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… Arrival In Wheelchair Tamakloe-Attionu reportedly arrived in Ghana on June 9, 2026 from the United States following her extradition to serve her 10-year jail term. …
Ex-MASLOC Boss Landed In Wheelchair, Appeals ConvictionDaily Guide
… In the United States, while lotteries are state-owned, private firms operate only as contracted vendors or managers under layered oversight, with commissions, legislatures, and multi-actor governance structures ensuring no single firm captures the entire value chain. …
KGL’s ‘Big Payment’ Price Of State Backed Monopoly, Not HeroismJoy Online
… In an interview due to air on Sunday, Vance said: “Prime Minister Netanyahu, look, he governs a country that has obviously been a very close partner of the United States. …
JD Vance says Netanyahu “has gotten some things wrong” as US-Israel tensions surfaceThe Chronicle
Haiti’s achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most inspiring stories of this year’s tournament, and the team are now hoping to make a real impact in the United States as they prepare for their opening game. …
Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset odds at World CupThe Chronicle
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”, says a US official. …
US official claims banned Somali referee had links with ‘terror organisations’Business & Financial Times
… In Ghana, as in many jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Singapore, and South Africa, this principle is embedded in corporate law. …
The Inconvenient Truth with Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng: Institutions rarely collapse because of bad lawsJoy Online
… The Buem MP’s comments come as preparations for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, gather momentum. …
Thousands will follow the Black Stars – Sports Minister sees diaspora power driving GhanaJoy Online
… According to him, the enthusiasm was evident from the reception the team received upon arriving in North America. “If you observe, even when the chief arrived in the United States at that late point, the number of Ghanaians who were at the airport and at the hotel to welcome them …
We may not have the stars, but we have the spirit – Kofi Adams predicts strong Black Stars runJoy Online
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”, says a US official. …
US official claims banned referee had links with ‘terror organisations’Joy Online
… After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States. …
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup – but he said ‘chill, relax’The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
19 min ago · Daily Guide →
The US Embassy in Ghana hosted a grand reception in Accra celebrating 250 years of American independence and US-Ghana relations, including remarks from the Chargé d'Affaires recalling the founding declaration and noting that the US was present when Ghana gained independence in 1957.
19 min ago · Daily Guide →
The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College has inaugurated its Stakeholders Association and admitted 611 out of 3,468 applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year across three programmes: 295 for Registered General Nursing, 170 for Registered Midwifery, and 146 for Nurse Assistant Clinical. The college reported a 91.5% pass rate for Registered Midwifery in the 2025 KNUST terminal examinations and recorded 76% pass rate for NAC, 67% for RGN, and 69% for RM in the recent Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examination.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Government has authorised the release of GH¢76 million to the Black Stars, split between GH¢58 million for World Cup preparations and group stages, and GH¢17 million to settle outstanding qualification bonuses owed to the team.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer, who described the transfer as "super dangerous" because the activist has no connection to the country. The Iranian American Legal Defence Fund had warned that three Iranian women fleeing persecution faced deportation risk.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
U.S. and Iranian officials announced a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global leaders including the UN Secretary-General, European nations, and Australia have welcomed the agreement, with emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation and freedom of navigation.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup after US authorities cited his alleged "association with suspected members of terror organisations," but FIFA will pay him his full tournament fee despite his inability to participate.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion-pound investment deal in which Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on UK offshore wind, creating tens of thousands of jobs, according to Downing Street.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed banks and other regulated financial institutions to stop facilitating unauthorised fiat currency wallet services, particularly those denominated in foreign currencies offered by certain crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The Central Bank states the platforms lack authorisation under payment and foreign exchange legislation, and warns that non-compliance may result in supervisory or enforcement actions.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Canadian authorities denied entry to Ghana's midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the national team's World Cup match against Panama, sparking legal and diplomatic controversy. Ghana's government and football association have protested, arguing the exclusion of an unconvicted athlete violates the Rule of Law, while Canada has cited privacy protocols and FIFA has deferred to Canada's border sovereignty.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation have won appeals against US visa rejections, but 11 members of the party will not be allowed to travel to the US. Iran's team is based in Mexico after initially being denied visas for backroom staff members.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, making him unavailable for Ghana's World Cup Group L opener against Panama on 17 June. The Ministry argues that all qualified nations should have access to their eligible players throughout the competition.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Akwatia MP has stated that President John Mahama has not considered granting a presidential pardon to any public official convicted of corruption-related offences, with accountability remaining central to his stance on public office. This follows the extradition and conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States on more than 70 corruption-related charges, including embezzlement of over US$6 million in public funds.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy has insisted that former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu should serve her prison sentence following her extradition and conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges. He argued that actual incarceration is the only meaningful measure of punishment and suggested extradition would only proceed if her health would not be jeopardised.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has formally protested Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Teye Partey entry for the nation's opening World Cup match against Panama, citing pending criminal proceedings in the UK. Ghana has characterized the decision as "high-handed and extremely unfair" and is pursuing diplomatic engagements with Canadian authorities to overturn it.
13 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Foreign Ministry formally protested Canada's refusal of a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, calling the decision unfair and inconsistent with the presumption of innocence, as it was based on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom with no conviction. The government has initiated diplomatic engagements with Canadian authorities to seek a review of the decision.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says midfielder Thomas Partey successfully secured a United States visa after applying in London and is currently with Ghana's national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston. Adams questioned Canada's refusal to grant Partey entry for Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama, noting the player continues to travel freely across Europe and other jurisdictions despite ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has criticized FIFA's handling of Canada's decision to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match, arguing that FIFA failed to adequately protect participating nations and their players and should have ensured clearance for World Cup participants.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Panama on June 17, calling the move unfair and an overreaction that violates the principle of presumption of innocence. Ghana has formally protested the visa refusal.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA confirmed that midfielder Thomas Partey will be unable to travel to Canada for Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama on June 17 after Canadian authorities rejected his visa application. FIFA stated it has no role in immigration decisions, which remain the sole jurisdiction of host governments.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine commended the U.S. Embassy in Accra for issuing more than 12,000 visas to Ghanaian students, describing educational exchange as central to the Ghana-U.S. relationship.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Year of Return campaign in 2019, which marked 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were taken to Jamestown, Virginia, has evolved from heritage visits into sustained property ownership, reshaping who owns prime real estate in Accra. The follow-up "Beyond the Return" programme, launched in December 2019 and running to 2030, institutionalised the shift from temporary diaspora engagement to permanent settlement.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade between Ghana and the United States reached an estimated $4 billion in goods and services in 2025, with officials from both countries expressing optimism about expanding investment and commercial ties. More than 100 American companies operate in Ghana, creating jobs and investing in sectors including mining, technology, agriculture, and hospitality.
12 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria's security forces killed more than 13,000 insurgents over the past year and that insurgency-related deaths have dropped 81 per cent since he took power in 2023. He also noted that 124,000 fighters and dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has authorised the release of GHS76,466,919.20 to support the Black Stars' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, divided between an advance of GHS58,929,500 for preparations and group stages, and GHS17,537,419.20 to settle outstanding qualification bonuses.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →