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Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has launched an audit of all MMDAs over failures in enforcing building permit regulations and development controls.
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No ID, No Porn? Sam George Pushes Law Requiring Photo ID for Adult Sites
What are the cybersecurity implications of linking online activity to personal identities? We hear from the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee and cybersecurity experts on the debate.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
NDC Bans Endorsements as Haruna–Asiedu Nketia Succession Tensions Escalate
A week after tensions surfaced between Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the party’s Council of Elders banned all endorsements, campaigning, publicity, and activities related to prospective presidential candidates.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
“Ghanaians Don’t Eat Stability” Nana Akomea Challenges Gov’t Economic Claims
Government says the economy is stabilising, pointing to falling inflation, a stronger cedi, and improved GDP figures. But NPP’s Nana Akomea argues that the numbers do not reflect the daily struggles of ordinary Ghanaians.
Legal Education Reform Sparks Confusion Over Law Entrance Exams
Confusion and political disagreement erupt over the newly signed Legal Education Reform Bill as the Minority and Majority clash over whether LLB graduates will still write entrance exams this year.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Government Sets Deadline To Restore Power After Akosombo Substation Fire Probe Begins
Government has set an end-of-week deadline to restore all power generation plants as parts of the country continue to experience widespread blackouts.
Gov’t Fires Back at CSOs Over OSP Saga; Plans Independent Prosecutor Reform
Government has rejected claims by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that it is undermining the OSP following a High Court ruling that halted the office’s prosecutorial powers without authorization from the Attorney General.
NPP Protest In Sunyani Over Arrests
The demonstration follows what the NPP describes as rising intimidation and a clampdown on free speech. It comes after the arrest of Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu.
OSP Appeals Power Loss Ruling
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has appealed a ruling that stripped it of key powers. The legal battle now heads to court as the agency fights for its survival.
SHS Shutdown Fears Rise As Food Shortages Hit Schools Before WASSCE
CHASS warns that many schools are running out of food and lack funds to feed students, risking a halt in academic work just as WASSCE preparations intensify.
AG Moves To Take Over OSP Cases As Anti-Corruption Power Clash Deepens
The AG is moving to take over all criminal cases being handled by the Office of the OSP after a High Court ruling held that the OSP lacked authorization from the AG to prosecute a case independently.
OSP Fights High Court Ruling Stripping Its Prosecution Powers
The OSP says it will challenge a High Court ruling that bars it from initiating criminal prosecutions without the express authorization of the Attorney General, describing the decision as a threat to its independence and anti-corruption mandate.
Joy FM Top Story
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9 Dead,7 Children Among Victims After Boat Capsizes On Volta Lake
A devastating tragedy has unfolded on Volta Lake after a boat carrying passengers capsized, leaving at least nine people dead, including seven children.
Ken Ofori-Atta Granted Bail After 90 Days in US ICE Detention
Embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been granted bail after spending about 90 days in detention by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly overstaying his visa.
Engineers & Planners Wins Damang Mine Bid Amid Nepotism Claims
Controversy has emerged over the decision to award the Damang Mine takeover bid to Engineers and Planners Limited. The company—reportedly linked to the President’s brother—has been identified as the highest evaluated bidder following a competitive tender process conducted under LI 2176.
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Okoe Boye, Cecilia Dapaah & Others Summoned Over GH¢28m Payment For Non-Existent Projects
Former officials of the government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are facing tough questions before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee over controversial payments totaling GH¢28 million in mobilization fees for projects that were reportedly never executed.
Government Exposes Assemblies Profiting from Galamsey, Orders Halt To Illegal Mining Taxes
Government has uncovered shocking sabotage in the fight against illegal mining, revealing that several municipal assemblies in galamsey hotspot areas were allegedly collecting taxes from changfangs and heavy-duty machines used for illegal mining.
Minority Petitions CHRAJ Over Mahama’s Use of Brother’s Jet, Alleges Damang Mine Plot
The Minority in Parliament says it is petitioning CHRAJ over what it describes as a conflict of interest involving John Dramani Mahama.
Minority Accuses Majority Of Disrupting PAC Sitting Over GH¢68bn Arrears Probe
Tensions rise in Parliament as the Minority accuses the Majority of deliberately disrupting a sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) probing GH¢68 billion in government arrears.
Big Push Contracts Controversy
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, is responding to allegations that more than GH¢70 billion worth of contracts under the project were awarded through sole-sourcing without full disclosure.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Minority Demands Fuel Tax Overhaul as NPA Ties Relief to $120 Crude Price
The Minority in Parliament is demanding a comprehensive overhaul of all fuel-related taxes, accusing government of punishing consumers at a time when global crude oil prices are rising
NDC Youth Lock NHIA Ejisu Office; Minority Demands Arrests Over ‘Uncivilised’ Act
Rising tensions in Ejisu after a group of NDC youth locked up the NHIA office, demanding that the Municipal Director position be given to an insider aligned with the party. The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “cruel and uncivilised”, and is calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those involved.
