Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
A 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer has been shot dead while live streaming on TikTok, the state prosecutor’s office said. Valeria Marquez was killed when a man entered her beauty salon in the city of Guadalajara “and apparently fired a gun at her”, according to the Jalisco state prosecutor’s office. The motive for the fatal […]
Maiden GFAF 10-day Regional Sports Coordinators Coaching Clinic underway in Accra
By Nicholas Akussah The Ghana Federation of American Football (GFAF), in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), is organizing its first-ever 10-day Coaching Clinic at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium from Monday, 12th to 23rd May 2025. This groundbreaking event brings together 16 regional Physical Education Coordinators from across the country. Also in […]
Critics hate me because my dad is rich – Davido
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he is the most criticised celebrity in Nigeria simply for being from a wealthy background. Davido claimed that the “rich kid” stigma could have affected his career if he hadn’t hidden his background in the beginning. Speaking in a recent episode of the Culture Knock […]
MOLIY & Silent Addy’s ‘Shake It to the Max’ hits No. 1 on the U.S. Afrobeats songs chart
The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart welcomes a new No. 1 – and first new leader of 2025 – as MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea’s “Shake It to the Max (FLY)” remix rises from the runner-up spot to rule the list dated May 17. With its ascent, “Shake It to the Max” unseats Tyla’s […]
Revealing state secrets is not treason – Lawyer Martin Kpebu
By Ashiadey Dotse Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has clarified that revealing state secrets is not a treasonable offence under Ghana’s constitution.Speaking on TV3’s New Day show, Mr. Kpebu explained that although disclosing state secrets is a crime under Ghana’s Security and Intelligence Agencies Act (Act 1030), it does not amount to treason. The law […]
Various Governments have consistently refused to resource GBC- Director-General
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has stated that GBC has, over the years, expected the government to provide the necessary resources for it to deliver on its mandate, but the organisation has consistently experienced a lack of support from the government. ‘’GBC over the years […]
Ghana to stop using crude oil in power generation with new gas plant – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse As part of Ghana’s efforts to improve energy efficiency and protect the environment by using cleaner fuel sources, President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana plans to stop using crude oil to produce electricity in the next few years. This change will be made possible by building a second gas processing […]
Most non-communicable diseases linked to diet, says dietitian calling for food warning labels
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave P.R.O. for Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Pearl Exornam Selormey, has advocated for the push for mandatory food warning labels on packaged foods in Ghana to protect consumers. According to her, most non-communicable diseases like stroke, heart disease, and cancers are often linked to the lifestyle and dietary habits of […]
Nottingham Forest striker Awoniyi in induced coma after surgery
By: Kwame Bediako Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery for a severe abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City. The 27-year-old collided with the goalpost in the final moments of the match, prompting immediate medical attention. Surgery was carried out on Monday evening, […]
Kim Kardashian tells court she ‘absolutely thought’ robbers would kill her in $10 million heist
Kim Kardashian, testifying in the trial of the burglars accused of tying her up and robbing her at gunpoint nearly nine years ago, told a Paris court on Tuesday that she “absolutely thought” her assailants would kill her. “I have babies, I have to make it home, I have babies,” Kardashian recalled pleading with the […]
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack
Rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to the hospital after he was stabbed 14 times in a California prison. The Canadian hip-hop artist was attacked by another inmate on Monday morning in a housing unit at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, about 75 miles (120km) north of Los Angeles, prison officials told the BBC. […]
Don’t dilute Pentecostal identity – Rev Wengam urges lecturers
By Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu Lecturers of the Assemblies of God, Ghana Theological and Missions Seminary (AGTMS) have been meeting in Accra to discuss strategies for maintaining their spiritual depth and enhancing their intellectual capacity. The programme was facilitated by Africa’s Hope, a U.S.-based NGO. The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam, […]
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn arms deal on first day of Trump’s diplomatic tour
Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sign a $142bn (£107bn) defence agreement. The US will provide “state-of-the-art warfighting equipment” to Saudi Arabia, who will in turn invest $20bn (£15bn) in artificial intelligence in the US, as part of the deal. Trump is on the first leg of a major diplomatic four-day tour […]
I’ll burn my church if Sammy Gyamfi loses his job over dollar gift- Agradaa
Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has defended Sammy Gyamfi following backlash over a video in which he is seen handing her a bundle of US dollars. Mr Gyamfi, who is the Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board and National Communications Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has […]
