‘Bad Bunny’s half-time show will unite people’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Bad Bunny’s half-time show at Super Bowl 60 will “unite” the United States after President Trump claimed his performance would “sow hatred”. The Puerto Rican pop star is this year’s headliner for the set, with this weekend’s championship game in Santa Clara, California, expected to be watched by more than […]
African media leaders urge young journalists to defend truth and identity
By Mabel Adorkor Annang African media and diplomatic leaders have urged young journalists across the continent to embrace responsible journalism and actively counter misinformation, warning that Africa’s identity and stability are increasingly under threat in the digital age. The call was made at the opening of the 62nd training course for 20 young African journalists […]
SpaceX to take over Elon Musk’s AI firm
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is taking over his artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, as the billionaire continues to unify some of his many business interests. SpaceX confirmed the deal to acquire xAI, a smaller firm known for its Grok chatbot, posting a memo from Musk about the merger on its website. Terms of the deal were not […]
Dermatologist warns against using body lotion on the face
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A dermatologist and founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, has cautioned against using the same cream or body lotion on both the face and body, particularly for people with oily skin. Speaking on the psychological impact of acne on young adults on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, […]
Africa must deepen free trade to overcome fragmentation – Ambassador Ahmed Haggag
By Mabel Adorkor Annang Africa’s quest for economic independence and continental unity hinges on deepening free trade, improving infrastructure, and dismantling long-standing barriers to intra-African commerce, former Egyptian diplomat Ambassador Ahmed Haggag has said. Speaking on Free Trade zone in Africa: Hopes and challenges, Ambassador Haggag called for bold steps toward continental integration, including a […]
Government T-bill auction oversubscribed by 144%
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Data from the central bank show that the Government of Ghana’s Treasury bill auction held on January 30, 2026 was oversubscribed by 144%. The January 30 auction marked the fifth consecutive time Treasury bill auctions have been oversubscribed. The government raised GH¢12.306bn against an initial target of GH¢6.997bn, exceeding the target by […]
Abunyanya chieftaincy dispute: Two dead after violent clash
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Two people have died and several others have been injured following a violent clash between two factions on Sunday, February 1, 2026, over a long-standing land and chieftaincy dispute in Abunyanya, a farming community in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region. The Assembly Member for the Abunyanya Electoral Area and […]
Grammy or not, Davido has won our hearts – Ananzo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s loss at the 66th Grammy Awards has not dampened the spirits of his fans and supporters, including Ananzo, the washing bay promoter who previously received a generous gift of $5,000 from the singer for promoting his music. Ananzo expressed his admiration for Davido in a post on […]
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have returned home weeks after their abduction, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. The 80 people escaped on the day they were taken but hid in neighbouring villages for […]
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after he joked about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammy Awards. Hosting the event, Noah said: “Song of the Year – that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is […]
All the winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards
The 68th Grammy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar the night’s biggest winner for the second year in a row. The rapper took home five awards, including record of the year for Luther, a duet with SZA, and best rap album for GNX. But he was pipped to the night’s biggest […]
Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny led the record-breaking moments that reshaped this year’s Grammys
Every year, the Grammys promise a “big night.” Most years, that means a few viral performances, a couple of predictable wins, and at least one speech that gets applauded more for sentiment than substance. This year felt different — not because the show suddenly reinvented itself, but because two artists made it impossible to ignore […]
Oxford dictionary adds 500 new words, including Adowa, obroni, and Ghana Must Go
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added about 500 new words, phrases and meanings to its lexicon, with several entries originating from West Africa, underscoring the growing global influence of African languages on English. According to the OED, more than 1,000 existing entries were also revised in the latest update, while editors explored the histories […]
South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to clinch Grammy
South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was preferred over tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido, as well as Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo. Tyla bagged the […]