Two Dead After Helicopter Crashes At Tema Community One School Park
A helicopter plummeted from the sky and crashed into the Oninku Drive School Park on Monday, March 16, leaving two people on board dead.
NPP MP Accuses Mahama of Breaching Code Over Brother’s Private Jet Use
Discussing the controversy surrounding President John Mahama’s travel arrangements after an NPP MP accused him of breaching the Code of Conduct for government appointees.
500,000 Applicants Chase 5,000 Security Jobs
Frustration mounts among hundreds of thousands of young Ghanaians seeking employment in the security services as the Interior Minister reveals that 500,000 applicants are competing for just 5,000 positions, with over 300,000 already disqualified after the aptitude test.
Government Uncovers GH¢68.7bn Fraudulent Arrears Claims
Shocking revelations from Parliament after a government audit uncovered GH¢68.7 billion in suspicious arrears claims linked to the previous administration.
TUC Declines Backing CLOGSAG Strike As Gov’t Summons Union Over Shutdown
Signs of division are emerging within Ghana’s labour movement after the Trades Union Congress distanced itself from the indefinite nationwide strike declared by CLOGSAG.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Ayawaso East By-Election
Voting in the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election has ended, with electoral officials now counting ballots at polling stations across the constituency.
CLOGSAG Rejects Constitution Review Plan On Civil Service Appointments
CLOGSAG has fired a warning to government, urging authorities to keep “hands off the civil service” as it rejects recommendations that would allow the Council of State to recruit and vet nominees for the Head of the Civil Service before forwarding binding nominations to the President.
Ghana Braces For Oil Shock As US Israel Iran Tensions Threaten Supplies
Ghana’s economy is on high alert as the US Israel Iran conflict pushes global oil prices upward, raising concerns about potential disruptions to supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Senior High School Assult
The Director-General of the CID of the Ghana Police Service, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Headmaster of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) to produce the students involved in a violent incident at Agona Swedru, warning that failure to comply will attract serious consequences.
Burrkina Faso Attacks
Former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwa-Manu has warned that Ghana risks compromising critical security decision-making due to the continued absence of a substantive Defence Minister.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries
The Ayawaso Council of Zongo Chiefs warns of possible chaos if the NDC cancels the results of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries and orders a rerun. This follows calls by the Majority Caucus in Parliament to annul the election on allegations of vote-buying.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
NDC Orders Ministers, CEOs to Resign Ahead of 2026 Internal Elections; Full Timetable Out
NDC announces sweeping reforms as part of a major reorganization drive. The party has directed all members occupying government offices—Ministers, Deputies, CEOs, and MDs of state institutions—who intend to contest any party position to resign six months ahead of the 2026 internal elections.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Ablakwa Breaks Silence On Ofori-Atta Arrest As U.S. Rules Out Blocking Repatriation
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs finally addresses the arrest and detention of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in the United States.
NPP Minority Accuses Government Of Secretly Introducing LGBTQ Content In Ghanaian Schools
The NPP Minority makes an explosive accusation against government over the alleged covert introduction of Gay and Lesbian content into Ghana’s school curriculum.
NPP Tensions Rise As Bryan Acheampong Camp Threatens To Halt Primaries
Tensions escalate within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the Bryan Acheampong camp threatens to shut down the party’s presidential primaries in the Northern Region.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
GJA Demands Dismissal Of GNFS PRO Over Alleged Assault On Journalist
The Ghana Journalists Association is demanding the immediate dismissal of the Ghana National Fire Service PRO and officers involved in the alleged assault of a Class Media Group journalist at Kasoa.
Alleged Assault On Class Media Journalist
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has vowed that firm action will be taken against personnel of GNFS who allegedly assaulted a Class Media Journalist at the Kasoa New Market.
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Joy FM Top Story
Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day
Asantehene Submits Bawku Peace Mediation Report To President
The government has reiterated its commitment to ending the protracted chieftaincy conflict in Bawku, as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, submitted a comprehensive mediation report to President John Dramani Mahama.
Kpandai Election Re-run Showdown
The Kpandai Election re-run saga is reaching a critical moment. The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling tomorrow on the High Court decision that annulled the December 7, 2024 parliamentary election results.
Court Clears Way For Daddy Lumba's Funeral After GH¢2M Standoff
The Accra High Court has officially cleared the path for highlife icon Daddy Lumba’s funeral to take place
