Author: Constance Awunor

Popular Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has died, according to multiple local media reports and a tribute shared by her husband, musician Choirmaster. Choirmaster, known in private life as Eugene Kwadwo Boadu Baah, announced the news in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, May 24. “My heart is shattered beyond words over the death of my beloved wife, Beverly Afaglo,” he wrote. The musician said her death came only days before her birthday. “It would have been just about four more days to your birthday, but I guess the Lord wanted to celebrate with you, so He called you,” he…

South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of using artificial intelligence and edited content to fabricate evidence in a defamation case involving actor Kim Soo-hyun. Authorities say the YouTuber manipulated screenshots of text messages and circulated an AI-generated audio recording. The material falsely suggested that Kim Soo-hyun dated actress Kim Sae-ron when she was still a minor. Police say the allegations spread widely online and triggered a major scandal that severely damaged the actor’s reputation and career. The controversy began after actress Kim Sae-ron died at the age of 24 last year. Soon after her…

The Ghana Police Service says it has arrested eight suspects linked to the killing of the Queenmother of Abamba in the Atebubu area of the Bono East Region. Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohonu said the arrests followed intensified intelligence-led operations across the country. He said the service has also increased efforts to tackle violent crime and online scams. He explained that continued police operations in Atebubu have disrupted criminal activity in the area. He added that officers will maintain patrols and targeted operations to protect residents. “These operations will continue so that law-abiding citizens can go about their lives…

The National Identification Authority (NIA) says it is introducing major reforms to strengthen Ghana’s identity system. The changes will make biometric verification mandatory for all transactions. Executive Secretary of the NIA, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, said the proposal is before Parliament. He said it will stop the use of visual checks and photocopies of the Ghana Card. “All transactions should go through biometric verification,” he said. He warned that failure to comply will be an offence. Mr. Deku said the reforms will improve security and reduce identity fraud. He added that they will strengthen trust in the national ID system. The…

President John Dramani Mahama has launched a $300 million programme to improve secondary education in Ghana. The project is funded by the World Bank. He announced the initiative during a visit to assess STEM education at Sawla Primary School. Mr. Mahama said the programme will upgrade the quality of selected senior high schools across the country. It will also reduce gaps in school standards. He said the goal is to improve teaching and learning in weaker schools and raise overall performance in the sector. “So that is one of the projects. Apart from that, we are investing to improve the…

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana will end the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027. He says the government will also expand technical and vocational education. He made the remarks during a visit to assess STEM education at Sawla Primary School. Mr. Mahama said the government will focus less on building new senior high schools. Instead, it will invest more in technical and vocational institutions. He said this approach will help students gain practical skills for the job market. “Instead of building more senior high schools, our intention is to build more technical and vocational schools,” he said.…

Delta Air Lines says it is preparing to meet rising travel demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The airline is offering flexible options for fans travelling from Ghana to the United States and other parts of North America. The announcement was made at a media soirée in Accra. The event marked 20 years of Delta’s operations in Ghana since it began flights in 2006. Managing Director for International and Specialty Sales at Delta Air Lines, Rob LeBel, said the airline is working closely with travel agencies in Ghana to support ticket sales ahead of the tournament. He said Delta…

The Minority in Parliament has vowed to block any new tax measures, arguing that Ghanaians are already under heavy financial pressure. The position was announced at a media briefing on Friday, May 22, where the caucus also raised concerns about the country’s economic direction and governance. Speaking for the group, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei criticised the government for what she called contradictions in its tax policies since the National Democratic Congress took office in January 2025. She said the Minority supports efforts to improve discipline in public spending and reduce waste. However, she added that current measures have not…

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has prevented a major disaster after a fuel tanker crashed and spilled diesel on the Konongo–Accra Highway. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 19, at Odumasi Three Lane near Konongo in the Ashanti Region. The tanker, a Shacman vehicle with registration number GE 1337-18, was carrying about 54,000 litres of diesel. A statement from the GNFS Ashanti Regional Public Relations Office said firefighters from the Konongo-Odumasi Fire Command responded quickly to the scene. One male victim had already been rescued by bystanders and sent to a health facility before emergency crews arrived. The fire…

John Awuah says lending rates could rise slightly in the coming weeks despite the Bank of Ghana maintaining the policy rate at 14%. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on May 22, the Ghana Association of Banks CEO explained that several factors influence the Ghana Reference Rate, not just the policy rate. According to him, treasury bill rates have increased marginally in recent weeks, and that could push borrowing costs higher. “There are three variables that influence the determination of the Ghana Reference Rate, so it might not be fair to focus on only one when setting the new rate,”…