Metro TV

Metro TV — television station licensed to air the 2026 FIFA World Cup and operated by Ignite Media Group.

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News reports

Order a long-term news report on Metro TV

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

July 2026
16 JulDaily Guide
… Metro TV, as the location of the transmitters is also called, host equipment of four other radio stations in Accra. …
Thieves Ransack Marhaba Transmission Station
June 2026
12 JunThe Ghanaian Times
… Some of the authorised partners under the Ghana TV Consortium, licensed by FIFA through New World TV and GBC, include Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV, among others. …
GBC secures free-to-air rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 2026
25 MayDaily Guide
… Several companies have already partnered the event, including Boab Engineering Services Limited, Landers Oil and Gas Ltd, LEVOTUDE Advisory, Black Star Group, Office Bureau, Micasso Tiles and others, while Metro TV will serve as the headline media partner. …
WCGC Ghana Launches 2026 Season With Beijing World Finals In Sight
23 MayJoy Online
… Metro TV has officially signed on as the headline media partner for the 2026 season. …
World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana officially launches 2026 season
19 MayBusiness & Financial Times
Ignite Media Group (IMG), the operator of Metro TV, Original TV, Original FM, and Metro Digital, has entered into a strategic partnership with Maxwell Investments Group (MIG) to platform the MIG Ecosystem Business Community, empower young people, and strengthen community developm …
Ignite Media Group partners MIG to platform the MIG Ecosystem Business Community and empower young people

Society

Thirty journalists trained in science journalism and emerging technologies

The News

Thirty Ghanaian journalists have received training in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and climate change under the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies Fellowship, a UK-Ghana initiative in its fourth year supported by Imperial Global and the British High Commission to strengthen science journalism and public understanding of scientific developments.

21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Thirty journalists trained in science journalism and emerging technologies
Thirty Ghanaian journalists have received training in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and climate change under the UK Media Excellence for Emerging Technologies Fellowship, a UK-Ghana initiative in its fourth year supported by Imperial Global and the British High Commission to strengthen science journalism and public understanding of scientific developments.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Achimota Golf Club raises GH¢96,960 for Korle Bu breast cancer equipment
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 →

Wednesday 14 October

Kwesi Pratt Jr opposes bus preaching over passenger stress
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jr has criticized preachers who deliver religious messages about fatal road accidents on commercial buses, saying the practice adds to passengers' stress and anxiety during already stressful journeys. He questioned the effect of such messages, which warn of horrific accidents and suggest prayer as the only prevention, on both passengers and drivers on long-distance trips.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwesi Pratt Jr backs ban on preaching in commercial vehicles
Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jr has defended restrictions on preaching in commercial vehicles, arguing that passengers should not be compelled to listen to religious messages during their journeys and that the 1992 Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience for all, including the right to hold no religious belief.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Ghanaian media personality Dede Chancelor attends Milan Fashion Week
Ghanaian media personality Dede Chancelor attended Milan Fashion Week in Italy on 26 September 2026, walking near the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2027 show alongside global stars such as Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Watts, Naomi Osaka and Dakota Johnson.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Joy Online editorial criticizes declining standards in Ghanaian broadcasting
An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Accra court remands man over alleged bank robbery attempt
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 49-year-old unemployed man into custody over an alleged attempted robbery at a GCB Bank branch at Labone. He has pleaded not guilty to eight counts including conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery, and police investigations have linked him and five other suspects to alleged robberies between May and August 13, 2026, in Tema, Spintex, Labone, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Afenyo Markin urges GoldBod CEO to accept criticism constructively
Parliament's Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin cautioned Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi against taking criticism personally and attacking his critics, urging him instead to respond to concerns about the institution's operations with facts rather than personal attacks.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah 'nobody'
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his comments were directed at the decision to have her alone receive the petition rather than questioning her qualifications. Ms Jantuah previously said she was deeply disappointed and shocked by what she considered a disrespectful remark made by the Minority Leader in the presence of media and other political officials.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Ghana generates 1.1–1.3 million tonnes plastic waste annually
Ghana produces between 1.1 and 1.3 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, representing 12 to 14 per cent of the country's municipal solid waste, with only 10 to 15 per cent collected for recycling, according to studies by the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and the EPA.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

Thieves steal air-conditioners, fuel from Marhaba FM transmitter site
Thieves broke into the transmission room of Marhaba Media Limited at Kwabenya and made away with three air-conditioners and diesel fuel from the reserve tank used to power the standby generator. The CEO said replacements have been made to maintain system integrity and ensure normal programme transmission.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 12 June

GBC secures 2026 World Cup free-to-air broadcasting rights
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with additional authorised television stations including Max TV, Sporty TV, TV3, Onua TV, UTV, Metro TV, Original TV and Woezor TV licensed to air the tournament through a National Broadcast Consortium.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 25 May

WCGC Ghana launches 2026 season with Beijing World Finals prize
The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana was officially launched at Achimota Golf Club, with the 2026 National Final scheduled for July 10 at the same venue. The winning team will represent Ghana at the World Finals in Beijing, China, in October, with the competition restricted to amateur golfers who are members of the Ghana Golf Association and represent registered companies.
25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 23 May

World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana launches 2026 season
The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana has officially launched its 2026 tournament season, with the National Final scheduled for July 10, 2026, at Achimota Golf Club. The winning team will represent Ghana at the WCGC World Finals in Beijing, competing against champions from more than 30 countries.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Ignite Media Group partners Maxwell Investments Group
Ignite Media Group, operator of Metro TV, Original TV, Original FM, and Metro Digital, has entered a strategic partnership with Maxwell Investments Group to platform the MIG Ecosystem Business Community, empower young people, and strengthen community development initiatives.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →