Pope Leo to tour 4 African countries
POPE Leo will visit four countries across Africa from April 13-23, the Vatican announced yesterday, with the pontiff making his first major overseas trip in 2026 to the continent where the Catholic Church is growing fastest. The pope will also make a day’s visit on March 28 to Monaco, the microstate on the French Riviera, and will visit Spain from...
Rebels claim drone attack on Kisangani airport
Rwanda-backed rebels on Monday claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the airport serving Kisangani, a strategic city in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo far from active front lines in the east. AFC/M23, which United Nations experts say is backed by Rwanda, first launched drones at the airport in early February, saying it had been used to attack AFC/M23 positions...
Coca-Cola introduces new VIBE beverage in Ghana
THE Coca-Cola Company, together with its authorised bottler in Ghana, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), has officially unveiled VIBE, a sparkling strawberry flavoured caffeinated beverage, offering consumers a bold new way to recharge. Following its successful debut in India, Nepal, Vietnam, and South Africa, VIBE will now expand The Coca-Cola Company’s brands in Ghana. Its distinct formulation balances a robust strawberry...
Man arrested for alleged assault after motor accident at Maamobi
The Kotobabi District Police Command has arrested a 33 year old man in connection with an alleged assault following a motor accident at Maamobi in Accra. The suspect, identified as Razak Razak Kwanda, was said to have allegedly attacked and assaulted a 24 year old man after their motorbikes were involved in an accident. A statement signed by Head of Public...
Actions speak louder than a ring – Reggie Spice on promise ring culture
Actor, television and radio producer Reggie Spice has raised questions about the relevance of promise rings in African relationships, asking, “is it even an African thing in the first place?”, as he challenged the idea that they are a necessary part of the culture. Speaking on BrotherHood in the studios of Joy Prime, he said he does not believe a...
Marriage must stand on key pillars – Rev. Daniel Annan
A Marriage and Relationship Counsellor and Resident Pastor of Universal Gospel Center, Reverend Daniel Annan, has stressed that marriage is ordained by God and meant to reflect His nature and glory. According to him, couples must understand the divine purpose of marriage and build their unions on firm principles to succeed. “The purpose of God for marriage was that God will...
Marriage is a team effort – Counsellor Esther Assana
Relationship and Marriage Counsellor Esther Assana has emphasised that marriage requires teamwork and personal readiness, describing it as a process rather than a destination. Speaking on Joy Prime’s Let’s Talk show, she urged individuals to develop themselves fully before entering marriage. “Let’s understand that marriage is a process”. She stressed that individuals must be complete within themselves and should not assume marriage will automatically...
Government condemns attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon, calls for UN investigation
Ghana has lodged a protest with the United Nations following an attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers seriously injured. In a statement issued on March 7, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the government had written to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, demanding a full investigation into the incident involving Ghanaian...
Hayford arrested for publishing obscene material online
During investigations, Hayford reportedly admitted to posting the content as part of a social media trend. Source
Ghana’s Sharon Dede Padi unveils historic Guinness World Record leaf print painting
Ghanaian visual artist Sharon Dede Padi has made history after being officially certified by Guinness World Records as the first holder of the record for the Largest Leaf Print Painting. The record-breaking artwork measures 54.33 square metres and presents a vibrant visual narrative of Ghana’s history, culture and identity through the creative use of nature. Created with individual leaf prints from...
