Author: Barbara Quarshie

Country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from his wife, Firerose, just seven months after their marriage. According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, the 62-year-old singer filed for divorce in Nashville on May 22, 2024 citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct. Cyrus is also seeking an annulment on the grounds of…

Ben Potter, the YouTube personality known for his audio dramas based on comic books, has died at the age of 40. Potter, who was widely recognized as Comicstorian by his 3 million followers, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 after what his wife, Nathalie Potter, described as “an unfortunate accident.” She shared the news…

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated GH₵200,000 to the victims of the Kumasi Kejetia market fire. The fire, which occurred on March 15, 2023, devastated part of the Kumasi Kejetia market, affecting about 50 shops, with 33 completely destroyed. During a visit to the market on…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana, in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency, has intercepted a significant haul of cocaine at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The operation, which occurred on Monday, June 10, 2024, resulted in the seizure of 166.88 kg of substances suspected to be cocaine, with an estimated street value…

Giovanni Pernice will not be joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, the BBC has announced. The Italian professional dancer, 33, who has been a staple on the show since 2015, was noticeably absent from the list of professional dancers for the upcoming season. Pernice’s departure comes as Strictly prepares to celebrate its 20th…

Prophet Kofi Oduro, the head pastor of Alabaster International Ministries, has issued a warning to fellow pastors about endorsing any presidential hopefuls in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. He emphasized that it contradicts divine principles for clergymen to pray for victory for any political contender, as it sows discord within the congregation. The…

Pastor Leonard Allotey recently shared his experience of being accused of rape, shedding light on the challenges pastors face with female church attendees. Speaking on the No.1 Gospel Showbiz programme on No.1 105.3 FM, he issued a cautionary message to his fellow pastors. Highlighting a common scenario where a woman may seek shelter for the…

Renowned supermodel Oluchi Onweagba has stepped forward to address a recent claim made by Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, regarding her ambassadorship with L’Oréal Paris. Temi Otedola had proudly announced her role as the first African Digital Ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, sparking excitement among her followers. However, Oluchi Onweagba took to Instagram to…

Ernest Owusu-Bempah Bonsu, the Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has lodged a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu. The petition aims to prompt CHRAJ to investigate Ablakwa for allegedly breaching a provision in the…

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has agreed to investigate the conduct of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana regarding the retirement and disposal of election-related equipment. This decision comes after IMANI Ghana, a policy think tank, submitted a petition following public outcry over the EC’s management of the country’s resources in…