Author: SAMUEL
Ghanaian gospel musician Francis Amo has confirmed that he was arrested and briefly detained at the Accra Central Police Station following a copyright dispute involving the Church of Pentecost. The arrest stems from a worship-style cover of the song Ne Din Ne Jesus, which the church claims ownership of. According to Amo, he recorded and released the cover after receiving written permission from a church elder. He stated that the song was uploaded on April 15, 2026, but was taken down the following day upon instruction from the church. On April 18, Amo said he was contacted by police regarding…
A video circulating on social media shows a shocking moment at an LPG filling station in Ghana, where an attendant refused to refill a customer’s severely corroded gas cylinder. In the footage, the attendant closely inspects the cylinder, which is heavily rusted with peeling metal at the top. He clearly explains the dangers, warning that the damaged condition could lead to gas leaks or even an explosion during refilling or use, putting lives and property at serious risk. The customer had brought the old cylinder for refilling, but the attendant stood firm on safety rules and turned it away. This…
A Ghanaian nurse based in the United Kingdom has gone viral after sharing a touching video of herself carefully packing groceries and food items to send to her family in Ghana. In the clip, the nurse reflects on the nostalgic memories of how families, including hers, once received similar care packages from loved ones abroad. She expresses joy in being able to give back and support her roots now that she is in a position to do so. The video has sparked positive reactions online, with many praising her for remembering her family and staying connected despite living overseas. Supporters…
Gold prices rose above $4,750 per ounce on Wednesday, recovering some of the sharp losses from the previous session. This came after President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, even though plans for a second round of peace negotiations fell through. Trump indicated he would hold off on further military action until Iran submits a fresh proposal and talks reach a conclusion. At the same time, Vice President JD Vance canceled his scheduled trip to Islamabad for discussions, following reports that Tehran had signaled through Pakistan it would not participate in the planned meeting. Iran maintained…
Gold prices recovered from a one-week low around $4,670, trading near $4,760 per ounce after the US extended its ceasefire with Iran. Lower oil prices from the development eased inflation concerns and weakened the dollar. Peru’s election adds uncertainty for key gold mining operations. Gold rebounds after US-Iran ceasefire extension Gold prices rose over 1% on April 22 following the US extension of ceasefire with Iran. Weaker oil prices reduced inflation fears, supporting gold as a non-yielding asset. The dollar retreated amid the reduced geopolitical tensions. Peru election uncertainty hits mining sector Investors in Peru’s gold mining industry face jitters…
Felicia, sister of ex-Ghanaian footballer Edwin Gyimah, has pleaded with the public to convince her brother to rent a place for her and her husband as they are struggling with shelter. In a previous interview, Gyimah revealed that he had been living under difficult conditions in Ghana with his wife and children and, shockingly, had no place to call home after his sisters allegedly took over the eight-bedroom house he built. When the issue became public, Felicia insisted that the family had the right to take over the house and criticised those who condemned her actions. Following these claims, an…
Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has spoken out on balancing his Islamic faith with his role in an institution tied to gambling. In a recent interview, Abdul-Salam stated that he does not apply religion directly to his work. He emphasized that “God judges your intentions, not just the act,” adding that his position has allowed him to support the less privileged in society. He highlighted specific examples of aid made possible through his office, including helping fund a baby’s heart surgery in India. According to him, the positive impact on needy individuals outweighs criticisms that his faith should…
Residents of Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region are urgently appealing to the government for help as powerful tidal waves continue to batter their homes and erode the coastline. Drone footage circulating on social media shows massive waves crashing directly against buildings, roads, and structures built close to the shoreline, highlighting the severe coastal erosion threatening the entire settlement. The community has faced repeated destruction from high tides and rising sea levels in recent years, displacing hundreds of families and damaging properties, fishing equipment, and infrastructure. Many homes now stand precariously close to the water’s edge,…
Drake turned his hometown of Toronto into the center of a real-life treasure hunt to build hype for his upcoming album ICEMAN. He installed a massive ice block structure downtown, hiding the release date inside. Fans showed up with sledgehammers, blowtorches, and other tools, chipping away at the frozen blocks in hopes of finding the secret. Toronto-based Twitch streamer Kishka (AlmightyKishka) went live on his stream, climbed the icy setup, and pulled out a blue waterproof bag stamped with “Freeze the world.” Inside was a booklet confirming that Drake’s new album ICEMAN will drop on May 15, 2026. After the…
A viral video circulating on social media has captured the extension of illegal small-scale gold mining, locally known as galamsey, to the rocky shores of Cape Coast in Ghana’s Central Region. In the footage, a local man guides a foreigner through an active beach mining site where workers use shovels and basic sluice boxes to process sediments along the shoreline. The presenter proudly displays small gold flakes collected in a bottle cap, declaring, “That’s real gold,” while claiming that miners at the site earn approximately $100 per day. The operation appears informal, with participants working directly on the beach, sifting…