Author: Constance Awunor

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…

The death toll from the recent attack on Odomi in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region has risen to four after one of the injured victims succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment. The attack, which occurred on Friday, left 10 other people with gunshot wounds and has heightened tensions in a municipality already struggling with a long-standing ethnic and land dispute. Authorities say the latest fatality has deepened concerns over security in the area, where recurring clashes have repeatedly disrupted efforts to maintain peace. Long-Running Dispute Fuels Tensions Nkwanta South has experienced intermittent violence over the years, largely…

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has revealed that Ghana needs at least GH¢1.5 billion to effectively manage the growing food glut across the country, warning that inadequate funding and limited storage infrastructure are threatening efforts to support farmers. Speaking to JoyNews on Friday, June 19, Mr Opoku said the government anticipated increased agricultural output when preparing the 2025 Budget and initially allocated GH¢100 million to purchase excess produce from farmers. According to him, the allocation was intended to help absorb surplus food production and stabilise market prices following investments and nationwide campaigns aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.…

Students of Diaspora Girls’ Senior High School at Obodan in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region are battling severe infrastructure challenges that continue to disrupt teaching and learning. With a student population of about 900, the school lacks several key facilities, including adequate classroom blocks, a library, an assembly hall and a modern dining hall. The shortage has forced some students to attend classes in the school canteen, while others receive lessons under trees. A source at the school described the situation as a major setback to academic work and called for urgent intervention from the Ministry of…