Author: Constance Awunor

Ghanaian singer OliveTheBoy has opened up about the challenges he faced in pursuing a music career, revealing that his mother strongly opposed his decision and even threatened to have him arrested before he released his first project. Speaking on 3Xtra’s On The Line Podcast, the GoodSin hitmaker said his love for music began at a very young age after listening to his mother’s cassette recordings. “I knew about composing music way before. I was even a kid six, five, four. I knew about it because I had listened to my mom’s songs,” he said. According to the singer, constantly listening…

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has the constitutional authority to investigate and prosecute corruption-related offences independently, while affirming that the Attorney-General (AG) retains the power to discontinue such prosecutions by entering a nolle prosequi. The landmark judgment settles a long-running constitutional dispute over the prosecutorial powers of the OSP and clarifies the relationship between the anti-corruption agency and the Attorney-General’s office. A seven-member panel of the apex court, chaired by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, dismissed a suit filed by private legal practitioner Noah Adamtey, who challenged the constitutionality of Sections 3(3)…

The Supreme Court has ruled that all registered members in good standing of political parties must be allowed to vote in the election of their party leaders and candidates, declaring Ghana’s long-standing delegate system unconstitutional. In a 5–2 majority decision delivered on Wednesday, July 29, a seven-member panel held that the delegate system used by political parties violates the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. The landmark judgment paves the way for a “one member, one vote” system in the internal elections of registered political parties and is expected to significantly reshape the country’s political landscape. The constitutional challenge…

The Attorney General’s Office has released the schedule for Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) cases set to be heard in various courts across the country from Monday, July 27, to Friday, July 31, 2026. The cases, which are at different stages of trial, include the Skytrain, National Service Authority, Cybersecurity Authority software procurement, National Buffer Stock, EXIM Bank loan and Akonta Mining cases. Monday, July 27 The week begins with four high-profile cases. At 9:00 a.m., Republic v Asamoah & Another (Skytrain Case) will be heard at Criminal Court 4, where the court will consider a motion for abridgment of…

The Government of Ghana has received another group of Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following recent developments that raised concerns about their safety and welfare. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with national security agencies, welcomed the returnees at the airport on Monday. The reception followed earlier government preparations to ensure their safe arrival and reintegration. Repatriation Follows Government Announcement The evacuation comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced over the weekend that arrangements had been completed to bring home another group of Ghanaians affected by the recent situation in South Africa. According to the ministry,…

Fast-fashion retailer Shein reported a $99 million net loss in the first quarter of 2026 after new US tariffs on low-value imports slowed sales in one of its biggest markets. The Singapore-headquartered company, which was founded in China, posted the loss after recording a $395 million profit during the same period a year earlier. The financial results were released as part of preparations for the company’s planned stock market listing in Hong Kong. Tariff Changes Hit US Business Shein said its US business was affected after President Donald Trump ended a duty exemption that allowed low-value packages to enter the…

Visible structural damage at the Mallam Interchange in Accra has sparked fresh concerns about the safety of one of the capital’s busiest road networks. Recent photographs taken beneath the flyover show severe deterioration at the beam-column junction, a critical section that supports the bridge. The images reveal broken concrete, exposed steel reinforcement bars and a deep crack extending from the damaged beam into the supporting column. The defects have renewed calls for an urgent structural assessment and immediate repair works. Engineers Warn of Serious Structural Damage Structural engineers say the damage goes beyond routine wear and tear. The photographs show…

The Accra High Court has adjourned plea bargain negotiations in the GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to August 27, 2026. The adjournment followed a request by Wontumi’s new lead counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, who asked the court for more time to conclude ongoing discussions with prosecutors. New Lawyer Seeks More Time Appearing before the court on Monday, July 27, Mr Atta Akyea, who recently took over Wontumi’s defence after the withdrawal of Andy Appiah-Kubi, requested that the case be adjourned until October. However, Deputy…

A leaked copy of Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, attracted millions of views on X before it was removed, raising fresh concerns about online movie piracy. According to industry publication Variety, a post containing a high-quality version of the film received 2.1 million views within two and a half hours on Saturday. The account that shared the movie was later suspended. The leak quickly sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many users expressing surprise that the entire film had been uploaded to the platform. Social Media Reacts to the Leak Several X users commented on the incident as…

Former Kenyan National Football League (NFL) player Daniel Adongo has been deported from the United States after overstaying his visa and facing multiple criminal charges, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 37-year-old, who played as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, was removed from the US on June 20, 2026, after receiving a deportation order on March 23, 2026. ICE announced the deportation in a statement released on Saturday. Visa Overstay and Criminal Charges According to ICE, Adongo remained in the United States after his visa expired in 2016, the same year his NFL career came to…