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Luv FM

Also known as: LUV FM Kelcharcoal

Luv FM — organizer of high school debate tournaments in Ghana's Ashanti Region.

2026-05-052026-10-09

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … A statement issued by the Bank said the partnership builds on a successful long-term relationship between Republic Bank and Multimedia Group’s Luv FM, through which the Bank served as Title Sponsor of the Habitat Fair in Kumasi. …

    Republic Bank deepens commitment to homeownership with nationwide JoyNews Habitat Fair partnership
  3. Joy Online

    … Republic Bank has, for the past three years, served as title sponsor of the Habitat Fair organised by Luv FM in Kumasi. …

    Photos: Republic Bank, The Multimedia Group sign 3-year deal to launch JoyNews Habitat Fair partnership
  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking to Luv FM, Sarfo Duku stressed that the financial demands of running a football club as big as Asante Kotoko are enormous, making external support, sponsorship and contributions from supporters crucial to the club’s sustainability. …

    ‘Support Kotoko Board or their wives may advise them to quit’ – Sarfo Duku
  5. Joy Online

    … Reacting to the draw, Kennedy told Luv FM that Nations FC are embracing the challenge and are determined to make a strong impression despite facing a relatively unknown but ambitious opponent. …

    Nations CEO fires warning to FC Diarra ahead of CAF Confederation tie
  6. Joy Online

    … Hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, the programme will air from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on JoyNews, Joy FM and Luv FM. …

    This Saturday on Newsfile: NPP politics, police bribery, helicopter disaster, and ECG crisis
  7. Joy Online

    … Hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, the programme will air from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on JoyNews, Joy FM and Luv FM. …

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses NPP politics, police bribery, helicopter disaster, and ECG crisis
  8. Joy Online

    Twenty Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region are set to compete for the ultimate prize in the eighth edition of the LUV FM High School Debate, powered by Kelcharcoal. …

    Luv FM High School Debate: Twenty schools get set to battle for 2026 crown
  9. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an exclusive interview with Luv FM, Duku admitted that Tinkler faces a difficult task due to the timing of his appointment and injuries affecting the squad. …

    Sarfo Duku backs Eric Tinkler for Kotoko title push
  10. Joy Online

    … Speaking to Luv FM in Kumasi, Duku said Ghanaian coaches often face challenges commanding authority because of their familiarity with players and the country’s football culture. …

    Former Kotoko spokesperson defends Eric Tinkler appointment over discipline concerns
  11. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an exclusive interview with Luv FM in Kumasi, the former Kotoko management member revealed that the previous administration had encountered similar disciplinary challenges but failed to act decisively. …

    Sarfo Duku commends Kotoko Board for ‘bold decision’ to sack four players

Monday 5 October

  1. Analyst urges Ghana to withdraw from 2027 AFCON qualifiers

    Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing concerns over the tight timeline for appointing a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with Ghana's next match against Somalia set for November 11.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Football analyst predicted Tinkler would experience cultural shock at Kotoko

    Kojo Addae Mensah says he anticipated Eric Tinkler's departure from Asante Kotoko after two months, attributing it to cultural shock from differences in football infrastructure and playing surfaces between South Africa and Ghana.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. MP says Ghana football collapsed under Kurt Okraku's GFA presidency

    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 →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. U.S. Embassy trains nearly 300 girls, 50 coaches through football

    The U.S. Embassy in Ghana used football to strengthen bilateral relations through its Sports Envoy programme, training nearly 300 female student-athletes and 50 coaches in leadership and sporting development across Tamale, Kumasi and Accra. The initiative featured former U.S. professional athletes including Women's National Team player Amy Griffin and MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie.

    22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Ghana's new road safety rules aim to exceed 5% crash reduction target

    The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says implementation of new road traffic regulations is expected to significantly reduce road crashes beyond Ghana's annual 5% reduction target, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals that seek a 50% reduction in crashes from the 2021 baseline.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. GFA says no conflict with Mahama, committed to football reforms

    The Ghana Football Association's Communications Director said the FA will not conflict with President Mahama over his concerns about Ghana football, including refereeing and match-fixing issues. The GFA said it is committed to strengthening the refereeing system and making improvements to ensure the sport's integrity.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GFA says no football body can curb match-fixing alone

    The Ghana Football Association's Director of Communication, Henry Asante Twum, responded to President John Mahama's criticism of poor refereeing and match-fixing in Ghanaian football by stating that no football association in the world can completely eradicate match-fixing on its own, though he acknowledged the President's interest in developing the sport.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. OKESS, SAHUS advance to semifinals in high school debate tournament

    The final quarter-final contests of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School debate saw four schools compete, with OKESS and SAHUS securing spots in the semifinals. The quarter-final debates included a contest between Kumasi High School and OKESS on the motion "Churches in Ghana should be registered as business enterprise."

