Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team on 31st August 2026 after 207 caps and 125 goals, ending his international career following the World Cup final loss to Spain. The 39-year-old continues at Inter Miami through 2028 after his father’s death. Full statement and comparison to his 2016 temporary exit included.
August 31, 2026
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 27th August 2026 raised alarm over xenophobic killings and displacement of 50,000 migrants in South Africa, naming March and March movement. Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma continues leading the group and rejecting the xenophobia label. Full details of the UN statement and her ongoing position.
August 31, 2026
Reuters reported on 27th August 2026 that Russian-speaking Aur0ra ransomware group used SpaceX-owned Cursor AI coding agent to help breach at least seven companies. Hackers tricked the AI into assisting credential theft and privilege escalation by calling the attacks a security test. Details from Reuters, Gambit Security and CloudSek.
August 31, 2026
Ghana Immigration Service removes 1,055 migrant beggars from Accra and Kumasi streets in late August 2026 operation targeting trafficking networks after Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak reported over 4,000 removals since 2025 including 2,281 beggars in 2025 alone.
August 31, 2026
Ogidi Brown marries Jessica in traditional Italy wedding on 29th August 2026, wheelchair dance videos with bride in red gown shared by Zionfelix spark Ghana reactions.
August 30, 2026
EFCC Extradites Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale to US on 26th August 2026 to face charges over alleged Instagram sextortion schemes linked to deaths of American teenagers in Mississippi and North Carolina.
August 30, 2026
Ayitey Powers arrested 24th August 2026 and remanded by Dansoman Circuit Court over alleged death threat to NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Full details on the viral video, $100,000 claim, court date 2nd September 2026, GBIMC reaction and Bukom Banku appeal. Latest update from Filladey Media.
August 29, 2026
Xiaomi’s AI-powered Beijing car factory produces a new electric vehicle every 76 seconds using over 700 robots. Built in 14 months, the plant has helped the phone maker deliver more than 600,000 cars. Details on automation, the 200,000-order YU7 launch and what it means for traditional carmakers.
August 29, 2026
Daniel Ofori Asante accuses Greater Accra Regional Hospital of negligence after wife Theresa Boakye Dua, 31, died following elective C-section on 16th July 2026. Burial held 28th August 2026 as R2Bees Mugeez calls for Ministry of Health sanctions. Newborn left motherless after 19-month marriage.
August 28, 2026
Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey dies at 89 on 26th August 2026 at University of Ghana Medical Centre. Career highlights, Maame Gyata nickname, tributes and family details.
August 28, 2026
Asamoah Gyan’s name surfaces in Tuba Estate shooting after suspects linked to alleged robbery of his home appear in court. Car dealer Mohammed Rahman killed 6th August 2026, wife injured. Gyan not accused in shooting.
August 28, 2026
Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, known as Powder Man from the 2026 World Cup, was arrested on 24th August 2026 over alleged visa fraud involving more than US$30,000 from over 13 people. He appeared at Accra Circuit Court 9 on 26th August, got GH¢400,000 bail, and faces a 28th September return date.
August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton died on 25th August 2026 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville. The country music icon left a career of hit songs, films, philanthropy and business success that spanned six decades from Appalachian poverty to global fame.
August 26, 2026
Nigeria's kidney black market is now a documented trade running through Abuja's satellite towns and, in one case, London's Old Bailey. Daily Trust's undercover investigation traced a going rate of ₦1 million per kidney in Mararaba, while former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu is serving nearly ten years in a UK prison for trafficking a Lagos street trader for his daughter's transplant. This piece breaks down how the trade operates, what Nigerian law actually says.
August 24, 2026
Accra vs Kumasi living costs, traffic, culture and lifestyle in 2026. Accra runs higher on rent and food while Kumasi stays cheaper with stronger Ashanti roots. Side-by-side numbers on housing, transport, safety and daily life help Ghanaian families and workers decide which city fits their budget and pace.
August 26, 2026
The National Identification Authority has clarified that Ghana Card fees, including the GH¢200 replacement charge effective 2nd February 2026, were approved by Parliament and not unilaterally set. Separately, the Interior Ministry has given banks, telcos, hospitals and other institutions until 2nd November 2026 to stop requesting Ghana Card photocopies...
August 22, 2026
ChatGPT can still find every website exposing your name, phone number, email, and home address, and it can still write the removal request for each one. What's changed is the automatic part...
