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  1. May 2026

  2. Bawumia condemns NDC over alleged state-sponsored persecution

    1. Joy Online

      … Mr Ahiagbah made the remarks during an interview on Citi FM on Wednesday, May 20, following the recent remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, who is under investigation over alleged misinformation and offensive public comments. …

      Mahama’s silence on arrests of NPP officials is concerning – Ahiagbah

    2. Joy Online

      … Speaking during an interview on Citi FM on Wednesday, May 20, Mr Kwetey described the allegations as exaggerated and politically motivated, while insisting that President Mahama respects dissenting opinions and democratic principles. …

      Mahama isn’t suppressing free speech – Fifi Kwetey rejects Minority’s claims

  3. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM, he noted that CDD-Ghana had already expressed strong reservations about portions of the proposed bill from the Ministry of Communication. …

    CDD-Ghana raises concern over arrests linked to free speech

  4. Joy Online

    … That is where Ato and the NDC took over,” he explained in a Citi FM interview. Dr Amoah questioned what measurable economic impact the current administration has made so far, arguing that it is still too early to fully assess its performance. …

    “Ato Forson is doing well but NDC not better than NPP” – Stephen Amoah

  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM, the Nhyiaeso MP stressed the need for urgent investment in agriculture to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imports, particularly products that could be produced locally. …

    Stephen Amoah calls for structural economic reforms to prevent future IMF bailout

  6. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, May 18, Dr Amoah rejected the assertion that Ghana’s economic difficulties were solely the result of domestic policy failures under the previous government. …

    Stephen Amoah defends erstwhile Akufo-Addo gov’t IMF bailout decision

  7. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, May 18, Mr Kudze maintained that although individuals are entitled to their opinions, perceptions that the GBA is biased towards the NPP are false. …

    GBA rejects claims of political bias towards NPP

  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Citi FM on Saturday, May 16, he said, “Compare them with the NPP government, they had a ‘kenkey’ party and jumped on the jamboree. …

    Franklin Cudjoe urges discipline in implementation of IMF PCI programme

  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on Citi FM, the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of the Food Division at the FDA, Roderick Kwabena Daddey-Adjei, acknowledged the challenges authorities face in detecting and intercepting turkey tail imports at the country’s entry points. …

    FDA explains why banned Turkey Tail still finds its way onto Ghanaian markets

  10. Joy Online

    … Theodore Matey Tackey, Vice Chairman of the CPC Consumer Cooperative Shop and one of the seven interdicted individuals, told Citi FM that the audit team failed to follow basic fair-hearing protocols. …

    CPC crisis: Interdicted staff deny ₵4.3m liability; demand immediate reinstatement
Society

NADMO plans fumigation in flood-hit Central Region communities

The News

NADMO, in partnership with National Security and Ghana Health Service, will undertake fumigation in Central Region communities affected by floods that inundated cemeteries, to prevent water-borne diseases and other health risks.

Why it matters

NADMO plans urgent fumigation in flood-hit Central Region communities to prevent water-borne diseases—public health response to ongoing flooding crisis.

7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. NADMO plans fumigation in flood-hit Central Region communities

    NADMO, in partnership with National Security and Ghana Health Service, will undertake fumigation in Central Region communities affected by floods that inundated cemeteries, to prevent water-borne diseases and other health risks.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Eight arrested after violence kills three in Nkwanta South

    Eight individuals have been arrested following recent violence in Nkwanta South Municipality that claimed three lives and injured several others. The municipal chief executive says calm has been restored and appeals for fast-track trials, citing concern that previous suspects are released on bail too quickly.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. NPP member urges dialogue with Kennedy Agyapong

    Energy analyst Kwadwo Poku Nsafoah has called on NPP leadership to engage former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong in discussions to address concerns he has raised about the party's performance and corruption allegations. Nsafoah argued that Agyapong's frustrations appear directed at specific individuals within the party, but that his significant following means his statements worry young party members.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang: career of diplomatic and public service

    Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

    20 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana must build functional cities to attract investment, experts say

    Speakers at the 2026 Citi Business Festival roundtable called for deliberate, coordinated efforts to develop well-planned and functional cities, arguing that urban competitiveness drives investment, productivity, and economic growth. Panellists emphasized that cities compete directly for capital and talent, with experts noting that about 80 percent of Ghana's housing is built by the private sector, and calling for stronger public sector coordination.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Six Ghanaian students allege assault by High Commission officials

    Six government-sponsored master's students at Loughborough University have accused Ghana High Commission officials in London of verbal abuse and physical assault during a protest over unpaid scholarship funds. The students claim they are owed a combined £238,852 in tuition fees and stipends after more than 18 months without payments.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Electoral Commission deputy chair resignation was voluntary, minister says

    The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed suggestions that the government pressured Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr Bossman Asare to resign, stating that Asare independently wrote to the President expressing his desire to leave office.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MFWA demands Roads Ministry publish details of road contracts

    The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to publicly disclose details of more than 1,000 road contracts it claims were awarded through open competitive tendering, after the government defended its procurement practices against allegations of sole-sourcing in its Big Push road infrastructure programme.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana seeks Canadian visa review for midfielder Thomas Partey

    Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nii Lante Vanderpuye signals NDC chairmanship bid if Asiedu Nketia steps aside

    Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government commits to paying GH¢50 million Free SHS supplier arrears

    The government has assured suppliers under the Free Senior High School programme that payment of outstanding arrears will begin next week, following a picketing exercise by the National Association of Institutional Suppliers at the Ministry of Education. Members are owed nearly GH¢50 million for uniforms, house dresses and other school items dating back to 2023, with the first tranche of about GH¢38 million said to be ready for disbursement.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sewua Hospital delays tied to utilities, roads, finances

