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Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has thrown his support behind the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will begin its Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, at BMO Field in Toronto, with hopes of making a strong start to the tournament. Bawumia Backs Black Stars In a goodwill message to the players and technical team, Dr Bawumia described football as a powerful force that unites Ghanaians and connects people across the world. “Football has always been a part of us as a…

Lionel Messi equalled the World Cup’s all-time goalscoring record after netting a hat-trick in Argentina’s victory over Algeria as the reigning champions began their title defence in style. The Argentine captain scored all three goals in a hard-fought win at the Kansas City Stadium, taking his World Cup tally to 16 goals and drawing level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s joint-leading scorer. Messi Makes History Again Making his 200th appearance for Argentina, Messi delivered a vintage performance and registered the first World Cup hat-trick of his illustrious career. The 38-year-old opened the scoring in the 17th minute…

Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer after netting twice in Les Bleus’ 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. The Real Madrid forward surpassed Olivier Giroud’s record by taking his international tally to 58 goals, helping France begin their campaign with a commanding win in Group D. France Start World Cup With Win France made a strong start to their quest for a third World Cup title with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. Mbappe played a decisive role, scoring twice as Didier Deschamps’ side secured all three points against the…

The Ghana Institute of Foresters (GIF) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in a violent attack on Forestry Commission officers at the Babatokuma checkpoint in the Bono East Region. The incident occurred on June 9, 2026, when a group of youths allegedly stormed the checkpoint, setting fire to a newly constructed accommodation facility and destroying equipment used by forestry personnel. In a statement signed by its President, Dr Abukari Nantogmah Attah, the Institute described the incident as a serious assault on public institutions and forest governance. The accommodation facility had been constructed to house officers…

Ghanaian singer Gyakie has unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming single, Treasure, ahead of its release on June 26. The announcement comes amid growing excitement surrounding the track, which has already generated significant buzz on social media through teaser snippets shared online. Even before its official release, excerpts of Treasure have gained traction across social media platforms, with fans praising its catchy sound and sharing the snippets widely. The growing popularity of the teaser has heightened anticipation for the full song, with many listeners eager to hear the complete version when it drops later this month. Written by Gyakie…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed claims that a reported United States immigration court decision granting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta permanent residency amounts to a vindication of the criminal charges he faces in Ghana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 16, the anti-corruption agency said reports suggesting that a US immigration court had found the charges against Mr Ofori-Atta to be lacking credibility should not be interpreted as a determination of the criminal case pending in Ghana. OSP Distances Itself From US Proceedings According to the OSP, it played no role in the immigration proceedings…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has warned bank staff involved in fraudulent collateral arrangements that they will face severe disciplinary sanctions. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the use of forged land documents and falsified ownership records to secure loans from financial institutions. BoG Raises Alarm Over Fraudulent Collateral Speaking at a meeting with Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of banks, Dr Asiama said the central bank had identified increasing fraud risks linked to collateral used for credit applications. According to him, supervisory assessments have uncovered cases involving fraudulent land title documentation…

President John Mahama has revealed that the Ghana National Research Fund was a long-held vision of the late former President John Evans Atta Mills. Speaking at the launch of the fund in Accra on Tuesday, June 16, President Mahama said the initiative fulfils a dream Professor Mills championed during his time in office. According to the President, the establishment of the fund marks an important milestone in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen research, innovation and national development. “Indeed, the Ghana National Research Fund vision was a central dream of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, and on this day, we acknowledge him…

The Black Stars have arrived in Toronto ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama. Ghana touched down in the Canadian city on Monday after completing its final preparations in the United States. The Black Stars have been based in the United States since playing an international friendly against Wales earlier this month. Head coach Carlos Queiroz and his technical team used the training camp to fine-tune tactics and improve match fitness ahead of the tournament. All 26 players participated fully in training, and the squad has reported no injury concerns ahead of the opening…

Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta claim that a United States immigration court has approved his application for adjustment of status, paving the way for him to obtain lawful permanent residency in the country. The claim was contained in a press release issued by his legal team on June 16, 2026. However, the reported court decision has not been independently verified. Lawyers Announce Green Card Approval According to the statement, the US Immigration Court granted Mr Ofori-Atta’s I-485 petition, which allows eligible applicants already in the United States to apply for permanent resident status without leaving the country. The…