Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest in Ellembelle, Samia Yaba Nkrumah rejected accounts that Ghanaians universally welcomed her father's 1966 overthrow, characterizing such narratives as negative propaganda and pointing to recent monument unveilings as evidence of renewed interest in Nkrumah's legacy.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest in Ellembelle, Samia Yaba Nkrumah rejected accounts that Ghanaians universally welcomed her father's 1966 overthrow, characterizing such narratives as negative propaganda and pointing to recent monument unveilings as evidence of renewed interest in Nkrumah's legacy.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nkrumah's daughter Samia Yaba Nkrumah and family members attended the 2026 NkrumahFest in Nkroful, Western Region, apologizing for their prolonged absence and pledging to contribute to Ghana's development and unity. Samia attributed the family's long stay away to trauma from experiences surrounding her father's political life, including assassination attempts.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
European Union Ambassador Rune Skinnebach met with Ghana's Inspector-General of Police to strengthen bilateral cooperation on policing and security. Both sides discussed EU support for training, cybersecurity, counter-terrorism, community policing, and other capacity-building programmes to help the Police Service respond to emerging security challenges.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Corruption Watch has uncovered ownership disputes, procurement irregularities, and privatization of stadium lands in the One Constituency, One Astroturf programme launched in 2017, with investigations focusing on sports facilities at Hohoe and Agogo constructed with public funds valued at more than GH₵17 million. The initial exposé is the first in a nationwide investigative series examining 169 astroturf and sports infrastructure projects representing public investments estimated to exceed GH₵1 billion.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for a national dialogue to address Ghana's growing culture of political insults, arguing that arrests and prosecutions alone will not resolve the problem. He said the issue cuts across Ghana's political divide and requires collective action beyond legal measures.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed a detailed financial breakdown of the GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights—the operation's single largest expenditure. The exercise brought 1,964 Ghanaians home between 27 May and 4 September 2026, with additional costs covering commercial airline tickets, ground transportation, food, accommodation, and medical services.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a 200-page report to the parliamentary minority detailing the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May and September 2026, which cost GH¢49,721,786 in total government and private sector spending.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has ordered a review of Senior High School menus to improve meal quality, while the Education Minister announced plans to increase the feeding grant from GH¢8 to GH¢15 per student. The government allocated GH¢4.2 billion for feeding Free SHS students in 2026 and has established dedicated funding arrangements to address previous shortages.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration without providing examples. CNN and Politico have both rejected the move as an illegal assault on press freedom, and it remains unclear how the ban would be enforced or whether it will withstand legal challenges.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is reviewing the GH¢25,000 fee for acquiring Ghanaian citizenship after members of the diaspora raised concerns that the cost may discourage formalizing ties with Ghana. The Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office said the matter had been raised with the Interior Minister and would be considered through appropriate processes, as the government does not want citizenship costs to become a barrier.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo has attributed rising cocaine seizures from Ghana to the exclusion of the Narcotics Control Commission from routine port inspections, citing a 2018 directive that reduced checks at the country's ports.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil questioned President Mahama's purpose in meeting with security officials over nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine seized by French customs at Dunkirk in September, which departed from Ghana. Bentil argued the focus should instead be on how the shipment left Ghana and on accountability within port and border-control systems, noting scanning procedures at Tema Port and six people, including four customs officers, have been denied bail in connection with the case.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has cautioned the public against surrendering access to their mobile phones to police without a court order, stating that investigators must obtain court authorization before searching or accessing a suspect's phone contents, as phones contain sensitive personal and third-party information including financial, medical and professional records.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, says the state should draw a clear distinction between objectionable conduct and criminal conduct, cautioning against using state institutions to address matters considered insulting or offensive rather than criminal.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of applying Ghana's false publication laws selectively after nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh was arrested and remanded over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh pleaded not guilty to abetment of crime charges and was denied bail on September 13, with the case adjourned to September 30.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional adviser Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cases involving social media speech, citing the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded for two weeks on charges of abetting crime through publication of alleged false news.