
myjoyonline17m ago
We remain policy solvent despite GH¢15.6bn operating loss and negative equity – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has defended its financial position for 2025, insisting that despite recording a GH¢15.6 billion operating loss and negative equity, it remains capable of delivering on its core monetary policy mandate.
myjoyonline35m ago
NPP national youth wing sends best wishes to 2026 BECE candidates
The National Youth Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has extended warm wishes to all students sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across Ghana, encouraging them to approach the exams with confidence and determination.
myjoyonline56m ago
Health professionals raise concern over rise in non-communicable diseases in Ashanti Region
A Deputy Principal Biomedical Scientist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Rashid Nkatiah, has raised serious concerns over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension and diabetes, in the Ashanti Region.
myjoyonline1h ago
AFCON final referee appointed for CAF Champions League final
Ndala is expected to take charge of the first encounter between Morocco’s FAR Rabat and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns which is scheduled for May 17 in Pretoria, South Africa.
myjoyonline1h ago
GoldBod task force cuts illegal gold trade, boosts forex repatriation
A dedicated anti-smuggling taskforce established by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has significantly curtailed illegal gold trading activities across the country, helping to channel artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold exports through formal systems and strengthening foreign exchange inflows into the national economy.
myjoyonline1h ago
Deadly floods and landslides kill at least 18, hit 54,000 households across Kenya
Torrential rains and devastating landslides have killed at least 18 people across multiple regions of Kenya over the past week, the National Police Service confirmed on Sunday. Most fatalities were attributed to drowning as the seasonal March-to-May downpours reached a lethal peak, triggering mudslides in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties. While authorities urged extreme […]
myjoyonline2h ago
Richard Gyan-Mensah donates 3,000 maths sets to BECE candidates in Gomoa West
Member of Parliament for Gomoa West and Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has donated 3,000 mathematical instrument sets to candidates preparing to sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the constituency.
myjoyonline2h ago
Education Minister sends goodwill message to 2026 BECE candidates
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has extended his best wishes to candidates across the country ahead of the start of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
myjoyonline2h ago
Don’t allow NDC to dictate how you comply with BoG law – Minority warns Governor Asiama
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over what it describes as increasing political interference in the affairs of the Bank of Ghana, cautioning that such developments could weaken the institution’s independence and public credibility.
myjoyonline3h ago
Nana Pim-Wusu Ansah leads transformational training programme for Wiamoase youth
Three years after his enstoolment as Wiamoase Ahenemma Hene, Nana Pim-Wusu Ansah is steadily redefining leadership through impactful community development and youth empowerment initiatives.
myjoyonline3h ago
Mahama cuts sod for construction of 24-Hour Economy Market at Asesewa
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction works to begin on the 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Asesewa in the Eastern Region.
myjoyonline3h ago
620,000 candidates begin BECE as WAEC tightens anti-cheating measures
Some 620,000 candidates across the country are set to begin the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on Monday, May 4, as authorities tighten measures to curb malpractice.
myjoyonline4h ago
BoG rejects Minority claims on 2025 accounts, cites misinterpretation of audited statements
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has rejected claims by the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus on its 2025 audited accounts, describing them as misleading.
myjoyonline4h ago
Majority caucus says BoG’s rising losses are cost of stabilisation, not collapse
The Majority in Parliament has strongly pushed back against the Minority's claims that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) reversed a recovery path in 2025 due to new policy decisions.
myjoyonline4h ago
The numbers speak for themselves – Majority caucus fires back at Minority over BoG loss
The Majority in Parliament has rejected the Minority's claim that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) understated its 2025 financial loss.
myjoyonline5h ago
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases
Meta should not have removed advertisements by attorneys seeking clients who claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. senators said on Friday in a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
myjoyonline5h ago
Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week to meet with Pope Leo, a Vatican source said on Sunday.
myjoyonline6h ago
GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay
GameStop has made a $55.5bn (£40.9bn) unsolicited offer to take over e-commerce firm eBay, the video game retail chain said on Sunday.
myjoyonline6h ago
King Charles launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda
King Charles has visited a new UK Space Agency observatory and launched a project to track space debris on the final day of his royal visit to Bermuda.
