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Azumah Nelson shares interesting reason his son decided to quit boxing

Boxing legend Azumah Nelson has revealed that his son, Dalvin Azumah Nelson Jr, has decided to step away from the sport after exploring it...

Ja Rule and wife Aisha Atkins kickstart Ghana journey with visit to Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum [Photos]

American rapper Ja Rule, accompanied by his wife Aisha Atkins, made a significant stop at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Accra,...

European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction

A group of older Swiss women has won a partial victory in their climate case in the European Court of Human Rights. The women, mostly...

Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy

The Vatican has declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy to be grave violations of human dignity in a new document endorsed by Pope Francis. The...

Germany faces genocide case over Israel weapon sales

Nicaragua has asked the UN's highest court to halt German weapons sales to Israel at the start of a landmark case. Germany is accused of...

‘My 20-year marriage slipping through my fingers’ – Popular comedian opens up

Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has taken to Instagram to address recent rumours surrounding his marriage with wife Mabel. In...

New Zealand government implements visa tightening in effort to address migration issues

New Zealand announced it has tightened its visa rules, introducing language and skill criteria and shortening work permit lengths in response to “unsustainable net...

Euro 2024: Uefa considering increasing squad sizes for tournament

Uefa is considering increasing squad sizes for this summer's European Championship in Germany to 26 players following talks with coaches. Discussions with international bosses whose...

Total solar eclipse sweeps through Mexico, Texas, New York, and beyond [Photos]

The highly anticipated total solar eclipse travelled from the Pacific coast of Mexico to Atlantic Canada on Monday, briefly ensconcing parts of Texas, the...

Nigerian solo driver completes trip from London to Lagos

A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Pelumi Nubi, who...

Men still want me at age 59 – Veteran actress brags

Veteran Nigerian actress, Rita Edochie has proudly flaunted her timeless beauty, asserting that even at the age of 59, she still garners attention from...

Ghana-bound British Airways flight involved in collision

Two planes clipped each other at Heathrow Airport on April 6, causing minor damage to both aircraft. There were no injuries and no delays in...

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, local authorities said Sunday. The converted fishing boat,...

We’re in trouble if… – Domelevo raises alarm over ‘misuse of scholarships’ [Video]

Former Auditor-General Dominic Yao Domelevo has raised concerns over the misuse of scholarships in Ghana. He highlighted the troubling trend of financially well-off individuals being...

I can’t sign under Davido, Wizkid or Burna; I’d rather go to hell – Top singer

Renowned Nigerian singer Brymo, known for his fearless expression of opinions, has made headlines once again with his controversial remarks. In a revealing Q&A...

2024 solar eclipse: A guide on where and how to watch it

Sky-gazers across North America are in for a treat on April 8 when a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The...

Senegal unveils new gov’t with 25 ministers

Senegal's political landscape sees a significant shift as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announces the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and...

Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug Kush – made from human bones

Sierra Leone's president has declared a national emergency over rampant drug abuse. Kush, a psychoactive blend of addictive substances, has been prevalent in the country...

Earthquake shakes New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, others

An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, causing buildings to shake and...

Romeo & Juliet director condemns ‘deplorable racial abuse’ against star

The theatre company behind a new West End production of Romeo and Juliet has condemned the "deplorable racial abuse" directed towards one of its...

Check out 2024 top billionaires in the world and their networth

What a year it’s been for the planet’s billionaires, whose fortunes continue to swell as global stock markets shrug off war, political unrest and lingering...

AU Chairmanship Race: PABF recommends Nigeria’s Kayode Fayemi

The Pan African Business Forum (PABF) asserts that the proven expertise and experience of a former Governor of Nigeria’s Ekiti State and a former...

Ghana ranked Africa’s 5th best governed country

Ghana has been ranked the fifth best-governed country in Africa in the 2023 World Economics Governance Index report. Mauritius was recognised as first, Namibia second...

TV Network denies buying interviewee sex and drugs

Australia's most-watched TV network has denied accusations it paid for sex workers and illicit drugs to secure an interview with an alleged rapist. A...

McDonald’s to buy back all its Israeli restaurants

Fast food giant McDonald's is to buy back all its Israeli restaurants following a boycott of the brand in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The...

Ghana honours Kenya’s President Ruto

Ghana has bestowed upon Kenyan President William Ruto the prestigious Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta honour. During a State banquet...

Being father of twins best feeling ever – Davido

Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has expressed his joy at being a father of twins, describing it as the “best feeling...

Bobrisky to face court over money laundering allegations, others

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is taking crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to court after he was charged with several...

Court summons five as Mercy Chinwo, husband take legal action over son’s paternity saga

Like Nathaniel Bassey, gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have taken legal action against five social media users for criminal defamation. The couple...

Bobrisky arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested and detained controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, over abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes...

Elon Musk restores blue checks on X for ‘influential’ users

It appears that Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has restored blue check marks to popular users overnight — and some of them are...

Police hunt notorious teen who mixed church water with viagra

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is on the hunt for a teen who mischievously sprinkled viagra in a church water tank during a service. The incident occurred...

Nathaniel Bassey petitions police for prosecution of persons claiming he fathered Mercy Chinwo’s son

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned Nigeria's Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over allegations that he fathered his colleague Mercy Chinwo’s son. The singer, in...

Togo postpones elections after new constitution row

Togo has delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions following controversial constitutional reform. The reform approved by lawmakers last week replaced the presidential system with...

South African Speaker of Parliament turns herself into police

South Africa's Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has handed herself over to police a day after she resigned over corruption allegations. Ms Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at...

Ghana, Kenya lead Africa’s economic renaissance 

Two of Africa’s emerging economies – Ghana and Kenya – have taken giant steps to consolidate trade relations as they seek to lead Africa’s...

Ruling makes Florida new epicentre in US abortion battle

Florida's Supreme Court delivered two rulings on abortion on Monday, with competing consequences. First, the court upheld the state's right to prohibit abortion, giving...

Taiwan: Rescue efforts continue after 900 injured in earthquake

Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more...

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

The president of Botswana has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over conservation. Earlier this year, Germany's environment ministry suggested there...

Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over deadly Israeli strike

Many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip will be wondering how they are going to feed their families after World Central Kitchen (WCK) paused its...