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has questioned whether Section 208 of the Criminal Code is being applied selectively in the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, arrested over alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua. He criticized the CID for publicly showing Baffoe's video while failing to take similar action against others he says have circulated comparable content.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee will invite the CID Director-General to explain how the Ghana Police Service is handling cases involving offensive social media content, and to address incidents and investigations not covered in a recent press conference.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he describes as selective application of Ghana's laws, citing the case of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested over alleged involvement in activities of UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua ("Ghana Jollof"), and arguing the rule of law must apply equally regardless of political affiliation.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour expressed concern that a culture of insults and offensive political commentary has become increasingly attractive in Ghana, particularly among young people on social media, who use abusive language to gain visibility and political recognition. He contrasted this with earlier political practice, citing figures such as Koku Anyidoho and Kwesi Pratt as examples of those who offered forceful criticism while maintaining decorum.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has warned the government against demolishing the Polo Beach Club at La Beachfront before the courts determine the ongoing land dispute, distinguishing it from the recent Laboma Beach demolition carried out as part of a flood-mitigation programme.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional rights advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticized what he describes as inconsistent application of laws governing false publication and offensive speech in Ghana, saying law enforcement must apply the same standards to similar conduct regardless of political affiliation. His comments follow the arrest of a nursing officer accused of links to a UK-based TikTok user and helping distribute content alleged to contain false news.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has questioned why individuals identified by police as high-profile sponsors of Ghana Jollof activities have not been arrested, following a CID press conference stating investigators had uncovered financial transactions linking such persons to the platform. Police said forensic analysis revealed significant transfers to a Techiman nurse arrested in connection with the case, who allegedly redistributed funds to others involved in circulating videos produced by Ghana Jollof.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority called for stronger cooperation among African tax administrations to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and support sustainable development, citing governments' growing public financing needs and debt vulnerabilities across the sub-region.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has argued that conduct considered wrong under the NPP administration should not become acceptable under the NDC government, rejecting attempts to justify present police actions by reference to past abuses.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Auditor-General to conduct a special audit of government-funded emergency evacuation exercises since 2017, including evacuations from COVID-19 (2020), Ukraine (2022), Sudan (2023), and South Africa (2026), to assess how public funds were used and identify lessons for strengthening future emergency preparedness.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's evacuation of 1,964 citizens from South Africa between May and September 2026 cost GH¢49.72 million, with GH¢27.18 million spent on chartered flights alone. Additional costs included GH¢9.42 million for commercial airline tickets, GH¢997,644 for ground transportation, GH¢634,350 for food, and smaller amounts for accommodation, medical services, and communications.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The EU Ambassador to Ghana met with the Inspector-General of Police to strengthen cooperation on police training, forensic investigations, cybersecurity, community policing, and crime scene management. Both officials expressed commitment to deepened collaboration on emerging security challenges and capacity-building.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, speaking at NkrumahFest 2026 in Nkroful, warned that Africa's continued reliance on foreign powers for medicines, food, technology and narrative represents an unfinished chapter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African vision. Lumumba said the most meaningful way to honour Nkrumah was to confront the challenges preventing African countries from becoming genuinely self-reliant.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has called for renewed commitment to President Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African ideals, arguing that the continent's political and economic liberation remains unfinished. Speaking at a ceremony marking Nkrumah's 117th birthday anniversary at Nkroful, Lumumba noted that Nkrumah distinguished himself by linking Ghana's independence to the liberation and unity of the entire continent.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy's School of Maritime Operations completed the Seaman Gunners First Class Specialist Qualification Course 1-26, equipping personnel with knowledge in naval gunnery, weapons systems, maritime security, and leadership through theoretical instruction and practical exercises including sea-firing and range work.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 NkrumahFest, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah urged Ghanaians and Africans to move beyond ceremonial remembrance of Ghana's first President and translate his ideals of self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and self-reliance into substantive action, assessing his legacy through enduring institutions and infrastructure rather than monuments alone.