August 22, 2026
NDLEA arrested socialite KC Luxury, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, after seizing 184.5kg cocaine worth about $27.7 million at a Lagos courier firm. He was stopped at Murtala Muhammed Airport on 13th August 2026 while boarding a Paris flight. Details on the second suspect, recovered cash, jewellery and exotic vehicles from his Banana Island home, as of 19th August 2026.
August 19, 2026
Tima Kumkum confirmed separation from second husband Dominic Duodu since 1st April 2025 in a tearful joy Prime Interview on 12th August 2026. First Marriage Ended after She wed to spite a cheating ex. Full timeline of both unions, children impact.
August 18, 2026
Augustine Okechuku Maazi appeared before Accra Circuit Court 8 on 17th August 2026 over the foiled Labone bank robbery plot. Two suspects were killed, one escaped, and GCB Bank denied any attack on its branch.
August 17, 2026
Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON 2026 final on 16th August 2026 in Rabat to claim their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah scored twice and Naomi Eto added one as the Indomitable Lionesses ended years of final heartbreak.
August 17, 2026
Ruben Amorim secured his first win as AC Milan coach with a 4-2 pre-season victory over Manchester United on 15th August 2026 in Poland, coming from behind twice against the club that sacked him in January.
August 16, 2026
KFC Ghana’s GH₵15 15th anniversary deal on 15 August 2026 drew massive queues nationwide, with chaos and a broken glass door at Ashaiman as police restored order.
August 15, 2026
Four powerful earthquakes struck the Pacific Ring of Fire between June and August 2026. Experts say the cluster does not mean the zone is suddenly more active, only that it remains the planet’s most seismically restless belt.
August 15, 2026
Jason Arday, Ghanaian-descent Cambridge professor, found dead in Battersea apartment on August 14th, 2026 after resigning amid plagiarism claims. Police treat death as unexpected, not suspicious.
August 15, 2026
Caleb Yirenkyi trends after Frank Lampard praises the Ghana midfielder following his assist on Coventry City debut in a 2-0 win over Monaco. Club-record signing backed for big career.
August 15, 2026
Nana Ama McBrown AMA Movie Premiere Details: Date, Venue, Showtimes and How to Get Tickets
August 14, 2026
IGP and Chief Imam hold peace meeting after Sibamay Zakaria slapped handcuffed pastor at Police HQ over Mohammed comments; full details of the August 14, 2026 interfaith conference and hugs.
August 14, 2026
Black Queens beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in a World Cup playoff thriller, but a bonus dispute with Ghana's Sports Ministry is casting a shadow over the win.
August 14, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez marriage terms explained: separation of assets regime confirmed, prenup signed day before Cascais wedding, reported €100,000 monthly clause and Madrid mansion details as of 14 August 2026.
August 14, 2026
11 dead, 13 injured after a multi-vehicle crash near Ofankor barrier on Accra's N6 highway August 13, 2026; GNFS confirms rescue operations and ongoing investigation.
August 13, 2026
YouTube doubled its monetization thresholds on August 10, 2026, new creators now need 8,000 watch hours or 20 million Shorts views, effective February 1, current partners unaffected
August 13, 2026
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, Stats SA says, as 345,000 more people joined the jobless queue and youth remain hardest hit.
August 13, 2026
King Ate Kubala’s family forcibly admits him to a Kumasi rehab center, triggering legal and custody threats from his foreign wives, Jang Gasho and Asnat.
August 11, 2026
Two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon, are in police custody over the fatal shooting of car dealer Mohammed Rahman and injury to his wife at Tuba's Beach Drive Estate. Here's the full story.
August 10, 2026
Revenge bedtime procrastination finally has a name, and Filladey Media breaks down where the term came from, why it went global, and what it actually looks like for Ghana's informal and gig workers.
August 10, 2026
East Legon, Cantonments, or Airport Residential - see how rent, buy prices, safety, and resale liquidity compare across Accra's top expat neighbourhoods as of August 2026.
August 10, 2026
Adwoa Safo defied a High Court injunction to bury her father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka - here's what happened, and whether contempt charges could still follow.
August 9, 2026
Ibrahim Mahama donates GH₵200,000 to Beverly Afaglo’s family at her State House funeral on August 8, 2026, as the Ghanaian actress is laid to rest after a two-year cancer battle.
August 8, 2026
Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba dies at 40, family rejects cancer cause claims, burial set for August 13 in Iperu Remo Ogun State.
