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The NPP and the NDC, Ghana's two major political parties, have held their final rallies and are making last-minute pushes for votes to secure the presidency.

President Akufo-Addo strongly condemns acts of religious hate, particularly those targeting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at a gathering in Kyebi, emphasizing unity and tolerance ahead of Saturday's polls.

Pressure mounts on the Ghana Police of the customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, to unmask persons behind the illegal importations of several variety of ammunition impounded at the tema port.

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

The Eastern Region has recorded two additional cases of Dengue Fever, bringing the region's count to 11 the number of confirmed cases. A total of 11 cases have been confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. The region is expecting feedback on 57 samples that are being worked on. The region currently is managing about 103 suspected cases

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an alert following the detection of an outbreak of Dengue Fever in the Eastern Region. This announcement comes after the national surveillance system identified unusual clinical malaria cases in several districts that did not respond to standard antimalarial treatments.

Organised Labour is set to hold an emergency meeting today to decide its next steps following the National Pensions Regulatory Commission's (NPRA) approval for the sale of SSNIT shares in six hotels. The NPRA had previously directed SSNIT on June 28 to suspend negotiations with Rock City over the sale of four hotels, pending further evaluation and engagement. Despite this directive, Employment Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah informed Parliament on Thursday, July 11, that all due processes have been adhered to in the sale.

Teaching unions are urging the Ghana Education Service to pay teachers who serve as invigilators during the current basic education certificate examination well. Additionally, the number of invigilators arrested for involvement in examination malpractice has risen to 18 within the first three days of this year’s examination.

Minister of State-designate at the Energy Ministry, Herbert Krapah has assured Parliament that the Volta River Authority (VRA) is undertaking comprehensive measures to ensure the next spillage of the Akosombo Dam does not cause another havoc.He claims lessons have been learned from the extensive damage caused by last year’s

National Security to monitor audio recordings of parents and candidates attempting to influence invigilators during the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Over 500,000 candidates to sit for The Basic Education Certificate Examination today as government releases 55.8million cedis to the West African Examination Council.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the newly endorsed NPP running mate, pledges to assist NPP presidential candidate Dr. Bawumia in running a successful presidential campaign.

Inspector general of police, warns he will not relent to deal ruthlessly with anyone who attempts to forment trouble during and after the December polls.

Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo has justified her recommendation to President Akufo-Addo to consider five judges for the Supreme Court. She insists that the Supreme Court needs more judges to handle the overwhelming number of cases currently before it.

The CLOSSAG strike commences today, and the National Labour Commission has expressed its dissatisfaction.

As members of parliament discuss the report regarding the plot to remove the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the IGP’s legal team hopes that the recommended sanctions will be upheld.

Ghana Standards Authority to close down some cement manufacturing companies for producing poor quality cement.

Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned his NPP colleagues and party sympathisers against infighting ahead of the party’s running mate announcement. He assured his colleagues that Dr Bawumia in consultation with party elders would make a decision beneficial to the party and all involved.

There is a standoff at the Walewale police station in the Mamprusi West Municipality of the North East Region. This was after dozens of NPP supporters besieged the facility to stop the Police from transporting two ballot boxes and the party’s voters register to Tamale.

Five Ghanaian MPs caught up in Kenya's protest moved to safety.

The Ghana National Service Scheme says it will credit the accounts of national service personal who have had their allowances held in arrears for April and May.

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

Medical lab scientists strike still in full force despite National Labour Commission's (NLC) order to call it off and return to the negotiation table.

Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare described the issue as untrue and propagandist which should not be allowed in the education sector.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justic (CHRAJ) formally commences investigations into the planned sale of 60% shares of SSNIT hotels to Rock City Hotel.

The Ghana Federation of Labour says the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is proceeding with talks to sell its stake in four hotels to Rock City Hotel owned by Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, despite a petition before the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

Organised labour unites with minority in parliament to demonstrate against the sale of 60% of SSNIT owned hotels to Rock City Hotel.

The former President John Dramani Mahama criticized President Nana Akuffo Addo’s administration, accusing it of prioritizing revenue generation while neglecting efforts to decrease government spending.

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

The Minority in Parliament criticizes the government’s attempt to pass legislation for the free senior high school policy without addressing its existing implementation issues.

Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi East Ernest Frimpong renders an unqualified apology for inciting illegal miners against military.

NPP parliamentary candidate for the Amenfi East constituency Ernest Frimpong clarifies his comment on the trending video where he is captured inciting illegal miners against the security services.

The Ghana National Service warns residents in Dodowa and its surrounding areas not to engage in activities that could cause fire outbreaks as it lacks enough functional fire tenders to deal with the situation.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged Ghanaians to exercise caution and moderation when criticising the Supreme Court and other key state institutions.

Some parts of ECOMOG at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra have been gutted by fire.

The Electoral Commission (EC) reverses its decision to prevent political party agents from observing the transfer of votes exercise.

National Coordinator of CODEO, Albert Arhin, calls for a suspension in the voter transfer process until consensus is built among major stakeholders: the NPP and the NDC.

PURC warns that utility prices will continue to go up until there is stability in the depreciation of the cedi

SSNIT halts the sale of major stakes of its four hotels following escalating tensions with labour unions .

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has joined calls for the resignation of Attorney-General and Minister of Justice (A-G), Godfred Yeboah Dame.

The National Democratic Congress has called on the General Legal Counsel to take disciplinary action against Attorney General Godfred Dame for witness tampering in the ongoing ambulance case.

Former President John Dramani Mahama expresses his intention to bolster the cedi and eliminate the E-levy within his first 100 days if elected to office.

Courts to go digital as Chief Justice announces that from next year courts will hear applications virtually.

Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea says that his outfit will only take a position after probing the KPMG report and parties involved.

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated by Efutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is predicting an imminent fuel shortage should the grievances of the striking Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union remain unresolved.

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin