Author: Constance Awunor

The government’s post-flood mitigation task force has begun demolishing unauthorised structures along the banks of Tesa Dam and Legon Boundary Road. The exercise forms part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The demolition started on Friday, July 24, 2026. It follows several post-flood assessment tours conducted after the devastating June 29 floods that affected many communities across the region. Government Targets Flood-Prone Areas Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources Gilbert Adjei said the exercise is necessary to prevent future flooding. According to him, recent floods have been linked to buildings erected on waterways and wetlands.…

The Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Alexander Barimah Twum, has called on Ghanaians to support efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking by providing authorities with credible information on criminal activities. He said public cooperation is essential to dismantling drug trafficking networks and addressing the growing challenge of drug abuse, particularly among young people. Mr. Barimah Twum made the appeal while speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, July 27, during a discussion on illicit drug use and trafficking in Ghana. Public urged to report drug-related activities According to the NACOC Deputy Director, some members of…

Warning messages have appeared on the exterior walls of the Swedru mansion belonging to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, following his extradition to the United States to face alleged romance fraud charges. A video circulating on social media shows several inscriptions painted in red, green and black across the walls of the property, drawing fresh public attention to the case. Warning messages painted on walls In the footage, the words “Warning” and “Notice” are clearly visible on different sections of the mansion’s exterior walls. Some of the inscriptions appear to suggest that the property is under investigation and…

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has received a black Ferrari as a gift from businessman and Rigworld Group Chief Executive Officer Kofi Amoa-Abban. The emotional moment, captured in a video circulating on social media, shows the award-winning musician bowing to the oil magnate in appreciation after the luxury sports car was officially handed over. Emotional moment caught on video The widely shared video, which surfaced on Sunday, July 26, 2026, shows Kofi Amoa-Abban announcing his intention to gift Shatta Wale a Ferrari. Members of the musician’s entourage, visibly excited by the announcement, asked the businessman to repeat his promise, which…

Abdul-Samed Sulemana, popularly known as Awuche and believed to be Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33. According to reports, Awuche passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. His death comes just weeks after businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama pledged to fully fund his medical care following a public appeal for assistance. Health deteriorated due to gigantism complications Awuche’s condition reportedly worsened after suffering complications related to gigantism. He was initially treated at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu before doctors referred…

Odo Broni, the estranged widow of late Ghanaian Highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, broke down in tears at the musician’s graveside during his one-year memorial service, pleading for her name to be cleared over allegations surrounding his death. The emotional moment has generated widespread discussion on social media after videos from the ceremony went viral. Over the weekend, the family of the late Highlife icon held a memorial ceremony to mark one year since his passing. During the event, Odo Broni was seen weeping uncontrollably as she stood at Daddy Lumba’s graveside. In a video…

A majority of Ghanaian voters support the establishment of regional tribunals, according to a new poll released by GlobalInfo Analytics. The survey, published on July 27, found that 63 per cent of respondents approve of the creation of the regional tribunal system, while 19 per cent oppose it. Another 17 per cent said they had no opinion on the issue. The findings come after Parliament passed legislation to establish the regional tribunals. The bill is currently awaiting presidential assent before it can become law. Support cuts across political parties According to the poll, support for the regional tribunals extends across…

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Works and Housing Committee, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has rejected Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s explanation that a court order freezing Ghana’s constitutional contingency fund delayed the government’s response to recent flooding in Accra. The former Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development described the explanation as surprising and questioned how Cabinet could have approved emergency flood response measures without knowing that the fund was inaccessible. His remarks follow the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, during which Dr Forson disclosed that the government could not access the constitutional contingency fund because…

A reported bid by broadcast journalist Captain Smart to contest the Gomoa West parliamentary seat on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sparked opposition from within the party. The move has been publicly criticised by suspended Awutu Senya East Constituency Chairman, Stephen Ofosu Agyare, popularly known as TK, who says he will campaign against the broadcaster if he is selected as the party’s parliamentary candidate. In a video circulating on social media on Friday, July 24, 2026, TK questioned Captain Smart’s suitability to represent the NDC in the constituency. He argued that the broadcaster has built his…

A video of media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah attending his graduation ceremony at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has surfaced online. The footage, shared by SIKA OFFICIAL on X on July 24, 2026, shows Afrifa taking part in the ceremony despite appearing to experience mobility challenges. Neck brace and walking stick In the more than two-minute video, Afrifa is seen wearing a neck brace while colleagues assist him in putting on his graduation gown. He appears to stand stiffly throughout the process before making his way to the graduation venue with the support of a walking stick.…