Ghanaian Highlife Legend Dada KD Passes Away at 56
Ghana’s music industry is in mourning following the reported death of celebrated highlife musician Nana Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD. The news of his passing emerged on the evening of Friday, May 16, 2025, leaving fans and fellow artists in shock. Dada KD, aged 56, was reportedly receiving treatment in Gbawe after a short illness when he passed...
Bibiani Gold Stars CEO calls GPL club financiers ‘Magicians’ amid sponsorship crisis
As the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League edges toward its conclusion without a title sponsor, the resilience of its clubs has come into sharp focus. Leading that recognition is Akwasi Adu, Chief Executive Officer of Bibiani Gold Stars, who has praised club financiers and managers for their extraordinary commitment in the face of mounting financial strain. Speaking in a recent interview, Adu...
Barcelona crowned La Liga Champions in Hansi Flick’s debut season
Barcelona officially secured the 2024–25 LaLiga title on Thursday night with a 2-0 win over city rivals Espanyol, completing a sensational domestic treble in Hansi Flick’s first season at the helm. The victory, driven by a moment of magic from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and sealed with a late second goal, moved Barça seven points clear of Real Madrid with...
Jasmine Paolini stages stunning comeback to reach Italian Open Semi-Finals
In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, home favorite Jasmine Paolini staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Diana Shnaider and secure her place in the Italian Open semi-finals. The sixth seed battled back from a set down and a 4-0 deficit in the second set to eventually claim a 6-7 (1-7), 6-4, 6-2 victory, becoming the first Italian woman...
GFA penalizes Nations FC’s Annor over “I Belong to Jesus” goal celebration
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has imposed a GH₵500 fine on Nations FC forward Emmanuel Annor for misconduct following his goal celebration during a Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko. Annor, who scored in the high-profile encounter, celebrated by removing his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the inscription, “I belong to Jesus.” While the act received admiration from...
Dafeamekpor drags Ntim Fordjour to court for defamation
South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed a suit against Assin South MP Reverend John Ntim Fordjour for defamation. He alleges that a social media post published by the latter has gravely damaged his reputation, integrity and political standing. The suit, filed at the High Court, stems from a May 8, 2025, post on “X”, formerly known...
Trump Secures Historic $600 Billion Investment Deal with Saudi Arabia
In a landmark economic and strategic breakthrough, former President Donald J. Trump announced a sweeping $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia into the United States during a high-profile visit to the Kingdom. The deal, which spans defense, energy, infrastructure, technology, and health sectors, marks the largest set of commercial agreements in U.S.-Saudi history. The announcement includes a $142 billion...
New GOC Executives pay courtesy call on Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams
The newly elected leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), led by President Mr. Richard Akpokavie Esq., paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, on May 13, 2025. The visit was to formally introduce the new executives and seek the Minister’s support as they begin their tenure. Hon. Adams commended the GOC for a...
CHRAJ Petitioned to Investigate Ghana Gold Board CEO Over Alleged Corruption and Unexplained Wealth
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has been formally petitioned to launch an investigation into allegations of corruption and unexplained wealth involving Mr. Samuel Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The petition, submitted by a citizen identified as Eric Dumenu Akatsi, invokes Article 218(e) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which mandates CHRAJ...
Jack Draper battles through to Italian Open Quarter-Finals after wild match against Moutet
Jack Draper showed resilience and grit in Rome as he came back from a shaky start to defeat France’s Corentin Moutet and book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open. The 23-year-old Brit triumphed 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a spirited contest that lasted just over two hours. World number five Draper was clearly rattled early on, admitting he was...
