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Television personality and actress, Abena Kyei Boakye, believes the Blackstars can secure a victory against England when the two sides meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight.

Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, Abena Kyei said Ghana must remain focused, disciplined and tactically sharp to overcome the Three Lions.

According to her, while England possess a dangerous attack, their defence can be exposed if Ghana takes advantage of the spaces available.

‘England are a very strong side going forward, but I believe Ghana can exploit the weaknesses in their defence and create scoring opportunities,’ she said.

She also called on the Black Stars to stay mentally strong throughout the game and avoid unnecessary fouls and bookings that could put the team under pressure.

Abena further stressed the importance of making timely substitutions, urging the technical team to make quick decisions whenever changes are needed during the match.

The Blackstars head into the England clash with confidence after recording a 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening match of the tournament.

The win, secured through a late goal, brought excitement to Ghanaian supporters around the world and gave the team a positive start to its World Cup campaign.

With Ghana set to face England at 8 p.m. tonight, Abena Kyei remains optimistic that the Black Stars can produce another performance and secure all three points.

The dangers of social media exposure on teens are lost to most Ghanaian parents, including the educated.

While the unlettered could be pardoned for their ignorance, not so the educated who should know better the social drawbacks of allowing unfettered access of kids to sexual contents on social media yet turn their backs on the trend.

There is a credible story about a woman who while dressing up in front of a large mirror gave a mobile phone to a kid who is used to fidgeting with the gadget courtesy of her mother’s ‘show of love’. Unknowing to her, the kid had acquired a rudimentary knowledge of mobile phone usage through everyday access to the gadget.

Her semi-nude image were inadvertently posted on her Facebook account. It took a friend to call her attention to the anomaly, and she quickly snatched the gadget from the kid, having rather a bitter lesson but too late.

Some parents release their mobile phones to kids when they want to keep them busy, and with the passing days these children acquire basic knowledge of the smart devices, graduating easily into the social media space.

Access to the dangerous social media space has impacted negatively on families in the developed world, hence the recent demands for a regulatory legislation.

As noted in a previous editorial, we cannot fold our arms as the dangers posed by an indifferent attitude towards an omnibus social media access.

In the developed world, families have lost kids through avoidable suicides by teenagers, unfortunate occurrences attributable to exposure to dangerous social media contents. Australia and Malaysia have taken the lead in denying social media access to kids below 17. The United Kingdom is on the verge of doing so too.

It is auspicious that Child Rights International (CRI) has embarked upon a robust advocacy towards such a restrictive legislation in the country. This we are supportive of given the available negative data about the unrestricted access to social media by kids.

The outcome of a study as put out by CRI regarding social media engagement by kids is telling. Kids between the ages of five and twelve developing online habits is a trend which should trigger a national parley.

With no age verification for certain adult sites, some kids now have appetite for sexually explicit images. We are destroying a future generation unknowingly, for which posterity will query us.

Extensive hours online by vulnerable kids as noted in Australia and applicable locally too indicate that children with such access, and they are many, become largely detached from outdoor activities and for that matter physical contacts with their peers, losing thereby the advantages in such interactions. The society being nurtured through this is not what we want for our country which is steeped in age-old social values.

It is regrettable that some teenagers are lured by male predators into engaging in sexual engagements through negative social media access. Some adult predators even gift smart phones to such kids, with their parents not posing relevant questions about the sources of the gadgets.

The subject under review is double-edged one; a few persons would oppose a restriction on smart phone access to kids, their reason being that the internet is now a source of learning for children.

Technology is laden with mechanisms for restricting the kids to what are relevant to their learning process. A legislation would cater for this.

A Staff Officer at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Frank Marshall Cromwell, yesterday detailed how former Director of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, allegedly transferred a total of GHS49.1 million from the account of the state institution into the accounts of a private limited liability company incorporated by him and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng.

Cromwell, who was part of a team that investigated the criminal allegations levelled against the Director of the then Bureau of National Communications (BNC), said the accused moved the monies in three tranches under the guise of purchasing a cyber defence system for the state.

He told the court that Adu-Boahene as the Director of BNC, signed three different cheques which were drawn on BNC’s bank account with Fidelity Bank.

He indicated that the first cheque had the face value of GHS 27.1 million while the second and third cheques signed on March 18 and March 30, 2020 had the face values of GHS1 million and GHS 21 million respectively.

