Author: Constance Awunor

Defending champions Argentina produced one of the greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup history, scoring three late goals to beat Egypt 3-2 and secure a dramatic place in the quarter-finals. The South American giants looked set for a shock exit after Egypt controlled large parts of the Round of 16 clash at Atlanta Stadium. However, a remarkable fightback in the closing stages kept Lionel Messi and his teammates on course to defend their world title. Egypt take control Egypt made the perfect start when Yasser Ibrahim gave the Pharaohs the lead in the 15th minute. The African side defended with…

Tom Holland says his role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey marks the beginning of a new phase in his career as he leaves behind many of the youthful characters that made him one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The British actor, who turns 30 this year, plays Telemachus, the son of the legendary Greek hero Odysseus. The character spends much of the story searching for the father he barely remembers while trying to protect his mother, Penelope, from men seeking to seize their kingdom. Speaking about the role, Holland described it as a defining moment. “The thing that I love the…

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reiterated that cannabis cultivation in Ghana is permitted only for approved industrial and medicinal purposes under strict regulatory conditions. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Assurances, the Minister warned that the law does not allow the unrestricted cultivation of cannabis and urged the public to comply with the country’s regulations. He explained that only cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of 0.3 per cent or below qualifies for industrial cultivation under Ghanaian law. “It is very clear that it is cannabis with a THC content of 0.3 and below for industrial purposes, and…

Growing encroachment on the Densu Ramsar Site has renewed concerns over flooding in parts of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, with authorities warning that illegal developments and dumping activities are obstructing natural waterways. During an inspection of the area, it emerged that several structures have been erected within water channels, while illegal dumping has significantly reduced the capacity of the wetland to drain floodwaters. His Royal Majesty Drolor Bosso Adamtey described the situation as dangerous, stressing that buildings constructed on waterways pose a serious threat to lives and property. “What is happening here is dangerous. Some of the buildings are on waterways…

The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has confirmed that the last will and testament of its founder and leader, Apostle Prof. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, was officially read at the High Court in Accra. In a statement issued on July 6, 2026, the church said the reading was conducted by the High Court Registrar of the Probate and Administration Division following a formal application filed by the late founder’s children through their lawyers, Marfo & Associates, on June 29, 2026. According to the statement, the Deputy Registrar subsequently invited family members and other interested parties to attend the scheduled reading,…

Students in the Alajo 1 and Alajo 2 communities are among those most affected by the recent flooding, having lost school uniforms, books and other educational materials, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ayawaso Central, Rudolph Williams, has said. Speaking during a flood assessment tour by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the National Council, Mr Williams said many displaced residents are temporarily staying with neighbours while they clean and restore their flooded homes during the day. He said affected families also urgently need mattresses and other essential household items, adding that the assembly is awaiting the distribution of…

A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been charged with allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions. Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. According to the prosecution, Ghartey allegedly transferred the money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA administrative officer, under whose supervision he was serving, into his own Mobile Money account. The court, presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, granted him bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties resident within the court’s jurisdiction. One…

Former Dormaa East Member of Parliament, Paul Twum Barimah, has criticised the government’s response to the recent floods, accusing it of prioritising public relations over long-term flood prevention measures. In a Facebook post following the June 28–29 floods that affected parts of Accra, the Volta Region and the Central Region, Mr Barimah argued that the government’s immediate response centred on announcing relief funds, establishing a task force and deploying security personnel, rather than strengthening flood prevention initiatives. According to him, the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a World Bank-supported programme aimed at reducing flood risks, has faced…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has introduced a four-step process to enable Ghanaians living abroad to register for and obtain the Ghana Card. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to make the national identification registration process more accessible to citizens residing outside Ghana. Step 1: Complete the online application Applicants must begin by completing an online application through the NIA’s official registration portal and paying the required registration fee. For applicants in the United Kingdom and other countries outside Africa, the registration fee is the equivalent of US$115. Step 2: Attend a…

Ghana has reportedly declined a request for a state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other African migrants in South Africa. According to diplomatic sources in Accra and Pretoria cited by MyJoyOnline, the decision comes amid growing concerns over the safety of Ghanaians living in South Africa after a recent wave of anti-foreigner violence. The unrest has reportedly led to the repatriation of about 1,000 Ghanaians, while hundreds of others are said to be awaiting evacuation. Tensions escalated further after a Ghanaian national was reportedly killed on June 30 during demonstrations…