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Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery Attack in Ahafo Region
Five suspects have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service in connection with an armed robbery incident in the Ahafo Region. The suspects allegedly attacked a vehicle conveying cash and valuables, leading to injuries and property loss. Police recovered some stolen items and weapons during the operation and continue investigations to apprehend additional accomplices.
Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-arrest-five-suspects-over-armed-robbery-attack-in-ahafo-region/
When Prophecy Fails: A Case of Prophet El-Bernard Nelson Eshun (An article)
The article examines the case of Prophet El-Bernard Nelson Eshun, whose widely publicized prophecy regarding the outcome of the NPP presidential primary failed to materialize. It explores the broader implications of unfulfilled prophecies in Ghanaian Christianity, including public disappointment, questions of credibility, and the emotional and spiritual impact on followers when expectations are not met. Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/when-prophecy-fails-a-case-of-prophet-el-bernard-nelson-eshun/
“I’m Not Asking You to Stay Nor Leave, But I’ll Be Back” – Bernard El-Bernard Tells Congregation After Botched NPP Prophecy
Prophet Bernard El-Bernard addressed his congregation following the failure of his prophecy concerning the NPP flagbearer race. He stated he is not pressuring members to stay or leave the church but assured them he would return stronger. The statement reflects efforts to manage fallout and maintain community trust amid public scrutiny over the inaccurate prediction. Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/im-not-asking-you-to-stay-nor-leave-but-ill-be-back-bernard-elbernard-tells-congregation-after-botched-npp-prophesy/
“Do Not Fake the Voice of God” – Methodist Presiding Bishop Warns as Prophetic Failures Rock Christianity
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana has issued a strong caution to religious leaders and prophets against fabricating divine messages, amid growing concerns over repeated prophetic inaccuracies in Ghanaian Christianity. The statement urges integrity, humility, and accountability in prophetic ministry to preserve the credibility of the faith and protect congregants from disillusionment. Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/do-not-fake-the-voice-of-god-methodist-presiding-bishop-warns-as-prophetic-failures-rock-christianity/
We’re Far Advanced with Establishment of Women’s Bank – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant progress toward establishing a dedicated Women’s Bank in Ghana. The initiative aims to provide tailored financial services, credit access, and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs and small-scale business owners, aligning with broader gender-inclusive economic policies. Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/were-far-advanced-with-establishment-of-womens-bank-mahama/
Mahama Inaugurates SheaPark Resource Hub to Drive Industrial Growth in Upper West
President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurated the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Upper West Region, to boost shea butter processing, value addition, and industrial development. The facility aims to empower local women shea collectors, create jobs, enhance export potential, and position the region as a key player in Ghana’s agro-industrial sector. Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-inaugurates-sheapark-resource-hub-to-drive-industrial-growth-in-upper-west/
\President Mahama to Embark on Three-Day State Visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a three-day State visit to Zambia from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema. Accompanied by First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, boost trade and investment, and advance opportunities under AfCFTA. Highlights include an address to Zambia’s National Assembly on Ghana’s vision for integrated Africa, a meeting with the Ghanaian community in Lusaka, and a Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue showcasing digital technologies and fintech. The trip underscores Mahama’s focus on interconnected African development, infrastructure, trade, and youth employment.
Read More: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/02/mahama-to-embark-on-three-day-state-visit-to-zambia/
‘We See What Others Can’t See’ – Mussa Dankwah Fires at Party Researchers After NPP Primary
Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director Mussa Dankwah has criticized self-styled political researchers and analysts for misinterpreting polling data following the NPP presidential primary outcome. He defended his firm’s accurate forecast of Dr. Bawumia’s 56.48% victory (missing by just 0.5% within margin of error) while noting Kennedy Agyapong underperformed expectations. Dankwah stressed the distinction between pollsters (who provide leads) and researchers (who probe reasons), warning against turning polls into in-depth studies. He attributed Bawumia’s win partly to undecided delegates shifting amid campaign controversies, and highlighted Bryan Acheampong’s outperformance. The tone is advisory and corrective on professional polling limits.