Frank Marshal Cromwell, led in his evidence-in-chief by Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, told the court that all the three cheques were then paid into the bank account of BNC Communications Bureau Limited, a company owned and controlled by the couple.

The witness told the court that EOCO investigations revealed that the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) account of BNC Communications Bureau Limited was opened at the behest of the couple, who signed documents to that effect and attached the company’s registration document as well as their identification cards.

‘Interestingly, A2 (Angela Adjei-Boateng) despite being listed as a beneficial owner of BNC Communications Bureau Limited and also as a signatory to the account with UMB denied knowledge of BNC Communications Bureau Limited in the statement provided to investigations,’ the witness said.

He further pointed out that ‘In respect to A1 (Adu-Boahene), he initially denied knowledge of BNC Communications Bureau Limited in his first statement to investigators, but upon subsequent consultations later changed and admitted knowledge of BNC Communications Bureau Limited.’

Cromwell indicated that investigations revealed that on February 6, 2020 when the first cheque of GHS27.1 million was deposited, GHS9,537,500, an equivalent of $1.75 million, was transferred to ISC Holdings, the Israeli company contracted to supply the purported cyber defence system.

He said UMB, which made the transfer, provided EOCO with the contract agreement provided by Adu-Boahene, and an invoice numbered NSC006.

Fake Invoice

The witness however, told the court that the invoice presented to the bank by Adu-Boahene was fake because the same invoice number existed at the National Signals Bureau in respect of a different transaction.

‘We made a request to the National Signals Bureau to ascertain whether they had other records of the NSC006 invoice for procurement of a cyber defence system. From the response received from the Bureau, they furnished investigations with another invoice numbered the same NSC006 and also another invoice number 31. The Bureau’s invoice numbered NSC006 was different from the invoice NSC006 A1 presented to UMB for the transfer of $1,750,000 to ISC holdings. The Bureau’s invoice NSC006 is dated March 2020 and was for the single purchase of digitised investigative audit system whereas A1’s invoice was for the procurement of cyber defence system,’ Cromwell told the court.

‘A1’s invoice NSC006 presented to bank is fake as from investigations there can’t exist the same invoice numbers for the purchase of different items within the National Signals Bureau.

‘The invoice number NSC006 presented by A1 had the deals as the purchase of a cyber defence system. Meanwhile from the records of the National Signals Bureau, there is an invoice numbered 32 which is for procurement of cyber defence system. This invoice is dated September 1, 2020,’ the witness added.

Massive Transfers

The witness also told the court that further analysis revealed that after the transfer of the GHS9,537,500 from the account of BNC Communications Bureau Limited on February 6, 2020, by February 7, 2020, Adu-Boahene commenced withdrawals and transfers from the account.

‘From February 7 to August 8, 2020, huge sums of monies were withdrawn from the account or transferred from the account to the benefit of A1 and other parties. As at August 8, 2020, the balance in the account was just about GHS600,000. That is within six months A1 and A2 dissipated almost all the funds in the account,’ Cromwell said.

The witness tendered in evidence pictorial diagram of the transfers in the account of BNC Communications Bureau Limited, adding that ‘due to the withdrawals and transfer of funds within a short period, we had to develop this chart to identify the flow of funds from the account.’

Hearing continues on June 29, 2026.

Fast-rising media personality and Entertainment Pundit, Abena Moët, has recounted how brand influencer Bernard Fiifi Yankey and Eugene Osafo-Nkansah, popularly known as Nkonkonsa, gave her a breakthrough in the media landscape.

Speaking in an interview on United Television’s ‘U-Cook’ show, Abena Moët indicated that some nine years ago she had a first radio job as a co-guest on Abeiku Santana’s drive-time show ‘Ekwanso Dwoodwoo’ kind courtesy of her two friends.

‘I was on Snapchat living my life where one day Yankey called me that Abeiku Santana needs a panelist on his show and has delegated Nkonkonsa to do that search. So therefore he has sent my name for that position. I met Abeiku at Okay FM in person and the rest is history (sic),’ she said.

Abena Moët has spent nearly a decade building her name in Ghana’s media space. She started out nine years ago as a co-guest on Okay FM, where she cut her teeth discussing topical issues and connecting with listeners.

Her energy and ability to blend entertainment talk with real-life issues quickly made her a familiar voice. She now serves as a co-host on GHOne TV’s TOAST, one of the network’s flagship lifestyle shows. On TOAST, she helps steer conversations around pop culture, lifestyle, and trending stories, bringing the same candid, relatable style that made her popular on radio.

Beyond her regular hosting duties, Abena Moët is a recurring face on UTV’s United Showbiz. There, she weighs in not just on entertainment news and celebrity culture, but also on broader social stories affecting Ghanaians. Her commentary often bridges the gap between ‘showbiz gist’ and the real social impact of those stories.

Known for her bold opinions, wit, and conversational tone, Abena Moët has carved a niche as a presenter who can hold her own in both light entertainment and serious social discourse. Over nine years, she’s moved from guest contributor to lead co-host, reflecting her growth and influence in Ghanaian media.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has renamed its national headquarters in Adabraka ‘Jerry Rawlings House’ in honour of the party’s founder, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings.

The ceremony, held yesterday on what would have been the late Rawlings’ 79th birthday, comes five years and seven months after his death in November 2020. President John Dramani Mahama led the event, unveiling a commemorative bust of the late former President at the building’s forecourt.

Party stalwarts, members of the national executive committee, and the diplomatic corps joined hundreds of NDC supporters dressed in party colours to witness the christening. The move was carried out in collaboration with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, an organisation led by the Rawlings family to preserve his political legacy.

Speaking at the event, President Mahama said Rawlings had repeatedly rejected efforts to name monuments after him while he was alive. He disclosed that the late leader declined proposals to name the University for Development Studies and an FPSO vessel for the ENI Sankofa oil field in his honour, despite donating his World Food Prize award as seed funding for UDS.

‘Rawlings himself, if he were alive, would have been very uncomfortable with this ceremony,’ Mahama said. ‘He replied to my letter during my previous presidency when I sought his permission to name the FPSO after him. He said, ‘Pass it on to President Kufuor. I prefer to have my name inscribed in the minds and hearts of men than on statues and monuments.”

Mahama described Rawlings as ‘a man who was neither vain nor ostentatious,’ adding, ‘Fortunately for us today, he is in no position to object to what we are doing here to immortalise his name.’

The President said renaming the headquarters was meant to embed the party’s history and values into its institution. ‘It is the place where ideas are debated, policies are formulated, manifestos are written, and decisions are taken in pursuit of our mission to serve the people of Ghana,’ he said. ‘By naming this headquarters after J.J. Rawlings, we ensure future generations will never lose sight of the values and sacrifices that have brought us this far.’

He urged Ghanaians to uphold the principles Rawlings championed: probity, accountability, and selfless service. ‘We celebrate not only Jerry Rawlings’ life but also the values he embodied – his courage, his conviction in times of uncertainty, and his enduring belief that public office should improve the lives of ordinary citizens,’ President Mahama stressed.

NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, said the decision followed extensive consultation. He noted that Rawlings ‘fiercely resisted’ attempts to name monuments after him, insisting his legacy should live in the hearts of Ghanaians.

‘But today he is no more, and generations are changing,’ Asiedu Nketia said. ‘If we allow his memory to remain only in the hearts and minds of people, it will also die when those hearts and minds pass on. It is well and fitting to name the building after the founder of our party.’

He added that even the late President John Evans Atta Mills, during whose tenure the headquarters was built, would have supported the move.

Kimathi Rawlings, son of the late founder, called the event a ‘moment of reflection, remembrance and recommitment.’

‘By naming this headquarters after Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, the NDC has permanently inscribed his name into the very home of the ideals, sacrifices and aspirations to which he devoted his life,’ he said. ‘It is a solemn affirmation that conviction, sacrifice and service in the pursuit of justice, accountability and national progress will never be forgotten.’

The NDC said the renaming is aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and reinforcing the party’s ideological identity ahead of future national assignments, anchored on Rawlings’ founding principles of probity, accountability, and social justice.

Content creator and YouTuber Code Micky, real name Michael Nartey, has advised Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, to approach the England match with a fearless, tactical, and winning mindset.

According to him, while England boasts world-class talent and tournament experience, if the Black Stars adopt a timid play, defensive shell can be fatal, stressing that mental courage and disciplined, aggressive counters are the keys to punishing a superior opponent and securing crucial points.

‘Looking at the players for both team, there is no way you can tell me that Pickford is good than Benjamin Asare in goal keeping. I think we need to change our mentality in securing a point from this game,’ he said.

While acknowledging the fact that the England team has the likes of Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Elliot Anderson, Code Micky noted that when the Black Stars midfielders press aggressively as a unit, they can dictate the tempo of the game.

He also pointed out that while aggression is required, mental discipline ensures the team avoids the pitfalls of unnecessary fouls, which can be costly in high-stakes matches officiated by strict referees.

‘If you get the mindset that you all are men and you as a Ghanaian has passed through grave hardship to get to the tournament, with this mindset you will win, and that was the mindset Cape Verde used in drawing with Uruguay,’ he added.

Anxiety has set in across Ghana as the Black Stars prepare to face England today in a highly anticipated international clash. The mood is tense in homes, offices, and fan zones nationwide. For many supporters, today’s game is a test of Ghana’s progress against one of the world’s football elite nations.

Social media has been buzzing since the fixture was confirmed, with fans posting predictions, team line-up debates, and nervous ‘pray for us’ messages. The Black Stars go into the match under pressure to prove themselves against England’s star-studded squad. But Ghanaian fans are holding on to hope that the Stars can rise to the occasion, as they have done against big teams in the past.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, yesterday returned to Kumasi to a rousing welcome following a successful working visit to Poland and Canada aimed at promoting development partnerships, investment and educational opportunities for Asanteman.

Hundreds of chiefs, queen mothers, traditional leaders and enthusiastic subjects converged on the Prempeh International Airport to receive the revered monarch, creating a colourful spectacle of Asante culture and tradition.

The atmosphere became electric as the King’s aircraft touched down, with chiefs dressed in splendid kente cloth and adorned with gold ornaments lining the tarmac. Fontomfrom drummers and traditional dancers entertained the gathering while residents waved flags and sang praises in honour of the Asantehene.

During his visit abroad, Otumfuo held a series of high-level meetings with government officials, investors, business leaders and members of the Ghanaian diaspora in both Poland and Canada.

The discussions centred on attracting investment into the Ashanti Region, strengthening educational collaborations, expanding cultural diplomacy and securing development partnerships to improve the socio-economic well-being of the people of Asanteman.

In Canada, the Asantehene also met with members of the Ghanaian community, urging them to contribute to the country’s development through investment, skills transfer and support for ongoing development initiatives in the Ashanti Region.

The monarch also joined members of the Ghanaian diaspora to watch Ghana’s international football match against Panama, where he encouraged national unity and solidarity among Ghanaians living abroad.

Palace sources indicated that the overseas tour formed part of Otumfuo’s broader vision to deepen international cooperation and attract strategic partnerships that would support education, healthcare, infrastructure and youth empowerment in Asanteman.

Speaking to OTEC News reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng, some of the residents who welcomed the King praised him for his dedication to projecting the image of Asanteman and Ghana on the global stage.

They commended his humility, patience and unwavering commitment to the progress of his people.

A local chief expressed confidence that the King’s engagements abroad would yield significant benefits for Asanteman.

‘We will continue to remain united and committed to peace and development as Asanteman continues to push for progress both locally and internationally,’ he stated.

After leaving the airport, Otumfuo was escorted in a grand procession through the principal streets of Kumasi to the Manhyia Palace.

Tight security was maintained as thousands of residents lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the monarch, with chiefs and elders describing the massive turnout as a clear demonstration of the love, respect and admiration the people of Asanteman have for their King.

MTN Ghana has thrown its support behind the Black Stars ahead of their World Cup Group L clash with England on June 23, calling on Ghanaians to unite behind the team.

The headline sponsor of the senior national team extended best wishes to the players, technical team, and management as they prepare to face one of the tournament’s strongest sides.

The message follows Ghana’s victory over Panama, a result MTN Ghana said showcased the squad’s dedication, resilience, and determination, reigniting hope among millions of fans.

‘The victory over Panama was a proud moment for Ghana and a reflection of the hard work, discipline, and team spirit of the Black Stars,’ said Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana.

‘As they prepare for the important challenge against England, we want them to know that the entire nation stands firmly behind them,’ he said.

Blewett added ‘We wish the team every success and encourage all Ghanaians to continue supporting them as they carry our hopes and aspirations onto the world stage.’

He noted that football remains a powerful force for national unity, bringing together people from all walks of life in support of a common cause.

MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to sports development and nurturing talent across the country. As official sponsor, the company said it remains confident in the Black Stars and wished them the very best in their World Cup campaign.

Most Africans support women’s right to make their own choices about marriage and childbearing, and back equal job opportunities, yet many want stronger action from police and courts to protect women and girls from harassment, a new Afrobarometer report shows.

The Pan-Africa Profile, based on 50,961 face-to-face interviews across 38 countries in 2024/2025, found broad support for women’s autonomy.

On average, 75% of respondents said women should decide whether and when to marry, while 62% backed women’s right to choose the timing and number of children. Support for economic equality was weaker.

While 57% endorsed equal rights to jobs, 38% said men should get priority when jobs are scarce.

Nearly one in four respondents, 23%, reported that women are ‘often’ or ‘always’ prevented from taking jobs by husbands or family members.

Household finances also remain uneven. Women were less likely than men to say they make financial decisions themselves – 36% vs. 44%.

Concerns about safety and dignity were widespread. More than one in four citizens said schoolgirls frequently face discrimination, harassment, or requests for sexual favours from teachers.

About 28% said women often face sexual harassment in public spaces like markets, streets, and public transport.

Most respondents, 65%, believe women and girls are likely to be believed if they report discrimination or harassment. Still, 78% said police and courts should do more to protect women and girls.

Access to health care is another gap. Two-thirds of women, 66%, said they or a family member went without needed medicines or medical treatment at least once in the past year. Rural women were hit harder than those in urban areas.

Afrobarometer is a pan-African, nonpartisan survey research network. It has completed 10 survey rounds in up to 45 countries since 1999.

Round 10 covered 38 countries in 2024/2025. Interviews are conducted face-to-face in the respondent’s language with nationally representative samples. Results have margins of error of +/-2 to +/-3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

Telecel Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering partnerships with its cash agent network across the Ashanti Region at a regional forum held at the Kejetia Market Square in Kumasi.

Organised as part of Telecel’s Ashanti Month 2026 celebrations, the Telecel Cash Agent Forum brought together over 300 agents, traders and sales partners from across the region for direct engagement with Telecel’s leadership on product updates, revenue growth opportunities, service improvement and strengthening trust in the mobile money ecosystem.

Speaking at the gathering, Executive Head for Ashanti and Brong Ahafo at Telecel Ghana, Kwaku Asiedu, said the cash agent network is central to the business and their welfare and growth remain a priority.

‘Our agents are critical partners and their growth is directly tied to the success of our business. We are committed to addressing their challenges and improving the systems they depend on to deliver service to our clients,’ Asiedu said.

The forum was designed as a working session with agents interacting openly with executives, sharing operational feedback, and receiving on-the-spot responses to several queries on liquidity, transactions and service reliability.

Telecel Cash’s Business Development Manager, Foster Asare, briefed agents on banking partnerships and provided training on fraud prevention and cybersecurity practices. He stressed that protecting agents from fraud is central to sustaining their livelihoods.

‘As we expand partnerships with banks and deepen our digital offerings, we must also protect the people who make the system work, which includes our agent network. Security and trust are essential to improving our agent’s income and wellbeing as well as customer confidence,’ Asare added.

Agents also received detailed briefings on the Telecel Loyalty Promotion mechanics and upcoming product offerings designed to increase transaction volumes and improve earning margins.

Philip Osei Marfo, the Zonal Sales Manager, said, ‘Our agents understand the customers better than anyone because they interface with them every day. Through this forum, we are equipping them with relevant product information and ensuring that the challenges they face in the field are addressed and resolved quickly.’

The response from agents was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the forum as one of the most direct and practical engagements they have had with the telco. Several participants urged Telecel to institutionalise the forum as a regular engagement platform.

Market traders at Kejetia, who witnessed parts of the engagement, welcomed the decision to bring the telco’s leadership into the marketplace, saying it reflected a more responsive approach to agent relations and strengthened their confidence in the business.

The Telecel Cash Agent Forum reinforced the role of partner-agents as critical drivers of financial inclusion across Ghana’s informal economy, where mobile money services remain a key bridge between banking systems and everyday transactions.

Telecel Ghana said the cash agent forum at the Kejetia Market Square forms part of its broader Ashanti Month 2026 programme this June, which combines business engagement, headlining the Asantehene Golf Open Golf Tournament, community health and digital skills training initiatives and customer appreciation activities across the region.