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Chelsea have completed the signing of Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee worth around £47 million, including add-ons, as the club continues its summer rebuild under new manager Xabi Alonso.

The 21-year-old has signed a six-year contract, with the option of a further year, becoming Chelsea’s first signing since Alonso took charge.

Palestra had been close to rejoining his boyhood club Inter Milan, but Chelsea moved swiftly to outbid the Italian side’s reported £43 million offer and tabled a more lucrative salary package to secure his signature.

Speaking after the move, Palestra said Chelsea’s ambition, talented squad and Alonso’s vision for the team convinced him to make the switch.

The defender joins the Blues after an impressive loan spell at Cagliari, where he was named Serie A Defender of the Year.

Chelsea are expected to remain active in the transfer market, with Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix emerging as their top defensive target, while talks continue over Rayo Vallecano full-back Pep Chavarria.

The club has also agreed deals to sign striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting and is expected to complete the arrival of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco.

However, further arrivals may depend on player departures after Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and missed out on European football.

Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid, while Trevoh Chalobah has held talks with Serie A side Como. The futures of Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo also remain uncertain.

A High Court in Accra has affirmed the extradition of Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, to the United States over an alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering targeting the elderly, estimated at $8 million.

This followed the decision of the court to dismiss an application filed by his lawyers challenging the decision of the Gbese District Court which had earlier granted a request by the Attorney General to extradite him to the US for the alleged crimes.

His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor confirmed the development on Facebook, describing it as a fast-tracked process and hinted going all the way to the Supreme Court to appeal the decision.

‘I am out of Ghana for work. I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast tracked and a judge has just ordered his extradition. Hmmm. FBI 1 – Abu 1. I guess this issue goes to the Supreme Court,’ the lawyer wrote.

The court had earlier granted Abu Trica a bail of GHS30 million with two sureties who must be justified with landed property.

The decision came as a much-needed relief for Kumi who has been in custody since his arrest in December 2025, through a combined effort of local law enforcement agents and their US counterparts.

His previous attempts to secure bail while the extradition proceeding was pending failed, as multiple High Courts refused all his applications filed by different lawyers.

Information available indicates that Abu Trica was rearrested by security officers following the High Court’s decision to decline his challenge against the initial extradition order.

Earlier Order

The Gbese District Court in Accra, on March 27, cleared the path for Abu Trica’s extradition to the United States to trial for allegedly defrauding elderly men and women.

This followed the court’s decision to reject ‘political motives’ claims by his lawyers who had argued that the offence of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering are not extraditable offences under the 1931 treaty between Ghana and the United States.

‘Money laundering and conspiracy, though not specifically mentioned in the 1931 treaty, and in the case of Conspiracy and Money Laundering, same has been catered for in the above-named UN Convention. The preliminary legal objection is therefore, overruled, the court, presided over by Her Honour Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi Gyasi had ruled.

The court subsequently gave him up to 15 days within which to challenge the decision to allow the extradition to go though.

The court granted the request amidst pending legal battles initiated by Abu Trica’s lawyers at the High Court challenging the extraction and some alleged abuse of his human right by some state security agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

Abu Trica alleges that his prolonged detention by officers of NACOC, EOCO and the AG from the morning until late evening during his arrest on December 11, 2025, whilst continuously restrained in handcuffs, deprived of food, water, rest, and basic human necessities, and subjected to physical and psychological distress, constitutes torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment contrary to Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution and is therefore unlawful and unconstitutional.

Crest Africa, a digital platform and organisation dedicated to showcasing, informing and celebrating African entrepreneurs, has shortlisted Ghanaian content creator, Kwadwo Sheldon, among the Top 10 Africans Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling in 2026.

Kwadwo Sheldon was named alongside some of Africa’s leading digital content creators, including South Sudan’s Nyma Tang and Nigerians Tobi Shinobi, Fisayo Fosudo, Steven Ndukwu, Willy Kanga, Korty EO, Dimma Umeh, Osas Ighodaro and Tayo Aina.

He rose to prominence on YouTube and other social media platforms through his unfiltered and often humorous commentary on entertainment, politics, sports and everyday Ghanaian life. He is widely recognised for his signature delivery, rapid-fire reactions and ability to break down trending issues in a manner that resonates with Gen Z and Millennial audiences.

Kwadwo Sheldon is also the host of The Kwadwo Sheldon Podcast, where he interviews celebrities, athletes, musicians and other prominent public figures. He is one of Ghana’s most-subscribed independent digital creators, producing content that spans comedy, reaction videos and social commentary.

He is consistently ranked among Ghana’s most influential digital creators and remains one of the country’s biggest YouTube personalities by subscriber numbers and total views.

Over the years, he has hosted high-profile guests, including Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, leading athletes and politicians. His podcast has been credited with helping to popularise long-form, creator-led interviews in Ghana.

Kwadwo Sheldon is also widely recognised for helping shape Ghana’s modern digital creator economy. By making reaction and commentary content mainstream, he has demonstrated that independent creators can build successful media brands without relying on traditional television or radio platforms.

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Catering and Logistics Limited, Maud Lindsay-Gamrat, has supported flood relief efforts in the Greater Accra Region, providing hot meals to communities displaced by torrential rains that have claimed lives and left many homeless.

Working in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mrs. Lindsay-Gamrat and her team distributed hundreds of hot meals across multiple flood-affected communities over two days, providing immediate relief to displaced households and vulnerable residents.

On Tuesday, the intervention focused on Tema West, covering Tema New Town and communities along the Chemu Lagoon, where 500 meals were distributed. On Wednesday, the effort extended to the Klottey Korle constituency and Ablekuma North, with 200 meals delivered as part of a coordinated distribution exercise.

‘When I saw the images of families sitting in floodwater with nowhere to go, we knew we had to act quickly. We reached out to NADMO and mobilised to support,’ said Mrs. Lindsay-Gamrat.

NADMO and partner agencies continue to assess the full extent of damage caused by the flooding while coordinating ongoing relief and recovery support for affected communities across the Greater Accra Region.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its heartfelt condolences to individuals, families and communities affected by the recent flooding in parts of the country, assuring victims of its support during the difficult period.

In a statement signed by GFA President and second Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the Association said the tragedy has cast a shadow over a period of national celebration following the Black Stars’ qualification for the second round of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

The GFA noted that while Ghanaians are celebrating the national team’s achievement, it is deeply saddened that many citizens are facing the devastating effects of the floods, including loss, displacement and uncertainty.

The Association said its thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and reaffirmed its solidarity with victims and their families.

The GFA also commended the government, emergency responders, volunteers and other relief agencies for their tireless efforts in providing assistance to affected communities.

Mr. Okraku prayed for strength and comfort for families who have suffered losses and expressed hope for the swift restoration of homes, livelihoods and communities impacted by the disaster.

He further urged Ghanaians to remain united, resilient and compassionate, expressing confidence that the country would overcome the challenges posed by the floods through collective support and solidarity.

Newmont has donated essential medical equipment worth more than GHS290,000 to the University of Ghana (UG) Health Services at Legon to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen patient care.

The donation followed a request from the facility’s Internal Medicine Department, which has been grappling with inadequate medical equipment despite handling a growing number of emergency and critically ill patients. The shortage had affected workflow efficiency and the quality of care provided to patients.

Originally established to serve university staff and their dependents, the University of Ghana Health Services has evolved into a district-level hospital, providing medical services to residents of Legon and neighbouring communities.

The facility also receives referral cases from hospitals as far as Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region, increasing pressure on its resources and highlighting the need for additional medical equipment.

The items donated by Newmont include patient monitors, hospital beds with mattresses, infusion pumps, an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine, suction machines, ward screens, drip stands and bedside cabinets. The equipment is expected to improve patient monitoring and treatment while enhancing the efficiency of healthcare professionals.

Receiving the donation, the Chairman of the Hospital Management Committee, Professor Gordon Abeka Nkrumah, described the support as timely, noting that the hospital manages a high volume of patients each month, many of whom require urgent and critical care.

He said the new equipment would significantly improve the hospital’s ability to monitor and treat patients, reduce pressure on healthcare workers and promote safer and more effective healthcare delivery.

Presenting the equipment, Newmont’s Director of External Relations and Communications, David Johnson, said the company recognised that access to critical medical equipment remains one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare institutions.

