Author: Constance Awunor

Colonel K.S. Appiah has officially assumed office as the new Director of Operations at the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). He takes over from Colonel Dominic Buah following a formal handover ceremony held on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The change in leadership forms part of what government officials describe as routine strategic rotations aimed at improving operational effectiveness and strengthening institutional performance. During the ceremony, Colonel Buah formally handed over responsibility for the Directorate of Operations to Colonel Appiah. The transition marks a new chapter in the leadership of the unit as it continues its mandate to combat illegal…

Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final just days after being denied entry into the United States to participate in the FIFA World Cup. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will take charge of the Super Cup clash between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. The appointment comes amid continuing controversy over Artan’s exclusion from the United States, one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, 34, travelled to Miami earlier this week to join…

A multi-million cedi sports and youth development facility in Navrongo remains incomplete nearly nine years after construction began, despite initial assurances that the project would be finished within nine months. The Navrongo Youth Resource Centre, estimated to cost about GH¢7 million, was launched in May 2018 under a nationwide initiative aimed at providing modern sports and youth development facilities across Ghana’s regions. Today, the site stands largely abandoned. Incomplete structures, broken seats and fire-damaged sections now dominate what was once envisioned as a major hub for sports, skills training and youth empowerment in the Upper East Region. The Upper East…

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney-General in his ongoing criminal trial over an alleged fraudulent loan transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, filed a Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation at the Accra High Court under Docket No. CR/0529/2026. According to court documents, Wontumi’s lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, wrote to the Attorney-General on June 5, requesting the initiation of plea negotiations regarding the charges before the court. The notification was…

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in history, with more than $50 billion projected to be wagered worldwide. The tournament begins today across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Financial services firm Macquarie predicts that bettors will stake about $500 million on every match. If the forecast proves accurate, total wagers will far exceed the estimated $35 billion placed during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A larger tournament format is driving much of the expected growth. FIFA has expanded the competition from 32 teams to 48 teams. As a result, fans…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reassigned the Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor following delays and poor performance by the previous contractor, Black Oak. The minister announced the decision while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Agbodza said the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority made several efforts to get the contractor to speed up work on the project. However, he noted that those interventions failed to produce the expected results. The 23-kilometre road has become a major concern for residents and traditional…

Ghana’s economy recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, supported by rapid expansion in the technology sector and a rebound in industrial activity. According to provisional data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.4% between January and March 2026. The figure represents an increase from the revised 6.2% growth recorded during the same period in 2025 and a significant improvement from the 4.9% growth posted in the first quarter of 2024. Presenting the latest GDP estimates, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the economy benefited from sustained growth and declining…

The government is reviewing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) timetable to give candidates more time between papers and reduce examination-related stress. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the planned changes during a visit to Aburi Girls’ Senior High School on Wednesday, June 10. Mr. Iddrisu acknowledged concerns from students and education stakeholders about the current examination schedule. At present, BECE is conducted within a single week, from Monday to Friday. According to the minister, the compressed timetable places significant pressure on candidates and leaves little time for preparation between papers. “I understand that our schedule of the exams for BECE…

Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign aimed at promoting menstrual dignity and raising awareness about menstrual health. As part of the celebration, the company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls while advocating for a society free from menstrual stigma. This year’s theme, “Period Friendly World,” called for collective action to create safe and supportive environments where menstruation can be discussed openly and without shame. A key part of the campaign was a partnership with the Women Commission of Takoradi Technical University (TTU). Together, they organised a menstrual hygiene education programme…

MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) has released a white paper aimed at strengthening efforts to combat digital fraud in Ghana’s financial services sector. The publication, titled Uniting Against Digital Fraud: Strengthening Ecosystem Collaboration in Ghana’s Digital Financial Services Sector, calls for stronger cooperation among key stakeholders to address growing fraud risks. The white paper highlights the need for coordinated action across the financial ecosystem as digital financial services continue to expand in Ghana. According to MMFL, traditional approaches to fraud prevention are no longer sufficient due to the increasing sophistication of digital crimes. The report argues that tackling fraud effectively requires…