myjoyonline7h ago
Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three people have died, and three are ill after a Netherlands-based cruise ship was hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a rodent-borne virus that can cause fatal respiratory illness, authorities and media reports said on Sunday.
myjoyonline25m ago
ECOWAS clashes with Ghana over new airport taxes, warns of damage to regional aviation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised strong objections to new aviation-related taxes introduced by Ghana.
myjoyonline42m ago
The Genetic Panopticon: The dangerous reality of mandating newborn DNA
When Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng recently unveiled a Private Member’s Bill proposing to criminalise “paternity fraud” and mandate DNA testing for every newborn in Ghana, it touched a raw and deeply emotional nerve. The argument is seductive in its simplicity: no man should be tricked into raising a child that is not biologically […]
myjoyonline58m ago
Kaba and Slit Festival 4.0 celebrates Ghanaian heritage with elegance
Kaba and Slit Festival 4.0 brought together fashion lovers, cultural enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and creatives for a memorable experience filled with entertainment, education and traditional appreciation.
myjoyonline1h ago
BoG losses justified for stabilising economy — Joe Jackson
The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has maintained that there is sufficient evidence to suggest the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has incurred significant losses, contrary to repeated denials by both the central bank and government.
myjoyonline1h ago
Korle-Bu doctors announce industrial action over patient safety concerns
Doctors at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn their services, citing concerns over patient safety and professional standards.
myjoyonline1h ago
18 dead as floods and landslides hit multiple regions in Kenya
At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya.
myjoyonline2h ago
Four killed, others injured in separate robbery attacks in Bono East, Northern Regions
The Police Service says security has been tightened in the areas, with armed patrols intensified to prevent further attacks.
Authorities have assured the public that those responsible will be arrested and brought to justice.
myjoyonline2h ago
Today’s front pages: Monday, May 4, 2026
Myjoyonline.com brings you the front pages of the various newspapers across the country.
myjoyonline2h ago
WAEC warns BECE candidates against assaulting officials, carrying phones
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cautioned candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) that assaults on examination officials or possession of prohibited items could lead to severe sanctions, including cancellation of results and bans from future examinations.
myjoyonline3h ago
Cape Coast Deaf students trained on technology-facilitated gender-based violence
The Central Regional Department of Gender has called for amendments to existing legislation or the enactment of a comprehensive law to effectively address technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Ghana.
myjoyonline3h ago
Aboakyer Festival 2026: Opoku-Agyemang promises transformative infrastructure
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, at this year’s celebration of the Aboakyer Festival, has assured the people of Winneba of massive infrastructure development aimed at driving empowerment and prosperity across the area.
myjoyonline3h ago
Auditors advise BoG to fast-track reforms, improve clarity in reporting
Independent auditors have urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to accelerate financial sector reforms and enhance the clarity of its financial reporting to strengthen transparency and public confidence.
myjoyonline4h ago
Lawrence Tetteh advocates reconciliation to address Africa’s leadership failures, development challenges
The Reverend Canon Dr Lawrence Tetteh, President of the World Miracle Outreach, has called for urgent and deliberate efforts to promote reconciliation across Africa and its diaspora.
myjoyonline4h ago
Analysis: How GOLDBOD’s “beautiful” 2025 financials created a GH¢9bn hole at the Bank of Ghana
When the Ghana Gold Board announced last week through its financials that it had assayed a total of 103.8 metric tonnes of ASM gold valued at $10.8 billion and 101 metric tonnes of large-scale gold valued at $9.7 billion in 2025 — while still ending the year with a surplus of over GH¢5.4 billion — […]
myjoyonline5h ago
BoG gold sale row deepens as Majority caucus rejects Minority’s ‘policy insolvency’ charge
The Majority in Parliament has pushed back against claims by the Minority caucus regarding the 2025 audited financial statements of the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
myjoyonline5h ago
As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch
When Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off on Friday, theatre owners will be counting on the high-heeled women of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" rather than cape-wearing superheroes to draw audiences to the cineplex.
myjoyonline5h ago
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration.
myjoyonline6h ago
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.
myjoyonline6h ago
Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City Mayor and a long-time champion of President Donald Trump, is in a "stable but critical condition" in hospital, his spokesman Ted Goodman said in a social media post on Sunday.
