National, regional and local developments from verified Ghanaian and institutional sources.
Three suspects have been shot dead and two police officers injured during a follow-up operation by the Upper East Regional Police Command to retrieve weapons allegedly concealed by a robbery
Ghana has begun free rabies vaccination for 25,000 dogs and cats in identified high-risk areas as part of efforts to eliminate human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says omissions identified in the Auditor-General’s COVID-19 expenditure audit are worrying for Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
The 2026 Nkrumahfest is underway, drawing prominent political leaders, government officials, traditional figures and Pan-African advocates to celebrate the life, vision and enduring legacy o
A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid a
The Magistrate Court in Buipe, in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region, has remanded all 44 accused persons to police custody. The suspects are expected to reappear in court on
Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu believes Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has the experience and pedigree to get the best out of the senior national team. Queiroz retu
School for Life, an education-focused NGO, has called for increased investment in rural school infrastructure to improve access to inclusive and quality education for children in deprived co
Private legal practitioner and member of the NPP Legal Team, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa, says Ghana’s growing association with cocaine trafficking is damaging the country’s international reputati
MTN Ghana has transformed its Savannahfest community football gala into a broader platform for grassroots talent development, drawing 16 teams from communities across the Northern Region to
The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed that the substance retrieved from two persons arrested in Wa is cocaine.
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off the coast of Western Australia, after a man was killed while on a morning swim at a popular beach on Friday. His body
The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed that the substance retrieved from two persons arrested in Wa is cocaine.
Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for the arrest of everyone involved in the handling of a container loaded with cocaine that was shipped from Ghana.
Residents in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh have been given the all-clear after air raid alerts were issued and explosions were reported in the capital.
Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has attributed the increasing seizure of cocaine consignments shipped from Ghana to the exclusion of the Narcotics Control Commissio
Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil,has described the reported seizure of a large cocaine consignment in France after it allegedly passed through Ghana as “scandalous,” sa
Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has questioned the purpose of President John Dramani Mahama’s meetings with security officials following the seizure of nearly 3.9 ton
Lawyers for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh have filed a bail application at the High Court, challenging her continued detention following her arrest over her alleged links to the
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has clarified the government’s position on facilitating Ghanaian supporters to travel for major sporting competitions. Adams recently disclosed
Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned the public against surrendering access to their mobile phones to the police without a court order.
Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the government of applying Ghana’s laws on false publications selectively, following the arrest and remand of senio
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Adviser at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cas
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says the Committee will invite the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID
Private legal practitioner and JoyNews's Newsfile host Samson Lardy Anyenini has raised concerns over an alleged plan to demolish the Polo Beach Club at La Beachfront, urging the government
JoyNews’ flagship current affairs programme, Newsfile, will today examine four major national issues that have dominated public discourse over the past week. The programme will examine the a
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier disclosed that GH¢27.18 million was spent on chartered flights during the government’s GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa foll
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier disclosed that GH¢27.18 million was spent on chartered flights during the government’s GH¢49.72 million evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa foll
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured Senior High School (SHS) students across the country that adequate provisions have been made for their meals as schools reopen for the 2026/2027
The government is reviewing the GH¢25,000 fee for acquiring Ghanaian citizenship following concerns from members of the diaspora that the cost could discourage people from formalising their
Healthcare providers have been urged to treat patient safety as a shared responsibility that extends from diagnosis and treatment to monitoring, discharge and follow-up. Head of Orthopaedic
After hours of staring at screens, chasing deadlines and working through demanding briefs, employees of the Ninani Group recently traded their office routines for football, racing, table ten
JoyNews’ flagship current affairs programme, Newsfile, will on Saturday, September 19, 2026, examine four major national issues that have dominated public discourse over the past week. Host
The Deputy Majority Whip, Richard Acheampong, has questioned the Minority’s capacity to independently investigate recent major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, following its request for t
The Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, says that President John Mahama's newly constituted Executive inter-agency task force to investigate recent narcotic seizures cannot replace Parliame
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has opened applications for the second edition of the SheRhythms Festival, with submissions closing on Thursday, 30 October 2026.
The Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project has been directed to formally hand over the project site to the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affai
Two people have been arrested in Accra in connection with an alleged Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) fraud following a tip-off from the Minister for Education, Har
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified.
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the evacuation of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Engineered Landfill Site near Nsawam in the Eastern Region.
The Savannah Regional Police Command has arraigned 43 suspects before the Buipe Magistrate Court in connection with the killing of General Constable Redeemer Owusu at Gindabour.
Ghanaian-American actress Aba Arthur has recounted her experience working on the Hollywood blockbuster, Black Panther, and her heartfelt memories with the late lead actor, Chadwick Boseman.
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the recall of Parliament to investigate a series of major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including the US$350 million cocaine haul intercepted at
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected claims that some members of Ghana’s government-sponsored delegation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remained in the United States and
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project, bringing the board’s role in overseeing the project
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise as part of efforts to tackle Ghana’s sanitation challenges and rid major cities of accumulated was
The government has begun a major evacuation exercise to clear the decades-old waste heap at the Jamestown landfill, as part of efforts to improve sanitation around the Korle Lagoon area.
Apostles Continuation Church International, Grace Temple, Kwabenya Branch, has donated medical equipment and essential supplies worth more than GH¢30,000 to the Child Health Department of th
Apostles Continuation Church International (Grace Temple, Kwabenya Branch) has donated medical equipment and essential supplies worth more than GH¢30,000 to the Child Health Department of th
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to convert the reclaimed Agbogbloshie landfill site into an industrial hub, including a textile factory aimed at creating jobs for young peo
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, has called for a more contextual assessment of Kwame Nkrumah’s constitutional legacy, particularly the controver
The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called on nursing and midwifery leaders to turn research findings into practical solutions to improve healthcare delivery at
The government has dismissed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) demand for the establishment of a Consultative Assembly as part of the ongoing constitutional review process.
The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended the arrest and remand of a senior nursing officer in connection with the controversial Ghana Jollof TikT
The Coventry City forward misses out on the 24-man squad released by the Ghana Football Association on Friday, September 18, ahead of the three games against Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocc
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that investor confidence in the economy is back after years of decline.
A swimmer has been killed in a shark attack at a beach in Perth, on the west coast of Australia, police have said.
“From our end at the National Petroleum Authority, we have submitted several scenarios to my sector minister, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor and he is looking through to take the necessary measure
The Portuguese coach has reportedly agreed on a new mandate with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged that Ghana’s intelligence agencies will not be reduced to pursuing citizens for insulting the President or other public officials if he gets th