursday, pulling out and executing men; a security analyst said the attack was likely carried out by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants active in the area.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Power cuts and fuel shortages in Libya are creating an acute electricity and fuel crisis, with soaring temperatures, ageing infrastructure, and fuel smuggling combining to inflict severe costs on businesses like restaurants, which face black-market diesel prices as high as 11 Libyan dinars per litre compared with a subsidised price of 0.15 dinars.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Australia will bar foreign students from bringing partners and children, tighten working holiday visa rules, and increase enforcement on visa overstayers, with the government aiming to reduce annual net migration to about 225,000 by 2028 from around 300,000 currently.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nusrat Osman, 47, was rescued on Thursday during a police operation on the outskirts of Blantyre, Malawi, after being kidnapped nearly a week earlier. Four suspected kidnappers were killed in an exchange of gunfire, and Deputy Inspector General of Police Noel Kayira was wounded in the operation.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A tiny wild cat living in Bolivia's Yungas cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species—the first new living feline species formally named in over a century. Named Leopardus tilcayo, the 46cm-long cat weighs about 1.4kg and is smaller than an average domestic cat.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buckingham Palace issued a sharp rebuke on behalf of King Charles III following advance excerpts from Charles Spencer's forthcoming memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which details disputed phone calls between Spencer and then-Prince Charles regarding whether Princes William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral, and alleges Charles made remarks suggesting contempt for Diana and relief at her death.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving hospital treatment after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic drink suspected to contain methanol in southern Nigeria's Ondo State. Health authorities estimate 182 individuals have been affected overall by the outbreak in the Odigbo and Irele local government areas.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sudan's government is calling for renewed international focus on the humanitarian and infrastructural devastation caused by the conflict that began with the RSF rebellion in April 2023, which it alleges has subjected civilians to unlawful killings, sexual violence, forced displacement, and widespread destruction of infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Chancellor of UCC, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, has linked Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-Africanist ideas to Ghana's role in securing UN General Assembly Resolution 80/250 on March 25, 2026, which declared the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution, spearheaded by Ghana, received 123 votes in favour, with three against and 52 abstaining.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior delegation from the London School of Economics and Political Science concluded a three-day visit to Ghana to strengthen institutional ties and confirm plans to host its Programme for African Leadership conference in Accra next year. The university, which counts three former Ghanaian presidents and Kofi Annan among its notable connections to Ghana, aims to deepen its engagement across the continent.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish police began an operation to relocate hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beaches to a tented site in the port area, with more than 3,000 transferred according to the Spanish government news agency. The operation, which deployed over 170 police officers, faced resistance as crowds jostled for places and some migrants broke through cordons.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a 23-year-old woman who was killed on a California highway after an Uber driver pulled over and forced her and an intoxicated friend out of the car on 12 August 2023. The arbitrator rejected Uber's argument that the driver was an independent contractor and therefore not the company's responsibility.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that political leaders and business executives from the developing world frequently travel to disciplined, orderly cities like Singapore and London, observe working systems, and return home with photographs but no substantive change to their own governance or infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →