Davido from Nigeria falls short of Grammy success despite being nominated three times
David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, the prominent Afrobeats star from Nigeria, faced disappointment at the 66th Grammy Awards, as he missed out on securing his first Grammy win. Despite making his debut at the prestigious event, Davido did not…
South Africa Stuns Tournament Favorites Morocco as Hakimi Misses Penalty
On January 30, 2024, South Africa pulled off one of the surprises of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating tournament favorites Morocco 2-0 to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. In the 57th minute, Evidence Magkopa’s strike gave Bafana Bafana…
Ministry Recommends a 544% Surge in Passport Application Fees
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has submitted a proposal to Parliament, suggesting an adjustment of the current passport application fees from GH¢100 to GH¢644, indicating a substantial 544% increase. The proposal, currently under consideration by the Committee…
Ministry Recommends a 544% Surge in Passport Application Fees
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has submitted a proposal to Parliament, suggesting an adjustment of the current passport application fees from GH¢100 to GH¢644, indicating a substantial 544% increase. The proposal, currently under consideration by the Committee…
Evargreen Twinning in Rhythm, From Chorkor to Global Musical Triumph
Evargreen, comprised of the talented twins Benjamin Nii Lantey Mills and Bernard Nii Lantei Mills, stands as a dynamic force in the vibrant world of Dancehall, Reggae, and Afro Beats. Originating from the lively city of Accra, Ghana, specifically the…
Africa Holds the Key to Economic Boom – Akufo-Addo Urges a Paradigm Shift
President Nana Akufo-Addo has emphasized that Africa possesses a vast array of natural resources, underscoring the need to unlock its full economic potential through value addition and the effective utilization of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). During the…
End of the Road: Ghana Black Stars Part Ways with Coach Chris Hughton After AFCON 2023 Heartbreak
Ghana Black Stars Head Coach, Chris Hughton, Relieved of Duties After Disappointing AFCON 2023 Performance The Ghana Football Association has officially announced the dismissal of Chris Hughton from his position as head coach of the Ghana Black Stars following their…
Sierra Leone Court Grants Ex-President Koroma Permission for Medical Trip Abroad
Sierra Leone’s High Court recently approved former President Ernest Bai Koroma’s request to travel abroad for medical reasons. The ex-leader, facing treason charges linked to an alleged involvement in a foiled coup, has been under house arrest. The court granted…
Nigeria Held to a Draw by Equatorial Guinea in AFCON Opener
Nigeria, one of the African football giants, faced an unexpected challenge in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Equatorial Guinea side. The underdogs took a…
Liberia’s Former Chief Justice Sentenced to Life for Niece’s Murder
Liberia’s former chief justice and justice minister, Gloria Maya Musu-Scott, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her niece, Charloe Musu. The 70-year-old retired judge, known for championing women’s rights, was convicted by a jury for…
Nigerians React to Minister’s Suspension Amidst Financial Scandal
The suspension of Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over suspected illegal financial transactions, has ignited reactions from Nigerians. The scandal involves the approval of a payment of N585.2 million into a private account, raising concerns…
BBC Investigation Reveals Shocking Allegations of Abuse, Fraud, and Trauma at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church
In a recent two-year investigation by the BBC, shocking allegations of sexual assault, physical abuse, faked miracles, and psychological trauma have emerged against the late Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua. The influential religious leader, who founded…
Somalia Nullifies Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Agreement
Somalia’s president has signed a bill nullifying a preliminary agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia that aimed to provide landlocked Ethiopia with port access to Somaliland’s coast. The move is seen as symbolic and intended to rebuke both parties involved in…
Former Sierra Leone President Faces Treason Charges, Granted Bail
Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma, has been charged with treason, misprision of treason, and two counts of harboring suspects in connection with an alleged failed coup attempt. The charges were formally presented before a Magistrate Court, marking a…
Nigeria Expands Crackdown on Fake Degrees, Targets Accreditation from Kenya and Uganda
Nigeria is expanding its crackdown on fraudulent academic qualifications by extending the suspension of degrees accreditation to more countries, including Kenya and Uganda. The decision comes shortly after the West African nation suspended the accreditation of degrees from Benin and…
Plateau Massacre: Death Toll Climbs to 195, Hundreds of Houses Razed
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the death toll from the Christmas Eve attacks in Plateau State has risen to 195, with Bokkos Local Government Area being the hardest hit, recording 148 casualties. Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas…
Angola’s Departure from OPEC: A Turning Point in Global Oil Dynamics
Angola’s Exit from OPEC: In a significant development, Angola has decided to part ways with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to disagreements over production quotas. The country, producing approximately 1.1 million barrels of oil daily, cites…
Over 150 Lives Lost in Recent Attacks in Central Nigeria
In the central Nigerian state of Plateau, a weekend marked by a series of attacks has resulted in a tragic death toll of at least 150 people, according to local officials. This region has experienced frequent clashes between herders and…
Wizkid Opens Up: His Mother’s Death as His Deepest Pain
Afrobeats sensation, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shared a profoundly personal and emotional revelation. The superstar artist recently disclosed that the deepest pain he has ever felt in his life was the loss of his mother, Jane Dolapo…
Drama Unfolds as Davido Accuses Samklef of Leaking Video of His Newborn Twins
A recent video of Nigerian-American music superstar Davido and his wife Chioma, cradling their newborn twins, took the internet by storm. The twins were born in the United States, and the heartwarming video of their departure from the hospital quickly…
Yiaga Africa Launches High-Level Election Study Mission in Liberia for 2023 Elections
Yiaga Africa, an international human rights organization, has made a significant announcement regarding its involvement in the upcoming 2023 general elections in Liberia. This decision comes after the organization received official accreditation from the National Elections Commission of Liberia. The…
Attacks on Three Army Posts in Mali Raise Concerns Amid Ongoing Conflict
Over the past two days, the Malian army has reported attacks on three of its military posts in different regions of the country. These attacks have been claimed by both separatist groups and jihadists affiliated with the al-Qaeda-linked Groupe de…
Protests Erupt in Ghana Amid Economic Crisis and Arrests: Opposition Parties and Public Decry Police Response
Ghana witnessed protests in its capital, Accra, where at least 49 individuals were arrested as they attempted to march to the seat of government to voice their concerns about the country’s economic crisis. The protesters, organized by Democracy Hub, were met with police resistance, leading to allegations of police brutality. Some journalists covering the event were also briefly detained. Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), condemned the police’s use of force against peaceful demonstrators, emphasizing the need for accountability and better governance. The government’s handling of the economic crisis and corruption scandals has raised public discontent, sparking protests and criticisms from various quarters.
