Month: November 2024

Davido Announces Fifth Album Drops Early 2025

Davido Announces Fifth Album Drops Early 2025

Afrobeats star Davido has revealed plans to release his fifth studio album next year. During an interview on The Baller Alert Show, the Feel crooner confirmed that the much-anticipated album will drop “early 2025.” However, he withheld further details about the project, including its exact release date, featured artists, and the album’s title. The 32-year-old artist also shared exciting news about an upcoming collaborative project with Chike and Odumodublvck, slated for release in a few days. Speaking about the collaboration, Davido referred to Odumodublvck as the “biggest Nigerian rapper” and likened Chike to American singer Bryson Tiller. “We have another [song] coming in…
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Wanderlust Ghana Suspends Accra-Cape Town Expedition After Interpol Flags Two Cars As Stolen

Wanderlust Ghana Suspends Accra-Cape Town Expedition After Interpol Flags Two Cars As Stolen

Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club has suspended its 30,000-kilometer Accra-Cape Town Cross-Country Overland Expedition after two of its vehicles were flagged by Interpol as stolen. The vehicles, a 2016 Lexus RX 350 and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, were identified as stolen from Canada in 2019 and 2022, respectively. This discovery was made when the team entered the Republic of the Congo. The flagged vehicles have been handed over to authorities in the Republic of the Congo, with law enforcement agencies in Canada and Ghana also notified. The team’s remaining vehicle, a Ford F150 Raptor, has been shipped back to Ghana. Wanderlust…
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Scores Storm Akua Donkor’s Hometown For Her One-Week Observation [Photos]

Scores Storm Akua Donkor’s Hometown For Her One-Week Observation [Photos]

Hundreds of mourners on Thursday, November 28, 2024, trooped to Ejuratia in the Ashanti region for the one-week observation of the late Akua Donkor. Credit: MeYɛ Asanteni Facebook Madam Donkor, the founder and 2024 flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), passed on October 28, 2024, following a brief illness. Credit: MeYɛ Asanteni Facebook The sudden demise occurred at the Ridge Hospital, where she was receiving medical attention. Credit: MeYɛ Asanteni Facebook She was 83. Clad in red and black attire, the mourners, including people from all political divides, Ejuratia residents, and the media, thronged the Ejuratia funeral grounds to…
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Man, 23, Mysteriously Goes Missing After Going To Farm With Uncle

Man, 23, Mysteriously Goes Missing After Going To Farm With Uncle

In a troubling turn of events, a 23-year-old farmer, Kwame Amela, has gone missing after accompanying his uncle to a farm in Adumadu in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region. The young man’s disappearance has raised concerns among family members and the local community, prompting an urgent search for answers. The mother, Ama Abakoni, told Adom News that Kwame left the house on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and has since not returned. Ama Abakoni recounted that the suspect, Yaw Pani Kwadwo, sent his wife to call Kwame so they could go to the farm together. Concerned about her son’s safety,…
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Secured Loans: Greater Accra Accounts For 62.8% Of Total Loans; GCB Records Highest At 16.4%

Secured Loans: Greater Accra Accounts For 62.8% Of Total Loans; GCB Records Highest At 16.4%

The total value of secured loans granted by banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions in the 3rd quarter of 2024 was concentrated in the Greater Accra region. This accounted for a percentage share of 62.8%. According to the Quarterly Collateral Registry Brief, this represented a decrease of 12.9% from the 75.7% share recorded during the same period in 2023. The Ashanti and Western regions followed with respective shares of 19.2% and 4.8% of the total value of secured loans granted. The lowest recipients of the total value of secured loans in the 3rd quarter of 2024 were the Oti and North…
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Omotola Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Life-Threatening Crisis

Omotola Undergoes Surgery After Suffering Life-Threatening Crisis

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is celebrating life and good health this Thanksgiving after surviving a serious medical emergency. In an emotional social media post, the actress detailed her ordeal, which started weeks ago when she initially experienced intense back and chest pain, coupled with severe acid reflux. Omotola added that her situation worsened, culminating in excruciating stomach pain and relentless vomiting. She described how she was in and out of the hospital, with temporary relief each time, but ultimately sent home. However, after extensive tests, including a CT scan and MRI, she was diagnosed with a critically dilated gallbladder…
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Even In Crisis; We’ve Managed The Exchange Rate Better Than NDC – Bawumia Asserts

Even In Crisis; We’ve Managed The Exchange Rate Better Than NDC – Bawumia Asserts

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted that the Akufo-Addo government has managed the exchange rate more effectively than the National Democratic Congress (NDC), even in the face of global economic challenges. According to Dr Bawumia, the NPP’s handling of the exchange rate demonstrates superior economic management compared to the NDC’s record, particularly since the latter did not face significant global crises during their tenure. Dr Bawumia highlighted that under the NPP government, the Ghanaian cedi has depreciated by 74%, whereas the NDC oversaw a 72% depreciation during their time in office.…
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Amorim Enjoys ‘Special’ First Man Utd Win Despite ‘Anxiety’

Amorim Enjoys ‘Special’ First Man Utd Win Despite ‘Anxiety’

New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim celebrated victory on his Old Trafford debut thanks to a thrilling 3-2 Europa League triumph against Bodo/Glimt - but admitted to a sense of anxiety as his players try to understand his demands. The scream of relief the 39-year-old let out as Rasmus Hojlund scored the first of his two goals to level the contest at half-time underlined the strain Amorim is under. The Portuguese has moved clubs - a third of the way through the season - with a determination to implement a wing-back formation, that United have no recent history of using. And…
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FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo But Messi Nominated For Men’s Award

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo But Messi Nominated For Men’s Award

Manchester City's Rodri and Erling Haaland are the sole nominees from the Premier League in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards. The pair have been recognised after City became the first team in English top-flight history to win four league titles in a row. Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham is one of 11 nominees for the prize, which is dominated by Spain-based players. Lionel Messi, the 2023 winner, is the only player nominated for the award to play outside of Europe. Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is a leading contender for the prize but…
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