On Monday, December 30, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo presented awards to several Ghanaians in recognition of their outstanding service, hard work, sacrifices, and contributions to national development. Among the recipients was Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was honoured with the prestigious Order of the Star of Ghana – Officer Award, the highest…
Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement after eight years, her lawyer has told media. There was no immediate comment from Mr Pitt’s attorney when they were approached for comment, the Associated Press reports. The couple got married in 2014 and they have six children. Ms Jolie filed for divorce…
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and 76th governor of Georgia and won a Nobel Prize for his work as a global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace and fighting disease. He was the longest-lived U.S. president, as well as the one with…
Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum has completed a grueling 121 hours and 39 minutes of continuous singing in her second attempt to set the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest singing marathon by an individual. This remarkable feat was held at the Heroes’ Park at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, captivating audiences and showcasing…
African countries are grappling with mounting debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as ten nations emerge as the most indebted in Q4 2024. These debts reflect a dependence on external financing to address fiscal challenges, particularly during economic crises. IMF loans offer financial relief but often have strict conditions, including subsidy cuts, currency adjustments,…
Denzel Washington embraced a new role on Saturday with baptism and receipt of the minister’s license. The Gladiator II actor, 69, was baptised at the Kelly Temple in New York City and spoke to the congregation about his faith. “It took a while, but I’m finally here,” he said on the occasion. “If [God] can…
U.S President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue to advance their anti-LGBTQ policy. He also vowed to “keep men out of women’s sports,” adding that “it will be the official…
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia. Having inflicted a first career defeat on Briton Fury by split decision in May, Usyk’s astuteness and will to win once again prevailed at…
Forty years after the release of the original JESUS film, Jesus Film Project®️is releasing an updated edition of founder Paul Eshleman’s book, I Just Saw Jesus. The new edition features a heartfelt foreword written by Eshleman’s daughter, Jenn Huff, as well as refreshed cover art. The book was officially released in October 2024. Originally published…
A Paris court has sentenced Mathias Pogba, the brother of French footballer Paul Pogba, to three years in prison, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias will serve one year of the sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than in prison. The court also imposed a 20,000-euro fine for…
