Author: Lamisi
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…
American rapper Nicki Minaj is reportedly facing the possible loss of her $20 million Los Angeles mansion following a court move to recover an unpaid legal judgment linked to a 2019 incident involving her husband, Kenneth Petty. Court documents indicate that a German security guard, Thomas Weidenmüller, was awarded a default judgment of about $503,000 after claiming he was assaulted by Petty during a concert in Frankfurt in 2019. Lawyers for Weidenmüller have since filed an application seeking to sell Minaj’s Hidden Hills property to satisfy the outstanding amount. The filings describe the mansion as being valued at around $20…
Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has revealed new details about her decision to end her marriage to rapper Kanye West, describing the relationship as “toxic” and emotionally draining. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast released on Wednesday, October 15, Kim said her marriage to Kanye had reached a point where she no longer felt “safe or stable,” citing his erratic behavior and impulsive financial decisions. “There were times when he’d give away things, even cars, without thinking. It was chaos. I realized I couldn’t live in that kind of instability anymore,” she said. The SKIMS founder explained that…
The Minority in Parliament has called for a full-scale parliamentary inquiry into the proposed transaction between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, citing transparency, value-for-money, and public interest concerns. Speaking at the press corps gathering in Parliament on Wednesday, 0ctober 15, Member of Parliament for Kpandai, and Ranking Member of the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, said the Minority is deeply worried about the government’s handling of the deal, describing it as opaque and inconsistent with due process. Mr. Nyindam noted that AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, is the only fully Ghanaian-owned telecommunications operator and warned that the arrangement with Telecel could undermine…
The United Kingdom has announced stricter English language rules for immigrants applying through several visa categories, raising the minimum requirement from intermediate to advanced level as part of a wider reform of the country’s immigration system. Under the new policy, applicants for Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual (HPI), and Scale-Up visas will now be required to demonstrate B2-level English proficiency, equivalent to A-Level standard. This replaces the previous B1 requirement and applies to all four skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The Home Office says the change is aimed at ensuring migrants are able to integrate more effectively into…
The United States has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals following social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The individuals involved are citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa. According to officials, the decision forms part of efforts to ensure that individuals who promote or celebrate violence against Americans are not permitted entry or residency in the country. In a statement posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter), the U.S. Department of State said the country “has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” Some…