JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the reported confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO regarding parliamentary immunity; Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns and the Narcotics Control Commission's response; arrests related to recent speeches; and a $235 million water debt.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the reported confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO regarding parliamentary immunity; Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns and the Narcotics Control Commission's response; arrests related to recent speeches; and a $235 million water debt.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senior Staff Union and Junior Staff Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana have announced a nationwide demonstration against the proposed Private Sector Participation in the company, scheduled for September 29, 2026, with workers assembling at regional ECG offices and presenting a petition to President John Mahama and regional ministers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The former CEO of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund and former Board Chairman have filed their defences in a case alleging they authorised a $2M payment to a South African company for the SkyTrain project without prior Board approval. Their attempts to dismiss the trial at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court have failed.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manhyia South MP Nana Baffour Awuah has accused GFA President Kurt Okraku of a conflict of interest, claiming Okraku owns four clubs that serve as business interests and questioning what decisions he might make in his administrative role. The dispute arose after Awuah called for football reforms under President John Mahama and accused the GFA of being controlled by a "cabal," prompting Okraku to question the MP's football credentials.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South accused an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) official of attempting to take him into custody without proper identification after he appeared at the Accra High Court on September 23, 2026. The MP said the official failed to produce identification or clarify why he was being asked to report to EOCO, and subsequently held his hand and blocked his vehicle as he attempted to leave.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has appealed to First Lady Lordina Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to intervene in the detention of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is facing a charge of abetting the publication of false news in the Ghana Jollof TikTok case. The High Court has refused her bail application, citing the cyber-related nature of the investigation and potential risk of witness interference.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister delivered President Mahama's keynote address at the launch of the State of Africa's Children Report 2026 at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2026, focusing on children's rights and access to water, sanitation and hygiene across Africa.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lambussie District Directorate of the NCCE held a forum with women groups, traditional leaders and faith-based organisations to deepen their understanding of rule of law and the fight against corruption, organised with support from GIZ and co-funded by the European Union. The engagement aimed to strengthen participants' capacity to apply rule of law principles, resist corruption, promote accountability and encourage ethical practices in their communities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, called for African states to strengthen safeguards around artificial intelligence and digital technologies to protect electoral integrity from disinformation, deepfakes and coordinated manipulation. He made the call at the opening of the Third Electoral Integrity Summit in Accra, organised by the African Election Observers Network in partnership with CDD-Ghana and the West Africa Election Observers Network.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Omanhene of the Domeabra Traditional Area called for increased investment in job creation, sustainable agriculture, education and entrepreneurship to prevent young people from engaging in violence. He argued that economic hardship and limited opportunities make frustrated youth vulnerable to activities that threaten peace, and that economic empowerment reduces their susceptibility to manipulation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NDC Majority Caucus has credited a sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strategic reforms under the NDC administration, and is calling for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Peter Quartey has warned that Ghana remains highly vulnerable to external economic shocks because the country has limited buffers to absorb global disruptions, particularly given its heavy dependence on imported processed fuel despite being an oil producer. He cautioned that temporary relief from the Bank of Ghana's decision to maintain the policy rate at 14% depends on how global developments unfold.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama told the 81st United Nations General Assembly that Ghana's "Resetting Ghana Agenda" has produced a "dramatic economic turnaround" in less than two years, citing disciplined governance, fiscal prudence, and anti-corruption efforts as drivers of macroeconomic stabilisation. He acknowledged that improved indicators must translate into better living conditions for ordinary Ghanaians through infrastructure and social programmes.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
NkrumahFest 2026 in Ellembelle was beset by disorganisation, including the hoisting of Senegal's flag at the festival named after Ghana's independence leader. The event is funded and controlled by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, a five-term MP and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dino Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has criticised Nigeria's practice of appointing people to ministerial positions without matching their professional background, citing examples including a lawyer appointed Minister of Power, Works and Housing and a veterinary doctor as Minister of Health.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned an attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court on September 23, where he was representing a client as a lawyer, and has raised concerns about the alleged assault of another lawyer during the incident. The GBA said enforcement agencies must ensure that investigations and arrests involving lawyers are carried out in accordance with constitutional and professional safeguards when a lawyer is performing official duties.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has summoned Parliament to convene on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at noon at Parliament House in Accra, pursuant to constitutional and parliamentary procedures. No details were provided on the specific business to be considered.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission recorded 217 arrests involving 165 cases in 2025, up from 73 arrests in 2024, alongside seizures of 1,497.75 kilogrammes of narcotics valued at $5.24 million and GH¢6.93 million in cash. The Majority Caucus attributes the increase to institutional reforms, inter-agency collaboration, and expanded operational presence across all 16 regions.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three major teacher unions—GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG—declared a nationwide strike effective September 25, 2026, citing delays in negotiating a new collective agreement, failure to automatically place promoted teachers on appropriate salary scales, and non-payment of deprived area allowance.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Police Service's Motor Traffic and Transport Department has conducted training for selected personnel and public-sector stakeholders ahead of the nationwide operationalisation of the Traffitech-GH road traffic enforcement system on October 1, 2026. The training covered the system's operations, new Road Traffic Regulations, automated offences and fines, and the process for contesting automated traffic offences.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Bar Association has expressed concern over the Economic and Organised Crime Office's attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court Complex on September 23, 2026, while he was representing a client. The GBA warned that such enforcement actions must comply with constitutional safeguards and legal procedures, as actions perceived as circumventing them could intimidate the legal profession and undermine confidence in the justice system.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has filed a no-case-to-answer submission after the prosecution closed its case, contending that the evidence does not establish a sufficient case for the accused to mount a defence. The defence challenges the prosecution's handling of evidence involving alleged misuse of GH¢49.1 million earmarked for a cybersecurity project, citing inconsistencies and the failure to call material witnesses.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Techiman North District Chief Executive completed renovation of an abandoned official DCE residence—a project initiated under the NDC but left to deteriorate after the NPP took power in 2017—within nine months as promised. The facility is now approximately 98% complete with modern finishing and is expected to be handed over within weeks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Ministry will meet teacher unions on Monday, September 28, to attempt resolving a dispute over unpaid promotion arrears and other demands that prompted a nationwide strike. The ministry says the meeting will involve the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Controller and Accountant-General's Department to address the unions' concerns.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Armah Ashitey, a former Employment and Greater Accra Regional Minister and MP for Korle Klottey, has declared his intention to contest the National Chairmanship of the NDC, pledging to build a more inclusive party with stronger structures and deeper internal democracy.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is preparing to reopen its diplomatic mission in Ireland to deepen bilateral relations and improve consular and diplomatic services for Ghanaians in the country. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson met with Morocco's Ambassador to Ireland to discuss strengthening cooperation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo met with France's Ambassador to Ghana to explore strengthening cooperation in skills development and entrepreneurship for young Ghanaians. The discussions aimed to build bilateral partnerships that could provide pathways for youth to acquire relevant skills and support enterprise development.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eugene Boakye Antwi, NPP General Secretary aspirant, says the party's path back to power in 2028 depends on unity among members and leaders, attributing the party's 2024 electoral defeat to internal divisions. He pledged to provide direct financial support to constituencies to keep them active between elections.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged the Christian Council of Ghana and the National House of Chiefs to speak out against what he describes as erosion of democratic freedoms and the government's arrest of dissenting voices, arguing that their silence on such issues cannot be interpreted as neutrality.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called on the government to urgently address outstanding grievances from teacher unions (GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG) to avert an indefinite strike. The unions' concerns include delays in negotiating a new Collective Agreement, failure to automatically place promoted teachers, and non-payment of the Deprived Area Allowance—conditions agreed under the 2024 Collective Agreement for Teaching Staff.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Women's Organiser of the NPP is calling on the Attorney-General and Police to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" case and was remanded on a charge of abetment after a High Court bail application was rejected.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen Mother of Damongo Traditional Area says poverty, illiteracy, and limited employment opportunities make women in the Savannah Region more willing to accept money and items from political actors during elections. She argues that addressing these underlying socio-economic conditions is important to tackling vote-buying.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews held a Democracy Is Not For Sale forum in Damongo, Savannah Region, bringing together stakeholders to discuss vote-buying, electoral inducements, and the monetisation of Ghana's politics. The forum aimed to deepen public conversation on protecting the integrity of elections and citizens' independent choices at the ballot box.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper and activist Okyeame Kwame says he would vote for a qualified female presidential candidate, arguing that women are more empathetic and less likely to misuse public funds than men, though he acknowledges this is not universal and some female leaders have been involved in resource misuse.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe has called for stronger public education to help tackle vote buying, saying an informed electorate must play a leading role in resisting attempts to influence voters with money. He stressed that responsibility for tackling the practice should not rest solely with politicians and law enforcement, but that citizens themselves must take an active role in rejecting electoral inducements.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, an NDC National Chairman aspirant, has called for a dedicated welfare system to support former party officials, cadres, and members after leaving public office, saying the absence of an institutionalised structure leaves former MPs, DCEs, and party stalwarts struggling after their terms end.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Tumu have given residents and business operators two weeks to vacate the road corridor from Tumu to Léo on the Burkina Faso border, to allow for major road construction as part of the government's "Big Push" infrastructure initiative aimed at improving trade links between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A UDS lecturer has warned that the monetisation of elections could lead to the wrong people being elected to Parliament, noting that demands placed on politicians by the electorate have created competition and contributed to the growing role of money in the electoral process.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe has called for clear guidelines to distinguish vote-buying from genuine acts of generosity, saying Ghana must establish what constitutes an electoral offence. He acknowledged that electoral laws prohibit acts intended to influence voters but said the difficulty lies in determining when support becomes electoral inducement.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A total of 646 recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces successfully completed the Basic Infantry Training Course 1-26 at a pass-out parade held at the Army Recruit Training School in Shai Hills on September 25. The Reviewing Officer charged the newly trained soldiers to uphold discipline, integrity, courage and loyalty, and cautioned them against using military uniforms for unauthorised activities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has filed a no-case submission citing evidential gaps, inconsistencies, and the prosecution's failure to call material witnesses. The defence argues the prosecution has not established a sufficient case requiring the accused to open their defence, particularly regarding allegations of misuse of GH¢49.1 million in a cybersecurity project.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene held talks with former President John Agyekum Kufuor to discuss development priorities in Kumasi and Ashanti Region, focusing on educational and road construction works including the Sofoline Interchange project and infrastructure improvements at Prempeh College and Osei Tutu Senior High School.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The NDC government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project, saying it is pursuing a new funding arrangement to settle €18 million owed the contractor and expects the contractor to return to site within two months. The project, initiated in 2020, has been stalled since early 2023 following the government's debt restructuring programme.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for expanded local pharmaceutical production to reduce Ghana's reliance on imported medicines and improve access to essential drugs. The government is pursuing a five-year strategy to increase the proportion of medicines manufactured locally from 30% to 70%.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Peter Quartey supports the Bank of Ghana's decision to hold the policy rate at 14%, saying it is appropriate given inflationary threats including rising global oil prices, utility charges, and fuel costs. However, he acknowledged that while global economic conditions might support a rate hike, doing so would hurt businesses and increase the cost of doing business.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning TV personality Abena Kyei Boakye has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Glow Washing Powder, a Ghanaian-owned detergent brand. The company says the appointment will increase awareness of the product and reach consumers across the country.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Food Buffer Stock Company recorded its highest profit in 16 years with a Net Profit Before Tax of GH¢91.7 million for 2025, a dramatic turnaround from a GH¢19.4 million loss the previous year. CEO George Abradu-Otoo attributed the improvement to structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and improved regional operations, with the company also paying GH¢20.3 million in taxes in 2025, its highest annual tax contribution.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's financial system has substantial liquidity and institutions seeking returns, yet many businesses struggle to obtain appropriately structured capital for expansion and employment creation. The missing link is an effective system for converting savings into appropriately structured finance for investment-ready enterprises.