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Actress McBrown urges Asante Kotoko to engage influential Ashanti personalities

    Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown has called on Asante Kotoko management to directly involve prominent personalities in the Ashanti Region in the club's fan mobilisation efforts, saying the club has not sufficiently engaged her despite her role as brand ambassador for Hisense Ghana, a club partner.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NSA chief admits Ghana let athletes down at Commonwealth Games

    Ghana's National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged that sporting authorities failed to adequately support athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the nation won two medals. He cited logistical shortfalls including boxers sharing equipment and called for better engagement with athletes and coaches rather than imposing decisions on them.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Republic Bank expands Habitat Fair to boost homeownership access

    Republic Bank has partnered with Multimedia Group to expand the JoyNews Habitat Fair across Ghana, aiming to provide prospective homeowners with improved access to finance and housing resources. The fair will extend to Accra, Kumasi and Ho, addressing affordability challenges identified as a key barrier to homeownership in the country.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Republic Bank sponsors national JoyNews Habitat Fair for three years

    Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership in which Republic Bank becomes title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair, a housing and property-focused initiative that will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Ho this year.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Kotoko board needs stronger fan support or members may quit

    Former Communications Director Sarfo Duku has warned that Asante Kotoko's Board of Directors may reconsider their positions without stronger financial backing from supporters, citing the enormous financial demands of running the club and personal pressure on board members.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Nations FC faces Mali's FC Diarra in CAF Confederation Cup

    Nations FC, Ghana's FA Cup winners, will face Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Bamako in September. CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah expressed confidence despite the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Newsfile August 8 episode covers NPP politics, corruption, aviation safety

    The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Newsfile four-hour special covers politics, corruption, aviation

    Joy Online's flagship current affairs programme Newsfile will air a four-hour edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability, corruption and bribery in state institutions, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight people, and energy sector financial challenges.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Twenty Ashanti schools compete in eighth LUV FM debate

    Twenty Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region will compete in the eighth edition of the LUV FM High School Debate, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, after more than 100 schools participated in preliminary contests across the region.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Sarfo Duku backs Tinkler for Kotoko title if players improve

    Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku believes Eric Tinkler can guide the Porcupine Warriors to the Ghana Premier League title if players change their attitude and commitment, though he acknowledges the new coach faces a difficult task due to timing and injuries.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former Kotoko spokesman backs Eric Tinkler appointment

    Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has defended the club's appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler, saying expatriate coaches are better positioned to enforce discipline and manage player attitudes than local counterparts due to familiarity issues that can undermine local coaches' authority.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Sarfo Duku praises Kotoko for sacking four players

    Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has commended the club's board for terminating the contracts of striker Kwame Poku, winger Elvis Kyei Baffour, left-back Francis Acquah, and goalkeeper Benjamin Twum, saying the previous administration lacked the courage to make similar disciplinary decisions.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. FIFA's World Cup privatization plan risks over-commercializing football

    Football administrator Eric Alagidede has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors through a new commercial subsidiary, arguing that excessive commercialization could make the sport unaffordable for ordinary fans and that funds may not be used as intended.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GFA should reject FIFA's World Cup investor plan, says administrator

    Football administrator Eric Alagidede has urged the Ghana Football Association to reject FIFA's plans to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors, warning that the proposal could lead to over-commercialisation of football and make it expensive for fans to watch.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Garden City Aquatics holds first inter-schools swimming competition

    Garden City Aquatics held its inaugural inter-schools swimming championship on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at KNUST, bringing together 65 events for swimmers from 11 schools in Kumasi across basic, junior high, and senior high levels. The non-profit organization aims to develop talent and confidence through professionally organised competition.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Analyst argues Kotoko should have hired Osei-Fosu over Tinkler

    Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah contends that Ignatius Osei-Fosu would have been a better choice than South African Eric Tinkler for Asante Kotoko's head coach position, arguing that most available local coaches have previously worked for the club and that Osei-Fosu, currently an assistant with Sudan's national team, would have been a fresh alternative.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaians must accept Queiroz's defensive tactics if keeping him

    Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah says coach Carlos Queiroz exceeded expectations at the World Cup by guiding Ghana to the knockout round and drawing with England, but warns that his defensive tactical philosophy will not change and Ghanaians should accept formations like 5-4-1 if they want to retain him.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. NPP Ashanti Chairman convicted in illegal mining case

    NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal mining. Environmental activist Awula Serwah welcomed the conviction as a milestone in Ghana's fight against illegal mining and called on authorities to expand investigations and prosecute other influential figures involved in environmental destruction.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Fidelity Bank trains Miss Ghana 2026 contestants in financial and entrepreneurship skills

    The 69th Miss Ghana pageant contestants received mentorship from Fidelity Bank Ghana on financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The engagement, held under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy," aims to prepare contestants to become effective ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. Newsfile to examine EOCO case, tribunals, environment, BoG saga

    Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Miss Ghana 2026 contestants clean gutters in East Legon sanitation drive

    Contestants of the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant joined the National Clean-Up Exercise on Saturday, cleaning gutters, streets and public spaces in East Legon, Bawaleshi and Shiashi in support of President Mahama's sanitation initiative. The exercise was part of the Miss Ghana Foundation's "Beauty with a Purpose" programme to promote environmental sanitation and civic responsibility.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Police Chief Inspector probed over illegal structures rented to sex workers

    A Chief Inspector of the Ghana Police Service in Ashanti is under investigation for allegedly renting unauthorised structures to commercial sex workers at Asafo BB in Kumasi. The discovery emerged during a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolition operation that was halted when squatters assaulted the task force, damaging vehicles and injuring three officers.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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