Joy Fm Afternoon News Bulletin

The government of Ghana has formally notified the government of Togo of its decision to refer their maritime boundary dispute to international arbitration.

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.

In this bulletin, we tell you who is leading in the NPP race per JoyNews Research ahead of the opposition's Presidential primaries.

Ken Ofori-Atta's legal saga takes a new turn as Ghana's High Commissioner in the US reveals that the embattled former finance minister was declared medically fit for detention.

Lawyers for Ken Ofori-Atta hit back at AG Dominic Ayine, accusing him of irresponsibly disclosing details of ongoing offshore investigations against their client.

Daniel Domelevo charges Attorney General to be fierce with prosecutions this New Year as he says people are losing hope in ORAL .

GTEC has asked that the management of the University of Ghana should reverse any recent fee increases and/or dues for the 2025/2026 academic year immediately.

Ghana's public debt stock has surged again, rising by more than GH¢70 billion in just three months, reflecting pressures from the cedi's sharp depreciation against the US dollar in the third quarter of 2025.

An Accra High Court pulls the brakes on the planned funeral of music legend Daddy Lumba, halting proceedings scheduled for tomorrow.

A major confrontation is expected in Parliament today, as both the Majority and the Minority signal their readiness for a repeat of yesterday's disorderly scenes on the floor.

Ghana's inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service.

A petition was submitted to President John Dramani Mahama seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng, accusing him of incompetence, financial mismanagement, and a lack of tangible results after four years in office.

President John Mahama submits ten separate petitions to CJ Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, seeking the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensah and her deputies, and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is set to rule on eligibility of Kpandai seat following Tamale Court ruling

Victims of a recent fire in the Dansoman Market have pleaded with the government for aid after suffering significant losses.

A group of Ghanaians, led by Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi and a private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has staged a protest in Accra demanding the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office over what they describe as his failure to deliver on his mandate.

The Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, has annulled the 2024 parliamentary election results for the Kpandai constituency and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days, following a successful legal challenge.

An Accra Circuit Court has granted blogger Samuel Amadotor of Dklassgh.net bail of GH¢50,000 with two sureties. He faces charges of allegedly publishing false information aimed at tarnishing the reputation of former NCA Board Chairman Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II.

The OSP is set to arraign Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others before the court in connection with the SML case.

Hundreds of former employees of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine have issued a damning critique of the mine's current operator, Heath Goldfields Limited, claiming the company has failed to honour its financial obligations and is mirroring the deficiencies of its ousted predecessor.

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has called on the government to ensure that the 400 million cedis allocated to the Women's Bank in the 2025 budget is released without delay.

The Ghana Armed Forces have announced the resumption of their recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region, introducing modifications to the process.

The Bank of Ghana's planned $1.15 billion forex injection has led to a 2.5% appreciation of the cedi, signaling renewed investor confidence. This move could push total forex support in 2025 to over $2.5 billion.

The Ministry of Education has dismissed allegations of bribery in school placement, stating that theres no evidence to back the claims.

Chairman Wontumi placed on stop list, barred from travelling outside Ghana as High Court admits him to GH¢ 15 million bail over illegal mining charges

Illegal mining activities have destroyed 3 kilometers of the Nsuta–Takoradi–Akyem rail line, halting manganese haulage and costing the nation an estimated $18 million.

The NPP Minority in Parliament is calling for the dismissal of Communications Minister Sam George, accusing him of arrogance, disrespect, and failure to secure price reductions for DSTV users.

Godfred Dame appears before CID over alleged misconduct in Ato Forson trial

UTAG has resolved to shut down all public universities, citing the government's failure to declare a targeted state of emergency as the basis for its decision.