myjoyonline7h ago
Samsung Biologics estimates strike has cost more than $100m
South Korean contract drug manufacturer Samsung Biologics estimated a strike by its labour union over pay that started late last month has cost the company about 150 billion won ($101.90 million).
myjoyonline29m ago
Oppong Nkrumah urges urgent BoG recapitalisation, warns against political interference
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called for the urgent recapitalisation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) following reported financial losses highlighted in recent audit findings.
myjoyonline51m ago
John Jinapor encourages Yapei-Kusawgu BECE candidates to stay focused
Minister for Energy and Green Transition and Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, has extended a goodwill message to candidates sitting for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), urging them to remain confident and focused throughout the examination period.
myjoyonline1h ago
Education Minister begins BECE monitoring tour in Sefwi
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has commenced a monitoring tour of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Sefwi area of the Western North Region, as new data from the Ghana Education Service (GES) indicates cases of examination malpractice in parts of the region.
myjoyonline1h ago
We do determine travel schedules for athletes – MoSR responds to Ghana’s 4x100m relay team
Team Ghana secured qualification on the second day of the event after finishing second with a time of 38.09 seconds to claim the final automatic spot for next year’s World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
myjoyonline1h ago
MTN CTIO Roundtable 2026 shifts AI debate to job creation in Ghana
The 2026 edition of the MTN Business CTIO Roundtable Africa, held recently at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, drew a record turnout of C-suite executives, tech innovators, policymakers, and AI specialists.
myjoyonline2h ago
Ghana Prisons Service warns public over rising impersonation scams on social media
The Ghana Prisons Service has issued a public disclaimer cautioning citizens against a growing wave of impersonation and fraud being perpetrated on social media platforms.
myjoyonline2h ago
BECE candidates urged to shun cheating as Aduwamase Old Students donate to school
Candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been urged to shun examination malpractice and approach the papers with confidence.
myjoyonline2h ago
Mahama calls for law to criminalise sex-for-jobs practices
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the introduction of legislation to criminalise the practice of demanding romantic or sexual relationships in exchange for employment opportunities.
myjoyonline3h ago
GRNMA Vice President condemns alleged extortion of nursing students
The First Vice President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Samuel Alagkora Akolgo, has strongly criticised allegations that some ward managers demand money from nursing students before endorsing their clinical logbooks.
myjoyonline3h ago
KMA deepens citizen engagement to promote accountability
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to citizen engagement as a critical tool for promoting transparency, accountability and inclusive governance with a social accountability town hall meeting.
myjoyonline3h ago
Bawumia hits at government over ‘dumsor’, says outages are hurting businesses
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, says growing concerns over “dumsor” are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the country.
myjoyonline3h ago
Stay calm and trust your hard work – Haruna Iddrisu to BECE candidates
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has wished candidates across the country success ahead of the start of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) today.
myjoyonline4h ago
TUC calls for regular dialogue on economic challenges, unemployment
Joshua Ansah, Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has emphasised the need for regular dialogue between the union and the government to address pressing national concerns, including salaries, pensions and labour market challenges.
myjoyonline4h ago
South Africa: The boys who gave the world a party, and went home early
On 7 July 1992, South Africa played its first international after readmission to world football, beating Cameroon 1–0 at King’s Park Stadium in Durban.
myjoyonline5h ago
US criticises Zambia for lack of engagement as $1 billion health deal stalls
The United States has criticised Zambia for failing to engage on a new health aid agreement governing more than $1 billion in U.S. funding, saying repeated outreach from Washington had been ignored as an April 30 deadline passed without a deal.
myjoyonline5h ago
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while reporting from conflict zones.
myjoyonline6h ago
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
A dog with rust-coloured fur lies at the side of a road. He looks peaceful, but as the TikTok video pans from his face to the rest of his body, severe injuries to his hind legs appear.
myjoyonline6h ago
Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products.
myjoyonline7h ago
Kenya death toll from floods, landslides rises to 18 people, police say
The death toll from flooding and landslides following heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 18 people, the national police service said on Sunday.
myjoyonline7h ago
Netflix to give Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ wide theatrical release, marking a first
Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days - a first for the streaming service.