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The star-studded guest list included notable figures such as Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, and Nollywood stars like Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic. The celebration featured electrifying live performances and showcased Ghana’s cultural richness.
Beyond the glitz and glamour, the event had a positive economic impact. It attracted international visitors, boosting tourism and generating revenue through taxes on flights, accommodations, and local attractions. The gathering also provided a platform for networking among influential personalities, fostering strategic connections.
Richard’s milestone celebration not only highlighted his success but also positioned Ghana as a hub for high-profile events. It was a blend of luxury, culture, and opportunity that left a lasting impression on attendees and observers alike.

Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, a Ghanaian billionaire, recently hosted a spectacular 40th birthday celebration that has become the talk of the continent. The event, held on March 22, 2025, at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra, brought together celebrities, dignitaries, and business leaders from across Africa and beyond.

The Government of Ghana has released the first batch of nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across eight regions. This announcement, made on March 26, 2025, by President John Dramani Mahama, includes nominees for regions such as Volta, Oti, Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Savannah, North East, and Western North.

Here are 20 nominees from the first batch of MMDCEs released by the Government of Ghana:

1. Suaman District: Vasco Obour
2. Wiawso Municipal: Dominic Gyasi
3. Juaboso District: Alexander Adu Quist
4. Bunkpurugu District: Ali Joseph Lachiri
5. Chereponi District: Seini Amadu Kofi
6. Salaga North District: David Rabiu Kassim
7. Ho Municipal: Stephen Adom
8. Hohoe Municipal: Prosper Kumi
9. Ketu South Municipal: Nicholas Kwabla Worlachie
10. Kintampo North Municipal: Isaac Donkor
11. Kintampo South District: Wilfred Zuuri
12. Nkroanza North District: Patrick Effa
13. South Tongu District: Victoria Dzeklu
14. Guan District: Godfred Koku Koffie
15. Krachie East District: Safo Nketia
16. Krachie West District: Prosper Kwaku Addo
17. Tano North District: Sampson Pious Opoku
18. Tano South District: Assabil Donkor Benjamin
19. Wenchi Municipal: Gloria Opoku Gyamfi
20. Berekum West District: Collins Asuma

Kennedy Agyapong, former MP for Assin Central, faces a staggering $18 million defamation ruling by an eight-member jury in New Jersey’s Essex County Superior Court. Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas brought the case, citing claims Agyapong made in a 2021 interview, accusing him of criminal ties and linking him to journalist Ahmed Suale’s murder. The jury unanimously backed Anas, citing significant reputational harm.
While the court is yet to finalize the decision, this case has sparked widespread attention. Agyapong, undeterred, insists the experience has strengthened his resolve, as his legal team gears up to challenge the verdict. All eyes are now on the next steps in this dramatic legal battle. Stay tuned for the unfolding twists!

The ongoing territorial dispute between Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has reignited tensions. Otumfuo recently made claims of ownership over certain lands and stools under the Dormaa paramountcy, sparking a strong response from the Dormaahene. In a bold statement, the Dormaahene challenged Otumfuo, declaring that any changes or developments on those lands without his approval would lead to his abdication.

This disagreement is the latest in a series of power struggles between the two traditional leaders, which have persisted for over four years. The Dormaahene has previously contested Otumfuo’s historical claims, emphasizing the independence of the Dormaa stool and its existence long before the Ashanti Kingdom. The dispute continues to draw attention, highlighting the complexities of chieftaincy and territorial authority in Ghana.

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