August 8, 2026
Koforidua hostel closures explained - GTA and Rent Control shut Serwaa Heights and Adehye3 over sanitation and licensing failures, plus the caretaker threat allegation other reports missed.
August 8, 2026
Oseikrom Sikanii fires back at Beeztrap KOTM after GANGSTA diss track over Fly Girl credits and hitmaker claims. Full latest on the Ghana trap beef as of August 2026.
August 7, 2026
Why you miss someone who hurt you explained - the psychology of trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, and how attachment differs from grief, with an FAQ on breaking the pattern.
August 7, 2026
Peller and Jarvis completed traditional and civil weddings in 2026; see latest updates on their Lagos celebration, gifts, bio changes and upcoming white wedding as of August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026
Jude Michelle Korleh Nortey elected second female KNUST SRC president with 10,435 votes (56.71%) on August 5, 2026, defeating seven rivals by more than 6,000 votes.
August 5, 2026
GACL Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare confirms two Accra International Airport car park workers sacked for begging passengers for money after viral complaints and public outrage.
August 5, 2026
Yvonne Osei Adobea became KNUST’s first female SRC president in 2023 after 71 years. She graduated in 2024 and remains active in leadership and mentoring circles as of 2026.
August 5, 2026
Ga North MCE Akwetey Agbo confirms demolition of public toilet facility built under Pokuase Interchange after it was sited at an unapproved location, ending months of controversy.
August 5, 2026
FDA’s Dr Martin Kusi warns that Adom Kyei-Duah’s popular sobolo, known as Yesu Mogya, is not registered as medicine and medicinal claims without approval breach Ghanaian law, urging public caution.
August 5, 2026
A Kampala father was caught using his son and a fake bandage to beg for cancer surgery money on busy streets before traders exposed the scam and handed him to police
August 5, 2026
Spain's 2026 World Cup title is driving up transfer valuations for La Roja's stars, from Lamine Yamal to Alex Grimaldo. Here's how the numbers are moving and what's still unconfirmed.
August 4, 2026
Shattafest UK organisers deny sold-out claims and admit their crowd-control plan failed, while Black Sherif delivers a clean, incident-free show in New York the same weekend.
August 3, 2026
Shatta Wale reacts to ShattaFest UK 2026 cancellation, first blaming organisers then calling it a "divine plan" - here's everything he and his team have said so far.
August 3, 2026
ShattaFest UK 2026 was shut down after an overcrowding incident at the entrance left several people injured. Here's what police, organisers, and Shatta Wale's team have confirmed so far.
August 2, 2026
Inaki Williams played for Ghana, Nico for Spain, at World Cup 2026. Here's how the brothers split, what each achieved, and the rumours
August 2, 2026
Adwoa Safo's daughter's viral red outfit and her son's neck tattoo tribute to his mother are the two family moments reshaping public sympathy during the Kantanka funeral dispute.
August 1, 2026
Ghana's government has accepted a proposal to lower the presidential age limit from 40 to 35, not the 30 years recommended by the Constitutional Review Committee. Here's what changes and when.
July 31, 2026
Tyla's Lagos concert faces boycott calls in Nigeria over South Africa's xenophobic attacks - here's who's for it, who's against it, and what's unconfirmed as of July 30, 2026.
July 30, 2026
Sedina Attionu was extradited from the US in June 2026 to serve a 10-year MASLOC corruption sentence - then acquitted by the Court of Appeal weeks later. Here's the full timeline.
July 31, 2026
WAEC released 2026 BECE provisional results for 620,243 candidates on 29 July 2026, cancelling scores for 601 students and withholding thousands more pending investigation.
July 30, 2026
Cheddar's No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel in Osu was seized by a court-appointed Receiver on July 23, 2026, amid a $14.9m dispute with partner Azad Cola. Full breakdown and FAQ.
July 23, 2026
UK woman Isabel Rose jailed 6 years in Hong Kong after court rules her rape claim against a banker was fabricated blackmail. Full case breakdown, timeline and FAQ.
July 23, 2026
Ridge Condos CEO Kwabena Sarpong offers GH₵10,000 to identify who's behind viral TikTok Live claims involving Kwaku Manu's ex-wife - here's what's confirmed, what's not, and why it matters.
July 22, 2026
Ghana's nurse brain drain to the UK has surged since 2019 - here's why thousands are leaving, what's confirmed, what's disputed, and what it means for Ghana's health system in 2026.