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has questioned aspects of Ghana's 2018 Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United States, arguing that provisions regarding compensation claims for property damage and free use of national frequencies by US soldiers raise concerns about Ghana's sovereignty and national interests.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At Ghana's 117th NkrumahFest commemoration in Nkroful, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on Ghanaians and Africans to recommit to Nkrumah's ideals of self-determination, Pan-Africanism, and self-reliance, arguing the legacy should be measured by enduring institutions rather than monuments alone.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh said at Nkrumah's 117th birthday commemoration that all Africans should learn from Ghana's first President's inspiration and legacy despite political differences. He argued that while Ghanaians may disagree on governance and economic policy, Nkrumah's fundamental contributions to nation-building and Pan-Africanism should rise above partisan politics.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama travelled to New York to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will deliver Ghana's statement at the main General Debate and host two high-level side events on African renewal, global development, and cultural heritage restitution.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says omissions in the Auditor-General's COVID-19 expenditure audit are worrying for Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, given that civil society organisations, Parliament and citizens rely heavily on the Auditor-General's reports to monitor public funds and pursue accountability.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Nkrumahfest drew political leaders, government officials, and Pan-African advocates to commemorate Ghana's first President and discuss his vision for African unity, economic independence, and industrialisation. The event featured speakers including Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, Samia Nkrumah (the late leader's daughter), and officials from both ruling and opposition parties.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has supported calls for a forensic audit into Ghana's COVID-19 expenditure, particularly the estimated GH¢780 million spent on fumigation, questioning why government agencies spent hundreds of millions on fumigation when existing contracts and capacity were already available and scientists said it was unnecessary.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP Legal Team member says Ghana's growing association with cocaine trafficking is damaging the country's international reputation, citing the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine in France from a Ghana-bound container and describing the perception that Ghana is becoming a major transit point for the illicit drug trade.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister has warned that the contractor for Sene West District's 24-hour economy market project in Kwame Danso will have its contract terminated if work does not improve within a month, citing unacceptable progress of only about 5 percent against an expected 20 percent output. The contractor attributed delays to unpredictable weather conditions.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samia Yaaba Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana's first President, asked Ghanaians to forgive the Nkrumah family for staying away, attributing their prolonged absence to trauma from assassination attempts on their father and political upheavals that forced him from office. She said the family is now ready to reconnect with Ghana and contribute to the country's progress.
19 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has expressed concern over deliberate attempts to diminish the legacy of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that his contributions went beyond political independence to transforming ordinary Ghanaians' lives through policies such as free compulsory education.
19 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Member of Parliament for Akwatia Bernard Bediako Baidoo and lawyer Kofi Bentil disagreed on Saturday over a consignment of nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine that originated from Ghana and was seized in France, with Bentil questioning how it passed through Ghana's port while Baidoo rejected what he called premature blame of the government before investigations conclude.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia attributed his education and current position to former President Kwame Nkrumah's free compulsory universal basic education policy, which he said gave him the opportunity to attend school rather than remain with relatives who wanted him to inherit family responsibilities and a cocoa farm. Speaking at NkrumahFest 2026 in Nkroful, he said the policy's impact on his life made him an "unrepentant Nkrumahist" committed to preserving Nkrumah's legacy.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has questioned why Ghanaians are not giving Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah the same level of recognition he has received across Africa and the world, arguing that Nkrumah's leadership brought together the separate territories that now constitute Ghana.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member of Parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah has questioned payments allegedly made to officials who accompanied Ghana's Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including reported payments of $10,000 to purse holders and payments to chefs, caterers, and security officers, following the Sports and Recreation Minister's appearance before Parliament's Select Committee on Sports.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CNN and MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a ban on those outlets and Politico, accusing them of writing "fiction or lies." An MS NOW reporter and photographer had their badges disabled on Saturday morning, as did a CNN reporter, while press freedom advocates called the move "unconstitutional."
