Author: Constance Awunor

A structural engineer has raised concerns about the quality of materials used in the four-storey building that collapsed at Avenor in Accra, killing two people and injuring two others. Emmanuel Aidoo, a Professional Engineer with the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), said the concrete used in the building appeared weak and failed to meet expected engineering standards. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, he said his initial assessment of the site pointed to possible structural problems. Aidoo said the condition of the concrete was worrying even from a visual inspection. “Visually, from the concrete, what I’m seeing is that…

At least 19 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. The 7.8-magnitude quake hit on Monday morning at 7:37 a.m. local time. Authorities also recorded more than 130 injuries across several affected areas. The earthquake triggered tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Australia. Officials later cancelled some of the warnings after assessing the situation. Videos shared on social media showed extensive damage in several communities. One widely circulated clip showed a Jollibee fast-food restaurant collapsing into rubble after the quake. Authorities reported injuries in South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat,…

US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC after a tense exchange with Meet the Press host Kristen Welker over his claims about election fraud. The interview aired on Sunday and took place during Trump’s visit to a farming event in Wisconsin. NBC reported that the president left the interview about 50 minutes after it began on Friday. The disagreement started when Trump repeated his claim that both the 2020 presidential election and the ongoing California primary elections were “rigged.” Welker asked the president to provide evidence to support his allegations. “Do you have evidence to support that?”…

Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has raised concerns about the challenges facing national statistics offices across Africa. Speaking at the African Regional Forum on Statistical Use in Parliament during the Global Data Festival in Nairobi, Kenya, he said many statistics offices struggle with limited funding and staff shortages. The forum explored how data and technology can help African countries become stronger, smarter and more resilient. Dr. Iddrisu said governments and international organisations continue to demand more data from national statistics offices. However, many institutions lack the resources needed to meet those expectations. “Across Africa, our national statistics offices are underfunded,…

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has urged football fans not to underestimate the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars booked their place at the expanded 48-team tournament and will compete in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama. Many football analysts have described the group as one of the toughest in the competition. However, Okraku remains confident that Ghana can compete and achieve success. Speaking on the Delay Show, the GFA president said football often produces unexpected results. He noted that strong teams do not always win major tournaments, while less-fancied sides can…

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to hold bilateral talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko today as part of his official visit to Belarus. The meeting will take place at the Presidential Palace in Minsk and will be followed by a high-level engagement between officials from both countries. Ghana and Belarus are expected to sign four memoranda of understanding after the bilateral discussions. The agreements are expected to strengthen cooperation in key sectors and deepen relations between the two countries. President Mahama’s visit to Belarus forms part of efforts to explore new opportunities in trade, agriculture and technical cooperation.…

Ghana’s economic managers have stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment, presenting a strong message of economic stability and reform to global investors in London. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama led the engagement during a breakfast meeting organised by Ghana International Bank (GHIB) and the Ghana High Commission to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The event took place on the sidelines of the UK-Ghana Investment Summit. Addressing investors, Dr. Forson outlined measures the government has taken to restore economic stability. He pointed to ongoing debt restructuring efforts, tighter fiscal discipline and…

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate rose slightly to 3.7% in May 2026, up from 3.4% in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Despite the increase, inflation remains significantly lower than the 18.4% recorded in May 2025. Speaking after the release of the report on Wednesday, June 3, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu stressed the importance of inflation data in helping people make informed decisions. “Whether you are a household managing a budget, a business planning ahead, a researcher tracking trends, or a policymaker shaping the decisions that affect…

An Accra Family Court has heard arguments over an application seeking to restrict socialite and musician Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Real, from interacting with the children of businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye and his estranged wife, Joana Quaye. The matter came up on Tuesday, June 2, during proceedings in the couple’s ongoing divorce case. The application forms part of a motion for maintenance orders pending appeal. The Petitioner is asking the court to limit the children’s interaction with Hajia4Real. The application also seeks to reduce the Respondent’s access periods with the children. To support the request, the Petitioner…

Ghana’s Black Stars have arrived in the United States to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team travelled from Wales on Wednesday after their international friendly against Wales in Cardiff and will set up camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island. The Black Stars received a warm reception from Ghanaian supporters and football fans upon arrival. Players took time to interact with fans, pose for photographs and sign autographs before heading to their training base. The team’s arrival marks the start of the final phase of preparations ahead of the tournament. Ghana heads into the World…