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Angélique Kidjo to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kidjo is set to have her own star cemented on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026. The 64-year-old Beninese...

President Mahama Suspends Chief Justice Torkonoo, Sets Up Committee for Probe

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, following the establishment of a...

Breaking: Pope Francis Dead at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic church, died on Monday at the age of 88, according to the Vatican. His death...

Sam George Reintroduces Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Bill in Parliament

The Minister of Communication and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has, together with several colleagues, re-introduced Ghana's controversial anti-LGBTQ bill back...

Ghana to Launch ‘One Million Coders’ Initiative on April 16

The Ghanaian government is set to launch the pilot phase of its ambitious 'One Million Coders' program on April 16, 2025. This initiative aims...

President Mahama Assents Bills to Abolish E-levy, Bet Tax and Others

President John Mahama officially assented to several legislative bills geared toward the abolishment of certain taxes; Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions...

Billionaires in Africa: Here are Top 10 Billionaires in Africa According to Forbes 2025 List

With a cumulative wealth of over $100 billion for the first time ever, Africa's wealthiest individuals have continued to shape the continent's economic landscape...

Chief Justice Torkornoo Fights for Due Process, Demands Copies of Petition to Oust her

Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has formally requested copies of petitions filed against her, citing due process concerns. The petitions, reportedly submitted to...

GRA Denies Freezing Richard Quaye’s Bank Accounts, Clarifies Tax Assessment Process

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted circulating claims that it has frozen the bank accounts of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the founder of...

GRA Slaps GH₵30m Tax Assessment on Bills Micro-Credit Founder; FIC Freezes Accounts

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued an interim tax assessment of at least GH₵30 million against Richard Nii Armah Quaye, founder of Bills...

Mahama Calls for Stricter Fire Safety after Devastating Kumasi Market Fire

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stricter market fire safety measures following a devastating fire that swept through the Adum Central Business District...

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