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Nhyira FM

Nhyira FM — Akan radio station in Ashanti Region hosting community events and programs including advocacy show 'Obra'.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Reacting to concerns raised on Nhyira FM’s ‘Kro Yi Mu Nsem’, the former Bantama MP and Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Authority, Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, also expressed disappointment over NPP’s inability to build a proper regional office, despite years of con

    Dr Kokofu pledges historic homecoming conference to drive construction of NPP Ashanti office complex
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on Kuro Yi Mu Nsem on Nhyira FM in Kumasi, Mr Sidi also questioned how the suspect was able to gain access to the police facility and assault a person in custody.

    Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn assault on pastor over offensive religious comments
  4. July 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem” on Friday, July 31, Mr Anti said the decision provides clarity on the constitutional limits of the OSP while affirming its role in the fight against corruption.

    Supreme Court’s ruling on OSP prosecutorial powers is legally sound — George Anti
  6. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem” on Friday, July 24, 2026, the Assembly Member for Kwamo Electoral Area, George Kuntu Blankson, confirmed the notice.

    Motion to pass vote of no confidence against Ejisu MCE Jerryne Asante set for today
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem” show on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Mr. Agyemang Boadi said he was present during the President’s inspection, and no such deadline was given.

    Mahama never promised Kejetia Phase 2 project completion by end of 2026 – Kumasi Mayor
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s Kro Yi Mu Nsem on Thursday, 16 July, as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court, Justice Asare-Botwe said the country’s apex court is overstretched by the sheer volume and diversity of cases it is constitutionally mandated to

    Some cases should end at the Court of Appeal to ease Supreme Court’s workload – Justice Asare-Botwe
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s ‘Kro Yi Mu Nsem’ show on Tuesday, July 14, Manasseh said the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is now funding the payment of street sweepers directly from its Internally Generated Funds.

    KMA increases sweeper monthly wages from Gh₵250 to Gh₵800
  10. Joy Online

    Former host of Nhyira FM’s Obra Show, Mama Effe Amanor, has paid the outstanding hospital bills of several vulnerable mothers to facilitate their discharge from the Living Waters Hospital and Ejisu Government Hospital in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

    Mama Effe pays hospital bills to secure discharge of vulnerable mothers in Ejisu
  11. Joy Online

    Speaking on Nhyira FM’s Kro Yi Mu Nsem on Friday, July 3, 2026, Mr. Afoko said the NDC’s recent electoral gains point to deeper structural challenges within the NPP that must be addressed ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    NDC threatens NPP’s popularity and dominance – Paul Afoko warns
  12. June 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Director of Public Affairs at the Regional Police Command, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, disclosed this on Nhyira FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem” morning show on Monday, June 22.

    Police summon Kwadwo Safo Akofena over shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP

Thursday 13 August

  1. NPP lacks permanent regional office in Ashanti stronghold

    Despite Ashanti Region's status as the NPP's traditional stronghold, the party has not yet constructed a befitting regional head office. Former Bantama MP Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, a candidate for NPP regional chairmanship, expressed disappointment that funds previously mobilised from party financiers and sympathisers for the office construction have not been used.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn assault on arrested pastor

    The Zongo Youth of the Diaspora has condemned the assault of a pastor arrested over offensive religious comments, calling for the assailant to be arrested and questioning how he gained access to the police facility to assault a person in custody.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Supreme Court upholds OSP Act, confirms Attorney-General's authority

    Ghana's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, ruling that Parliament had the power to establish the OSP to investigate and prosecute corruption, while affirming that the Attorney-General retains ultimate authority over all state prosecutions and can take over, continue, or discontinue OSP cases. Legal practitioner George Anti described the ruling as sound, explaining that the OSP operates as an agent of the Attorney-General under Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ejisu Assembly members move to pass no-confidence vote on MCE

    Members of the Ejisu Municipal Assembly have called an emergency meeting scheduled for Friday at 10:00am to deliberate on and pass a vote of no confidence against Municipal Chief Executive Jerryne Asante. The specific grounds for the motion have not been disclosed.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kumasi Mayor denies Mahama promised Kejetia Phase 2 completion by end-2026

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Chief Executive has denied that President Mahama pledged to complete Phase Two of the Kejetia Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2026, saying he was present during the President's inspection and "nothing like that came out of his mouth." The Mayor attributed project delays to funding challenges, stating the previous administration secured £280 million but failed to honor contractor payments.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Justice calls for reforms to keep certain cases at Court of Appeal

