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… Carmona College of Business, Saginaw Valley State University, delivered the advice during an interview on JoyNews’ Personality Profile programme with Emefa Akosua Adeti. …
‘Life moves fast; make every day count’ — Prof Ofori-Dankwa advises youthJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Personality Profile programme hosted by Emefa Akosua Adeti, Prof. …
US-based Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa credits Ghana’s education system for his global successJoy Online
… The programme will air from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on JoyNews, Joy 99.7 FM and affiliated platforms.
Livestream: Newsfile discusses Wontumi’s plea deal, Sedina Tamakloe’s woes, Afari Hospital standoff, Mahama ratingJoy Online
Criminal Jurisprudence in Ghana I have done a number of episodes on the subject on my weekly legal clinic, THE LAW on JoyNews, in the last five years. …
The Law 101 – Plea Deals: Justice made swifter and surerJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Dr Iddrisu said the development comes despite what he described as a remarkable turnaround in the country’s overall inflation performance. …
Charcoal is now Ghana’s biggest inflation driver as prices soar by 50% – Government StatisticianJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he described the country’s recent inflation performance as a major achievement but cautioned that rising food costs could undermine the gains if left unchecked. …
Inflation falls, but tomato prices surge nearly 39% in a month – Government StatisticianJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on the legal implications of plea bargaining, Mr. …
Martin Kpebu explains possible outcomes of plea bargain in Wontumi’s caseJoy Online
… Speaking on The Pulse programme on JoyNews on Thursday, June 11, the legal practitioner argued that plea bargaining remains a legitimate legal mechanism available to the state and should be considered on its merits rather than on emotions or political considerations. …
Wontumi Exim Bank fraud trial: ‘I support plea bargain 150%’ – Martin KpebuJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, June 11, Mr Appiah-Kubi confirmed that proceedings have been initiated to begin negotiations with the state under Ghana’s plea bargaining framework. …
Plea bargain request does not mean guilt – Wontumi’s lawyerJoy Online
… READ ALSO: Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH¢30m Exim Bank fraud trial — AG notifies High Court Speaking on The Pulse programme on JoyNews on Thursday, June 11, Mr Azeem argued that while plea bargaining may sometimes serve the interests of the state, it should not become a routine m …
Wontumi Exim Bank fraud trial: Plea bargain can undermine the fight against corruption — Vitus AzeemPolitical analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
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Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Assembly Member for Ngleshie Amanfro in Ga South Municipality says operators of an illegal waste disposal site along the Densu and Weija rivers are being prosecuted in court, following coordinated enforcement efforts by the municipality after initial dialogue and warnings proved ineffective.
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JoyNews's Newsfile programme examined several current issues including Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, an impasse at Afari Military Hospital, and assessments of President Mahama's administration, with discussion of their legal, political and governance implications.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised the previous NPP administration for failing to complete the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in office, saying the party had no justification for the delays and should apologise. He added that the current Mahama administration should now take responsibility for completing the project.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy has insisted that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu should serve her prison sentence following her extradition and conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges. He argued that actual incarceration is the only meaningful measure of punishment and suggested extradition would only proceed if her health would not be jeopardised.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has called for clarity and accountability in ongoing plea negotiations involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The MP stressed that while plea bargaining is legitimate, any settlement must not obscure accountability.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Justice Yankson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, has called on the Attorney-General's Department to ensure fairness, transparency and public accountability in any plea bargaining arrangement involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako in his ongoing criminal case. Yankson stressed that while plea bargaining is a lawful feature of Ghana's criminal justice system, the process must be conducted in a manner that inspires public confidence and serves the broader interests of justice.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of CenCES has urged the Attorney-General to consider accepting a plea bargain in the case involving Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako if it would serve justice and enable recovery of state resources, arguing that plea bargaining is an established component of Ghana's criminal justice system and can secure restitution while avoiding lengthy proceedings.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, argues that Ghana's development challenges stem partly from viewing education as a path to social privilege rather than as a tool for national progress. He calls for Ghana's educated citizens to recognise their responsibility to use knowledge and skills to advance the nation rather than seek personal prestige.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian academic at Saginaw Valley State University has advised young people to make intentional decisions today that will shape the legacies they leave behind, emphasizing that success is built through consistent daily actions rather than isolated achievements.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Joseph Ofori-Dankwa, an Endowed Professor of Management at Saginaw Valley State University in the United States, has credited Ghana's education system with providing the foundation for his distinguished academic career. Ofori-Dankwa, who attended Achimota School and the University of Ghana, said the quality of education he received in Ghana equipped him to excel globally.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Newsfile's four-hour current affairs programme on Saturday, June 13, 2026, will focus on Bernard Antwi-Boasiako's plea bargain, Sedina Tamakloe's legal troubles, the Afari Military Hospital impasse, and assessments of President John Mahama's administration, with a panel discussing legal, political and governance implications.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Plea bargaining is not a new practice in Ghana's justice system; judges have reviewed plea deals under the Courts Act, 1993, which allowed accused persons to admit guilt and offer compensation or restitution in cases involving economic loss or harm to the State, though formal statutory recognition began with the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu says charcoal prices have risen more than 50% over the past year, making it the single biggest driver of inflation in Ghana. Food inflation also rose to 3.3% in May 2026 from 2.2% in April, with food prices jumping 2% in a single month and tomato prices surging 38.8% between April and May 2026 alone.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's overall inflation performance has improved, but the Government Statistician warns that food inflation rose to 3.3% year-on-year in May 2026 from 2.2% in April, with food prices jumping 2% in a single month—the fastest monthly increase in recent times. Tomato prices have surged nearly 39% in a month and are identified as a major driver of the food price shock.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has clarified that plea bargaining in Ghana's legal framework does not automatically mean admission of guilt, noting that negotiations between an accused person and the state can result in charge withdrawal, reduced sentences, or other outcomes beyond conviction.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has endorsed a proposed plea bargain arrangement in the Exim Bank fraud case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, arguing that recovering public funds should take priority over the accused's profile or case magnitude. Kpebu stated that plea bargaining is a legitimate legal mechanism that should be considered on its merits rather than emotions or political considerations.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), says his client's initiation of plea bargain discussions in the GH¢14.3 million loan fraud case against Exim Bank does not constitute an admission of guilt, but rather an effort to resolve legal issues under Ghana's Criminal Procedure Act framework.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has warned that the increasing use of plea bargaining in corruption cases could weaken Ghana's fight against graft if not handled with transparency and strict safeguards, citing reports that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Potholes on the Accra–Nsawam highway reappeared less than two weeks after repairs on June 11, causing severe traffic congestion and frustrating commuters. The section has been repaired more than six times in the past year, but deteriorates quickly each time, while also increasing vehicle maintenance costs.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams believes the next FIFA World Cup advantage for the Black Stars extends beyond the pitch to the support of Ghanaian diaspora communities across North America and beyond. He noted strong enthusiasm already visible among Ghanaians in the United States, Canada, and Europe, with large numbers expected to follow the team during the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Kingsley Agyeman, MP for Akyem Abuakwa South and member of Parliament's Health Committee, has questioned Ghana's capacity to respond to potential Ebola and infectious disease outbreaks in the middle and northern regions, citing gaps in health infrastructure and non-operational facilities such as the Sewua Hospital, which has a 50-bed isolation centre designed but not in use.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Statistical Service plans to introduce rebased GDP and Consumer Price Index figures by mid-2027 to provide more accurate economic indicators and reflect current consumption patterns, contingent on timely funding from the Ministry of Finance.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor states that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has available legal options within Ghana's domestic system despite her extradition from the United States, including potential appeals to challenge her conviction or sentence and questions about the constitutionality of trial in absentia.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor has described the extradition of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as demonstrating effective international cooperation between Ghana and the United States in combating corruption and financial crimes, noting that extradition treaties ensure individuals cannot evade justice by fleeing across borders.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP's Savannah Regional leadership has demanded the Ghana Police Service arrest and prosecute Fuseini Sorku over the alleged assault of social media activist Yussif Abdul-Hakim in Tamale on June 6, 2026. The party alleged the attack was carried out by an NDC supporter and warned of a growing culture of political violence in the region.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rains triggered flooding and silt deposition along the Accra–Takoradi Highway at the Weija SCC–Atala stretch, rendering both eastbound and Accra-bound lanes impassable and forcing commuters into a merged westbound lane with queues stretching over five kilometres and journey times exceeding two hours instead of the usual five minutes.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association recognised Ken Ansah, Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, and broadcaster Sampson Lardi Ayenini for their contributions to press freedom in Ghana at an awards ceremony marking International Press Freedom Day.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →