The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement who evolved from a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. into a two-time presidential candidate and a global mediator, has died at the age of 84. His family announced his passing on Tuesday, praising “his unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love.”…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with another two counts of rape. The 32-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 13 to face the charges, which relate to one alleged victim in 2020. The alleged offence was reported to police in August 2025. In September, Partey appeared at Southwark…
Britney Spears has reportedly signed off on a deal that hands over her music catalog rights, marking a significant business move in her post-conservatorship chapter. Paperwork reviewed by TMZ shows the agreement was finalized on December 30, with Spears transferring her ownership stake to music publisher Primary Wave. The financial details were not disclosed publicly….
Ghana has officially unveiled entrepreneur and model Hamamat Montia as the country’s Shea Butter Ambassador at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Present was the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dzifa Abla Gomashie and attended by key ministry officials and industry stakeholders. The appointment recognises Hamamat Montia’s longstanding advocacy…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced that every Wednesday will now be dedicated to wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari or the traditional smock, as part of efforts to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy. In an official statement dated February 10, 2026, and signed by the Minister,…
Veteran Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor has died at aged 90. The maestro’s passing comes exactly one month after he celebrated his milestone 90th birthday on January 7 and just twenty-four hours after the grand launch of the inaugural Ebo Taylor Music Festival—an event designed to honour his life’s work while he was still among us….
The Amasaman High Court has reduced the custodial sentence handed to controversial evangelist and former traditional priestess Nana Agradaa, ruling that although her conviction was lawful, the punishment initially imposed was harsh and excessive. She was initially jailed for 15 years with hard labour. In its decision, the court adjusted her sentence to 12 calendar…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated. Gaddafi is believed to have been shot and killed Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the western Libyan city of Zintan, where he was based for the past decade. The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir…
American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, Ron Kenoly, is dead.The musician, whose songs impacted lives globally, was said to have died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 81.Born on December 6, 1944, at Coffeyville, Kansas, United States, Ron Kenoly was known in gospel music circles in the 1980s and 1990s, for…
The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will be renamed Accra International Airport in the coming days, as the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga announced, signalling the government’s push for legislative changes in Parliament. This follows calls from sections of the public and civil society groups who argue that the current name does not reflect the country’s democratic…
