Author: Constance Awunor

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has forecast light morning showers, mist and afternoon thunderstorms across parts of the country on Friday as an active rainstorm system moves westward from neighbouring Nigeria. In its 18-hour weather forecast issued at 6:00 a.m., the Agency advised the public to expect changing weather conditions throughout the day, with thunderstorms likely in many areas by the afternoon and evening. GMET said communities along the coast, including Aflao, Accra, Kasoa, Winneba, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Axim, will begin the day with light rain. The Agency placed the probability of morning rainfall in these areas at 40%.…

A High Court has ordered former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, and former GIIF Board Chairman, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, to open their defence in the ongoing criminal trial over the alleged loss of US$2 million in the controversial Sky Train project. The ruling follows the dismissal of a submission of no case filed by the two accused persons. Court Rejects No-Case Submission Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, announced the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 2. He said the accused had argued that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence…

A former security guard has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison after stealing £117,200 from a bank in the United Kingdom and fleeing to Ghana to evade arrest for nearly four years. Kwabena Kissi, 40, was jailed by Snaresbrook Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation over the July 2022 theft. Prosecutors told the court that Kissi exploited his previous job with a cash handling company to impersonate a cash collection officer. Using his knowledge of the bank’s cash collection procedures, he gained access to the money and stole £117,200. Investigators described the…

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to engage directly to help resolve growing diplomatic tensions between Ghana and South Africa. The Damongo MP said recent developments suggest that ministerial-level engagement may no longer be enough to address concerns arising from xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. Call for Presidential Intervention Speaking on the matter, Mr. Jinapor said relations between the two countries appear to have deteriorated despite their long-standing partnership. “Quite clearly, there is some breakdown of…

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to accept, consume, sell or distribute food and other regulated products recovered from floodwaters following the recent floods in Accra and other affected areas. The Authority said the warning became necessary after observing individuals retrieving food products from floodwaters and indicating on social media that they intended to distribute them to the public, including students. FDA Raises Safety Concerns In a food safety alert issued on Thursday, July 2, the FDA said it could not guarantee the safety or quality of products recovered from floodwaters. According to the Authority,…

An Accra High Court has cleared the way for the extradition of Ghanaian socialite Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to the United States. The court dismissed his application seeking to block the extradition process, paving the way for Ghanaian authorities to transfer him to face criminal charges in the US. Lawyer Confirms Court Decision The development was confirmed on Thursday, July 2, by Abu Trica’s lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor said he was informed while outside Ghana that the court had fast-tracked the case and approved his client’s extradition. “I am out of Ghana for…

The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed all consolidated cases challenging the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. The decision, delivered by a seven-member panel on Thursday, July 2, brings an end to the domestic legal challenges against her dismissal. Court Dismisses Consolidated Cases The panel, chaired by Justice Amadu Tanko, ruled that the suits lacked merit and dismissed them. The ruling effectively closes legal efforts within Ghana to overturn Justice Torkornoo’s removal, which followed months of political and judicial debate. Four separate lawsuits were filed in 2025 after she was suspended following the establishment of a prima…

England booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo, thanks to a late brace from captain Harry Kane. The Three Lions looked set for a shock exit before Kane struck twice in the closing stages to rescue Thomas Tuchel’s side and set up a last-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium. England were just 15 minutes away from one of the biggest upsets in their World Cup history after Brian Cipenga gave DR Congo the lead. However, Kane stepped up when his…

US singer Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $12.9 million in damages after a Los Angeles jury found him liable for a dog attack that seriously injured his housekeeper in 2020. The verdict followed a two-week trial over an incident at Brown’s home in Tarzana, California, where Maria Avila was attacked by a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades while taking out the rubbish. The jury found Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, liable for negligence. According to court proceedings, Avila suffered severe injuries after the dog mauled her, leaving her with permanent facial disfigurement, scarring, vision loss and…

A member of the Illinois House of Representatives in the United States, Carol Ammons, has expressed support for President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign for reparations for people of African descent. She described reparations as a matter of justice and an important tool for Africa’s long-term development. Speaking during a meeting with the Upper East Regional Minister, Akamugri Donatus Atanga, in Bolgatanga on Wednesday, July 2, Ammons said reparations are necessary to address the lasting effects of slavery, colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade. She said these historical injustices continue to affect African countries and people of African descent around the…