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Ghanaian highlife star Kofi Kinaata has sparked laughter among fans after receiving an unexpected nomination in the Alternative Comic Act category at the 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards. The award-winning musician shared his reaction on his official Facebook page on July 17, 2026, after discovering his nomination, posting the official nomination graphic alongside a short but […]

Police in the Volta Region have launched an investigation into the suspected abduction of an eight-month-old baby boy at the bustling Kpando Market. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, July 16, 2026, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., leaving traders and residents in shock as authorities work to locate the missing child. How the Incident […]

Academy Award-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, best known for her Oscar-winning performance in My Left Foot and her beloved role as the Central Park Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, has died peacefully at the age of 81. Fricker’s remarkable career spanned more than six decades, during which she became one […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to redevelop the Ho Sports Stadium into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex as part of efforts to modernize Ghana’s sporting infrastructure. The announcement was made on Friday, July 17, 2026, during an inspection tour of the more than 50-year-old stadium in the Volta Region as part […]

Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif is spearheading Ghana’s impressive showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) after securing four major nominations. The organizers officially unveiled the nominees on July 15, 2026, with the reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artist of the Year emerging as the country’s most-nominated artiste. His recognition further cements […]

Ghana’s banking sector recorded a combined net profit of GH¢4.6 billion during the first four months of 2026, marking a 7.1% year-on-year increase from the GH¢4.3 billion reported over the same period in 2025. According to financial data reported by The Ghana Report, banks managed to improve profitability despite mounting pressure on their core lending […]

The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that 99,418 citizens have returned home from South Africa since May 28, 2026, following a surge in anti-immigrant sentiment and growing fears among foreign nationals living in the neighboring country. The mass return has been linked to heightened tensions surrounding undocumented migrants, particularly after an unofficial deadline issued by a […]

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, is being closely monitored as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Tracking activity in the narrow waterway requires a vast and complex surveillance network involving military satellites, unmanned drones, naval radar systems, and commercial maritime intelligence platforms. Because […]

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the government has already spent GH₵11 billion allocated for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, stating that the full amount remains intact and has not been used for construction activities. In a statement issued on July 16, 2026, the CAGD explained that the […]

President John Dramani Mahama has publicly praised the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister of State, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing him as one of the most hardworking and results-driven members of his administration. The President made the remarks during his tour of the Volta Region, where he commissioned a number of development projects […]

Kofi Kinaata Receives 2026 Ghana Comedy Awards Nomination with Hilarious Reaction

Police Investigate Suspected Abduction of Eight-Month-Old Baby at Kpando Market

Oscar-Winning Irish Actress Brenda Fricker Dies Peacefully at 81

President Mahama Unveils Plan to Transform Ho Sports Stadium into Modern Multi-Purpose Sports Complex

Black Sherif Leads Ghana’s 21-Nomination Sweep at AFRIMMA 2026

Ghana’s Banking Sector Posts GH¢4.6 Billion Profit in First Four Months of 2026 Despite Lending Income Pressure

Nearly 100,000 Zimbabweans Return Home from South Africa Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions

How the World Monitors the Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising U.S.–Iran Military Tensions

CAGD Clarifies: GH₵11 Billion for Accra-Kumasi Expressway Remains Untouched

President Mahama Praises Ablakwa as One of His Administration’s Most Productive Ministers

Court Temporarily Halts Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Impeachment Inquiry

Mali’s Former Intelligence Chief Kassoum Goïta Sentenced to 15 Years

Alale Explores Love and Emotional Fatigue on ‘Gunsta Frustrating’