Author: Krobea

Ghana have officially secured their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with football’s global governing body confirming the Black Stars’ progression from the group stage. Ghana, who were placed in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, have advanced to the knockout phase of the expanded 48-team tournament, marking a return to the latter stages of the World Cup for the West African nation. The confirmation by FIFA brings to an end Ghana’s group stage campaign and sets the stage for a new chapter in their 2026 World Cup journey as they prepare to…

The Court of Amsterdam has approved the extradition of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North Constituency, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, to the United States to face charges. The independent lawmaker was detained at the Schipol Airport for alleged crimes relate to fraud, money laundering, and romance scams. Parliament announced this on Tuesday, May 12, promising details later. But the Ghanaian MP was sent to court in the Dutch capital over complaints lodged by US authorities. The verdict on Friday will see the Parliamentarian being sent to the US to face trial.

In the wake of this year’s rainy season, Accra, Ghana’s capital city, is experiencing severe flooding. This is not an exaggeration. The slightest rainfall now turns the national capital into a disaster zone. For houses built on and along waterways, the least said about them the better. Their residents wake up every morning fearing the next downpour. So far, areas hit hard include Kaneshie Market and its environs, Agbogbloshie, Mallam, Madina, Santa Maria, and many others. What has compounded matters is that the rains have shown no signs of easing. If for anything at all, we should be bracing ourselves…

The Minister of Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has announced Friday, July 3 as a public holiday to mark Republic Day. The Day falls on Wednesday, July 1 to mark 66 years since Ghana became a republic. “However, in view of the fact that 1st July 2026 falls on a Wednesday, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, has, by Executive Instrument (E.I), in accordance with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act (Act 601), as amended, declared Friday, 3rd July 2026, as Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the Minister…

The Ghana Prisons Service has interdicted No. 8566 Chief Officer Michael Osei-Bonsu following his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the Kete-Krachi Local Prison. The incident occurred on Friday, June 19, during routine security checks conducted by officers on duty before the commencement of the officer’s night shift. The suspected narcotic substance was detected and retrieved at the prison gate through the vigilance and professionalism of the officers on duty. The officer was subsequently handed over to the Kete-Krachi District Police for further investigations and was arraigned before the Kete-Krachi District Magistrate…

The case by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaba Sackey Torkornoo taken to the courts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been dismissed. Madam Torkornoo had prayed the courts to enjoin the government of Ghana, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, to reinstate her as she claimed her removal from office following a suspension was arbitrary, unfair and a violation of her human rights. She noted that her removal, among others, had subjected her to public ridicule. But in a ruling on Wednesday, June 24, the courts noted that there was no evidence of bias or motivation…

Former Upper West Regional Minister Dr Hafiz Bin Salih has thrown his support behind Boakye Agyarko’s bid for the National Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing him as the most suitable person to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. According to Dr Bin Salih, the NPP requires strong leadership and a capable candidate to reposition the party and enhance its chances of electoral success in 2028. He stated that among the individuals seeking the National Chairman position, Mr Agyarko stands out because of his experience, leadership qualities and commitment to the party’s growth. “We need…

Ghana’s Black Stars produced a disciplined and resolute defensive performance to hold England to a goalless draw at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in a Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. An inspired defensive display ensured Ghana earned a goalless draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was a first half punctuated by perspiration rather than inspiration. Ghana made their gameplan clear from the outset as they sat deep and looked to pick England off on the counterattack. The strategy, devised by coach Carlos Queiroz, proved enormously effective, neutralising…

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise, a coordinated national response that begins in flood-ravaged Greater Accra before rolling out to other regions, according to the Head of Emergency Management at the Jospong Group, Dr. Gideon Sogbey. The operation, which commenced on Monday, June 22, initially targets parts of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, Ablekuma North Municipality, and the McCarthy Hill enclave, areas where recent floods have left behind significant sanitation hazards, including accumulated filth, faecal matter, sewage and other contaminants. “This is a nationwide exercise, and although we have started in Greater Accra, we have already…

The brother of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament Sarah Adwoa Safo has appeared before court following last Sunday’s shooting incident. Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, also known as Akofena, was in court together with eight other suspects, who were all picked up by police as part of investigations into the incident. All the nine suspects were granted a bail of GH¢500,000 with two sureties each by the Adenta Circuit Court. Among the offences they have been charged with are discharging guns in town contrary to Section 209 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, causing unlawful damage contrary to Section 175(1)(A) of…