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A Ghanaian plantain chips seller has caused a stir online after defending her practice of frying plantain chips with plastic bags. In a viral video, the vendor insisted that the method is safe and does not pose any health risk, sparking strong reactions from the public. In the video, the seller demo
Authorities in Ghana are searching for a 27-year-old woman, Mariama Ibrahim, who reportedly went missing after leaving her boyfriend’s residence. Family members grew concerned when they were unable to contact her and subsequently reported her disappearance to the Ghana Police Service. According to t
Ghanaian billionaire Ibrahim Mahama has made headlines after taking delivery of a brand-new Bombardier Global 6500 private jet, reportedly valued at $70 million. The luxurious aircraft, which arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, has sparked conversations across social media, highlightin
Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo continued to shine in the Premier League as he scored his 15th league goal of the season during Manchester City’s clash with Nottingham Forest. The goal highlighted Semenyo’s growing influence in England’s top flight and showcased why he is regarded as one of the lea
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has hailed his teammate, Mohammed Kudus, as one of Europe’s most underrated players. The Dutch star, who joined Spurs from PSV Eindhoven, did not hold back in praising Kudus’ talent, insisting that the Ghanaian international deserves far more recognition for
An attempted attack on a Court of Appeal judge’s residence in Kumasi was successfully foiled by the judge’s police bodyguard, resulting in the arrest of two suspects. The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, around 11:30 p.m., when Patrick Alor (23) and Akwasi Gyamfi (21) allegedly climbed the fence
A man in northern Ghana, widely referred to as the “Wa serial killer,” has been sentenced to life imprisonment after confessing to 23 murders that terrorized communities in the Upper West Region. The suspect appeared before the High Court in Wa, where he admitted responsibility for the killings. Fol
The King of Duabo in the Fanteakwa District, Eastern Region, has been remanded for one week by an Accra Circuit Court over allegations of false publication. The traditional ruler appeared before the court after police accused him of circulating materials that allegedly contained misleading or false
Ghanaian passport holders can now travel to St Kitts and Nevis without a visa, the Caribbean government has announced. This new arrangement allows Ghanaians to enter the twin-island nation for short-term visits without the need for prior visa approval. The move is aimed at strengthening diplomatic r
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a significant milestone, with market capitalisation surpassing GH¢251 billion as of early March 2026. This new peak reflects strong investor confidence and continued growth in the local equities market. Market capitalisation measures the total value of all
Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs will now serve a shorter prison sentence following his acceptance into a federal drug rehabilitation programme, sources say. His participation in the programme has resulted in an adjusted release date, moving it forward by roughly six weeks. Combs, 56,
Belgian authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in war crimes linked to the ongoing separatist conflict in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions. The arrests are part of a broader investigation by Belgian prosecutors into alleged crimes committed during the years-long c
A devastating landslide at a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of more than 200 people, according to the country’s government. The tragic incident occurred at the Rubaya coltan mining site in North Kivu province, located in the eastern part of the country. A
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has reportedly been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a court in Greece following his involvement in a 2020 incident on the island of Mykonos. The ruling comes after a retrial into the altercation that led to Maguire’s arrest while he was on holi
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly arrested Dr. Ato Boateng, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged conflict of interest. According to reports, the anti-corruption body took Boateng into custody f
