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Man Granted GH¢50,000 Bail Over Alleged Assault at Church Site
A mason faces assault charges after attacking a church leader and her construction crew. Ebenezer Katey walked free from Amasaman Circuit Court after posting GH¢50,000 bail with two people backing him. Justice Enid Marful-Sau ordered the accused man to return for his next hearing on July 10. Katey told the court he did not commit the crime. Police continue investigating the violent land dispute. Mary Adom runs Apostle Pentecostal Ministries and bought four plots of land back in 2015. The prophetess paid GHC22,000 for the property at Kwaku Panfo to build her church. She had all the proper papers for the land purchase. Workers started digging the foundation for the new church building on April 28. Everything seemed normal until trouble...
Gbewaa Palace Cancels Bugum Festival Over Security Concerns
The Gbewaa Palace has shut down this year's Bugum Fire Festival across Tamale and nearby communities. Palace officials made the announcement Thursday after serious talks about growing trouble and safety fears. The Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abubakari II, led meetings with local chiefs, police, and community leaders before making the call. Rising fights between different groups made celebrating the festival dangerous for everyone. Palace leaders decided protecting people mattered more than keeping the yearly tradition going. The Ya-Na knows how much the Fire Festival means to Dagbon Kingdom families and their history. However, current problems created conditions that made holding the celebration impossible. Officials stated that...
Destiny - Rising Mobile Game Set for August 2025 Launch
Bungie teams up with NetEase to bring Destiny fans a brand new mobile adventure this August. The game hits iOS and Android devices on August 28, 2025, giving players their first taste of Destiny on phones and tablets. This mobile version takes place in an alternate timeline that changes up the familiar Destiny story. Publishers revealed the game last October, showing off recognizable faces from the beloved franchise. The mobile format means some big changes to how players experience the Destiny universe. Players cannot create their personal Guardian character like they do in the main games. Instead, they pick from ready-made heroes such as Ikora Rey and Iron Lord Jolder. The game also features Wolf, a completely new character that...
Kenya's ICT Minister Explains Media Blackout During June 25th Protests
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo defended shutting down TV and radio coverage during protests last month. The government official claims he wanted to shield kids from violent scenes during the demonstrations. Kabogo made his comments during a public appearance in Nakuru on Friday. He expressed hope that such drastic action would never be needed again. The minister stressed that peaceful protests remain a constitutional right for all citizens. The Communications Authority of Kenya faced serious legal challenges over the broadcast blackout. Officials told the High Court that they never imposed a complete media ban on June 25th coverage. Authority bosses argued their decision protected public safety and national security during the...
Former Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
Arsenal star Thomas Partey faces serious criminal charges after police finished their investigation. The 32-year-old midfielder must answer to five rape counts and one sexual assault charge when he appears at Westminster Magistrates Court next Tuesday. Metropolitan Police say the crimes happened between 2021 and 2022. Three different women came forward to report the football player. Two rape charges connect to the first woman and three more relate to the second victim. Partey's contract with Arsenal ended on Monday after four years with the London club. The Ghana international joined the Gunners from Atletico Madrid for a massive 45.3 million pounds back in October 2020. He became a key player under manager Mikel Arteta during his time...
Suge Knight Details Tupac's Final Days and Afeni Shakur's Heartbreaking Decision
Suge Knight tells his story about Tupac Shakur's last days from behind bars. The former Death Row Records executive shares what happened after gunmen shot both men during 1996. Knight claims the rapper asked his mother Afeni to let him die rather than face another prison term. The music mogul says these memories still bother him years later. Knight was driving when bullets hit their car at a Las Vegas red light. Knight took shots to his head during the attack. Tupac suffered multiple wounds to his chest, arm and leg areas. The former executive managed to drive a few blocks before police officers heard the gunshots. Emergency workers rushed both men to University Medical Center for treatment. Knight walked out with stitches after...
Male Escort Claims Diddy and Cassie Exploited Him in New Lawsuit
A male escort named Clayton Howard just filed a shocking lawsuit against Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura. Howard claims the famous couple used him for twisted sex games and drug-fueled parties. The escort says he worked under the fake name Dave during these wild encounters. He accuses both stars of treating him like a piece of property for years. Howard demands money for all the pain and suffering he endured. The lawsuit describes disturbing events that started back during 2009. Howard says Diddy hired him for crazy sex parties with multiple people and lots of drugs. Cassie supposedly forced him to take ecstasy and have risky sex without protection. The escort claims he caught a disease from these encounters. He also says Cassie got...
American Express Sues Bhad Bhabie for Over $674K in Unpaid Charges
Bhad Bhabie faces major money troubles as American Express takes her to court. The credit card company wants nearly $675,000 from the famous rapper. Court papers show Danielle Bregoli stopped paying her bills last December. American Express gave her credit back during April 2021 for purchases and cash advances. The company expected monthly payments but the money never came. The lawsuit hits during a strange time for the internet star. Bregoli made headlines after sharing screenshots of her OnlyFans earnings. She claimed to earn $71 million total with $57 million profit during 2024. Her adult content platform launched the same month she opened her American Express account. Direct messages brought her $32 million and subscriptions added...
Recall Issued for Organic Blueberries Due to Listeria Risk
A Georgia company has yanked thousands of pounds of organic blueberries from stores after finding dangerous bacteria. Alma Pak International discovered listeria germs during regular safety checks on their fruit. The company voluntarily pulled 400 large boxes from shelves. Each box held 30 pounds of the contaminated berries. Food safety officials confirmed the positive test results. The recall started during June but became much more serious on July 1st. Federal authorities labeled this a Class I recall because people could die from eating the fruit. The government uses this highest warning level when products pose extreme danger. All the tainted berries went to one buyer located in North Carolina. Shoppers need to look for lot numbers...
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