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has directed the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and sister local authorities to intensify sanitation enforcement and prevent illegal dumping at Agbogbloshie following a waste evacuation exercise. He said the cleared site would support an urban renewal project, including transformation into an industrial area.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Security interest registrations declined 32.2% in the second quarter of 2026, driven mainly by a 42.4% drop in Savings and Loans Institutions registrations, though the total value of secured credit increased 73.4% year-on-year, primarily from banks. Search activity on the Registry's platform rose 13.9%, reflecting stronger use of the system by lenders.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Employees of Ninani Group's six marketing communications agencies participated in an annual wellness programme featuring a health walk, football, table tennis, and racing. The Chief Operating Officer of Results Advertising said the initiative was designed to give staff a break from work demands and maintain physical health for employees whose roles involve long hours at desks.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The total value of secured credit advanced and registered in the second quarter of 2026 was GH¢31.5 billion, representing a 73.4% year-on-year increase from GH¢18.2 billion in Q2 2025. Banks dominated the secured transactions landscape, accounting for GH¢19.9 billion or 63.1% of total secured credit value.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank Managing Director Dr Benjamin Dzoboku has urged young people to make deliberate use of their 24 hours daily and talents, and to avoid allowing social media and other distractions to consume time that could be invested in building their future.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Enterprises Agency, Ghana's Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, and the Ministry of Health have partnered with the City of Columbus, Ohio to create structured professional opportunities for qualified Ghanaian health professionals, particularly nurses, to work in the United States. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2026.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor says Ghana does not have the technical machines, equipment, and capacity to effectively monitor its ports, creating vulnerabilities that illicit traders could exploit.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ignite Social Enterprise Limited aims to promote locally manufactured Ghanaian products on the international market through its digital platform, partnering with Ghanaian businesses in agriculture and manufacturing. The company's social e-commerce model seeks to empower micro-entrepreneurs and boost the competitiveness of Ghanaian brands globally.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GNPC Explorco has inspected the proposed location for Ghana's first onshore exploratory well in the Voltaian Basin at Chegu in the Mion District, and will begin constructing a 13.5-kilometre access road in the coming weeks to transport drilling equipment and support subsequent wellsite preparation activities.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Security Council has intervened in a dispute over Betterland Ghana Limited's mineral exploration and proposed transition to large-scale mining at Gwira Banso in Nzema East Municipality. The dispute centres on concerns about mining's impact on the Draw River Forest and livelihoods, with community divisions over whether large-scale mining would bring needed jobs and development.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a fire outbreak involving several commercial containers at Ebenezer Junction on Teshie Lekma Road near Lekma Hospital, with three fire appliances deployed and salvaging operations underway. The cause and extent of damage have not yet been disclosed.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A mother has published a tribute to her son, Ivan Baidoo, a 20-year-old law student at Central University who has died under unexplained circumstances. She expresses her grief over losing her firstborn son and her confusion about the circumstances surrounding his death.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A father has published a tribute to his son, Ivan, who died on 27 August 2026 following what he characterizes as a fatal police encounter. The father describes his son's death as "murder" and reflects on the loss of shared dreams, including his son's aspirations to study law and advocate for the oppressed.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Salaga South MP Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah dismissed criticism from Bekwai MP Ralph Poku-Adusei that government is not doing enough to address sanitation, pointing to toilet facility projects undertaken in communities including Salaga and Krachi East as evidence of local improvement efforts.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Ranking Member Ralph Poku-Adusei says Ghana's government must do more than allocate 10% of the District Assemblies Common Fund to sanitation; he calls for a shift from short-term interventions to permanent solutions and sustainable financing for waste management.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GF Foundation has begun sanitation education in Greater Accra communities ahead of World Cleanup Day on 20 September 2026, focusing on safe waste disposal, personal hygiene, and environmental cleanliness. The foundation will conduct a cleanup exercise starting at 7am from Nungua Market to Nungua Police Station, desilt gutters, and clear debris in the area.