Author: Lamisi
A massive outage on Amazon’s cloud computing platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), disrupted dozens of popular websites and applications across the world on Monday, October 20. The outage, which began around 3:11 a.m. ET (7:11 a.m. GMT), caused widespread connection failures and slowdowns for several hours. According to Amazon’s official service dashboard, the disruption affected the US-EAST-1 region, one of AWS’s key data hubs that supports many international services. Apps and websites affected The outage temporarily knocked out or slowed access to major platforms including Snapchat, Signal, Fortnite, Venmo, Robinhood, and several online banking services in the UK and Europe.…
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Limited has officially launched its My SmartCoke digital platform at a ceremony held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Accra, introducing a seamless online experience for beverage orders, event planning, and vendor coordination. The platform, developed in partnership with Adroit 360, a leading Ghanaian digital solutions company, allows consumers, institutions, and event planners to order Coca-Cola products and connect with service providers, including photographers, DJs, and MCs, through its built-in Smart Planner feature. Although the My SmartCoke name first appeared in 2018, this marks its first official launch, now featuring…
Gospel musician Diana Asamoah has attributed the ongoing confusion surrounding the affairs of the late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba to the musician himself, saying he failed to take certain steps before his passing. Speaking on United Showbiz on UTV, the outspoken singer stated that Daddy Lumba could have prevented the tension among those linked to his estate and personal life if he had been more open about his relationships and properly managed his affairs before his death. According to her, the disputes that have emerged after his passing are a result of his own decisions. “Lumba is to blame for…
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, says that if he wins the NPP’s presidential primaries and subsequently becomes president, he will relocate the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to Tamale in the Northern Region. According to him, his government will place a premium on large-scale vegetable production in the Northern Region, with plans to export produce directly to the European market through the Tamale Airport. He believes this initiative will significantly reduce Ghana’s reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for financial support. Speaking on Spear FM in the Savannah Region as…
Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has claimed that his contributions to the creative industry have generated more revenue for Ghana than the Ministry of Finance itself. Speaking in an interview on JoyPrime on October 15, 2025, the “On God” hitmaker said his work in music and entertainment has created jobs and boosted the economy far more than some government institutions. “I can confidently say that I have made more money for this country than the Ministry of Finance or the Ministry of Tourism. I have created jobs and generated real income,” he stated.…
The Kumasi High Court has adjourned to October 28, 2025, a case filed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, who is seeking a declaration as the only surviving spouse and the sole person entitled to perform widowhood rites at his upcoming funeral. Daddy Lumba, born Charles Kwadwo Fosu, passed away on July 26, 2025, with his final funeral rites scheduled for December 6, 2025, at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The court case, however, threatens to affect the planned ceremony, as Akosua Serwaa has taken legal action against Kofi Owusu Fosu, head of…
Prophet Elisha Joshua, a pastor and former independent parliamentary candidate for Evalue Gwira in the 2024 elections, has announced the completion of a new statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to Prophet Joshua, the replacement statue will soon be reinstalled at its original site, the Effiankwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi, where the previous monument once stood. The original statue, which was erected to honor President Akufo-Addo’s contributions to the development of the Western Region, was mysteriously dismantled by unknown persons ahead of the 2024 general elections. The act drew widespread criticism and concern among residents, many…
Renowned gospel musician Brother Sammy has encouraged Christians to dress fashionably to attract non-believers to church. “I dress the way I do so people know that Christianity is fun,” Brother Sammy said in a recent interview, explaining that stylish dressing can challenge the perception that Christianity is dull or unappealing. He added, “No one in Ghana wears better suits than me. I dress this way to prove that Christianity can look good.” Brother Sammy has, however, faced criticism for his own style of dressing, with some members of the community questioning whether his fashion choices align with traditional expectations for…
The Wa High Court has sentenced Elisha Mahama, a former Human Resource Manager of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, to life imprisonment for the murder of the hotel’s Chief Executive Officer, Eric Johnson. Delivering judgment on October 15, 2025, Justice Yussif Assibey found Mahama guilty of murdering the businessman, who was popularly known as the owner of Jirapa Dubai. The incident occurred on February 11, 2024, when Johnson was found dead in his private residence with multiple stab wounds. Police investigations led to the arrest of Mahama, who was later charged with murder. Two other accused persons, Belinda Miller and…
Six people, among them a toddler, have sustained gunshot wounds after being struck by stray bullets in Kwabenakwa, a community within the Obuasi East District of the Ashanti Region. According to reports, the victims were hit during an incident on Tuesday, October 14, though the exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. Residents say the sound of gunfire caused panic in the area, forcing many to flee for safety. All six victims were later taken to a nearby health facility for treatment. Police have since begun investigations to determine the source of the gunfire and to bring those responsible…