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… But they don’t have the numbers,” Mr Toobu said in an interview with Citi FM on Saturday, September 19, 2026. …
NACOC needs more personnel to tackle drug trafficking – ToobuJoy Online
… should not be interpreted as opposition to youth participation in Ghana’s political process. “I’m not saying that we shouldn’t think of encouraging the youth to participate, you know, in the political activities of the country.” He made the comments during an interview on Citi FM …
Ansa-Asare questions rush to lower presidential age to 30Joy Online
… Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, September 16, he said government had so far spent close to GH¢1 billion on interventions aimed at cushioning consumers from the rising cost of petroleum products. …
Diesel could hit GH¢28 without government support – NPA CEOJoy Online
… we have done the analysis around, we have been able to identify over 1 billion barrels of oil that we can actually potentially add to our production rate and about 2.5 trillion cubic feet of gas that we can actually add to our current production to boost it,” he said in a Citi FM …
GNPC sees potential 1bn barrels of oil, 2.5trn cubic feet of gas in Tano BasinJoy Online
… But one area we don’t support is auctioning the vehicle after 21 days,” he said in a Citi FM interview. …
GPRTU opposes auctioning broken-down vehicles after 21 daysJoy Online
… Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, Mr Ayariga said regional coordinators have been brought to Accra to oversee the deployment of the trucks and ensure the exercise starts within the one-week timeline set by government. …
Jamestown waste evacuation to begin next week – Local Gov’t MinisterJoy Online
… Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, September 10, Mr Ayariga said his experience in government would enable him to work effectively with regional ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to improve local governance. …
Mahama Ayariga confident of fixing Ghana’s local government system within tenureJoy Online
… Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, September 10, Mr Ayariga said he wanted to put his experience to work in an area where he believed significant reforms were needed. …
Mahama Ayariga: I left Parliament to help fix Ghana’s local governance systemJoy Online
… Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, September 10, Mahama Ayariga said he had discussed the proposed investment with the Finance Minister, who had expressed readiness to support the acquisition of the vehicles. …
Gov’t planning to phase out ‘Aboboya’ with new waste collection system – Mahama AyarigaJoy Online
… Speaking on Citi FM on Thursday, September 10, Mr Ayariga said the assemblies were the institutions responsible for keeping their jurisdictions clean. …
‘My job is to push them to work’ – Ayariga vows to make MMDAs tackle sanitationFormer Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has called for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into cocaine seizures linked to Ghana since January 2025, and demanded that President Mahama publish an anti-drug trafficking task force roadmap that was due October 1 and clarify Ghana's involvement in a recent Beirut drug interception where 46.7 kilogrammes of cocaine were seized.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has called for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into cocaine seizures linked to Ghana since January 2025, and demanded that President Mahama publish an anti-drug trafficking task force roadmap that was due October 1 and clarify Ghana's involvement in a recent Beirut drug interception where 46.7 kilogrammes of cocaine were seized.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Local Government to initiate discussions on introducing light rail services along four major routes in Accra as a more permanent mass transportation solution. The government is exploring this option alongside the existing Aayalolo bus contra-flow system, which has improved journey times for commuters.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Advertising Association of Ghana assessed over 10,000 advertising structures in Accra and found that between 40 and 60 per cent breach traffic, building, and structural regulations. The Association President attributed the violations partly to inadequate regulatory oversight by local assemblies tasked with issuing permits.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party has urged traditional authorities in Greater Accra to intervene after National Security operatives demolished traders' stalls at La Pleasure Beach on behalf of Labadi Beach Hotel, calling on chiefs to engage President John Dramani Mahama and his appointees over the action.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Tourism Authority has closed several unregistered accommodation facilities in Kasoa for operating without the required licences under the Registration and Licensing of Food, Beverage and Entertainment Enterprises regulations. The GTA warned that operators who reopen without registration and licensing face prosecution.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
One person was reportedly killed in a clash between two communities over farmland at Kumdi in Kpandai District on Thursday, October 22, with gunfire exchanged during the dispute. Security personnel have been deployed to the area to restore calm, though details of the killing and identities of those involved remain unclear.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigations Department has cautioned the public against individuals using the name of direct-selling company QNET to lure people into human trafficking and exploitation, with perpetrators promising lucrative business opportunities and financial gains to deceive and extort victims. The CID stressed that QNET itself is not illegitimate, but that criminals are exploiting its name to facilitate trafficking and other crimes.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Government Communications has accused former Vice President Bawumia of changing his position on exchange rate stability, arguing that Bawumia previously emphasised the importance of currency stability but now downplays it while criticising the current government's economic management.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana has called on politicians to abandon personal attacks and insults, arguing that such conduct contradicts Ghanaian culture, Christian teachings, and human values. He urged political actors to focus on ideas and policies rather than denigrating opponents, and encouraged council members in partisan politics to promote a more respectful approach to engagement.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Achimota Golf Club Ladies Section raised GH¢96,960.44 towards procuring breast cancer equipment for Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through the 2026 Ocean Network Express Pink Cup Tournament held in Accra. The event brought together golfers, corporate sponsors and health advocates to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Four journalists from Luv FM in Kumasi have been nominated for the 2026 Ghana Journalists Association Media Excellence Awards in the Ashanti region, part of 19 shortlisted journalists recognized across 11 categories including community impact, health, environment, and agriculture.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ridge Hospital has begun supplying medical oxygen to customers outside the facility, including other health facilities and individuals, as part of efforts to improve access to the essential healthcare resource and address challenges with oxygen availability.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called for the resignation of Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Emelia Afi Agbenyo over concerns about her alleged affiliation with the National Democratic Congress, arguing the appointment could undermine public confidence in the EC's independence and impartiality.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
National Security arrested 15 people suspected of unauthorized sand-winning along the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project in the Ashanti Region, seizing six trucks, a wheel loader, and equipment. The Bosomtwe District Chief Executive confirmed the incident and said the Assembly has held emergency meetings with traditional leaders to prevent further environmental damage and protect the expressway project.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nhyiaeso MP Dr Stephen Amoah has challenged the government's 20% tax on qualifying cross-border digital services, arguing the rate is excessive and could increase financial pressure on consumers. He acknowledged the need for domestic revenue mobilisation but urged authorities to balance fiscal consolidation with protection for households already facing economic pressures.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, former Deputy Managing Director of BOST, has sued the company over his termination following the 2025 government change, claiming he received no formal notice and was denied outstanding entitlements. His lawyer says Kpemka made repeated attempts to secure his benefits before pursuing legal action.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper D-Black expressed shock that only 16 of more than 700 radio and television stations pay music royalties to GHAMRO, the Ghana Music Rights Organisation. He called for industry stakeholders to unite and pressure the government to enforce laws compelling stations to comply with their music royalty obligations.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lands Commission's Deputy Executive Secretary says an estimated 80% of Ghana's land falls under customary ownership, leaving 20% as public land. Family disputes, multiple sales of the same plots, and inadequate planning on customary lands remain major obstacles to effective land administration.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Samuel Atta Akyea has denied formally seeking a presidential pardon for his client Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) in a galamsey-related case, though he said he expected President Mahama might consider granting clemency given the widespread nature of illegal mining in the country.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential staffer Beatrice Annan has defended Emelia Afi Agbenyo's appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission against NPP criticism, arguing her campaign involvement reflects gender advocacy rather than partisan allegiance. Agbenyo's defenders cite her professional experience in gender policy and her past criticism of the NDC as evidence of independence.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Pre-tertiary teachers have been on strike for about two weeks over delayed promotion-related payments, a proposed allowance for rural teachers, and collective agreement renewal. Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Apaak said the government will continue appealing to them to resume work while it addresses their concerns.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Road crashes in Ghana fell 9.48% and fatalities dropped 7.82% in September 2026, with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department attributing the improvements to increased enforcement against speeding and public education. Motorcycle crashes decreased by 7.14%, vehicles involved in crashes fell 12.19%, and injuries dropped 15%.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
International Relations Analyst Dr Nana Yaw Mireku said Ghana could gain greater room to manoeuvre in global diplomacy if it joins BRICS, widening its diplomatic and economic engagements beyond traditional Western partners. His comments followed Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's indication that Ghana intends to submit an application to join BRICS.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference is urging authorities to broaden their anti-drug approach to tackle readily available substances like tramadol, marijuana, and "Red," which they say are causing serious harm to young people. The bishops call for strengthened laws and enforcement to restrict importation and illegal sales of these drugs, arguing the current focus on cocaine overlooks drugs more extensively consumed by youth.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has challenged engineers overseeing government road projects to apply professional standards to all contractors regardless of their political connections, saying no contractor should be exempt from sanctions or corrective action because of perceived links to senior government officials.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Football Association Chairman Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on current president Kurt Okraku to resign amid the Black Stars' struggles, following a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia that left Ghana bottom of AFCON qualifying Group C with no points from two matches.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has argued that judges cannot enjoy the full range of personal freedoms available to ordinary citizens once they assume judicial office, saying the demands of the position require a higher degree of restraint in matters of public conduct. The party's position follows comments by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie that judicial officers should not lose their humanity because of the demands of their positions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Organisation Committee Chairperson Anthony Karbo said the party's October 3 national executive elections in Kumasi should select officers based on their ability to organise and strengthen the party ahead of 2028, not on perceived alignment with flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Karbo rejected the notion of "Bawumia candidates" in the contest, saying delegates should assess aspirants on competence rather than proximity to the flagbearer.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga said the expansion of Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit services targets private car users to switch to public transport, and rejected concerns that the scheme would undermine trotro operators' commercial transport business.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →