Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual award, at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday night. The French international capped off an extraordinary 2024/25 season with 35 goals and 16 assists in all competitions, playing a decisive role in PSG’s historic campaign….
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in New York on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, to participate in the 80th United Nations General Assembly meetings. President Mahama was welcomed to his hotel by a contingent of enthusiastic Ghanaians residing in the US, who expressed their solidarity and support for the Mahama…
Former Chief Justice, Mrs. Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has filed a fresh legal action seeking the reversal of her removal from office as the Chief Justice and a Justice of the Supreme Court. According to her, the Warrant of Removal executed by the President on September 1, 2025, purportedly removing her from both the office of…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented diplomatic passports to five distinguished Ghanaians in recognition of their contributions to promoting Ghana and Africa’s image on the global stage. The recipients — travel vlogger Wode Maya, reggae icon Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster Anita Erskine, visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE —…
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women. The 32-year-old is accused of five counts of rape against the two alleged victims, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022 when he played for Arsenal. Partey spoke…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the world record for cooking the largest ever pot of jollof rice in Lagos last week. Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed the achievement on social media, saying Ms Baci’s concoction of the popular West African dish weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg. After nine hours of cooking, the effort…
In a dazzling fusion of culinary delights and rhythmic beats, the Afro Flavours Food Festival 2025 came alive over the weekend at Ghud Park, Accra Mall, drawing thousands of eager attendees to celebrate the rich tapestry of African heritage. Among the highlights of this vibrant two-day event was the electrifying performance by Ghanaian Afro-Islamic genre…
Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as “Kantanka, the African Star,” has passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Safo family and the Kristo Asafo Church have announced. Described as a man of God, technological innovator, philanthropist, agriculturalist, and industrialist, Apostle Safo was a national icon whose life touched many. Romans 14:8, cited…
Nasty C has cemented his place as one of Africa’s most influential hip-hop artists. Now at the helm of his own independent label, Tall Racks, the Multi-award-winning South African rapper, songwriter and producer returns with his best work to date, this time on his own terms. The highly anticipated new album entitled ‘FREE’, out today…
After almost three decades together, Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has decided to call it quits. According to court filings, Tomeka says she married the singer back in September 1996 but is now pulling the plug on their marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. According TMZ, the couple share a 17-year-old child, and Tomeka is asking the court…
