… Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the Minister explained that his approach went beyond administrative oversight, focusing instead on direct interaction with players and technical teams. …
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Acting Rent Commissioner links high student housing costs to prostitution
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Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has accused some landlords and hostel operators of exploiting students through excessive accommodation charges, stating that rising hostel costs are pushing some students into prostitution to pay rent. The Rent Control Department is assessing hostel pricing following concerns from the National Union of Ghana Students over continuous fee increases.
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Acting Rent Commissioner linking high student housing costs to prostitution exposes systemic exploitation of vulnerable students requiring urgent policy intervention.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
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Acting Rent Commissioner links high student housing costs to prostitution
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has accused some landlords and hostel operators of exploiting students through excessive accommodation charges, stating that rising hostel costs are pushing some students into prostitution to pay rent. The Rent Control Department is assessing hostel pricing following concerns from the National Union of Ghana Students over continuous fee increases.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Landlords face jail for removing tenants' roofs over rent
Ghana's Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has warned landlords that removing a tenant's roof or forcibly ejecting occupants without due process over rent disputes is criminal and will result in prosecution and imprisonment. He said the Rent Control Department will not tolerate "self-evictions" and described such actions as violations of human rights.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Wanlov dislikes colonial influence in his given name
Musician Wanlov the Kubolor has said he dislikes being addressed by his name Owusu-Bonsu because it reminds him of colonial influence and distorted African identity. He explained that he prefers his name be pronounced the proper way, and discussed alternative interpretations of the name "Emmanuel," which he associates with ancient historical meanings.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Friday 8 May
Godfred Dame disputes Deputy AG claims on detained CEO's legal access
Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame has accused Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai of misleading the public over claims that lawyers had access to Abdul-Wahab Hanan, former CEO of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, who was re-arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. Dame stated that lawyers representing Hanan and his wife were denied access to their clients for two days while in EOCO custody, and that no fresh charges were brought against Hanan after Thursday's interrogation.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
ORAL will yield stronger results, NPP critics warned
Abass Nurudeen, CEO of the Social Investment Fund, has warned that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative will soon produce stronger results and that individuals under investigation will "feel the heat." He urged the opposition NPP to be measured in comments suggesting ORAL has failed, and criticised former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame over allegations of past witness tampering.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Oppong Nkrumah warns Ghana living on borrowed financial time
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has warned that Ghana's financial stability is at risk without urgent steps to address challenges at the Bank of Ghana, claiming the central bank faces "policy insolvency" and losses of about GH₵34.9 billion rather than the GH₵15 billion cited by the NDC.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
BoG 2025 report handling risks politicisation, Oppong Nkrumah warns
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticised the handling of the Bank of Ghana's 2025 audited annual report, saying it was improperly handed to the NDC instead of being presented to Parliament through the established legal process, which would require submission to the finance minister first. He warned that bypassing this procedure sets a dangerous precedent for politicising the central bank.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
ECG cannot operate effectively under reduced capital expenditure, warns Dubik Mahama
Former ECG Managing Director Samuel Dubik Mahama has warned that a sharp reduction in the company's capital expenditure—from GH¢9 billion to about GH¢1.5 billion for investment and operational expansion—could undermine operational efficiency and the company's ability to maintain infrastructure and ensure reliable power supply.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana to receive $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification
The Sports Minister says Ghana will receive $10.5 million from FIFA for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with $1.5 million for preparation and $9 million for participation; the amount could rise to between $14 million and $50 million if Ghana advances further in the tournament.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Sports Minister defends collective decision to remove Otto Addo
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended the decision to part ways with Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach, saying it was a collective decision based on performance concerns. While acknowledging that Addo helped Ghana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Adams stated that the Ghana Football Association conducted technical analysis and determined performance expectations were not fully met.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister credits engagement for Black Stars' performance improvement
Sports Minister Kofi Adams attributes Ghana's improved national team performances, including the Black Stars, to his sustained engagement and motivation efforts with players and technical teams across multiple national squads such as the Black Queens.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →