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2025 Grammy Awards: Full List of Winners

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards brought together the biggest names in music for a night of celebration, surprises, and unforgettable performances. Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the ceremony honored the best in music across more than 90 categories. Here’s the full list of winners from the star-studded …

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US-Based Nigerian Cardiologist Ikenna Erinne Dies by Suicide After Losing Child Support Case

Washington D.C., USA – The Nigerian and medical communities in the United States have been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Nigerian-American cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne. The Anambra-born doctor reportedly took his own life on Sunday, January 26, after losing a high-stakes divorce and child support case …

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a statement, the ECOWAS Commission acknowledged the departure of the three nations and reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity. The organization …

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If you don’t qualify, don’t apply to any security service – Omane Boamah

The Minister-Designate for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has advised individuals who do not meet the necessary qualifications to refrain from applying to join the country’s security services. Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 28, Dr. Boamah emphasized the importance of maintaining strict recruitment …

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Hannah Tetteh Appointed as UN Special Representative for Libya

Former Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh, has been named the United Nations Special Representative for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The announcement was made by the United Nations in Ghana on Saturday, January 25, 2025, via their …

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Malik Basintale Appointed Acting CEO of Youth Employment Agency

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Malik Basintale, Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). The appointment follows the resignation of Kofi Baah Agyepong, the outgoing CEO, who stepped down to focus on personal …

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Akufo-Addo is responsible for 60% of NPP’s defeat – Political Scientist

Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Jonathan Asante, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lecturer’s remarks come in the wake of comments made by the …

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Benjamin Azamati Supports Kantamanto Fire Victims with GH¢10,000 Donation

Ghanaian sprinting star and national 100m record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has extended a helping hand to victims of the devastating fire that engulfed the Kantamanto Market. The athlete donated GH¢10,000 to assist those affected by the tragedy. The fire, which broke out on January 1, 2025, in Accra’s bustling Central …

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Akufo-Addo’s Statue at Effia Nkwanta Vandalised Again

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalised. This is the second instance of damage to the monument, which was erected to honour the former president’s contributions during his tenure. The first attack …

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Police Allegedly Kill Three During Clash with Illegal Miners at Acherensua

Three individuals have reportedly been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region during an operation targeting illegal mining activities. The victims were among a group of eight people who allegedly entered the Newmont Ahafo South mines to conduct illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The incident …

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