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student, has broken his silence at his son's burial service, saying Ivan did not simply die but was murdered by a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football at East Legon Astroturf Park; during a pursuit toward the motorway, an officer allegedly hit or kicked the rear of his bike, causing Ivan to sustain fatal injuries including head injuries, broken ribs, and internal bleeding.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is struggling with a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to low public awareness, unhealthy lifestyles, and gaps in long-term disease management, according to a health official. Hypertension particularly affects 21.7 per cent of adults aged 18 to 69, though less than half of those with the condition are aware they have it.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Healthcare providers should treat patient safety as a shared responsibility extending from diagnosis and treatment through monitoring, discharge and follow-up, according to the head of orthopaedics at FOCOS Hospital in Accra. Safe care for people with non-communicable diseases requires accurate assessment, safe medication practices, appropriate monitoring, effective communication, proper documentation, timely follow-up, and preventive measures including health education and regular screening.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, a cocaine shipment, a COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was arrested in Hansua on September 13 and remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publication of false news.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Oti Regional Police Command intercepted a DAF articulator truck on September 14, 2026, carrying 5,164 compressed round parcels suspected to contain narcotic substances concealed in secret compartments. Three persons have been arrested; a fourth suspect escaped. The three arrested were remanded into Police custody after being arraigned before the Dambai Circuit Court.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has described the seizure of a reported cocaine consignment in France after it allegedly passed through Ghana as "scandalous" and an embarrassment to the country, questioning how authorities failed to detect the narcotics at Ghana's ports.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has directed Senior High School and Senior High Technical School heads to immediately cease imposing unauthorised charges and compulsory purchases on parents and guardians, following reports that some schools have forced parents to buy items such as trunks, chop boxes, uniforms and cutlasses. The GES warned that school heads found violating the directive will face severe administrative sanctions.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A lawyer for a remanded nursing officer has criticized the Ghana Police Service for identifying "Ghana Jollof," a social media account, as Alberta Okrah in one May 2025 charge sheet and as Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in another, questioning the police's investigative capacity.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh have filed a bail application at the High Court, challenging her remand after her arrest over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh was denied bail by the Adentan Circuit Court and charged with abetment of crime relating to alleged publication and circulation of false news; she has pleaded not guilty.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Programmes Officer at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has warned that declining public confidence in Ghana's police service and courts could undermine public confidence in the justice system, noting that public trust in both institutions remains consistently low despite their critical role in protecting citizens' rights.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called for law enforcement to exercise restraint with social media users, arguing that not every offensive statement should trigger police action. His comments follow the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who allegedly aided the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, over charges of abetting crime and publishing false news; the prosecution alleges some videos contained inflammatory statements capable of provoking violence, though these allegations remain unestablished by court.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has instructed Senior High Schools to stop rejecting admitted boarding students based on the type of trunk, chop box or personal storage container they bring, citing the financial burden on parents and the need to avoid discrimination based on economic circumstances. Schools must still ensure items are reasonably sized and safe.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the closing ceremony of the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week Celebration, Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah urged military nurses and midwives to remain committed to compassionate care and professional excellence, emphasizing the value of drawing on retired professionals' experience to train the next generation.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the closing ceremony of the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week Celebration on September 17, Deputy Minister for Health Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah urged Ghanaian military nurses and midwives to continue demonstrating compassion and professional excellence, and emphasised the importance of drawing on the experience of retired personnel to help prepare the next generation of health professionals.