Prophetic Warning and Mohbad’s Tragic Demise: Unraveling the Mysteries of Music and Fate
The unexpected and tragic passing of Nigerian rapper and singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as Imole Mohbad, has sent shockwaves through the music industry. This promising young artist’s untimely demise has left a void that many find difficult to…
Dance Legends Adjetey Sowah and Reggie Rockstone Playfully Reflect on Past Competitions
In the world of dance and entertainment, legends often engage in lighthearted banter about their past exploits. Recently, an interesting revelation by legendary Ghanaian dancer Adjetey Sowah sparked a playful exchange on social media between him and Reggie Rockstone, the…
Adjetey Sowah Reveals Reggie Rockstone’s Fear During Dance Competitions
Summary : Veteran Ghanaian dancer Adjetey Sowah reminisces about his dance competitions with hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone, stating that his diverse mashup performances set him apart. Rockstone responds playfully, acknowledging Sowah’s talent. Sowah also discusses his competitors from that era and his career highlights, including winning the World Dance Championship in 1986.
Seven Political Parties Express Concerns Over EC’s Limited Voter Registration
Seven political parties in Ghana have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission (EC)’s decision to confine the upcoming voter registration exercise to its district offices. They argue that this approach could potentially disenfranchise numerous Ghanaians who have reached the…
EC Explains Decision to Limit Voter Registration Exercise: Focus on Sanctity of Register
Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, says the Electoral Commission as part of its mandate is concerned with protecting the sanctity of the voters’ register. According to him, those calling for the extension of the limited voters’ registration from the…
West African leaders lift economic sanctions on Mali – Al Jazeera English
Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered to assess efforts to secure timetables for restoring civilian rule in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.
Burna Boy receives MFR Award from President Buhari
Burna Boy receives MFR Award from president Buhari
I want to meet big boys like Nigerian actor Zubi Michael not ranting on who’s the best rapper- Ghanaian superstar Stay Jay
William Kojo Johnson simply known as “Stay Jay” is a versatile Hip Life, Hip Hop, and Afro Pop recording artist making waves in the Ghanaian music scene. Coming from a family of 9, he is the last of the children….
Nigerian sensational singer Flavour Shuts Down Historic Howard Theatre in Washington DC
Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his…
Ghana is boring, calm, no social activities but it’s a nice and peaceful place- Nigerian Transgender BobRisky
Idris Ikuneye popularly known as BobRisky says Ghana is a place to be because its people are hospitable and warm. The transgender and LGBTQI personality who also is a Nigerian socialite is on a short stay in Ghana and has…
BurnaBoy releases new music video- Vanilla… Read below what the fans have to say about it…
The Nigerian Grammy Award winner and nominee BurnaBoy releases a new banging music video- Vanilla
Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) donates mini barracks to Nigeria Navy
As part of its CSR drive and strengthening security in the oil producing region, Green Energy International Ltd (GEIL), operator of the Otakikpo Marginal Field, has donated a mini barracks to the Nigeria Navy. While receiving the donation, the outgoing…
Junta Coup Leader Inaugurated as Burkina Faso President
Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henry Damiba, a senior military officer on 23 January 2022 led a group of armed men who launched a d’état in Ougadougo to oust the incumbent president Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. There were several gunfire shots and severe…
Climate change forcing Zimbabwean girls into sex work
As global warming continues to devastate rural agriculture, young women are moving to urban centres – and into prostitution. Epworth, Zimbabwe – Tawanda, 16, gazes calmly into the sky as the sun sets, getting ready for work as the night begins….
‘Investment in solar production key to bridging grid supply gaps’
By Femi Adekoya As grid supply remains inadequate to meet domestic demand for electricity, the Senior Policy Advisor, Solar Power Europe, Miguel Herrero Cangas, has urged policy makers to channel their investment decisions into solar projects for sustainable economic recovery. According…
Dele Momodu declares presidential ambition
People Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Publisher of Ovation Magazine International, Chief Dele Momodu, weekend declared his resolve to join the presidential race. He vowed to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 general election just as he began consultations with…
Terrorists kill 10 in Katsina, abduct village head, others
Gunmen have killed at least 10 persons and abducted unspecified number of people at Guga village, Bakori Local Council of Katsina State. Among those abducted is the village head, Mallam Umar, and several women and children that were unable to…
ICJ to rule on DRC’s $11bn war reparations claim against Uganda
Top UN court to rule if Uganda should pay more than $11bn to DR Congo for its role in conflicts in Ituri. The United Nations’s top court is set to rule on a long-running compensation fight between the Democratic Republic…
Hundreds of women protest against gender-based violence in Ivory Coast
Demonstrators take part in a protest organized by the Ministry of Women, Family and Children Affairs against gender based violence in Abidjan on December 4, 2021. Hundreds of women marched in Abidjan on Saturday to protest violence against women and…