Author: Constance Awunor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has called for strong regulatory systems to support financial innovation. He warned that innovation without proper structures remains fragile. He made the comments on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the ACI World Congress 2026. Dr. Asiama said emerging economies are testing whether innovation can survive without strong institutions. He stressed that regulation must grow alongside technology in the financial sector. He said, “Innovation without regulatory architecture is fragile; innovation that is embedded within credible architecture compounds.” Dr. Asiama said fragmented financial markets reduce competitiveness. He added that connected markets perform…

BET Awards 2026 nominations are out, and Cardi B leads the pack with six nominations. The BET Voting Academy selected the nominees. It includes professionals from music, media, sports journalism, digital marketing, public relations, and creative arts. The awards celebrate excellence across music, television, film, and sports. Cardi B leads all nominees with six nods. Her nominations include: Fashion Vanguard Award Best Female Hip Hop Artist Album of the Year for AM I THE DRAMA? Best Collaboration for “Errtime Remix” featuring Jeezy and Latto Video Director of the Year with Patientce Foster Viewers’ Choice for “Outside” Kendrick Lamar and Mariah…

A 41-year-old Nigerian woman has been jailed for six months with hard labour. She was convicted for trying to obtain a Ghanaian passport using forged documents. The Ghana Immigration Service announced the conviction. The convict, Franca Wilson, works as a welder. She pleaded guilty at the Adabraka District Court in Accra on May 12, 2026. The court convicted her on three counts. The sentences will run at the same time. Immigration officers arrested her during a routine check at the Accra Passport Application Centre on April 24, 2026. Officers detected inconsistencies in her documents during the vetting process. This triggered…

SpaceX has announced plans for a public listing in the United States. The move could allow investors to buy shares in the company for the first time. The firm is owned by billionaire Elon Musk, who is already the world’s richest person and also leads Tesla. The planned initial public offering (IPO) could be one of the largest in Wall Street history. Reports suggest it may begin next month under the ticker symbol “SPCX”. SpaceX has reportedly valued itself at about $1.25 trillion. Musk’s large ownership stake could make his share worth more than $600 billion. If the listing succeeds…

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). The event was held in Florida over the weekend. Shatta Wale won: Best African Dancehall Entertainer Concert of the Year for his ShattaFest show The wins add to his growing recognition on the international music scene. His management expressed gratitude to the organisers of the awards. They also thanked fans for their support. In a statement, the team said:Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the…

The High Court in Accra has granted bail of GH¢100,000 to Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), pending trial. The ruling was delivered by Justice Bankole Thompson. The court granted bail with two sureties, who must justify their status. As part of the conditions, the accused must report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters every two weeks. He has also been ordered to surrender his travel documents to the court registry. The court further restricted him from travelling outside the jurisdiction without prior approval. Counsel for the applicant, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, moved the…

TV3 presenter Anita Akua Akuffo has announced her upcoming marriage to Opoku Sanaa in a post that quickly went viral on social media. She shared the announcement on May 20, 2026, through Instagram. The post drew wide attention within minutes. The images showed Anita and Opoku Sanaa in matching black outfits. Many users interpreted the photos as pre-wedding pictures. Anita wore a black gown with bead detailing on the shoulders and bodice. She completed her look with elegant makeup, earrings, and a neat updo hairstyle. She captioned the post with a Bible verse: “Isaiah 60:22🥺💍❤️”. Opoku Sanaa responded shortly after…

The Ghana Police Service in the Western Region has declared an Arabic teacher, Sule Anas, wanted in connection with allegations of defilement and unnatural carnal knowledge involving two minors at Fijai Zongo Central near Sekondi. A statement issued on May 21, 2026, by the Western Regional Police Command and signed by Superintendent Olivia E.T. Adiku said the suspect was engaged by community leaders to teach Arabic to children during weekend sessions. Police investigations suggest the suspect allegedly lured the victims into a storeroom inside a mosque under the guise of performing spiritual cleansing rituals. The alleged offences are said to…

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has begun preparations for a proposed Ghana-US Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission scheduled for May 30 to June 5, 2026. The Ministry held a high-level meeting on Wednesday, May 20, to assess Ghana’s readiness for the visit. Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, chaired the meeting on behalf of the sector minister. Officials from agencies under the Ministry also attended the discussions. The meeting focused on key projects and investment opportunities that Ghana plans to present to the visiting delegation. According to the Deputy Minister, the proposed trade mission follows…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has toured selected training centres under the One Million Coders Programme in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise took place on Wednesday as part of efforts to assess the programme’s readiness and quality of delivery. The initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with coding and digital skills needed for the modern economy. During the tour, the Minister visited the Accra College of Education in Ayawaso West, Gbegbeise JHS in Ablekuma West, and the Mamprobi Community Information Centre in Ablekuma South. At the various centres, he interacted with trainees, facilitators,…