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three suspected members of a robbery gang operating in the Upper East Region died in a gunfire exchange with Police during an operation in the Tilly Forest where the gang had concealed firearms. The gang had been linked to attacks on motorbike riders and mobile money vendors across Benaba, Binduri, Pusiga, Garu, Zebilla and surrounding communities.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three suspects were shot dead and two police officers injured during a follow-up operation by the Upper East Regional Police Command to retrieve weapons allegedly concealed by a robbery gang in Tilly Forest. The operation followed the dismantling of a robbery gang linked to attacks on motorbike riders and mobile money vendors in Benaba, Binduri, Pusiga, Garu, Zebilla and surrounding communities.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Mafi Kope in the Oti Region's Nkwanta South Municipality are calling on the Ministry of Health to intervene following an outbreak of an undiagnosed illness affecting both children and adults. Affected children have developed sores and symptoms impairing their ability to walk and hear, with some unable to attend school, while adults have also reported sores, and medical facilities have been unable to identify the cause.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun free rabies vaccination for 25,000 dogs and cats in identified high-risk areas as part of efforts to eliminate human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. The nationwide campaign, themed "Stronger Together," runs through September 2026 and includes public education through schools, religious institutions, and media in multiple languages.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawa-Rock Limited provided GH¢1.5 million in relief to over 300 victims of a fire that destroyed the Obuasi Town Hall at the Central Market on Saturday night. The support included industrial sewing machines and cash for 65 master tailors and seamstresses, and handheld sewing machines and GH¢500 each for 110 apprentices.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Magistrate Court in Buipe remanded 44 accused persons to police custody in connection with the death of General Constable Kofi Redeemer Owusu, who was allegedly killed in a mob attack in Gindabour. The suspects are charged with conspiracy and murder and are to reappear in court on October 12, 2026.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
School for Life, an education NGO, has called for increased investment in rural school infrastructure to improve access to quality education in deprived communities, citing inadequate classrooms, furniture, learning materials, and WASH facilities as barriers to teaching and learning outcomes in rural areas.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has called on young people to promote dialogue, develop essential communication and mediation skills, and serve as active partners in peacebuilding efforts. He emphasised the importance of early conflict warning systems and advised youth to reject political vigilantism, hate speech, and violence.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 250 participants gathered in Yeji for the Gospel of Justice Conference 2026, organised by GlobeServe Ministries International and Westwood Community Church, to address child trafficking and forced labour affecting children as young as five in fishing communities along the Volta Lake.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Police Command has warned vehicle owners their vehicles could be seized if used to transport illegal drugs. The warning follows the arrest of two persons in Wa with 192 wraps of cocaine, the first seizure of its kind in the region, prompting police to investigate whether drug trafficking is taking a new form in the area.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa East District Assembly has handed over a completed six-unit classroom block with a staff common room and ICT laboratory or library space to Jeyiri, a farming community. The facility was initiated under GETFund in 2016 but stalled after the 2016 elections until the current administration revived it using District Assemblies Common Fund allocations for legacy projects.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is calling for a dedicated sanitation fund, citing funding challenges that prevent municipalities from sustaining basic waste collection and arguing that the country should invest in waste processing technologies rather than remain at basic disposal level.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed that 192 wraps retrieved from two arrested persons in Wa tested positive for cocaine following forensic examination. The suspects are on remand pending a court appearance on October 9, 2025, while police investigate whether the bust signals a new dimension in drug trafficking in the region.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil has called for the arrest of everyone in the handling chain of a container with nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine seized by French customs at the Port of Dunkirk in September after departing from Ghana. Bentil argued the large quantity suggests those behind the shipment expected it to pass through Ghanaian security checks undetected, pointing to possible weaknesses or complicity within the system.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu undertook surprise monitoring visits to senior high schools in the Western Region to assess first-year student reporting and settling-in. At Asankragwa Senior High School, he announced plans to include eggs and chicken in meals served to students.