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank Ghana and JoyNews are hosting the third edition of the JoyNews Habitat Clinic from September 25 to 27, 2026 at Junction Mall in Nungua. The three-day event will bring together prospective homeowners, property developers, and financial institutions to showcase housing projects, investment opportunities, and financing packages.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says it remains open to new airline operators and will create a level playing field for prospective applicants, provided they meet all regulatory requirements. The Director General stressed that safety and security will not be compromised in the effort to attract more players and increase competition in the domestic aviation market.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's civil aviation regulator says it welcomes more domestic airlines to the market as a way to increase competition and help lower airfares, which are largely set by market forces rather than by regulatory pricing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The State Housing Company Limited has launched a nationwide audit and recovery exercise targeting individuals occupying its lands and properties without valid legal authority, including those with expired leases, undocumented occupation, or unlawful transfers. Affected persons have 21 days from Thursday, September 24, 2026, to regularise their interests, apply for lease renewal, or surrender possession, or face lawful recovery action.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Yellow Card, a stablecoin-enabled payments provider, has appointed Ross Everett, formerly Group Financial Controller at Monzo Bank, as Group Chief Financial Officer to oversee its global finance function and support international expansion.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Economic Forum's 2026 edition will focus on closing real investments and executing projects rather than just showcasing potential, according to its lead convener Dr Elikplim K. Apetorgbor. The inaugural 2025 forum already produced success stories including sisal farming, aquaculture, and resort projects that demonstrate the region is investible.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says measures are being taken to help reduce domestic airfares, noting that ticket prices are determined by market forces rather than fixed by the regulator. The GCAA is encouraging new airlines to enter the market and can intervene in cases of anti-competitive practices, expecting that increased competition will bring more capacity and pressure airlines to lower fares.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority says air ticket prices in domestic aviation are deregulated and determined by market forces; the regulator can only intervene in cases of anti-competitive practices or price collusion. The GCAA director general backs increased airline competition as a way to help reduce fares.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Peter Quartey warns that Ghana remains highly vulnerable to external economic shocks due to dependence on imported fuel and gold exports, with limited buffers to cushion the economy from global disruptions. He identifies Ghana's continued importation of processed fuel as a major concern, noting the country is not processing enough of its own oil and relies too heavily on conventional fuels rather than pursuing green energy transition.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Peter Quartey says businesses can expect relief from rising borrowing costs in the short term, but cautions the relief may only be temporary and dependent on global developments. He said costs are not expected to rise over the next month or two, but warned that Ghana's limited economic buffers leave it exposed to external shocks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Trade Centre and Access Bank have established a partnership to boost access to finance and market access for small and medium-sized enterprises across 14 African countries, with a pilot programme beginning in Ghana. The three-year partnership will focus on job creation, finance access for women and youth-owned businesses, business sustainability, digital trade skills, and market access.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana reported positive consumer and business sentiments in August 2026, with the Composite Index of Economic Activity recording 14.9% annual growth in July, driven by credit to the private sector, trade, and consumption. Headline inflation increased to 5.0% in August from 4.6% in July, mainly due to non-food inflation rising to 6.8%, though it remains below the Bank's medium-term target range.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has confirmed that existing banknotes will remain legal tender and circulate alongside the new Heritage Series when introduced on November 3, 2026; no rush to exchange is needed, and both versions will co-circulate for transactions.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's August 2026 confidence surveys reflected positive consumer and business sentiments based on a stable macroeconomic environment and growth optimism. The Composite Index of Economic Activity grew 14.9% annually in July 2026 compared to 6.1% the previous year, while headline inflation increased to 5.0% in August 2026 but remained below the central bank's medium-term target range.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has clarified that its "Heritage Series" rollout on November 3, 2026, involves upgrading existing banknote denominations rather than introducing new notes or higher denominations such as GH¢500 cedis. According to the Director of the Currency Management Department, the upgraded notes will feature improved security features, durability, and modern designs reflecting Ghana's heritage, and will co-circulate with existing cedi banknotes.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says the new Heritage Series banknotes are intended to modernise the cedi while preserving its identity as a symbol of Ghana's sovereignty, economic identity and national pride. The Heritage Series is scheduled to be officially launched on November 3, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PwC Country Senior Partner Vish Ashiagbor says Ghana's business environment is at an "inflection point," with the private sector gradually assuming greater responsibility for driving economic activity. He remarks that businesses must adapt their processes, relationships, and strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The GCAA Director General says at least two new airlines could enter Ghana's domestic aviation market by 2027, subject to completing the certification process. He expects increased competition to reduce fares and expand consumer options, while emphasising that safety standards will not be compromised.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson urged businesses to invest with confidence, assuring them the government would sustain economic gains and announcing a new economic blueprint in the 2027 Budget. He said President Mahama plans US$10 billion investment in strategic sectors over four years to increase production, add value, and create jobs.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Award-winning TV personality Abena Kyei Boakye has been unveiled as brand ambassador for Glow Washing Powder, a Ghanaian-owned detergent brand positioned as an effective laundry solution for everyday clothing and workwear. The company said the appointment would increase awareness and help the product reach consumers across the country.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The three-day Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic opened on Friday, September 25 at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together prospective homeowners, property developers, and financial institutions to discuss housing, mortgages, and property investment options.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Epiroc, a mining services provider, has donated school items to pupils in Kwanikrom and Lawerkrom communities in the Western North Region and urged mining companies to prioritize education support as part of their local development contribution.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana is offering financing through its 'Be Powered' campaign to help individuals and businesses acquire electric vehicles and e-mobility equipment, as part of a broader sustainable mobility drive that also covers solar energy systems financing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel Ghana held its Business Runway programme in Takoradi for the first time, bringing together entrepreneurs and business leaders for practical discussions on financing, digitalisation, marketing, tax compliance, leadership and market access. The CEO said the initiative was designed to take SME support closer to businesses outside Accra and help entrepreneurs address visibility and growth challenges.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has urged Ghanaian businesses to expand domestic production of goods the country currently imports, citing the need to create jobs and build a stronger productive economy. He identified the 24-hour economy and the Accelerated Export Development Programme as key mechanisms to increase production, exports, and employment.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Daniel McKorley, founder of McDan Group, has cautioned entrepreneurs against allowing their businesses to remain overly dependent on them as they grow, warning that many struggle when transitioning from founder-led operations without proper systems, structures, and corporate governance in place. He emphasized that lasting companies are built on systems and structures rather than strong personalities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged businesses to increase investment in Ghana, assuring that the government will protect recent economic gains and pursue macroeconomic stability alongside increased production and job creation. The government's blueprint for economic transformation will be outlined in the 2027 Budget, with plans to invest US$10 billion in strategic sectors over the next four years.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has announced plans to expand port capacity, construct a new berth, improve road and rail connections, and establish hydrographic capability to support navigation and chart production. Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe and GPHA officials called for stronger policy implementation and regulation to improve maritime sector efficiency.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama addressed American businesses at a US-Ghana Presidential Roundtable, urging increased private-sector investment in Ghana's power, technology, agriculture, mining, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors to support industrialisation and job creation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana will undertake extensive public education on how to authenticate its new Heritage Series banknotes as they enter circulation, ensuring Ghanaians become familiar with the security features and can distinguish genuine notes from counterfeit ones.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana says its new Heritage Series banknotes will continue to use traditional cotton material, reinforced for durability and security, citing Ghana's tropical climate and high humidity as reasons against switching to plastic or polymer notes. Cotton-based banknotes are also used in the United States and several European countries, the BoG noted.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Absa Bank Ghana commissioned its new head office facility in Accra on September 25, with Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang urging the bank to expand access to finance for women-owned businesses and young entrepreneurs, develop solutions for agriculture and manufacturing sectors, and strengthen digital financial inclusion and cybersecurity.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The third Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic opened on Friday at Junction Mall in Nungua, bringing together prospective homeowners, property developers, financial institutions and housing sector service providers to discuss mortgage financing, property investment and home solutions. The three-day event continues through Sunday, September 27.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Energy Commission will monitor licensed electric vehicle charging stations and Ghana's charging infrastructure through a new Country-Level EV Charging System Management Platform, developed with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, to provide data on energy consumption, faults, and network impacts.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested 12 suspected illegal miners in Osino, Eastern Region, and destroyed mining equipment at the site. The NAIMOS spokesperson noted that miners had returned to the location just four days after a previous operation, underscoring the need for permanent security presence at illegal mining hotspots.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's growing dependence on gold exports has prompted debate on economic resilience and over-reliance on a single commodity. The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 aims to shift from raw extraction to value addition, with a mandate to purchase, assay, refine domestically, ensure supply chain traceability, combat smuggling, and support central bank reserve accumulation. From September 1, 2026, mandatory local refining will require Self-Financing Aggregators to refine gold doré domestically before export, with unrefined doré no longer receiving export clearance.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery has received 950,000 barrels of crude oil from Ghana's Sankofa-Gye Nyame field through a partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, marking the refinery's first time processing crude from the field. The development is expected to boost Ghana's domestic refining capacity and support greater use of locally produced crude.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cocoa Board has announced a producer price of GH¢42,400 per tonne (GH¢2,650 per 64-kilogramme bag) for the 2026/2027 crop season, effective September 25, 2026. Under the new pricing arrangement, cocoa farmers will receive 71.18 per cent of the realised gross Free on Board value.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
In Suhum, Ghana, the Asetenapa Cocoa Cooperative is using Fairtrade certification and Fairtrade Premium funding to strengthen farmer livelihoods and support community investment. Young farmer Felix Tetteh, once a secondary school graduate with limited options, is now pursuing a master's degree through opportunities enabled by Fairtrade support.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has signed a memorandum with ABC Oyasasee Yie Limited for a private organic fertiliser facility in the Eastern Region, expected to produce 500,000 metric tonnes annually. Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku urged swift implementation and said government would purchase some of the fertiliser to support the Feed Ghana Programme and boost agricultural productivity.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Professor Saa Dittoh has warned against accepting genetically modified organisms in Ghana's agriculture, arguing that the shift toward proprietary seeds could threaten food security and increase farmers' dependence on commercial seed producers. He contends existing crop varieties like the maize "Obatanpa" should be improved before Ghana embraces GMOs.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana is preparing for the 2026/2027 cocoa season with a new producer price expected to be announced as the Ghana Cocoa Board seeks financing to purchase cocoa from farmers. COCOBOD has held discussions with major international cocoa trading companies on financing arrangements, liquidity support for Licensed Buying Companies, and compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Cocoa Board has increased the producer price of cocoa for the 2026/2027 season from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne, a 2.4 percent increase, with a realised FOB price of US$2,650 per tonne. The new price represents 71.18 percent of the FOB value and follows reforms under the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026, which includes an automatic adjustment mechanism and guarantees farmers at least 70 percent of the gross FOB price.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Naval Recruit Training School has passed out 346 recruits of Basic Training Intake 85 after completing 26 weeks of military and basic naval training combining classroom instruction, practical exercises and military drills. The passing out parade was held on Friday, September 25, at the NAVTRAC Parade Square at Nutekpor in the Volta Region.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Seventeen-year-old Priscilla Nana Ama Samson, living with cerebral palsy, has returned to senior high school after Ghanaians rallied to raise about GH¢40,000 following JoyNews coverage of her family's inability to afford school requirements. The support relieved both her and her mother's financial strain and enabled her to resume education alongside her peers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST's Governing Council has decided to end the practice of faculty electing their own Deans and Pro-Vice-Chancellors, moving instead to appointment by the administration. The decision, made shortly after a new Vice-Chancellor took office, has drawn formal opposition from major staff unions including UTAG, GAUA, and TEWU-TUC, who view it as a removal of academic participation in university governance.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health has called for greater integration of scientifically validated traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, arguing that properly researched, regulated and manufactured traditional medicine could expand access to safe and quality healthcare. She cited examples from countries like China where traditional and conventional medicine work alongside each other, and suggested traditional medicine could contribute to primary healthcare and treatment of non-communicable diseases subject to scientific validation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 550 pupils in two farming communities in Kintampo South District received school supplies including exercise books, textbooks, pens, pencils, rulers, school bags, and clothing through the 2026 "Seeds of Hope" Community Outreach and School Donation Campaign by SeedSpark Foundation in partnership with Legacy Impact and OhenebaCare Foundation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerien national and a 24-year-old Burkinabe national linked to the October 2025 kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure. The suspects are members of a four-man group that allegedly operated under the guise of football scouting agents and used online platforms to target victims.