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Fidelity Bank Equips Miss Ghana 2026 Contestants with Financial Literacy, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship Skills

donkorJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026010 mins

Contestants of the 69th Miss Ghana pageant have received vital, practical lessons in financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability during a comprehensive mentorship session hosted by Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD at the Bank’s head office in Accra. Held under the theme “Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,” the engagement formed part of a strategic coaching series…

Abu Trica defrauded 80 elderly Americans in alleged $8m romance scam – US Prosecutors

donkorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202605 mins

United States prosecutors have alleged that Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, used artificial intelligence-driven technology and fake online identities to orchestrate a romance scam that defrauded more than 80 elderly Americans of over $8 million. The allegations were contained in a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of…

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah dies at 49 after heart-related complications

donkorJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202605 mins

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at age 49, just three weeks before his 50th birthday. The Rastafarian firebrand is said to have passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston after suffering complications related to his heart. A close associate of Fantan told Observer Online that the…

‘Ghanaian TV stations stealing our films’ – Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo cries for crackdown

donkorJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202605 mins

Nigerian filmmaker Uchenna Mbunabo has raised concerns over the alleged unauthorised broadcast of Nollywood films by some Ghanaian television stations, calling on Ghana’s National Film Authority (NFA) to strengthen the enforcement of copyright laws. Mbunabo made the remarks during a conversation with the Deputy CEO of the National Film Authority, James Gardiner. He questioned whether…

Miss Ghana 2026 Contestants Join Bus Stop Boys and BOST Energies to Support National Clean-Up Exercise

donkorJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202605 mins

Contestants of the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant, led by the Chairperson of the Miss Ghana Foundation, Inna Patty, Esq., on Saturday joined the National Clean-Up Exercise in support of the President’s directive to restore cleanliness across the country. Working alongside the Bus Stop Boys and staff of BOST Energies, the contestants and the Miss Ghana…

Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

donkorJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202605 mins

A Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m (£5.9m). He denies all the charges against him. Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online…

Photos: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

donkorJuly 4, 2026July 4, 202601 mins

Singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are married. Their wedding held on July 3 in a lavish, star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler. Breaking away from tradition, Taylor Swift’s brother Austin served as “Man of Honor,” while Travis’ brother Jason…

Court orders extradition of Abu Trica to US

donkorJuly 2, 2026July 2, 202602 mins

A High Court in Accra has ordered the extradition of Fredrick Kumi, popularly known as “Abu Trica,” to the United States to face charges in an alleged $8 million romance scam case. His counsel, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, confirmed the development in a Facebook post, describing it as a fast-tracked ruling that could set the stage for…

Prosecutors drop outstanding rape case against Harvey Weinstein

donkorJune 26, 2026June 26, 202605 mins

New York prosecutors have chosen not to pursue a rape charge against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein for a fourth time. The case had already been tried three times, once resulting in an overturned conviction and twice in hung juries. Weinstein’s other convictions, including another sexual felony in New York and others in California, still…

Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 Entries

donkorJune 24, 2026June 24, 202602 mins

Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, surpassing fellow Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems. Prior to this week, Burna Boy and Tems were tied with eight entries each on the prestigious American chart….