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  The world’s oldest chicken, Peanut, has passed away at the remarkable age of 21 years and 238 days in her home in Michigan, USA. Marsi Darwin, Peanut’s owner, announced the hen’s passing with deep sorrow, describing Peanut as a cherished family member. Peanut’s extraordinary life began over two decades …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has made a heartfelt plea to the public for assistance in identifying a patient who has been under their care at the 37 Military Hospital for several months. The individual, estimated to be middle-aged, was admitted to the hospital on Monday, November 13, 2023, following …

Faila Abdul Razak’s relentless pursuit of the Guinness World Record in the cooking marathon has not only captured attention but has sparked a wave of comparison across social media. Ghanaians, vocal and discerning, have taken to platforms to draw stark comparisons between Faila’s delectable dishes and Hilda Baci’s previous record. …

Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, the Ghanaian vocalist who aimed to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest individual singing performance, has revealed that her team is yet to submit the necessary evidence for official recognition. Speaking about the status of her record-breaking attempt, Asantewaa mentioned that the judges …

Faila Abdul Razak, in her bid to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the 30-hour mark. The aspiring record-breaker, currently stationed at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, Northern Region, showcased her culinary prowess, garnering support from notable …

Reports emerged on Monday afternoon of a formidable 7.5-magnitude earthquake striking western Japan, leading to the issuance of a tsunami warning by both the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Japan Meteorological Agency. The seismic event, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6 miles), shook the region …

Tyrone Marhguy, the young Rastafarian student previously denied admission to Achimota School due to his dreadlocks but later admitted following a court order, has attained remarkable success by securing two prestigious awards at the American Mathematics Olympiad 2023, showcasing outstanding academic prowess in Grade 12. Marhguy, emerging as the 2023 …

As part of the ongoing celebrations for Christmas and the New Year, Kasapreko Company Limited, Ghana’s foremost beverage manufacturer, has generously donated a range of refreshments to the Ghana Police Service in recognition of their invaluable efforts in upholding peace and security within the nation. At a presentation ceremony held …

Felicity Ahafiayo, the Head of Central Analysis and Forecasting at the Ghana Meteorological Agency, has highlighted that the existing heat wave, signified by the recent foggy weather in the capital, is expected to persist until the end of January 2024. Ahafiayo emphasized that the prevailing environmental conditions are fostering this …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced the commencement of a 10% withholding tax on gross winnings from all lotteries, including lotto, betting, gaming, and similar games of chance, effective from January 1, 2024. In a recent public notice, the GRA highlighted the implementation of the Withholding Tax introduced …