Gospel musician Esther has added her voice to the ongoing conversation sparked by Cwesi Oteng’s recent revelation about spiritual attacks within the gospel music industry. Her comments come after Cwesi disclosed in an interview that his debut album was taken to cemeteries by some colleagues in an attempt to halt his rise in the music scene. In a Facebook comment, the veteran musician confirmed that Cwesi’s experience was not isolated, suggesting that such spiritual attacks and sabotage are more common than the public may realize. She painted a dark picture of what she describes as a deeply troubling culture behind…
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Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali for “recurrent violations” of Algerian airspace, a week after it shot down a drone belonging to its neighbour. State television in Algeria announced the decision on Monday, which came shortly after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recalled their ambassadors to Algiers in response to the downing of the Malian drone. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a confederation of the three African nations, accused Algeria of an “irresponsible act” that violated international law as it announced the withdrawals on social media. The move escalates tension between the trio of allied military governments…
Ghana and AS Monaco defender, Mohammed Salisu has sadly lost his father, who died on Monday in Kumasi. Mr Mohammed Abdul Karim passed away on April 7, 2025, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after a short illness. The father of defender has since been buried, according to the Islamic customs. Salisu is yet to release an official statement on the passing of his father and moments after the news broke, he deleted all photos from Instagram to indicate he is in the state of mourning. The towering centre-back missed AS Monaco’s game against Stade de Brestois on Saturday as…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised concerns over the misuse of its currency transport boxes, cautioning that repurposing these containers—especially for illegal activities—poses a serious threat to the Bank’s credibility and operations. This warning follows the discovery of official BoG cash boxes at the centre of a large-scale counterfeiting operation uncovered in Sapeiman. During an exclusive tour of the crime scene, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, confirmed that the boxes found were authentic BoG property. “Authorities have verified that these boxes are genuine,” he revealed, raising critical questions about how official financial tools…
There are growing suspicions that the government may be concealing information regarding the cocaine plane saga. This belief has intensified due to the inconsistencies displayed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. In a recent development, the minister muddied the waters by posting photographs and videos on Facebook that allegedly show engineers repairing damaged tyres on the landing gear of the Air Med aircraft at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Explanation According to Felix, the damaged parts and the engineers were brought in by a different aircraft, which is why the first plane remained in…
The youth of Kusasi have made a heartfelt appeal to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, urging him to do everything within his power to restore peace in Bawku. They expressed concerns that politicians have not been honest in addressing the ongoing Bawku conflict. During a news conference in Bawku, the youth voiced their disappointment with President Mahama for failing to fulfill his campaign promise to resolve the longstanding conflict. Neglect They accused the President of neglecting their plight and pointed out that violence in the area has escalated, with multiple fatalities reported since he took office three months ago. “Mr.…
In the history of Africa’s struggle for independence, few leaders stand out as boldly as Ahmed Sékou Touré, the man who led Guinea to become the first French colony in West Africa to gain independence. His defiant stance against French colonial rule, his unwavering commitment to Pan-Africanism, and his efforts to build a sovereign nation despite immense challenges make him one of Africa’s most significant historical figures. Early Life and Rise to Leadership Born on 9 January 1922, in Faranah, a small town in central Guinea, Ahmed Sékou Touré was of Mandé descent. His grandfather, Samori Touré, was a legendary…
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65. He also starred in 1991’s The Doors – playing the legendary band’s front man Jim Morrison – plus the Western Tombstone and crime drama Heat. Kilmer died of pneumonia on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes told US media. She said her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered. Tracheotomy surgery affected his voice and curtailed his acting career, but he returned to the screen…
Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City upon the expiry of his contract this summer. The midfielder, who turns 34 this summer, has not been a regular starter under Pep Guardiola this season, starting just 12 times so far in the Premier League, and his future has long been the subject of speculation. Amid suggestions of interest from Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League, De Bruyne has now confirmed he will call time on his spell with City at the end of the season. “Seeing this, you probably realise where this is heading,” a statement on social media began.…
Former Ghana football legend, Mohammed Polo, has charged the Black Stars to build on their back-to-back wins in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After winning only two games in 10 matches in 2024 and failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the senior national team kicked off 2025 on a bright note with a back-to-back win against Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday 5 and 6 games. Speaking to Joy Sports, Polo, a 1978 AFCON winner, called on the team to be consistent in their performance. “I think it is very good especially missing out…