Author: Constance Awunor

A birthday message from Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to Ebi Bright has sparked widespread reactions on social media after many users realised for the first time that the two politicians are married. The Member of Parliament for South Dayi and Majority Chief Whip shared the message on his X page on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, accompanied by photos of the Tema Mayor. In the post, Mr Dafeamekpor described Ebi Bright as a brilliant woman, a loving wife and a caring mother while celebrating her birthday. “A very Special Happy Birthday wishes to this brilliant woman, a sweet wife and a wonderful mother,”…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has denied claims that traders at the 31st December Makola Market were forcefully evicted, insisting the exercise is part of a planned redevelopment project to improve trading conditions in the capital. According to the Assembly, traders affected by the project were consulted extensively and given ample notice before work began. Speaking to the media, Assembly Member for Bubuashie, Daniel Omaboe, said the redevelopment project will transform the existing one-storey material stores near the market into a modern four-storey trading facility. He explained that the project forms part of the Assembly’s ongoing “Red Line” decongestion exercise…

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has alleged that more than 16 members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been arrested by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over social media commentary. Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the former Information Minister claimed the individuals were targeted for posting comments online that the government considered unfavourable. “Over sixteen NPP persons have been arrested for simply making comments on social media or posting things on social media that the government finds unpalatable,” he alleged. Mr. Oppong Nkrumah made the remarks…

Elon Musk has suffered another major courtroom defeat after a California jury dismissed his lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, adding to a growing list of recent legal setbacks for the billionaire entrepreneur. The unanimous jury verdict found that Musk waited too long to file the lawsuit, meaning the statute of limitations on his claims had expired before the case reached court. Musk had accused OpenAI and Altman of betraying the organisation’s original non-profit mission after transitioning the company into a for-profit business. He claimed Altman deceived him into donating $38 million to OpenAI in its early…

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has challenged new Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to improve the national team’s performances ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz replaced Otto Addo in April after Ghana’s poor run of results. The Black Stars are currently on a four-match losing streak despite several players performing strongly for their clubs in Europe. Speaking to SoccerChat, Mr Adams questioned why some players struggle to deliver similar performances for Ghana. “Why would we have Antoine Semenyo in our team, and when he goes to his club side he performs very well, but when he comes to the…

The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply has welcomed the newly approved Value for Money legislation. The institute says the law will strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds. According to GIPS, the legislation will help ensure that government spending delivers better value to state institutions and the wider economy. The institute believes the law will reduce waste and inefficiency in public procurement. President of GIPS, Simon Annan, described the legislation as timely. He said it shows government’s commitment to addressing the misuse of public resources linked to procurement breaches. “The Value for Money legislation is…

The World Health Organization will hold an emergency committee meeting as deaths from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to rise. Health officials say the death toll has increased to 131 from 513 suspected cases. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is deeply concerned about the speed and scale of the outbreak. He announced at the World Health Assembly that the WHO had declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak has already spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda. The WHO Emergency Committee, made up of international health…

The Ghana National Fire Service has contained a fire outbreak at the Coral Paint headquarters in Adabraka, Accra. According to the GNFS, firefighters from the Industrial Area Fire Station responded after receiving a distress call through the Fire Master Control at about 12:38 p.m. The fire crew arrived at the scene around 12:49 p.m. and found that the blaze had affected a recording studio on the second floor of the building. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have started from an electrical fault. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Firefighters managed to control the fire at about 1:46…

Ghana Statistical Service has ranked Ablekuma North Municipal as the best-performing district in Ghana under the latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). The report covers the period from 2021 to 2025 and measures poverty beyond income levels. According to the report, Ablekuma North recorded an average poverty headcount of 8.5 percent over the five-year period. The district also remained among the top 10 best-performing districts every year. Ablekuma West Municipal followed with an average poverty incidence of 8.6 percent, while Korle Klottey Municipal recorded 8.8 percent. Several districts in the Greater Accra Region ranked among the country’s best-performing areas. These include…

The Bank of Ghana has warned that weak legal documentation and poor risk management could threaten confidence in Ghana’s financial markets. First Deputy Governor Zakari Mumuni said financial institutions must strengthen their systems as market transactions become more complex. Dr. Mumuni made the remarks at the BoG and Frontclear Market Training Workshop in Accra. The workshop focused on repo guidelines, Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), and ISDA documentation. Participants included officials from commercial banks, treasury departments, legal teams, the Ghana Fixed Income Market, and the Ghana Securities Industry Association. “The integrity of Ghana’s financial markets cannot rest on informal conventions…