Author: Constance Awunor

Six people have died and 34 others have been rescued after a series of road crashes in the Volta Region on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the accidents occurred at different locations across the region. Fire officers responded quickly to rescue victims and provide emergency support. The first set of accidents happened near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road. The area forms part of the Eastern Corridor Road in the South Dayi District. Personnel from the Peki Fire Station received a distress call at about 12:53 p.m. A team led by Station Officer II…

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has clarified that the government’s ban on extravagant post-WASSCE celebrations applies to all schools in Ghana. The directive affects both public and private institutions. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr Iddrisu said the measure is meant to protect the dignity of schools. He said schools should remain focused on learning and academic achievement. When asked whether the directive covers only public schools, he gave a clear answer. “It covers all schools in Ghana. It covers all schools in Ghana,” he said. He added that the government will not allow lavish celebrations to become…

Japan will increase visa fees for foreign nationals by five times from July 1, marking the first adjustment in nearly five decades as authorities seek to account for inflation and currency fluctuations. Under the revised rates, a single-entry visa will cost 15,000 yen, up from the current 3,000 yen, while fees for multi-entry visas will rise from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the changes on Friday, describing them as necessary to reflect rising costs and shifts in exchange rates. “We do not anticipate that it will have an immediate impact on inbound tourism,” he said.…

The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has denied claims that former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo sustained gunshot injuries during an incident at the church’s property in Kwabenya on June 21, 2026. Instead, the church claimed that the former lawmaker forcefully drove her vehicle into the entrance gates, causing substantial damage and putting worshippers at risk. The church’s account contrasts sharply with an earlier statement from the Ghana Police Service, which said preliminary investigations showed that armed security personnel had allegedly fired shots during the incident, injuring Adwoa Safo. Church says vehicle damaged two gates In a statement signed by…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested six private security guards in connection with the shooting of former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. The incident occurred in Kwabenya on Saturday, June 21, 2026. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, police said officers recovered five pump-action guns during a search. Investigators also retrieved a Taurus pistol loaded with seven rounds of 9mm ammunition. They found an extra magazine loaded with five rounds of 9mm ammunition and communication equipment. Preliminary investigations show that officers from the National Operations Directorate and the Intelligence Directorate…

Lamine Yamal scored on his first World Cup start as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 to claim their first win of the tournament and move top of Group H. The Barcelona teenager started after coming off the bench in Spain’s opening goalless draw with Cape Verde. He made an immediate impact and helped Luis de la Fuente’s side produce a commanding display. Yamal strikes early for Spain Spain took the lead after 10 minutes. Mikel Oyarzabal’s low cross skipped past defender Hassan Al Tambakti and reached Yamal at the far post. The 18-year-old tapped home to give Spain the perfect…

President Donald Trump and Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, exchanged warnings on Sunday as the United States and Iran opened direct talks in Switzerland. The talks followed an initial agreement aimed at ending the recent conflict. Both sides hope to reach a final deal within 60 days. Fresh tensions overshadow talks The meeting in Lucerne came as fighting continued in southern Lebanon. Israeli air strikes reportedly killed dozens of people, including women and children, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Hezbollah attacks also continued despite calls for restraint. Before the talks began, Trump urged Iran to restrain Hezbollah. He accused…

Google has unveiled its most significant Street View expansion in Ghana since the service was introduced in the country ten years ago, bringing broader coverage and improved image quality to users across the country. The latest update, announced on Wednesday, introduces high-resolution imagery captured with Google’s next-generation Street View technology. The upgrade allows users to virtually explore more locations across Ghana through Google Maps with greater clarity and detail. According to Cynthia Wei, Google’s Street View Program Manager, the update represents a major milestone in the company’s efforts to improve digital access to Ghana’s roads, landmarks and cultural attractions. “We…

Health professionals and eye care advocates are calling for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to include prescription glasses and low-vision aids in its benefits package following a free eye care outreach in the Bono Region that highlighted growing gaps in access to vision care. The four-day outreach, organised by St. Ignatius Eye Centre in collaboration with 20/20 Mission, screened 867 people but was unable to attend to more than 500 others because of limited capacity. The programme also received support from Rayjon Share Care and Restoring Vision, which donated eyeglasses and medical supplies. Beneficiaries received free eye examinations, prescription…

Iran has announced the reclosure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil and gas shipping routes, citing ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon and what it describes as a failure by the United States to uphold key commitments under a recent peace agreement. According to Iran’s military, the decision was taken in response to continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon and what Tehran called a breach of the first clause of the end-of-war agreement signed between Iran and the United States. In a statement carried by the state-owned Fars News Agency on Saturday, Iranian authorities…