    A Justice of the Court of Appeal has called for constitutional and legislative reforms to allow certain categories of cases to end at the Court of Appeal rather than proceed to the Supreme Court, arguing this would ease the apex court's growing workload. She noted that the Supreme Court is currently overstretched by the volume and diversity of cases it is mandated to hear, including original jurisdiction in constitutional and regional matters, appellate jurisdiction over cases from the National House of Chiefs, final appellate jurisdiction over decisions of the Court of Appeal, jurisdiction over presidential election petitions, and supervisory jurisdiction over the High Court and Court of Appeal.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. KMA raises sweeper monthly wages to ₵800 from ₵250

    The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has increased monthly sweeper wages to ₵800 from ₵250 previously paid under a Zoomlion contract arrangement, following a petition by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni that led to the cancellation of the government's contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The KMA now funds the payments directly from its internally generated funds.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mama Effe pays hospital bills for vulnerable mothers in Ejisu

    Former Nhyira FM host Mama Effe Amanor has paid outstanding hospital bills for vulnerable mothers at two health facilities in Ejisu Municipality to facilitate their discharge and ease congestion in maternity wards. She urged men to prioritize the welfare of their wives during pregnancy and childbirth.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. NPP leader warns NDC threat amid party divisions

    Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has warned that the NDC is becoming a formidable political force and that the NPP risks further electoral setbacks unless it heals internal divisions. He cited the party's drop from 160 to 80 parliamentary seats and NDC victories in traditional NPP strongholds like Wenchi and Yendi as evidence of structural challenges ahead of the 2028 elections.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Police summon Kwadwo Safo Akofena over Kwabenya shooting

    The Greater Accra Police have summoned Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena in connection with a shooting incident at Kwabenya on June 21. Six private security personnel have been arrested in connection with the incident; police recovered five pump-action guns and one pistol, and former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained injuries but is in stable condition.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Black Stars camp focused and determined ahead of World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars are in focused preparation for their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team having arrived early to adapt to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup set as players compete for places, according to the GFA Communications Director.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars focused on World Cup campaign in United States

    Ghana's Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars squad is unified and determined ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team arriving early to adjust to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup yet as players compete for places.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Luv/Nhyira FM hosts Champions League final viewing event in Kumasi

    Luv FM and Nhyira FM hosted a "Rep Your Jersey" UEFA Champions League final viewing event at SG Mall in Kumasi on May 30, 2026, where hundreds of football fans watched PSG defeat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties and had chances to win prizes including appliances and electronics.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Multimedia Group attends funeral of Ghana Gold Board CEO's father-in-law

    A delegation from Multimedia Group Limited joined Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, and his family in Kumasi for the burial and final funeral rites of his late father-in-law, Andrews Kwame Amankwah, offering condolences and presenting a cash donation.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. GSA launches digital app for consumers to verify product standards

    The Ghana Standards Authority will roll out a mobile application allowing consumers to scan and verify whether products meet national standards, as part of efforts to combat fake and substandard goods on the market. The app aims to empower consumers to make informed choices and will work on Android, iPhone, and other smartphones.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana remains under IMF oversight under new three-year PCI

    The MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says Ghana has not fully exited the IMF, characterizing the government's current Policy Coordination Instrument as a new three-year non-financing deal that keeps the country under IMF oversight without allowing full control of its financial system and policies.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nhyira FM host marks birthday with widow outreach event

    Ohemaa Benewaa, host of advocacy program 'Obra' on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM, celebrated her birthday with an outreach event called 'The Threshold' at Unity Church International, bringing together traditional and Christian leaders and media figures for reflection and worship. More than 200 clothing items and food supplies were distributed to widows during the gathering.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. Nhyira FM hosts annual Fufu Party, feeds thousand Kumasi residents

    Nhyira FM, an Akan radio station in the Ashanti Region, held its annual Fufu Party in Kumasi on Saturday, feeding about 1,000 patrons with fufu from five local restaurants. The event brought community members together and exceeded the organizers' target for attendance.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Mama Effe distributes 3,500 mathematical sets to BECE candidates

    Media personality and philanthropist Mama Effe Amanor has distributed over 3,500 mathematical sets to 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates across the Ashanti, Western and Central Regions to provide essential learning materials.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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