Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
Catherine O’Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. The Canadian star rose to fame through Toronto’s Second City improvisation troupe and on SCTV, before making a name for herself in the US in 1988’s Beetlejuice and as the matriarch in the holiday classic Home Alone. O’Hara, whose colleagues remembered her as a “wonderful person, artist and collaborator”, who most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning comedy The Studio and HBO’s The Last of Us. O’Hara made lightning strike…
The Recording Academy’s flagship telecast delivered its headline honors and a handful of high-impact genre races, with star turns from Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Rosé, and Bruno Mars and steady stewardship by host Trevor Noah. Below is the complete list of winners announced during the main ceremony, spanning the “Big Four” and select categories that dominated the broadcast conversation. As a reminder, the Grammys recognize achievements across 95 categories, most of which are presented in the Premiere Ceremony earlier in the day. The main broadcast traditionally spotlights Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best…
The Ministry of the Interior, in partnership with the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, has announced a temporary suspension of the Ghanaian citizenship application process for historical diasporans. In a statement made on sunday, February 1st, the two institutions stated that the halt is meant to allow the improvements aimed at streamlining the application process, making it more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly. “The temporary suspension will provide the necessary time to refine the procedures and ensure a smoother experience for applicants once the process resumes,” the statement The Ministry and the Diaspora Affairs Office emphasised Ghana’s continued eagerness to…
A lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, has cautioned that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s chances in the 2028 general elections will depend not only on his personal qualities, but also on how attractive and united the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appears to voters. In an interview, Dr Bomfeh used a metaphor to explain the challenge facing the newly elected flagbearer. “I’d only say that you see, the flagbearer is a bearer of a flag. No matter how good, competent, suitable, perfect the bearer would be, if the flag is unattractive, you will have a…
Anthony Joshua has spoken publicly for the first time since a car crash in Nigeria on December 29 that killed two of his closest friends and team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. The 36-year-old boxer thanked supporters, first responders, and authorities for their assistance in an emotional video titled “My Brother’s Keeper For Life,” which he shared on his social media and YouTube page. He described the previous month “tragic.” Joshua was travelling in the back of an SUV when it struck a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos. He suffered minor injuries and was treated in…
Carlos Alcaraz battled back from cramps and injury and the brink of defeat to fend off Alexander Zverev in an Australian open semi-final epic lasting five hours and 27 minutes. Alcaraz, aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, sealed a stunning 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 victory in a rollercoaster ride on Rod Laver Arena. The 22year old was barely able to move after experiencing a problem midway through the third set, which he lost in a tie-break, and he relied on his sublime ball striking and placement to land winners and…
It was a bad night for Real Madrid in the Champions League as they went down 4-2 to Benfica. The loss was devastating, as Los Blancos tumbled down the standings from third to ninth. It means they will have to play a two-legged playoff to reach the Round of 16, rather than qualify automatically. When the draw is held on January 30, they might play the Portuguese team once more. With a 3-2 lead, the home team knew they needed one more goal to guarantee the last playoff spot. Goalie Anatoliy Trubin headed home a free-kick in the last seconds, creating incredible…
Liverpool FC turned a high-pressure European night into a procession, dismantling Qarabağ FK 6-0 at Anfield on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with Mohamed Salah on the scoresheet and multiple attackers piling on to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase. The win delivered what Liverpool needed from the finale: certainty, momentum, and a direct path into the round of 16. Kickoff was 3:00 p.m. ET, and the tone was set early. Liverpool played like a side determined to make the match one-way traffic, pressing high, winning second balls, and forcing Qarabag into repeated clearances that came straight…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed Morocco’s protest seeking to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following chaotic scenes during the tournament’s final in Rabat. The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) filed a complaint stating that Senegal had violated Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON Regulations during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final. The continental body rejected the complaint in a ruling issued by the CAF Disciplinary Board. CAF ruled that the protest lacked merit, effectively confirming Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time victory and maintaining the Teranga Lions as champions…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to prioritise far-reaching economic reforms that deliver tangible development outcomes and enhance the safety and welfare of citizens across the continent. He argued that without intentional policies that restructure economies, create jobs, and ensure people have sustainable lifestyles, political independence and democratic credentials are meaningless. President Mahama stated in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 29, 2026, that he emphasised the importance of economic reform as a pillar of Africa’s development during the 2026 Africa Trade Summit in Accra. Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the president of São Tomé and Príncipe, made…