He stressed that even the most skilled medical professionals require the right tools to deliver quality healthcare, adding that the donation reflects Newmont’s commitment to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

The donation forms part of the company’s broader healthcare support programme. In recent months, Newmont has supplied medical equipment to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and provided financial assistance to the Ayawaso North Municipal Health Directorate and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research to support public health awareness initiatives.

The company said the latest intervention reaffirms its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and supporting sustainable development by helping to build stronger and more resilient health systems across Ghana.

EMY Africa has reinforced its commitment to deepening economic, cultural and diplomatic ties between Africa and its global diaspora by hosting a high-profile networking soirée in Washington, D.C., bringing together influential leaders from business, government, diplomacy and the creative industries.

The event, held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art on June 25, coincided with the global spotlight on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and served as a platform to promote African excellence, investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration.

The gathering attracted prominent policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, diplomats and cultural icons from Africa and the United States, reflecting the growing importance of diaspora engagement in advancing the continent’s economic and social development.

Among the notable attendees were U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Democratic nominee for the Washington, D.C. City Council Oye Owolewa, Special Advisor in the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Deniece Laurent-Mantey, as well as representatives from the Mayor of Washington, D.C.’s Office on African Affairs.

The business community was strongly represented by Executive Chairman of KGL Group Alex Dadey, Executive Chairman of Special Investments Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Founder of Engineers and Planners Ibrahim Mahama, President of the African School of Governance Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Chief Executive Officer of Cybele Energy Ltd Beatrice Mensah-Tayui and President of RNAQ Holdings Richard Nii Armah Quaye.

Also in attendance were diplomat Bernard Quantson and his wife Ama Quantson, Chief Executive Officer of EIB Network Nathan Kwabena Adisi, Face2Face Africa Chief Executive Officer Kevin Boateng and entrepreneur and legal professional Lala Dutches, underscoring the diversity of expertise represented at the event.

The soirée also celebrated the role of culture and sports in strengthening Africa’s global influence. International author and actress Michelle McKinney Hammond attended the event, while former Ghana international football star Samuel Osei Kuffour highlighted the unifying role of sports in connecting Africans and the diaspora.

Speaking at the event, Founder and Executive Director of EMY Africa, Daniel Kojo Soboh, said the gathering reflected the organisation’s vision of creating strategic platforms that connect Africa’s most influential leaders and innovators, regardless of where they reside.

He said the event demonstrated the value of stronger collaboration between the continent and its diaspora, noting that such partnerships would become increasingly important in driving investment, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development across Africa.

Mr. Soboh said hosting the event in Washington, D.C., during the FIFA World Cup presented a unique opportunity to showcase Africa’s achievements to a global audience while strengthening relationships with Africans and people of African heritage living in North America.

He noted that the soirée was more than a social gathering, describing it as a strategic platform for fostering business partnerships, expanding investment networks and promoting cultural diplomacy between Africa and the United States.

The event forms part of EMY Africa’s broader efforts to position the continent as a destination for investment, innovation and global collaboration while leveraging the influence and expertise of the African diaspora to accelerate economic transformation and sustainable development.

The legal battle between Joana Quaye and her beleaguered ex-husband, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, also known as RNAQ, has taken another twist as the woman has sued the businessman and his company, Bills Micro-Credit for allegedly fraudulently transferring her 10% shares in the company to Kobbina Awuah, a partner of RNAQ.

Madam Quaye, in a June 10, 2026 suit filed by her lawyers, Dame and Partners, is seeking 14 reliefs, including, a declaration that she is, and remains, the legal and beneficial owner of 10% of all the issued shares of Bills Micro-Credit Limited.

She also wants the court to declare that the purported transfer of her shares in Bills Micro-Credit Limited by RNAQ to Kobbina Awuah is null, void, and of no effect.

She is seeking a further order directed at the Office of Registrar of Companies, a defendant in the case, to delete from its records the instrument of transfer of Joana Quaye’s shares in Bills Micro-Credit Limited fraudulently signed by RNAQ, as well as all entries in the records of the Office of the Registrar of Companies showing Kobbina Awuah as holder of any issued shares in Bills Micro-Credit Limited.

Joana Quaye is again seeking an order compelling RNAQ and Bills Micro-Credit to account to her for all profits made since the establishment of Bills Micro-Credit Limited from December 2011 to date of judgement, as well as an order compelling payment to her of her share of all profits made by Bills Micro-Credit Limited since its establishment in December 2011 to date of judgement.

Role In Establishment

Madam Quaye, in her statement of claim, avers that after she got married to RNAQ in 2011, they decided to form a company originally called Quick Credit and Investment Money Lending Company Limited.

She said the name of the company was subsequently unilaterally changed by RNAQ to Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit Company Limited and then to Bills Micro-Credit Limited.

Those changes effected by RNAQ, she said, ‘were unlawful, in violation of the Companies Act and in furtherance of an artful and fraudulent scheme to change the identity of the company formed and usurp the rights of the plaintiff.’

Joana Quaye further claimed that in addition to being a shareholder on record, whilst performing her duty as a loyal and responsible wife, she actively contributed to the growth of the business, particularly, in the area of pursuing debtors of the company for repayment of monies lent to them, which was the company’s core business, whilst in good faith entrusting the day to day running of the company to RNAQ, her then husband.

She contends that the shares held by her in the company are her personal property and could not be lost under any circumstance except in accordance with law.

She was therefore surprised when during divorce proceedings with her ex-husband at the High Court, RNAQ stated under cross-examination on March 13, 2024, that he had transferred her shares to a third party, Kobbina Awuah.

Madam Quaye claimed that her investigations, including records obtained by her from the Office of the Registrar of Companies, confirmed the fact that RNAQ had transferred her shares in the company to Kobbina Awuah.

She asserts that the actions taken by RNAQ are clearly fraudulent and unlawful as same were not supported by any resolution duly passed in accordance with the company laws of Ghana.

To support her allegation of fraud, Joana Quaye states that she has never agreed to a transfer of her shares to anybody, neither has she signed any instrument authorising a share transfer nor received any consideration for the purported transfer.

She said RNAQ, without any lawful authorisation by her, or excuse, made a false instrument by which he assigned her shares in the company to Kobbina Awuah.

She further argues that the purported alteration of the records of the company through the unlawful transfer of her shares and the unlawful entry of Kobbina Awuah as a shareholder occurred as a result of a fake deed of transfer made by RNAQ.

Through a similar scheme of fraudulent alteration of records and false entries, Joana Quaye claims that she has been unlawfully removed as a director of Bills Micro-Credit.

She states that at the incorporation of the company, together with RNAQ, they were the only directors of the company.

However, it came to light in the divorce proceedings that RNAQ had unlawfully altered the records of Bills Micro-Credit to delete her name as a director of the company.

Again, there has been no resolution of shareholders passed at a general meeting duly convened authorising her removal as a director. Neither has she ever resigned as a director.

Joana Quaye claims that the general conduct of RNAQ being the brain behind the atrocious violations of her rights as a shareholder and director of Bills Micro-Credit, and Kobbina Awuah being the dishonest beneficiary of the illegal actions, ought to be declared null, void and of no effect.

In respect of the directorship, she claims from the High Court an order expunging from the records the purported appointment of all directors of Bills Micro-Credit Limited, without her participation as a shareholder or without the convening of a general meeting of all members including herself.

She finally claims general damages against the defendants for the unlawful actions as well as damages for fraud against RNAQ.

The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has raised alarm over the takeover of the Agenda 111 hospital project site by illegal miners, who are popularly known as galamsey operators, warning that the development threatens a major state investment intended to improve healthcare delivery in the district.

Mr. Hammond said he received reports from constituents that galamsey operators were excavating portions of the hospital grounds, prompting him to visit the site.

He expressed disappointment at the level of environmental destruction, describing it as unacceptable for a project that was close to completion.

‘I received a report from one of my constituents and, considering the environmental destruction within the facility which was commenced during my tenure, I cannot sit aloof and allow this nonsense to continue,’ he said.

The former legislator explained that the hospital project was initiated under the Agenda 111 programme during the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to provide quality healthcare for residents of Adansi Asokwa, who have long depended on hospitals in Obuasi, New Edubiase and Fomena for medical services.

He said it was disheartening to see the facility, estimated to be about 90 percent complete, abandoned after the change of government and now overrun by illegal mining activities.

Mr. Hammond also criticised the current administration’s handling of illegal mining, arguing that while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had strongly condemned galamsey and called for a state of emergency when it was in opposition, the situation had deteriorated under the current government.

He further contended that had the previous administration remained in office, the hospital would have been completed and operational by now.

An independent visit to the site by the paper revealed extensive excavation within the premises of the abandoned hospital project, where illegal miners are operating with heavy equipment.

The once-active construction site has become overgrown with weeds and has reportedly turned into a habitat for reptiles.

The illegal mining activities are taking place within about 100 metres of several key government institutions, including the Adansi Asokwa District Police Headquarters, the District Assembly, the District Court and other public offices.

Some residents said the continued operations had raised serious questions about law enforcement, given the proximity of the mining site to the offices of the District Chief Executive (DCE), who also chairs the District Security Council (DISEC).

Assembly Member for the Bawdwesango Electoral Area, Frederick Agyekum, described the situation as unfortunate, saying illegal mining continued to destroy fertile agricultural land across the district.

He said it was disturbing that the District Police Headquarters was located next to the galamsey site, yet the illegal activities continued unabated, creating the impression that those responsible for enforcing the law had failed to act.

He also expressed concern that the excavation could expose the nearly completed hospital to flooding because of its proximity to the Jimi River.

Kate Adu Nyaanta, a resident, warned that environmental degradation caused by illegal mining had contributed to flooding in many parts of the country, and feared the hospital could face a similar fate if the destruction continued.

She appealed to the government to intervene immediately to halt the mining activities before irreversible damage was caused to the facility.

Another resident, Madam Akosua Yiwah, called on traditional authorities to expose those behind the illegal mining operations, saying the public deserved to know who was responsible for destroying a project funded with taxpayers’ money.

She further warned that any interference with the natural course of the Jimi River could increase the risk of severe flooding during the rainy season, endangering patients, health workers and surrounding communities once the hospital became operational.

The residents have called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Minerals Commission and the Ghana Police Service to investigate the activities and take immediate steps to protect the hospital project and the surrounding environment.

They said safeguarding the Agenda 111 hospital was essential to ensuring improved healthcare delivery for the people of Adansi Asokwa and neighbouring communities.

Actress and socialite, Efia Odo, has called for urgent action to address the recurring flooding in Accra, urging Ghanaians to put politics aside and focus on finding lasting solutions.

Reacting to the floods caused by hours of heavy rainfall on June 29, 2026, Efia Odo said it was worrying that many people still felt compelled to leave their homes to work despite the dangerous conditions.

‘It blows my mind that it rained for hours, yet so many people still felt they had no choice but to leave their homes just to make a living. We’ve been conditioned to believe that making money comes before our own safety, even when the consequences can be deadly. In many ways, we’re subconsciously becoming the walking dead,’ she wrote on X.

She stressed that the annual flooding crisis should not be turned into a political issue.

‘Politics must be put aside, and urgent action must be taken to address these recurring floods. Year after year, lives are lost, while homes, properties and businesses are damaged. Ghanaians deserve infrastructure and long-term solutions that protect lives, not just promises after every disaster,’ she added.

The downpour left several parts of Accra flooded, claiming lives, damaging properties and disrupting movement across the capital.

Efia Odo has consistently spoken on national issues, particularly matters affecting the welfare of Ghanaians. In 2021, she was one of the leading voices behind the #FixTheCountry campaign, which called on the government of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to improve living conditions and address challenges facing the country.

At the time, she used her social media platforms to demand better roads, improved infrastructure, quality healthcare, jobs for the youth, and greater accountability from the government. She also criticised poor drainage systems and recurring floods, arguing that Ghanaians deserve better public services.

The campaign sparked widespread public debate and was met with a counter campaign, #FixYourself, by critics who argued that citizens also had a responsibility to contribute to national development.

With a new government now in office under President John Dramani Mahama and floods once again affecting parts of Accra, Efia Odo says the focus should no longer be on politics but on implementing lasting measures to prevent future disasters.