    The Lambussie MP and Health Committee member Prof. Titus Beyuo attributed delays in opening Sewua Hospital to incomplete electricity and water connections, unfinished access roads, and unresolved financial disputes between the contractor and government, though he said outstanding issues would be resolved to enable the facility's opening.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sewua Hospital to become operational before year-end, says Lambussie MP

    The Member of Parliament for Lambussie, Prof. Titus Beyuo, has expressed confidence that the Sewua Hospital in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region will begin operations before the end of 2026, as the government works to resolve infrastructural and administrative issues that have kept the facility non-operational since its 2025 commissioning.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama administration staffing levels lower than NPP predecessor

    Presidential Staffer Beatrice Annan has defended the Presidency's staffing of 808 employees (233 political appointees and 575 civil and public service personnel), arguing that the current administration remains committed to a lean government and that staffing strength under Mahama is lower than the previous NPP government.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Squatters and criminals delaying GARID flood control projects

    Critical flood mitigation projects under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) programme, funded by the World Bank, have been delayed as squatters and alleged criminal groups occupy sites earmarked for drainage and flood prevention works in Accra. According to a former Minister for Local Government, Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee has engaged with the Ministry and World Bank officials over the delays.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ketu North MP denies World Cup supporter slot allocations to MPs

    Eric Edem Agbana, MP for Ketu North, has rejected Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu's claim that the government allocated World Cup supporter slots to Majority MPs and MMDCEs, stating no NDC MP received such allocations and that any supporter travel would be privately funded, not from public resources.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Minority urges KATH health workers to end strike over safety risks

    The Minority in Parliament has called on striking doctors and nurses at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to suspend their industrial action, warning that an extended shutdown could endanger patients and result in preventable deaths. The Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee criticized the Health Minister's response to the CEO's suspension as unnecessarily harsh and urged dialogue between all stakeholders to resolve the dispute.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. SIGA boss denies celebrating Best CEO award on social media

    Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte, Director-General of the State Interests and Governance Authority, has rejected claims by the CEO of Big Events Ghana that he publicly celebrated being named "Best CEO of the Year," describing the allegation as "a palpable lie" and challenging the awards organiser to provide evidence of the alleged social media post.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Doctors urge government to open two completed hospitals

    The Komfo Anokye Doctors' Association chairman has called on the government to urgently operationalise the Sewua Government Hospital and Afari Military Hospital, which have been completed and have a combined capacity of about 600 beds, to ease overcrowding and bed shortages at KATH. He notes that KATH faces persistent congestion as the principal tertiary referral hospital in the Ashanti Region, and that activating these facilities with adequate equipment could significantly reduce pressure on the teaching hospital.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Jeffrey Nortey secures support for June 12 theatre show

    Actor Jeffrey Nortey has visited senior government officials and media organisations to promote his "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" event, scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre. The Criminal Investigations Department director and Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George have pledged support for the show.

    5 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Attorney General prejudged clients before trial, counsel alleges

    Counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene accused the Attorney General of prejudicing public opinion against his clients before their case was heard in court, arguing that a press conference created the impression the accused had already been found guilty and suggested they consider plea bargaining.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC elder denies council meeting with Mahama on third term

    An NDC Council of Elders member, Christine Amoako-Nuamah, has dismissed reports of a meeting between the council and President Mahama regarding an alleged third-term bid, saying she has no knowledge of such an engagement. She stated that the Council of Elders serves as an advisory body and is not mandated to prevent members from pursuing political ambitions.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Actor Jeffrey Nortey invites officials to June 12 theatre show

    Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey has visited high-profile personalities and institutions, including the CID Director-General and Minister for Communication, to invite them to the 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey event scheduled for June 12, 2026, at the National Theatre.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Actor Jeffrey Nortey stages live storytelling show June 12

    Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey will present '3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey', a live storytelling experience exploring his personal and creative journey, on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the National Theatre, Accra. Nortey has been conducting promotional visits to senior government and media figures to build momentum for the event.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Ghana secures 1,000 tickets for Black Stars fans at 2026 World Cup

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana has secured 1,000 tickets for supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unusually high costs and logistical challenges posed by the tournament being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The government moved early to obtain tickets through FIFA's advance sales to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaian fans.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. FIFA releases $2.5 million for Black Stars World Cup preparations

    Ghana will receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The funds are intended for training camps, international friendlies, travel, and logistics, and will be managed with accountability and transparency through the Ghana Football Association.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Government denies role in World Cup ticket sales

    Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams rejected suggestions that government is involved in ticket trading for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, clarifying that private travel and tour operators independently develop fan packages for accommodation, logistics, and other services on a commercial basis.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Government addresses fuel costs and operations behind transport fares

    Deputy Minister Sampson Ahi said the government is committed to tackling underlying factors driving transport fare increases, including fuel prices and operator costs, ahead of a planned 20 per cent increase set for June 2. The government is acquiring more vehicles for private operators and engaging with transport sector stakeholders to reach a mutually beneficial resolution.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Catholic bishops say Ghana should reject aid tied to values conflicts

    The President of Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference stated that Ghana must be prepared to reject foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values, following Parliament's passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on May 29. Western governments and multilateral donors have hinted at freezing budgetary support if the bill is signed into law, though the passed version includes exemptions for lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing services to LGBTQ+ individuals.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. Farmer missing after canoe capsizes on swollen river

    A 49-year-old farmer, Isaac Buckman, has been missing for nearly 48 hours after a wooden canoe carrying five passengers capsized on the rain-swollen River Bobie Fum in Assin North District, Central Region. A joint search-and-rescue operation involving police, traditional leaders, and local divers is underway to retrieve him.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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