Author: Constance Awunor

Lionel Messi has become the highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. The brace took the Argentina captain’s tally to 18 World Cup goals, moving him ahead of Germany legend Miroslav Klose, with whom he had previously shared the record. Messi recovers from penalty miss Messi entered the Group J match with 16 World Cup goals after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening 3-0 win over Algeria. However, he missed an early penalty against Austria and had to wait before claiming the record outright. The 38-year-old eventually opened the…

The Ministry of the Interior has suspended the operating licence of Kantanka Security Services Limited with immediate effect following the shooting incident that occurred at Kwabenya in Accra on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The decision follows reports of the alleged use of unprescribed uniforms and the possession and use of firearms and ammunition by personnel of the company while providing private security services. Ministry cites possible violations In a statement dated June 22, the Ministry said preliminary investigations pointed to possible breaches of the Police Service (Private Security Organisations) Regulations, 1992 (L.I. 1571), which govern the operations of private security…

The Adenta Circuit Court has granted GH¢500,000 bail with two sureties each to Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena and eight other suspects over their alleged involvement in the shooting incident at Kwabenya in Accra. The court granted bail when the accused persons appeared on Tuesday, June 23. Akofena reported himself to police Israel Kwadwo Safo Akofena, the younger brother of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, reported himself to the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters on June 22, 2026. He later went to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters, where officers questioned him over the incident. Subsequently, police searched his vehicle…

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to play in Ghana’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group L match against England. The 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder missed Ghana’s opening 1-0 victory over Panama because immigration and visa issues prevented him from entering Canada before the tournament. However, Partey says he is now fully fit and ready to help Ghana in one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. “For me, now I feel okay. I’m ready to play,” he said ahead of Tuesday’s encounter. Partey’s return comes as a major boost for the Black Stars. Ghana secured all…

Forty people have drowned in France since last Thursday as a severe heatwave grips parts of Europe, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said. Authorities say many of the deaths occurred as people sought relief from soaring temperatures by swimming in rivers and other unsupervised areas. “It’s not something to be taken lightly, going swimming in unsupervised areas during a heatwave,” Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told French radio. France, Spain and Italy have been among the countries hardest hit by the extreme weather. France records hottest June day and night France experienced its hottest June day on record on…

A 22-year-old man has been arrested at Sefwi Atronsu in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region for allegedly possessing human bones suspected to have been exhumed from a cemetery. The suspect, Francis Addae, popularly known as Nana Kwame, was arrested in connection with a stealing case that is currently under investigation by the police. During a search of his room, officers found a red and black travelling bag containing human skeletal remains. The remains included a skull, a femur and a lower jaw. Suspect claims he found bones near cemetery During interrogation, Francis Addae told investigators…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Israel Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, in connection with the shooting incident involving former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. The incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Monday, June 22, the Police said Israel Safo reported himself to the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters before officers transferred him to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters. According to the statement, he is assisting with ongoing investigations. Police recover guns and ammunition Police said officers searched the suspect’s vehicle and…

Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has suspended all active firearm licences in Ghana with immediate effect. The directive took effect at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 23. It forms part of plans to reform the country’s gun ownership system and improve public safety. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr Mubarak said the government needed to act because of growing concerns about the misuse of legally owned weapons. Government begins nationwide review Mr Mubarak said every licensed gun owner in Ghana is affected by the decision. “Everybody in Ghana who currently holds a legitimate license to hold a gun, today…

The Interior Ministry has announced major changes to Ghana’s firearm licensing system. The reforms will require applicants to undergo mental health assessments, drug screening and firearms training before obtaining or renewing a licence. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak announced the measures during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show. He said the current system has weaknesses that allow people to acquire firearm licences without proper psychological assessment or skills training. Three requirements for firearm licences Under the new framework, applicants must satisfy three conditions before a licence is approved or renewed. These include a mental health evaluation, a drug test…

An Accra High Court has granted bail to social media blogger and Shatta Movement supporter Abdul Gafaru Sani, popularly known as Webkid or WebkidAfrika. The court set bail at GH¢100,000, ending more than six weeks of detention following his arrest on May 7, 2026. Webkid, a salesman and blogger who lives at Community 1 Site 2 in Tema, is standing trial over allegations of publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct directed at dancehall artiste Stonebwoy and members of his family. Webkid’s lawyer confirmed that Stonebwoy, whose real name is Livingstone Etse Satekla, is the complainant named on the…