Author: Constance Awunor

FIFA has no current plans to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to sources, despite a proposal reportedly made by a US presidential envoy. The suggestion was made by US special envoy Paolo Zampolli, who told the Financial Times that he had floated the idea of allowing Italy to take Iran’s place in the tournament. “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup,” Zampolli said, adding that it would be a “dream” to see the four-time champions, the Azzurri, included in the US-hosted competition. His proposal…

Chelsea FC have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior after just over three months in charge following a sharp decline in results, with Calum McFarlane appointed as interim manager until the end of the season. The decision came after Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion, which extended Chelsea’s losing streak to five consecutive Premier League games without scoring. The club has also lost seven of its last eight matches in all competitions, leaving them seventh in the table and outside the Champions League qualification places. Rosenior initially enjoyed a strong start, winning six of his first seven matches after…

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, says the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill will be processed quickly in Parliament and forwarded to President John Mahama for assent. He insists the legislative process is still on track, despite his recent appointment as a minister, and has not been delayed as some critics suggest. Sam George, who is the principal sponsor of the bill, made the remarks during a stakeholder engagement organised by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, which has begun a clause-by-clause review of the proposed law. “There is no bill before President Mahama today,” he stated,…

Residents in Mthatha, South Africa, are expected to take part in a planned protest on Thursday, April 23, over rising concerns about foreign nationals and access to job opportunities. The demonstration, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is being organised by local South Africans who argue that employment opportunities should be reserved primarily for citizens. Protesters claim that foreigners, including Ghanaians and other African nationals, are competing for limited jobs in the area. Chairman of the Ghanaian Community in Mthatha, Dr Yirenyi Gyekye Darko, said he has engaged local police authorities, who assured him the protest would be peaceful…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has assured Ghanaian content creators of the central bank’s readiness to help address challenges related to receiving payouts from digital platforms. He gave the assurance during an engagement with content creators at Bank Square on Wednesday, April 22, following the Bank’s April 20 statement on concerns about access to earnings from global platforms. Dr. Asiama stressed that the Bank of Ghana recognises the growing importance of content creators, likening their role in the digital economy to traditional export sectors such as cocoa. He reiterated the Bank’s openness to…

Prempeh College has renewed its demand for the payment of more than GH¢1 million owed by the Government of Ghana as compensation for the use of its land in the construction of the Sofoline Interchange in Kumasi. The issue came up at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing held in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, where school officials appeared to respond to audit concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s report. The Headmaster of Prempeh College, Very Rev. Louis Asare, told the Committee that although the government pledged compensation in 2013, the payment has still not been made despite years of…

Police in Kumasi have arrested a 48-year-old businessman for allegedly killing his girlfriend following a domestic dispute at Ayigya-Maxima. The suspect, Francis Arthur, is accused of fatally assaulting his partner, Sally Benson, a well-known beautician, on April 14, 2026. The two had reportedly been in a relationship for more than a decade. According to police, the deceased had gone to the suspect’s residence with a female friend after receiving information that another woman had visited him. The suspect was not home when they arrived. Chief Inspector Samuel Agyare said Arthur later returned and was confronted by Benson, leading to a…

The 2026 edition of the Nestlé Milo U13 Championship has kicked off at the Sekondi Sports Stadium, drawing some of Ghana’s brightest young football talents into the national spotlight. Sixteen basic schools, each representing one of the country’s regions, will compete over the next four days in a tournament widely regarded as a key platform for grassroots football development. The competition offers young players a rare opportunity to showcase their skills while serving as a pipeline for identifying future stars. This year’s event is boosted by the presence of Ghanaian football legends Asamoah Gyan and Stephen Appiah, whose attendance is…

The world’s largest condom manufacturer has warned that prices could soon rise sharply as supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to escalate. Goh Miah Kiat, CEO of Karex, said in an interview with Reuters that the company may increase prices by 20% to 30% if current conditions persist. The disruptions, which began in late February, are tied to instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for transporting raw materials used in manufacturing. “The situation is very fragile, and costs have surged,” Goh said, adding that the company has little choice but to pass higher costs…

Cabinet has approved new visa waiver agreements between Ghana and three countries Antigua and Barbuda, the Maldives, and Zambia in a move aimed at boosting international travel and strengthening diplomatic relations. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a social media post on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Under the agreements, holders of all passport types including ordinary, service, and diplomatic passports will be able to travel visa-free between Ghana and the three partner countries for up to 30 days per visit. The agreements are expected to be submitted to Parliament for ratification before…