19 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Retired and serving railway workers in Kumasi have been issued a three-month eviction notice by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly to vacate bungalows on railway lands at Adum, where some have lived for over 30 years. Many occupants fear homelessness, and some pensioners remain there because their retirement benefits have not been fully paid.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has tributed veteran journalist Kwasi Pratt Jnr following the University of Cape Coast's decision to confer on him a Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa, describing the honour as long overdue formal recognition of his five decades of work championing social justice and public accountability.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Of 604,567 BECE candidates who qualified for placement in 2026, 527,932 secured automatic placements, leaving 76,635 without—despite 859,828 vacancies across institutions. The mismatch stems from demand concentration: over 313,000 candidates listed Category A schools as first choice despite only 76,000 available spots, while Category C schools had more than 468,000 vacancies.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The father of 20-year-old Ivan Apprey Baidoo, a law student at Central University, has spoken at his son's burial service, describing Ivan's death as murder at the hands of a police officer. According to the account, Ivan left home on August 27 to play football and was fatally injured after a police officer allegedly struck his motorcycle near the motorway.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Family, friends and schoolmates gathered at a burial service in North Legon for 20-year-old Central University law student Ivan Apprey Baidoo, whose death is the subject of a murder case before the courts. Members of the Adisadel Old Boys Association sang the school anthem in his honour, with mourners reflecting on his kindness and generosity.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Stakeholders in adolescent sexual and reproductive health have called for stronger coordination among government institutions, civil society organisations, communities and young people to address persistent challenges including adolescent pregnancies, HIV infections, gender-based violence, and barriers to sexual and reproductive health services. Data presented at a High-Level Coordination Meeting in Accra showed 53,415 adolescent pregnancies recorded at health facilities between January and July 2026, including 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14 years.
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Jainy Amarachi Offei, a rising Ghanaian-Nigerian artiste, is establishing herself in Afrobeats with a blend of both countries' musical traditions. She recently performed in London alongside 2Baba and Rotimi, and plans a promotional tour of Ghana before year-end.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah scored twice in Olympique Lyon's 4-0 victory over Rennes in Ligue 1, with the winger netting after seven minutes and again in the second half to help Lyon move to second on the league table.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says Cabinet has approved a facility manager for the Borteyman Multipurpose Sports Facility, commissioned in 2024. The manager will oversee the complex and mobilise resources through a public-private partnership to help complete unfinished infrastructure.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Football Association of Zambia announced the departure of Copper Queens head coach Nora Hauptle by mutual consent. The move follows Zambia's group-stage exit at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and missed qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Sports Minister Kofi Adams told Parliament that approximately $1.26 million was spent on 2,922 tickets for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches. He clarified that the government's policy does not prohibit facilitating supporters to attend major tournaments, but prevents using budgeted parliamentary funds for that purpose, following recommendations from the Justice Dzamefe Commission report.
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University of Ghana athletes returned to Accra after winning 23 medals (10 gold, 8 silver, 5 bronze) at the 12th FASU Games in Cairo, competing in athletics, badminton and tennis—an improvement on their 16-medal haul at the 2022 FASU Games in Nairobi.
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Ghana's Black Maidens fought back from two goals down to level 2-2, with captain Seidatu Wahab scoring in the 61st minute and Gloria Adamu equalizing in the 90th, but Nigeria scored twice in the closing stages to win 4-2 in the WAFU B Girls Championship.
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Sports Minister Kofi Adams has indicated that when the National Sports Authority's dissolved 15-member board is reconstituted, some former members may be reappointed based on their expertise or renomination by their represented institutions. President John Mahama dissolved the NSA board on September 2, 2026, alongside boards of eight other state institutions.
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Aston Villa's eighth win in nine Premier League games lifted them to fifth place, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara securing victory over Tottenham. Spurs remain fourth from bottom and will turn focus to their Europa League final against Manchester United on 21 May.
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Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes head coach Carlos Queiroz has the experience to restore Ghana to the top of African football and urges supporters to back him. Queiroz's immediate task is to guide Ghana through 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, beginning with a trip to Côte d'Ivoire on September 24.
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Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has expressed confidence in Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to guide the team to a positive result against Côte d'Ivoire in the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 24, citing Queiroz's experience and tactical competence.
