Midday News

A family man has recounted how his family was able to survive despite the financial devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sharing his story on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Nii said his wife was laid off due to the pandemic; therefore, he became the sole provider for the family.

A 19-year-old mother, Janet Amartey is grateful for the life of her one-month-old baby who escaped death after a building collapsed on her at Apeatse in the Western Region. The baby, Abena, had sustained injuries on her face when she was rescued from the rubble after an explosive-laden truck collided with a motorcycle, leading to a large blast in their community on Thursday, January 20.

Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah, has stated that the Majority in Parliament may not need the consent of the Minority to pass the Electronic Transactions Levy bill into law. In an interview with JoyNews ahead of Parliament’s resumption, he revealed that government is determined and will go ahead to the e-levy should the NDC MPs hold on to their entrenched position.

A Police officer has been shot dead amidst the resurgence of violence in Bawku, in the Upper East Region. According to the Police, Constable Regina Angenu, who was with the Paga Police Station on Sunday, paid a visit to her colleague, Constable Erasmus Enkson of the Bawku Division.

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is leading a strong government delegation to Apiate, a community near Bogoso in the Western Region where some residents lost their lives through deadly explosion. The Vice President who is to commiserate with victims of Thursday’s incident and their families as well as see to the help government can extend to them to return life to normalcy.

The Office of the National Chief Imam has warned of more clashes between rival groups in other communities if urgent steps are not taken to deal with deep-seated issues of concern. Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Thursday on behalf of the National Chief Imam, he stated that the clash between the two factions, is a matter of national security.

Some shops remain closed following the gunshots witnessed in the violent clash in Nima, a suburb if Accra on Tuesday January 18. A trader who spoke to JoyNews Manuel Koranteng, revealed that most of the shops in the area have not been opened due to “fear and panic.”

Former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of causing a €2.3 million loss to the state. Two other accused persons, Sylvestre Anemana, a former Chief Director at the Ministry of Health and Richard Jakpa, a businessman, also pleaded not guilty.