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A five-month-old boy, Akwasi Banahene, was rescued by Ejisu Police officers acting on intelligence after being abducted at Asafo Market in Kumasi on September 20, 2026. A woman believed to be between 37 and 40 years old was arrested at Ejisu while allegedly attempting to flee with the child; the infant was found in good health and reunited with his family.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government is constructing regional referral hospitals in Oti, Savannah, and Western North regions to address gaps in specialist healthcare access and reduce the need for residents to travel long distances for advanced treatment. The projects have drawn criticism from a former Health Minister who questioned why the government was pursuing new hospital construction while several Agenda 111 district hospital projects remain incomplete, though the Health Ministry argues the two initiatives are not mutually exclusive.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has begun construction on Phase Three of the Appiatse Redevelopment Project, which will deliver 69 housing units for residents affected by the January 2022 explosion. Phase One provided 124 housing units and Phase Two compensated 50 households.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Firefighters from the Amasaman Fire Station responded to a domestic fire in a four-bedroom apartment in the Greater Accra Region, containing the blaze to one room and preventing it from spreading to the remaining three bedrooms. The fire was brought under control at 3:48 p.m. and completely extinguished at 4:02 p.m., with no casualties recorded, though a television set, air conditioner and other belongings in the affected room were destroyed.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has asked the Ghana Science Association and research community to develop science-based solutions to protect Ghana's ocean and secure livelihoods, proposing a joint technical body to address stock assessment, climate adaptation, and coastal resilience amid threats from illegal mining and destructive fishing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly, has completed and handed over a Small-Town Water Supply System for Brahabobom featuring a 40,000-litre storage tank, two mechanised boreholes, and four standpipes, constructed at a cost of GH¢616,858.39.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Three suspected armed robbers on the police wanted list for robbery attacks and killings in the Ashanti Region were shot dead in a gun battle with police at Poano, near Knawel. The deceased, identified as Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Emmanuel Boamah Gyebi, and Felix Topman, were found at a hotel while allegedly preparing another robbery; one suspect had allegedly confessed to killing two chiefs and shooting a retired officer.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
SOTA International, an American NGO, has handed over a mechanized borehole funded at GHc48,000 to Kwanfinfi D/A Basic School in Atwima Mponua district, Ashanti region. The founder also presented GHc6,000 for school uniforms for 49 pupils.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Kwadaso Municipal Chief Executive has commissioned a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound with nurses' accommodation for Nyankyerenease community, with plans to upgrade the Apatrapa Health Centre and ensure every electoral area lacking a health facility receives one.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's National Examinations Council released results for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, with 804,948 candidates (58.67%) obtaining five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. The council reported a 64.74% reduction in examination malpractice, with 1,406 candidates involved in 2026 compared to 3,878 in 2025.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State, arresting two suspects and alleging partnership with a Mexican cartel member based in Mexico City.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Richmond Amoateng Foundation is driving youth development and community cohesion in Juaben through education, sports, and social support initiatives, including a December festival, a Christmas feeding programme for 5,000 children, and an Easter football tournament.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
PharmAccess Ghana says visible leadership, sustained investment, effective measurement, and active patient participation are critical to improving the safety of non-communicable disease care. The organisation made the call at a Ghana Health Service event commemorating the 2026 World Patient Safety Day.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three teacher unions — GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG — declared a nationwide strike effective Friday, September 25, 2026, citing the government's failure to pay promotion allowances and arrears, delays in negotiating a new Collective Agreement, and non-implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Five communities in Kassena-Nankana West District have received solar-powered mechanised boreholes to improve access to clean water. The facilities, funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and implemented with Engage Now Africa, are expected to provide reliable water supply and reduce the time residents spend fetching water.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
UNICEF Ghana Country Representative Andy Brooks, Afrobeats star Kuami Eugene, and officials from the Births and Deaths Registry visited Bepowase, a 3,000-person community in Ayensuano District, to advocate for child rights and legal identity through birth registration. Ghana's birth registration rate declined to 90.8% in 2023 from 92.3% in 2022, with coverage falling to 73.4% by end of 2025.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A High Court in Accra has refused bail for Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a Techiman-based Senior Nursing Officer accused of aiding Barbara Asantewaa Kodua (Ghana Jollof) to circulate false publications online. Justice Halima El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit cited the cyber-related nature of the investigation and the likelihood of interference with ongoing investigations.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on state institutions to intensify investigations into the financing of narcotics trafficking and pursue the financiers, organisers and principal beneficiaries rather than concentrating only on couriers. The Council said the Presidency, Parliament, NACOC, FIC and the Judiciary must trace financial footprints and ensure accountability regardless of political or economic status.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Kwabenya Circuit Court will decide on September 29, 2026, whether to grant bail to six of ten persons arrested over the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at €225 million, which was intercepted by French customs officials. The defendants, including a logistics company owner and staff from Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division, are charged with conspiracy to export and unlawful exportation of narcotic drugs.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police have arrested two suspects—a woman and a man who posed as a soldier—in connection with the death of Kwame Nkrumah Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere. Kyere went missing after travelling to Teshie and was found dead on September 24, 2026; the case is being handled by Manet Police Station.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Cybersecurity Industry Forum has cautioned the public to be wary of unsolicited messages and requests, as cybercriminals are using AI to craft more convincing phishing attacks that are harder to identify. The Interim President of GCIF noted that while public awareness has curbed basic phishing, criminals are now exploiting AI to produce well-crafted messages that appear legitimate.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has given unlicensed mortuary facilities in the Ashanti Region ten days to regularise their operations or face sanctions, following an inspection that uncovered challenges in occupational health and safety, infection prevention, and environmental sanitation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Five remote communities in Ghana's Upper West Region have received ambulances after years without emergency transport access, addressing a critical healthcare gap in villages served by CHPS compounds in Kataah, Kulkpong, Kpaglahi, Vieri, and Egu.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is positioning Ghanaian youth to access employment opportunities across Africa through skills development, digital innovation, and platforms like the National Youth Tracker Platform and YouthXplore App, according to Youth Minister George Opare Addo. He highlighted initiatives including the AI for Youth Africa Fellowship and the One Million Coders Programme as tools for expanding opportunities and strengthening skill movement across the continent.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST Senior High School, Opoku Ware Senior High School and Yaa Asantewaa Senior High School won the Ashanti Region preliminary contests in the 7th National Public Speaking Competition, themed "Stolen Futures: Drug and Substance Abuse Among Adolescent," and have progressed to the national stage.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A fire destroyed ten rooms of a 14-room house in Bebianiha, Upper Denkyira West Municipality, on September 23. The Ghana National Fire Service contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration and ECOWAS, has facilitated the safe return of 180 Ghanaian nationals from Libya, comprising 153 males and 27 females. Upon arrival, officials encouraged the returnees to view their repatriation as an opportunity for reintegration through skills development and entrepreneurship programmes.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Association of Teachers has demanded an independent and transparent investigation into the death of teacher Abu Seidu following an encounter with police personnel at Gindabour in the Savannah Region on September 16, 2026. GNAT argues that the Ghana Police Service should not be the sole investigator in an incident involving its own personnel.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Northern Region has expressed disappointment over the Ghana Education Service's failure to issue a formal public statement on the death of teacher Abu Seidu at Gindabour, calling the silence "deeply troubling" given the national concern and competing accounts surrounding the death.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is in talks with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation to mobilise additional support for healthcare infrastructure and specialised medical services across the country. The discussions aim to identify areas of collaboration to address critical needs in Ghana's health sector, particularly in improving medical support systems and expanding access to specialised care.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two men arrested by the Police Intelligence Department in connection with robbery investigations on the Salaga-Bimbila highway appeared in Damongo Circuit Court unable to stand and told the judge they had been beaten while in police custody. The judge examined their alleged injuries, ordered them taken to hospital for medical attention, and expressed concern over the wounds visible on their backs.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has called for stronger financing, reliable data, and greater accountability to translate commitments into tangible improvements in African children's lives, speaking on behalf of President John Mahama at the launch of the State of Africa's Children Report 2026 in New York. The inaugural report examines children's situations across Africa with particular focus on water, sanitation and hygiene and their impact on health, education, protection and development.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Kwame Jantuah says security should "shoot to maim" illegal miners if a "shoot to kill" strategy is rejected by human rights activists, citing the contamination of water bodies across Ghana. He also suggests a two- to three-year ban on small-scale mining to restructure the sector.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority has directed Ponlok Company Limited in Shai to halt all operations immediately following investigations uncovering persistent smoke emissions, inadequate pollution-control systems, poor sanitation, improper waste disposal, and oil spills. The company had been given previous directives to address concerns but several issues remained unresolved.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bono East Region has relied on a single public teacher training college, forcing aspiring teachers to compete for limited accommodation and travel far from home. A new St. Dominic College of Education in Tuobodom, being constructed in partnership with the Catholic Diocese, is expected to expand capacity and improve access to teacher training in the region.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is strengthening the connection between youth skills development and employment opportunities, using tools like the National Youth Tracker Platform and YouthXplore App to connect young people to jobs, apprenticeships, mentorship and finance. Minister George Opare Addo said the One Million Coders and Adwumawura programmes are being aligned with sectors including agribusiness, manufacturing, digital services and artificial intelligence.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lebanese Community in Ghana has awarded scholarships to eight students of the Ghana School of Law for the 2025/2026 academic year, with the Lebanese Ambassador noting the initiative reflects Lebanon's belief in education as a driver of development and the importance of the rule of law.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Mines donated 61 bags of 25kg rice to the Akropong School for the Blind and the Demonstration School for the Deaf at Mampong in the Eastern Region as part of its corporate social investment programme.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Atebubu College of Education, a 60-year-old teacher training institution, has been running lectures from 6am to 9pm daily due to chronic shortages of lecture halls and staff accommodation, but is now receiving a GETFund boost to address its infrastructure deficit.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, working with the National SWAT, arrested 64 suspects in an operation targeting alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in Greater Accra, following resident complaints about suspected criminal activities and alleged trading of firearms. Recoveries included a Smith & Wesson pistol with ammunition, three pump-action guns, and four pistols, with investigations ongoing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The president of the National Association of Graduate Teachers has called for an immediate audit of school enrolment figures used under the National School Feeding Programme, following allegations that some head teachers inflate pupil numbers to secure higher allocations and deprive needy schools of support.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Four people, including a physician assistant in Kumasi, have been arrested over alleged involvement in attempts to manipulate Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System. The arrests follow investigations into alleged bribes and offers to secure senior high school placements for the 2026 intake.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission warns that the Sekyere Hemang Water Treatment Plant is producing below 18,000 cubic metres against its estimated capacity of 30,000 cubic metres, partly due to only one of three pumps operating. PURC is concerned about potential water supply challenges as the country approaches the dry season and plans to engage Ghana Water Company Limited to intensify dredging at the intake point.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis in Joy Online argues that Ghana's age of sexual consent—currently 16—should be raised to 18 to align with the age of marriage and reflect the realities of pregnancy, childbirth, and co-parenting. The piece contends that structural legal and cultural arrangements, rather than individual moral failings, drive many social problems.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwame Nkrumah Circle fountain in Accra, which was inaugurated in 2016 with flowing water and working lights, has since dried up with broken tiles and debris replacing its original neat appearance, prompting concern about maintenance of the monument honouring Ghana's first president.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission's Governing Board inaugurated the Scientific and Technical Committee and the Fisheries Management Operational Committee on September 15, 2026, to strengthen participatory, science-based and coordinated fisheries management under Ghana's new fisheries law.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three suspected robbers—Emmanuel Boamah Gyebi (38), Felix Topman (29), and Yaw Adu Gyamfi (56)—were killed in a gun battle between armed gang members and police at Poano in the Ashanti Region. The suspects had been arrested on September 22 after admitting to planning a robbery and leading police to retrieve hidden weapons, when ambushing gang members opened fire.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo plans to distribute 10,000 free sewing machines to vulnerable women and youth across the country in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, aiming to equip beneficiaries with skills for the garment industry and improve livelihoods.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Leaders from Africa's higher education institutions, governments, financial institutions, and industry gathered in Accra for the inaugural Higher Education Transformation Convening hosted by the Mastercard Foundation to explore how to make higher education more relevant and impactful for Africa's young people and economic development.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaians abroad demonstrated near UN Headquarters in New York on September 23 to protest the arrest of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, allegedly connected to the TikTok account 'Ghana Jollof'. The demonstrators also called for greater accountability from the Mahama administration on campaign promises and governance issues.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Two residents of Teichu sustained serious machete wounds during a violent clash between youth from Akyem Mamanso and Teichu in the Birim North District, reportedly triggered by a disagreement over access to water used for small-scale mining operations. The victims are hospitalized at New Abirem Government Hospital in serious but stable condition, and police are investigating.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Internet sensation Efia Odo has stated she does not belong to any political party and "belongs to truth," in response to activist Kalyjah's post suggesting she was aligned with the NPP. Odo has been a vocal advocate on social issues including the #FixTheCountry and #OccupyJulorbiHouse movements, speaking out on economic hardship and governance.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Social media influencer Adwoa Tee posted a call for Ghanaian youth to stop betting and redirect their energy into more meaningful ventures, joining voices advocating for proper regulation of the betting industry.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former England striker Andy Carroll has disclosed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021 while playing for Newcastle United; the attacker was later convicted of sexual offences and sentenced to three years in prison.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Professor Wendy Barclay of Imperial College London has warned that the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus could pose a high risk as a source of a future pandemic, as its spread across birds and mammals continues to expand. Since 2020, H5N1 has re-emerged globally, infecting wild birds, farm poultry, and wild and domesticated mammals; the virus has resulted in the culling of more than 400 million chickens over the past four years and has crossed into dairy cattle in the United States and mink farms in Utah.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gospel musician Florence has changed her stage name from Florence Obinim to Queen Florence the Lioness following the traditional dissolution of her more than two-decade marriage to Bishop Daniel Obinim. The change came after Bishop Obinim publicly asked her to remove his surname from her name.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian musician Speed Darlington has threatened to physically fight Burna Boy whenever they meet, and expressed hopes of facing him in a boxing ring if he defeats Carter Efe in an upcoming bout. The threat comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between the two, stemming from Speed Darlington's earlier allegations concerning Burna Boy and American rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 6th Western Gospel Awards, organised by Prolific GH, has unveiled nominees for its 2026 edition, with the main ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 14 November at the Western Serene Atlantic Hotel in Ghana. The event will recognise talents and contributors advancing gospel music, particularly in the Western and Western North regions.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spirit & Truth: Nights of Revival, led by pastor and musician Barry Neequaye, returns on Sunday, 27 September at 5:00pm at the L'aine Office Complex in Adabraka for an extended season of worship, prayer and spiritual reflection open to all.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian creative entrepreneur Francis Spio Jungo has been appointed to the planning committee for FanteFest 2026, scheduled for 26 September 2026 in London. Jungo, who retired from music in 2016 after a five-year career, now works in event organisation and is CEO of Heritage Promotions, which organises the Central Music Awards.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress and internet personality Nana Adjoa Lovia will host the Accra edition of the Guinness Ghana DJ Awards Pub Fest on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Purple Pub, Osu, starting at 9 p.m., featuring DJ sets from multiple acts and fan activities as part of a nationwide tour leading to the awards' grand finale.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three PKO Boxing fighters—Joseph "The Humble" Commodor, Hamza Muhammad "Tank Hand", and Rahman Lokko—are set to fight at the Odwira Festival in Akropong on Saturday, having completed their weigh-in on Friday. Commodor and Muhammad enter with recent victories, while Lokko looks to bounce back from a recent loss.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars will beat Ivory Coast when they meet again in Accra in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite losing 2-0 to them in Bouake. Queiroz referenced the head-to-head record (16–15 in Ivory Coast's favour) and predicted Ghana will level it to 16–16 in the return fixture.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brandon Thomas-Asante has called on Ghanaians to rally behind the Black Stars following a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The team will host The Gambia on September 29 and hopes home support will help them recover and secure their first points of the campaign.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Baffour Awuah has renewed his criticism of Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku, saying Okraku takes criticism personally and that "Ghana football is beyond Kurt Okraku." The clash began after Awuah called for football reforms and accused the GFA of being hijacked by a "cabal," prompting Okraku to question the MP's expertise.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reiterated that Ghana football has "collapsed under Kurt Okraku's administration," citing poor performance at youth levels and in the domestic league, and warning that the government may intervene if the situation is not salvaged. This comes after a public dispute between the MP and GFA President Okraku over the state of the sport and the FA's governance.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars lost 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie scoring. Head coach Carlos Queiroz expressed pride in his team's performance, saying they created more opportunities than their opponents despite the defeat.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz questioned the referee's decision to award a penalty to Côte d'Ivoire in the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifier, calling it "a joke." Ghana will face Gambia in their next qualifier on September 29.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Maidens produced a dominant display to beat Niger 6-1 on Matchday Four of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro. The team will face Cote d'Ivoire in their final match on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2003 Year Group of the Bishop Herman Old Boys Union completed an unbeaten campaign to win the 10th BHOBU Games, defeating BHOBU 2005 2-0 in the final at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The victory was celebrated by hundreds of alumni, old girls, professionals, and politicians including the Minister for Sports and Recreation.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra Hearts of Oak travel to Aliu Mahama Stadium to play Karela United, seeking to maintain their lead in the Ghana Premier League after drawing 0-0 with Bechem United last week. The Phobians are level on seven points with FC Samartex 1996 after three games, while Karela aim to bounce back from a 2-1 away loss to Aduana FC.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid summer signing Ibrahima Konate left the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain in training. He is expected to be sidelined for 7-8 days, though the injury is not considered serious.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United is selling 7x7cm sections of Old Trafford's pitch preserved in glass cubes for £125 each, with the first batch already sold out. The club announced the initiative alongside reporting over £1bn in debt and £43m pre-tax loss for 2025-26, despite record revenue of £677.6m.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon says England cannot replicate Spain's football style and should instead play to their own strengths to end their 60-year wait for a major tournament title. Gordon, who scored in England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, argues that both nations have equally talented players with different qualities and that England should leverage what makes them distinct rather than imitating Spanish methods.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, with the bout to be broadcast on Netflix. The match comes after months of negotiations and will be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former international Segun Odegbami says Nigeria is experiencing the "worst time" in its football history after both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons failed to qualify for their respective FIFA World Cups in the past 12 months, alongside disappointing results at age-group level and in African club competitions. The crisis has prompted major leadership changes at the Nigeria Football Federation, with its president, general secretary, and multiple executive committee members resigning last month.