Read More: https://citinewsroom.com/2026/02/we-see-what-others-cant-see-mussa-dankwah-fires-party-researchers/
President Mahama Reacts to IShowSpeed’s Shea Butter Massage Experience During Ghana Tour
President John Dramani Mahama shared a light-hearted reaction to American streamer IShowSpeed‘s viral shea butter massage at the Shea Butter Museum in Accra during his January 26, 2026, Ghana tour. Speaking at the SheaPark Resource Hub launch in Wa on February 1, Mahama recounted his children showing him the video: “About 10 girls, all with shea butter, were massaging this boy… The way he was enjoying it, he opened his mouth as if he couldn’t breathe. That guy, I’m sure he’ll come back here.” The moment tied into nostalgia for northern Ghanaian heritage and highlighted the “IShowSpeed Effect” in promoting Ghanaian culture, tourism, and shea butter globally.
Read More: https://www.myjoyonline.com/president-mahama-reacts-to-ishowspeeds-shea-butter-massage-experience-during-ghana-tour/
NPP Race: What All the Defeated Candidates Said After Losing to Bawumia
Following Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory in the January 31, 2026, NPP presidential primary, the defeated candidates issued statements of concession and support. The article details their reactions, focusing on pledges of unity, acceptance of results, and commitment to party strength ahead of 2028. Specific quotes and tones reflect sportsmanship and forward-looking collaboration within the NPP.
Read More: https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-race-what-all-the-defeated-candidates-said-after-losing-to-bawumia/
2028 Elections: Bawumia Will Defeat the NDC – Prof Mike Oquaye
Former Speaker of Parliament and NPP elder statesman Prof. Mike Oquaye predicted Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will defeat the NDC in the 2028 elections. In a January 31, 2026, JoyNews interview, Oquaye cited Bawumia’s achievements, innovative policies, and structural reforms as Vice President, calling him the best leader in the Fourth Republic and attributing NDC fear to his inevitable victory.
Read More: https://www.myjoyonline.com/2028-elections-bawumia-will-defeat-the-ndc-prof-mike-oquaye/
CAGD Suspends Salaries of 2,563 Public Sector Workers After Nationwide Headcount Exercise
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has suspended salaries for 2,563 public sector workers who failed to appear for verification during a 2025 nationwide headcount exercise by the Ghana Audit Service across MDAs. Announced via press release, the action—recommended by the Auditor-General—aims to eliminate payroll irregularities and strengthen integrity. Affected workers must contact the Audit Service for clearance; salaries will resume only after verification. January 2026 salaries were paid to verified employees.
Read More: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/CAGD-suspends-salaries-of-2-563-public-sector-workers-after-nationwide-headcount-exercise-2019701
Kwahu, Ghana – Former President Nana Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, while both leaders were in the Kwahu enclave for the annual Easter celebrations.
The meeting took place as President Mahama participated in activities linked to the Kwahu Business Forum, a major event held alongside the Easter festivities.
Akufo-Addo, who has maintained a nearly two-decade tradition of spending Easter in Kwahu, described the visit as a cordial engagement during the sacred period.
In a Facebook post, the former president wrote: “On the Holy Saturday of Easter, while in Kwahu where for almost two decades I have consecutively visited during the sacred period of Easter, I called on the President of the Republic, H. E. John Dramani Mahama who is also in Kwahu.”
The encounter highlights a moment of peaceful political civility between the current and immediate past leaders of Ghana amid the festive season. No further details about the substance of their discussion were made public.
The visit comes at a time when both leaders are actively involved in national and regional development conversations, with Mahama using the Kwahu platform to engage stakeholders on economic matters.
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Mahama Calls Christ’s Birthplace an ‘Epicentre of War’, New Airport Concourse Planned and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
We have curated the most relevant and impactful stories from Ghana to keep you informed.
‘It’s Painful Christ’s Birthplace Now an Epicentre of War’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described the ongoing violence in the Middle East as a “painful irony,” noting that the birthplace of Christianity and the land where Christ preached love, forgiveness, and peace has become a major centre of conflict. In his Easter message delivered at Black Star Square on April 3, 2026, Mahama said the suffering in the Holy Land cannot be ignored during the season of Easter. He extended Ghana’s thoughts and prayers to the people of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran, and the wider Middle East region, urging world leaders to embrace restraint, dialogue, and respect for human dignity.
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Gov’t to Construct New Concourse at Accra International Airport to Ease Congestion
The Ghana Airports Company Limited will begin construction this month on an ultra-modern concourse linking Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport. The project aims to eliminate current operational bottlenecks, enable seamless passenger transfers, and significantly improve hub efficiency. Key features include five additional passenger boarding bridges, five passenger holding areas, bi-directional travelators, new escalators and elevators, a VIP lounge, four business lounges, and four retail and duty-free pods. The expansion forms part of a broader modernisation drive to provide world-class facilities and strengthen Ghana’s position as a competitive aviation hub in West Africa.
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Gov’t Procures Over 24,000 Medical Equipment to Support Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
The Ghanaian government has acquired 24,534 pieces of medical equipment to strengthen health facilities ahead of the nationwide rollout of its free primary healthcare policy. The consignment, inspected by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, includes baby incubators, radiant warmers, oxygen concentrators, X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, laboratory analysers, vital signs monitors, glucometers, patient monitors, infusion devices, delivery beds, and hospital beds. The equipment will be distributed across government hospitals to improve diagnostics, newborn care, and overall service delivery at the primary level.
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Ghana to Manufacture First Vaccine with Support from Indonesia
Ghana is set to begin local production of its first vaccine with technical and partnership support from the Indonesian government. Honorary Consul of Indonesia to Ghana, Paskal A B Rois, confirmed that a high-level delegation from Ghana’s National Vaccine Institute, Food and Drugs Authority, and GIZ visited Indonesia late last year to finalise arrangements. Once operational, Ghana will become the third African country — after Senegal and South Africa — to manufacture vaccines domestically. The initiative is expected to enhance the country’s health security and reduce dependence on imported vaccines.
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No Business Thrives Without Trust in Justice System — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has emphasised that trust in the judicial system is essential for business growth and investor confidence in Ghana. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on April 4, 2026, he stated that contracts must be honoured, property protected, and disputes resolved fairly and predictably for any economy to flourish. The Chief Justice announced that the judiciary is repositioning itself to become an active partner in creating a business-friendly environment anchored in the rule of law. He warned that delays and uncertainty in the justice system carry real economic costs by discouraging investment.
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Ghana President Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting to Cushion Ghanaians from Soaring Fuel Prices
President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the escalation involving Iran.
Speaking on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum, President Mahama stated that the meeting will focus on practical interventions to ease the burden on citizens.
He specifically mentioned the possibility of adjustments in fuel margins and other components of the price build-up to help keep prices relatively stable while hoping for de-escalation of the conflict.
“I have called for this emergency cabinet meeting to decide on specific measures we can take to cushion petroleum prices,” Mahama said. “There are adjustments we can make, particularly in the margins, to help maintain relatively stable prices as we pray for the war to cease.”
The President assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to protecting the economy from external shocks and has taken steps to build resilience.
“I can confidently tell you that the economy will not collapse because of the war in Iran,” he stated.
Mahama also commended transport unions for showing restraint by not immediately increasing lorry fares despite the fuel price surge.
He urged them to continue exercising patience as the government works on relief measures. Fuel prices rose significantly effective April 1, 2026, with petrol increasing to approximately GH¢13.30 per liter (a 15% hike) and diesel to GH¢17.10 per liter (a 19% hike) for the first half of April.
The government is reviewing options including reductions in margins and levies to provide relief to consumers.
This latest development highlights the direct link between global geopolitical tensions and domestic living costs in Ghana, as the government balances immediate relief with longer-term economic stability.
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