Author: Constance Awunor

The National Service Authority (NSA) has distanced itself from deductions made from the allowances of national service personnel, stating that the GH¢60 deducted for capacity-building purposes was a decision taken by the leadership of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), not the Authority. The clarification follows complaints from some national service personnel who say deductions were made from their monthly allowances without prior notice or their consent. Many have argued that the current monthly allowance of GH¢715 is already inadequate to meet transportation, feeding and other living expenses, making the deductions an additional financial burden. Speaking on JoyNews Today on…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that a recent ruling by a United States immigration court involving former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta has no bearing on the criminal proceedings pending against him in Ghana. In a public notice issued on July 21, 2026, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing reportedly emanating from a U.S. immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations. The transcript suggests that Mr. Ofori-Atta had not been credibly charged in Ghana or credibly shown to have engaged in any wrongdoing. However, the…

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. has attracted widespread attention after unveiling a noticeably different appearance following a cosmetic chin enhancement procedure. According to reports, the procedure involved the use of dermal fillers to reshape and define his facial contour. The treatment was reportedly aimed at giving the 26-year-old forward a more prominent chin after his facial features became a topic of discussion during the recent FIFA World Cup. Photos circulating on social media have highlighted the apparent transformation, with many fans commenting on the striking difference in his appearance. One of the most talked-about images came from an…

Former Miss Universe Jamaica finalist LaToya Malcolm has died at the age of 35, the Miss Universe Jamaica organisation has announced. In a statement shared on Instagram on July 18, the organisation paid tribute to Malcolm, who competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica competition. “We mourn the passing of MUJ alumna LaToya Malcolm, who proudly competed in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica Competition. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and loved ones. Rest peacefully, LaToya. You will never be forgotten.” The organisation did not disclose the cause of her death. Beauty queen and entertainer Malcolm was…

The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab, after court proceedings were delayed by the lengthy judgment delivered in the case involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The court was unable to hear the case as scheduled after spending several hours delivering its judgment in the separate illegal mining trial involving Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Company Limited. Couple faces financial crime charges Hanan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, are standing trial…

A Brussels Airlines flight bound for Lomé was forced to return to Accra shortly after take-off on Monday evening following a technical fault, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed. In a statement issued on July 20, the GCAA said Flight SN278 departed Accra International Airport at 6:06 p.m. but developed a technical problem while airborne. As a precautionary safety measure, the flight crew decided to return to Accra, where the aircraft landed safely at 6:18 p.m., just 12 minutes after departure. The aviation regulator praised the flight crew for adhering to established safety procedures, stressing that the safety…

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, escalating trade tensions between the two neighbouring countries. The new duties target several consumer and industrial products, including wine, hockey sticks and cement. However, key Canadian exports such as energy products, potash, critical minerals and fish have been exempted. The White House said the tariffs will take effect in 30 days. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by saying his government is prepared to intensify trade negotiations with the United States in the coming weeks. In a statement, Carney described the move…

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region during an ongoing nationwide enforcement exercise targeting the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, beacon lights and illegal vehicle modifications. The operation forms part of efforts to improve road safety and ensure strict compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations governing the use of vehicles on Ghana’s roads. As part of the exercise, police officers removed and seized unauthorised sirens, beacon lights, strobe lights and other illegal modifications found on several vehicles. The operation targets motorists who install or use equipment reserved for authorised emergency and security…

A dispute has erupted within the United States Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-USA) following the disqualification of five aspirants ahead of the branch’s upcoming internal elections. The affected aspirants are Elijah Amanor Ametei, who is seeking the Branch Secretary position; Nana Akua Musah, Youth Organiser hopeful; Ali Inusah Adams, aspiring Nasara Coordinator; Atta Johnson, contesting for Second Vice Chairman; and Stephen Adjei, who is seeking to become Treasurer. According to sources close to the affected candidates, the NPP-USA Election Committee disqualified the five aspirants on the grounds that they had failed to pay their membership dues. However, the…

A United States immigration judge has ruled that Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) failed to present persuasive evidence that former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta committed any criminal offence, despite filing more than 70 charges against him in Ghana. Immigration Judge David Gardey delivered the ruling on June 15, 2026, at the Annandale Immigration Court after a contested hearing in which the US Department of Homeland Security argued that Ofori-Atta should be denied immigration relief because of the pending criminal charges in Ghana. According to a certified transcript of the proceedings obtained by 3News, the judge rejected that argument…