News Night

Tomato prices are rising across several markets in Accra following last week's deadly attack on Ghanaian traders in neighbouring Burkina Faso, with market women warning that the resulting shortage is driving costs higher and leaving consumers struggling.

Government has released GH¢855 million to settle arrears owed to cocoa farmers after a prolonged payment crisis that left many producers unpaid for months, despite delivering their produce to licensed buying companies.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

The Amansie Central District Chief Executive to be dismissed and prosecuted following a damning JoyNews investigation uncovering an alleged extortion syndicate linked to illegal mining activities. The latest Hotline documentary, A Tax for Galamsey, reveals how illegal miners are reportedly registered, taxed, receipted, and protected by government appointees while the environment is destroyed.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

It's a clash of science and prophecy — data versus inspiration — as Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia goes head-to-head with Kennedy Agyapong and the battle for the NPP flagbearership reaches fever pitch.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

Tension brews in the transport sector as commercial drivers reject government claims that they are creating artificial vehicle shortages to justify fare hikes during rush hours.

Lawyers for embattled former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta accuse the government of interference in his attempts to secure freedom from US detention.

The central bank distances itself from the $12 million Pwalugu Dam scandal, urging the Public Accounts Committee to hold the CAG's Department accountable.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

Fuel prices are going down, but transport fares remain stubbornly high. We hear from frustrated commuters calling on commercial transport operators to reduce fares and ease the pressure on households.

The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers raises an alarm over severe financial hardship as the government fails to clear 15 months of salary arrears. The group gives government until the end of January to resolve the matter or face legal action.

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The Supreme Court has halted the planned Kpandai parliamentary rerun, originally scheduled for December 30, 2025. This follows a certiorari application by Matthew Nyindam, challenging the High Court's decision to annul the December 7, 2024, parliamentary election results.

The five Northern regions of Ghana are facing a deepening education crisis, with betting, teenage pregnancy, poverty, and inadequate school infrastructure forcing thousands of children out of school

The Accra High Court has granted GHS50 million bail to former GRA boss Ammishadai Owusu-Amoah and four others in the Ken Ofori-Atta case.

A major shake-up looms in Ghana's anti-corruption landscape as Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor draft a private members' bill seeking to repeal the OSP Act—a move that would effectively abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

The much-anticipated ratification of Ghana's lithium mining deal faces yet another delay as the government moves to amend the royalties law to secure a stronger stake for the state.

Petitions seeking the removal of the Special Prosecutor and Electoral Commissioners are gathering momentum.

Concerns heighten over the sharp decline in this year's WASSCE pass rates, with teacher union NAGRAT blaming the performance drop on reduced contact hours under the Free SHS policy.

A former board member of MIIF is taking on the current management, accusing it of refusing to provide full disclosure on key documents—including its 2024 financial statements.

Defense Ministry to remain without a substantive minister until next year, as President Mahama insists he will not be rushed despite pressure from the Speaker of Parliament and the NPP Minority.

The OSP fires back at conflict-of-interest allegations made by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu against the OSP and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.

Exploring domestic violence and abuse against women—an urgent social issue affecting families across the country, its causes, its impact, and the collective responsibility to help end gender-based violence.

"Health facilities should be equipped, and health workers trained, to provide quality care during childbirth" - Dr. (Med) Kojo Ahor-Essel.

A major rescue mission is underway at Heath Goldfields in Bogoso, where NADMO officials are racing against time to locate survivors after at least three illegal miners were crushed to death when a mining shaft collapsed.

President John Mahama has declared he will sign the anti-gay bill into law if it is passed by Parliament.

Speaker of Parliament fires back at the Minority Leader, distancing himself from comments by Alexander Afenyo-Markin that referenced the Speaker's past conduct as an MP in an attempt to justify the recent chaos in Parliament.

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts

In-depth analysis of topical issues of the day with interviews, business and sports inserts