Author: Constance Awunor

The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes on Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of attacks as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (Centcom) said the strikes targeted Iranian military assets to further weaken the country’s military capabilities. It also confirmed that US forces had boarded a vessel as part of an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. Iranian authorities, however, accused the United States of hitting civilian infrastructure, including bridges, a railway station and an airport. Iran reports civilian casualties Iranian state media and provincial…

MTN Ghana not leaving GhanMTN Ghana has dismissed concerns that it could scale down or exit the Ghanaian market following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, where its parent company is headquartered. The company’s Chief Internal Audit and Forensics Officer, Michael Gbewonyo, said MTN remains fully committed to Ghana and has no plans to leave the country. Speaking at the 2026 MTN Media and Stakeholder Forum in Takoradi, organised for journalists from the Central and Western regions, Gbewonyo stressed that Ghana continues to be one of the company’s most important markets. “MTN is here to stay. We are not going…

Consumers are expected to pay more for petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from today, July 16, as the second pricing window for July takes effect. Industry projections by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) indicate that petrol prices could increase by 5.3%, diesel by 7.5%, and LPG by 1.3%. The expected increases are being driven by rising global crude oil prices and the recent depreciation of the cedi, both of which have increased the cost of importing petroleum products into Ghana. Global oil prices push fuel costs higher According to COMAC, renewed volatility in global energy markets…

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo says his greatest ambition is to help Ghana win a major international trophy and end the country’s decades-long wait for silverware. After an impressive debut campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sibo has shifted his attention to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where he hopes to help the Black Stars reclaim continental glory. The 28-year-old believes Ghana has the talent and leadership to compete for the title and restore the nation’s status among Africa’s football powerhouses. ‘I want to win a cup for Ghana’ Speaking about his ambitions with the national team,…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has begun discussions with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving access to specialised healthcare services across Ghana. The meeting was led by the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and her team, while the WHO delegation was headed by the Country Representative, Dr Fiona Braka. The discussions centred on strengthening the Trust Fund’s four-pillar mandate and improving its long-term effectiveness. Both sides also explored ways to enhance the Fund’s financial sustainability, governance and accountability to ensure it delivers quality specialised healthcare services to more Ghanaians. During…

A 43-year-old TikToker, Camilla Alhassan, has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over videos she shared about President John Mahama. The Accra Circuit Court handed down the sentence on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to all the charges brought against her. The conviction relates to a series of TikTok videos in which she falsely claimed that President Mahama performed ritual sacrifices involving 32 cows to secure victory in the 2024 general election. Prosecutors told the court that the allegations were made without any evidence. Before…

More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, sending thick smoke across the border into the United States and triggering hazardous air quality alerts in several northern states. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, there are currently 857 active wildfires, including 23 new fires reported on Thursday. Most of the fires remain out of control, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. The smoke has prompted air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region and parts of the northeastern United States. The US Air Quality Index has classified air quality in parts of Michigan…

For many members of Generation Z, real life has already provided enough reasons to be afraid. The generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012 has grown up through major global challenges, including economic uncertainty, school shootings, the COVID-19 pandemic and growing concerns about climate change. Now, many Gen Z audiences are finding a connection with horror films because the genre reflects some of the fears they experience in everyday life. Recent movies such as “Obsession” and “Backrooms” have attracted young audiences by offering more than traditional scares. The films explore deeper issues such as anxiety, isolation, trauma and social pressures.…

The New Patriotic Party United States branch (NPP-USA) is set to elect new executives at its 2026 Branch Delegates Conference scheduled for Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, in Westborough, Massachusetts. The three-day conference will bring together party executives, delegates and members from chapters across the United States to elect a new national executive team to lead the branch for the next term. The event is expected to serve as a platform for leadership renewal, policy discussions and strategic planning ahead of Ghana’s 2028 general elections. The conference will be held under the theme, “Rooted in the Values of…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released funds for the purchase of perishable food items for second and third-year students in Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs). In a letter dated July 15, 2026, the Service informed all Regional Directors of Education that payments covering the period from March 1 to September 4, 2026, had been transferred to the accounts of various second-cycle schools. The directive, signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Assurance, Dr Munawaru Issahaque, on behalf of the Director-General, asked Regional Directors to notify heads of SHSs and SHTSs that…