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MTN Ghana has expanded its Savannahfest community football gala from four teams last year to 16 teams competing across the Northern Region, with the aim of fostering community unity and identifying grassroots talent for development to the highest levels of the sport.
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Ghana's men's volleyball team defeated Chad 3-0 on September 19 in the Africa Nations Volleyball Championship round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Cameroon. The tournament serves as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Championship and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA and CONCACAF have written to FIFA president Gianni Infantino calling on FIFA to pay at least $10m from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations over the 2027-30 cycle for infrastructure and football development. The demand follows FIFA's scrapping of a private equity proposal after widespread opposition from national associations.
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Defending champions Inter Milan came from 2-0 down to earn a dramatic draw against leaders Roma in a Serie A encounter. Lautaro Martinez scored twice after halftime to equalise, with both sides remaining unbeaten after five league games.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, signed from Parma for around £30m in August, made key saves and distributed the ball effectively in Aston Villa's first Premier League win of the season against Tottenham, demonstrating he can fill the void left by departing Argentina number one Emiliano Martinez.
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Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
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Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton at Amex Stadium in their first defeat of the season, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres ending their run of nine consecutive league wins.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has issued a statement of no confidence in co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he reiterated comments linking immigration and benefit spending to Britain's decline, saying his latest remarks are "deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable."
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Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has welcomed the return of Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku to the Black Stars squad ahead of fixtures against Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Morocco. Agyemang-Badu said the experienced duo's availability will provide important qualities—Kudus' character and leadership during Partey's absence, and Djiku's defensive maturity.
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Former Ghana international Yaw Preko supports the Ghana Football Association's renewed push to strengthen Colts football, emphasising grassroots development as key to producing future stars. The revived programme now has 859 active clubs and aims to create a pathway for young talents into professional football and national teams.
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UMB Speed Stars defeated the Black Stars Legends 6-2 in a friendly match at Adjiringano Astro Turf, organised by Universal Merchant Bank in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association and Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, featuring former Ghana internationals.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Benjamin Appiah Osei, a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Studies at KNUST, has received three tourism awards over three consecutive years—including Digital Tourism Icon at the Ashanti Regional Tourism Awards (2024 and 2026) and the Tourism Innovation & Technology Award at Ghana's National Tourism Awards (2025)—for his work in digital hospitality education and his Tourism & Hospitality for Everyone initiative.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security following President Trump's threats to seize the territory. Trump said the agreement grants the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, with no cost to the United States and expected to be signed next week.
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Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday following overnight alerts from Saudi civil defence warning of potential aerial attacks in the capital and Al-Kharj, amid escalating Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia since July.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A man died in a shark attack at Sorrento Beach in Perth on Friday, prompting authorities to issue a rare catch-and-kill order for a great white shark and close beaches along Western Australia's coast until at least Sunday. It is the third fatal shark attack in the state this year.
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Residents in Riyadh received air raid alerts and explosions were reported in the Saudi capital after the Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks. It was the first such alert in Riyadh since the Houthis declared a "maritime embargo" in July and seized control of the strategic port city of Mokha and Perim Island.
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Israeli airstrikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including Basir Al-Bursh, son of the territory's health ministry director-general, near Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, according to health officials. Two others were killed in separate strikes in Shejaia and Sheikh Radwan district of Gaza City.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Engaged employees understand organizational priorities, contribute ideas, and remain committed to results. CEOs should create environments where employees understand purpose, feel valued, have opportunities to contribute, and see how their work matters through clear communication, consistent listening, recognition, and accountability for team experience quality.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online columnist argues that Uncle Ebo Whyte, a Ghanaian theatre figure, should be recognised by Guinness World Records for his prolific output, comparing his body of work to other historically celebrated playwrights including López de Vega and Suzan-Lori Parks.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A research paper uses the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak as a case study to propose an Ubuntu-grounded leadership framework for developing leaders focused on community, empathy, and impact. The study argues that values-based leadership paired with organizational design and community engagement builds institutional strength in public policy.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →