World Cup spending row: Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams told Parliament the state spent about $1.26m on 2,922 spectator tickets for the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup matches, but Minority MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah is pushing back, questioning alleged $10,000 payments and other high costs for officials, including chefs and security. Ghana Jollof case: An Adentan court remanded a nurse over alleged links to a UK-based TikToker accused of circulating false news tied to national security, with the case set to return later in September. Drug trafficking pressure: Parliament’s Minority is also demanding answers and a probe into claims Ghana is becoming a narcotics transit hub, citing major seizures and calling for full disclosure. Food security crunch: Tomato farmers in Anloga-Avume say ripe produce is rotting due to crate shortages and alleged bribes by “load boys,” even as the government pushes tomato self-sufficiency. Local governance: The NDPC has started a four-month review of Ghana’s Infrastructure Plan to end “stop-and-go” development, while a DCE in Adaklu calls for dedicated DACF funding for child protection. Road safety: The IGP met okada riders to improve safety and compliance, and interdicted seven police officers over alleged extortion in Accra.