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the absence of Video Assistant Referee technology in Africa following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their 2027 AFCON qualifying opener, questioning why VAR is not available to ensure fair officiating in the competition.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire coach Hervé Renard declined to respond to Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz's criticism of the penalty that helped the Elephants defeat the Black Stars 2-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener. Queiroz had called the penalty decision "a joke" after Franck Kessié converted from the spot following Fatawu Issahaku's challenge on Malick Yalcouyé.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Karela United will host unbeaten Hearts of Oak at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Matchday Four of the Ghana Premier League. Karela seek a response after two defeats in three matches, while Hearts of Oak arrive unbeaten with two wins and a draw.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, has criticized GFA President Kurt Okraku, saying he takes criticism poorly and that "Ghana football is beyond Kurt Okraku." The clash began after Awuah called on President Mahama to reform Ghanaian football and accused the GFA of being hijacked by a "cabal," prompting Okraku to question the MP's expertise on the matter.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, according to sources who told BBC Sport. The independent panel reached its decision finding them guilty of all but one count, though sanctions have not yet been decided and the club says it will appeal if defeated.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gambia defeated Somalia 2-1 in a 2027 AFCON qualifier Group C match, leaving Ghana three points behind after Thursday's 2-0 loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Ghana must now host The Gambia on Tuesday in a critical early test of their qualification campaign.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 football team has departed for Morocco to play two international friendly matches against Morocco's U17 side as preparation for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A University of Cape Coast professor has warned that saline and mining-related intrusion into coastal areas could worsen over the next 10 years, threatening beaches, tourism, and economic activities linked to Ghana's ocean. Polluted water, sediments, and waste generated upstream travel downstream into lagoons and the sea, affecting coastal communities and the already-pressured fisheries sector.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A campaign by Joy FM and BENTSIFI invites Ghanaians to explore outdoor experiences within Ghana, suggesting that the country's largest tourism market may be Ghanaians themselves, as domestic leisure patterns have shifted toward indoor and commercial activities.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Do Ghana, a domestic tourism movement, will launch The Great Ghana Day Out on World Tourism Day, Sunday, 27 September 2026, inviting Ghanaians to explore the country's places, people, food, landscapes, culture and stories. The initiative, developed with Joy FM and Joy Prime, will run through Ghana's 70th Independence anniversary year in 2027.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Roots and Routes, a youth-led project under the World Economic Forum's Clean Air Collaborative, combines health walks with air-quality monitoring and tree planting to raise awareness about air pollution in Ghana. The team has completed two of four planned health walks through Accra, collecting data on air quality while mapping polluted areas.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat will support the 6th Inter Tourism Expo, scheduled for October 21–23, 2026 in Cape Coast. The event, themed "Positioning Ghana as a 24-Hour Investment Economy," will bring together over 300 tourism stakeholders and investors to focus on agribusiness, digital sovereignty, and AfCFTA industrial acceleration.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Fire Service has launched its 2026/27 National Anti-Bushfire Campaign in Atebubu, Bono East Region, bringing together stakeholders for a drive to prevent bushfires and protect the environment. The campaign will cover all 16 regions and includes community durbars, school outreach, radio sensitisation, fire belts, and rapid-response patrols.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement in New York aimed at deepening US investment in Nigeria's mining sector, covering geological data, mineral exploration, development, processing, infrastructure, and technical capacity building. The deal follows Washington's push to diversify supply chains for critical minerals and reflects Nigeria's effort to attract investment into its mining industry, including the emerging lithium sector.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV is making a four-day visit to France, with a centrepiece Mass on Saturday in central Paris expected to draw more than half a million Catholic faithful to the Place de la Concorde and Champs-Élysées area. President Macron will greet the Pope at the airport and hold talks on geopolitical issues and artificial intelligence, but will not attend the Masses to respect France's separation of state and religion.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
German prosecutors are investigating a 105-year-old man for allegedly being an accessory to multiple counts of murder at Stalag 326 VI K, a Nazi prisoner of war camp in northwestern Germany during World War Two. A second former camp guard at the same facility, who died at age 99, was also under investigation.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the UN General Assembly, President Mahama said Africa contributes less than four per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions yet bears heavy climate burdens, and called for developed countries to fulfill financial commitments to vulnerable nations through grants rather than debt-creating loans.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV opened a state visit to France by warning that a "paradise of machines" risks undermining humanity amid concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and threats to human life. He reaffirmed Vatican opposition to nuclear deterrence, stating peace must be built through dialogue and justice rather than balance of power.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2000 has filed a statement saying her allegation was false, stating "Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter never raped me" and acknowledging her false accusations caused Carter immense pain. She dropped the lawsuit in February 2025, and Carter subsequently sued her and her lawyers.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times his administration has examined the "extreme tail risk" of US military action against Canada as a matter of risk management, though he described it as not a base case. Tensions between the countries have risen under President Trump, who has referenced Canada as a "51st state" and initiated a trade war involving tariffs.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
On World Maritime Day, the article traces shipping's evolution from paddle and sail to modern low-carbon vessels, arguing that maritime progress depends on technology but ultimately succeeds only when sound rules become effective national practice. The piece emphasizes Ghana's need to turn maritime policy into action.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Divers in Indonesia recovered 52 bodies from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry, which capsized on September 13 in rough seas with 243 people on board; 108 people were rescued but 83 remain missing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cyber-criminals who breached FBI systems claim to have stolen sensitive medical data, including blood and urine test results and doctors' notes, for thousands of special agents. The stolen records contain agents' full names, addresses, and references to medical conditions; experts warn the leak could expose agents to scams, blackmail, and targeted attacks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that the rise in hate speech, vitriol, and inciting comments in public discourse signals a deteriorating society, using the example of a researcher who abandoned a 2010 study on insults in media due to insufficient data, but today would face an overabundance of such material.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle's editorial warns that Ghana faces a public health crisis driven by growing consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods, particularly among children, with health professionals reporting increasing cases of obesity, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes in younger patients.
25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Joy Online editorial warns that Ghana's political conversation has shifted from ideas and vision to insults, personal attacks, and misinformation, risking the values that sustain the democratic tradition built since 1992. The piece urges leaders and citizens to prioritize truth and substantive debate over political loyalty and personality-driven conflict.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →