Author: Constance Awunor

The transition at the top of Apple has been the subject of long-running speculation, with 65-year-old CEO Tim Cook reportedly preparing the company for an eventual leadership handover. Among the names discussed internally and externally, one has stood out: John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware. Ternus, 51, has spent more than two decades at Apple and is widely regarded as a “product guy”  a hands-on engineer deeply involved in hardware development. Known for his calm and measured communication style, he represents continuity with Cook’s steady, operations-focused leadership rather than a dramatic shift in personality or direction. A recent…

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested more than 600 undocumented migrants, including 381 children, during a pre-dawn operation in parts of Kumasi. The coordinated exercise took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, targeting several communities known for a rising presence of street beggars and undocumented foreign nationals. Led by the Ashanti Regional Commander of GIS, DCOI Fred Amankwa, the operation began at 3:30 a.m. and ended at 5:00 a.m. Areas covered included Asawase, Alabar, Akwatia Line, Dagomba Line, Sabon Zongo, and Aboabo. In total, 606 individuals were apprehended—comprising 381 children, 72 females, and 153 males. Authorities say the exercise…

Sprint legend Usain Bolt has advised young Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout to remain grounded and maintain a strong support system as his rapid rise in athletics attracts global attention. Gout, 18, recently defended his 200m title at the Australian Athletics Championships on April 12, clocking an impressive 19.67 seconds. The performance saw him surpass the world under-20 record of 19.69 held by USA sprinter Erriyon Knighton and even better Bolt’s own teenage best of 19.93 recorded in 2004. He also secured the under-20 100m title and previously dipped under the 20-second barrier with a wind-assisted 19.84. In 2024, he…

Pop icon Madonna has announced a reward for the return of several vintage costume pieces that went missing following her recent appearance at Coachella. In a post shared on Instagram, the singer described the missing items as deeply personal. “These aren’t just clothes, they are part of my history,” she wrote, appealing to the public for help in recovering them. Among the missing items are the purple jacket, corset, and dress she wore during her surprise guest performance with Sabrina Carpenter at the California festival. The pieces hold added sentimental value, as Madonna revealed she had worn the same boots,…

A fatal road accident at Gomoa Ankamu, popularly known as Apam Junction in Ghana’s Central Region, has claimed one life, according to the Ghana National Fire Service. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at about 6:40 p.m., after the Ghana National Fire Service received a distress call reporting a collision. Firefighters who arrived at the scene found that the crash involved a Kia Picanto (GW 8314-21) and a Hyundai Rhino (GJ 823-21). One occupant of the Kia Picanto was trapped in the wreckage and had to be rescued by emergency personnel. The victim was transported by the National…

The Food and Drugs Authority Ghana (FDA) in the Western North Region has confiscated more than 155 packs approximately 15,523 units of unapproved baby diapers from 21 retail outlets across the region. The enforcement exercise, carried out with support from the Ghana Police Service and the Consumer Protection Agency Ghana, targeted markets in Dwenase, Bekwai, Asawinso, Bibiani, and Juaboso. Speaking during the operation, the Western North Regional Director of the FDA, Albert Ankomah, said the action formed part of a week-long market surveillance initiative aimed at curbing the circulation of unapproved and second-hand baby diapers. He explained that the exercise…

The Auditor-General of Ghana has issued a formal apology after a major error in its nationwide payroll audit incorrectly linked a public servant to an unearned salary of more than GH₵427 million. The mistake emerged from the audit covering January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, after a media report based on findings by The Fourth Estate identified Frank Oliver Kpodo as having received GH₵427,995,661.40 in unearned salary. The report suggested the amount translated into an average monthly payment exceeding GH¢14 million. However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Auditor-General clarified that the figure was the…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a public statement addressing concerns about how earnings from digital platforms are handled for Ghanaian content creators, confirming that such income is legally recognized as export revenue. In the statement, the central bank explained that payouts received from global platforms including those like X are classified as “service export proceeds.” This designation means the funds fall under existing foreign exchange regulations and are fully permissible within Ghana’s financial system. According to the BoG, creators can receive their earnings either through Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) held with local banks or directly into Ghana cedi…

Antoine Semenyo has issued a bold warning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, declaring that Ghana’s Black Stars are ready to “cause nightmares” for Group L opponents England, Croatia and Panama. The 26-year-old forward heads into the tournament in North America hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada—as a far more influential figure than he was in Qatar 2022, where he made only two substitute appearances while still playing in England’s second tier. Now competing at the highest level, Semenyo is expected to spearhead Ghana’s attack and believes the team has evolved beyond simply making up the numbers.…

The National Service Authority (NSA), in collaboration with Absa Bank Ghana and the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), has introduced a zero-interest overdraft facility for active National Service Personnel (NSPs) to cushion the impact of delayed allowance payments. The initiative allows eligible personnel to access up to 85% of their monthly allowance in advance, helping them manage essential expenses such as rent and transportation without disruption. The overdraft carries no interest during the delay period, requires no collateral, and is automatically repaid once the outstanding allowance is released by the NSA. To qualify, personnel must hold an Absa Ignition Account…