July 22, 2026
More young Ghanaian women are dating multiple partners at once, per new NRS survey data - here's what's confirmed, what's still unverified, and what it means for dating culture in Accra in 2026.
July 22, 2026
Chairman Wontumi jailed 20 years after Accra High Court finds him guilty in the Samreboi galamsey case. Full verdict, sentence details, and what's next.
July 20, 2026
Shatta Wale's 21-track African King album dropped July 17, 2026 - here's what's confirmed about tracklist, features, and the unverified chart claims making the rounds
July 21, 2026
Nico Williams set up Spain's World Cup 2026 final winner against Argentina despite an injury-hit tournament - and his brother Iñaki played for Ghana at the same World Cup. Here's the full story.
July 20, 2026
Wontumi's full mining scandal history: Samreboi, Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve, and the Exim Bank fraud case — every charge and court update explained.
July 20, 2026
Asantewaa and her brother Kay Verli's family feud explained — from her AMG Armani breakup and the Ridge Hospital claims to the leaked call with her estranged husband.
July 20, 2026
WhatsApp now lets you edit Status captions after posting—no more deleting typo-filled posts. Here's how the 15-minute edit window works and what it means for Ghanaian users.
July 20, 2026
Ghana wants to digitize 10 billion paper records and sell data to AI companies - but on its own terms. Here's what Minister Sam George's sovereignty push actually means.
July 17, 2026
Ghana Card photocopying is now illegal. NIA's Wisdom Deku confirms biometric verification is mandatory under amended L.I. 2111, with fines up to GH¢24,000 for offenders.
July 16, 2026
England vs Argentina final score: Messi sets up both goals as Argentina win 2-1 to reach the World Cup final. Full match recap plus what's next.
July 15, 2026
Asantewaa confirms her breakup with AMG Armani, revealing the split happened a month before she went public. Here's the full timeline and what's still unconfirmed.
July 14, 2026
Bank of Ghana revokes Zeepay's DEMI licence effective July 14, 2026 over unbacked e-money and regulatory breaches. Here's what wallet holders should do next.
July 14, 2026
Zeepay CEO Andrew Takyi-Appiah's Airport Residential mansion was seized on July 6 to enforce an $11.6 million court judgment. Here's what the High Court ruling actually says.
July 12, 2026
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic World Cup quarter-final. Here's how the match, the VAR drama, the card situation, and the viral airline bet all played out.
July 12, 2026
Akofena has been named heir to the Kantanka estate after his father's will was read in court - but the church says that's not the same as leading the mission. Here's what's confirmed and what isn't.
July 12, 2026
Goodbye phone numbers! WhatsApp is finally rolling out usernames for privacy, and Ghana is in the first wave. Here is how to claim your custom handle right now.
July 11, 2026
What is a talking stage? This Article breaks down the rules, red flags, and how long it should really last before you're official.
July 11, 2026
Ghana postpones President Ramaphosa's visit amid xenophobia tensions after a Ghanaian national's death sparks a diplomatic row with South Africa. Full breakdown.
July 11, 2026
On July 4, 2026 at The Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the Blackstars Journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a disappointing end after 1 – 0 narrow defeat to the Columbian National team. One of the immediate developments at the Blackstars Camp is that Carlos Queiroz had resigned shortly after the match and also the price of Ghana Jersey’s reduced after the Elimination
July 6, 2026
BlackStars coach Carlos Queiroz delivered a powerful message: the team has a "duty to Africa" to progress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's the full breakdown of where, how, and why the BlackStars are set to make history against a strong Colombian side.
July 3, 2026
A full timeline of the devastating June 28–29 Accra floods, including the rising death toll, NADMO and military rescue operations, and what government is doing to respond.
June 30, 2026
Ghana football has put us through pain. The 2022 Qatar heartbreak. The early exits. The feeling that every World Cup was a fresh reason to almost believe, then be disappointed. So when FIFA confirmed on Friday that the Black Stars have officially qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup before even playing their final group game
June 27, 2026
When Lawrence Ati-Zigi got injured, we, Ghanaians, were wondering how the Match against England in the World Cup would go. Little did we know Benjamin Asare was going to take us by Surprise with his remarkable saves and ...
June 25, 2026
What began as a beloved grandmother-and-grandson comedy dynamic on YouTube spiralled into one of the most talked-about fallouts in the Kumawood space in 2026. Here is the full story, from the collaboration that launched Kwabena Boakye to the settlement that brought it all to a close.
June 27, 2026