Author: Constance Awunor

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…

Thomas Partey is expected to appear in court as Ghana steps up efforts to overturn Canada’s decision to deny the midfielder entry ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The Arsenal midfielder has been unable to join his teammates in Canada after his visa application was refused by Canadian authorities. The decision has triggered legal and diplomatic efforts by Ghana to secure his clearance before the team’s opening World Cup fixture. Speaking to TV3, Sports Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that the first court hearing on the matter had been scheduled as Ghana pursues multiple legal avenues to…

Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s heavy defeat in its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The North Africans suffered a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Sunday. The Tunisian Football Association confirmed that Lamouchi’s contract had been terminated by mutual agreement. His departure makes him the first coach in World Cup history to lose his job after just one match at the tournament. Initial reports suggested he had been sacked immediately after the defeat. However, sources indicated that Lamouchi still took charge of…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a teacher of Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The decision follows the circulation of a video on social media that allegedly shows inappropriate conduct between the teacher and the student. Investigations Underway In a statement issued on June 16, 2026, and signed by Head of Public Relations Daniel Fenyi, the GES said it has launched investigations into the matter. According to the statement, the teacher has been interdicted in line with GES regulations while the investigation continues. “Management has initiated investigations into…

Residents and traders at Tesano Gardens Junction in Accra are calling for urgent road safety measures following the death of a motorcyclist in a crash at the intersection. The accident occurred on Friday, June 12, near the Healing Jesus Campaign Office when a saloon car collided with a motorbike. Residents Raise Safety Concerns Residents say accidents occur frequently at the junction and fear more lives could be lost if authorities fail to act. They are calling for the installation of traffic lights, speed ramps and other traffic-calming measures to improve safety at the intersection. According to them, crashes happen almost…

US President Donald Trump may release details of a preliminary peace agreement with Iran before its formal signing ceremony on Friday, according to Vice-President JD Vance. The announcement comes after Trump stated that the agreement had already been signed electronically by representatives of both countries. Deal Sets Framework for Future Talks Speaking to US media outlets, Vance described the memorandum of understanding (MOU) as a short and broad document that establishes a framework for future negotiations. He said many of the finer details would be resolved during upcoming technical discussions between the two sides. “On a number of issues, we…

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He believes the team can overcome every opponent in Group L. The Black Stars will make their fifth World Cup appearance. They have been drawn alongside Panama, England and Croatia in a tough group. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in the United States, Okraku said he believes the team is ready for the challenge. “We have three opponents at this World Cup: Panama, England and Croatia. We will crush all of them,” he said, drawing loud cheers from…

President John Mahama’s job approval rating has climbed to a record high of 71%, according to the latest June 2026 National Tracking Poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics. The survey, released on June 15, shows that seven in ten Ghanaians approve of the President’s performance, up four percentage points from the 67% recorded in March 2026. Only 23% of respondents disapprove of his performance, while 6% expressed no opinion. According to Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director, Mussa Dankwah, the figure represents the highest approval rating recorded for any president in the firm’s regular tracking polls since 2020. The poll found that a…

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape and several other offences by the Oslo District Court. The 29-year-old was convicted by a three-judge panel sitting in courtroom 250 in Oslo. However, he was acquitted of two additional rape charges. Høiby attended the verdict hearing via video link and was not physically present in court. Prosecutors had sought a prison sentence of seven years and seven months, while his defence team argued for a significantly shorter term of 18 months. He retains the right…

Oil prices tumbled and global stock markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and restoring access to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, fell 4.7% to $83.24 per barrel as investors reacted positively to the prospect of renewed stability in global energy markets. Equity markets across Asia and Europe also posted strong gains following the announcement. US President Donald Trump welcomed the breakthrough, saying the agreement would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a…