Author: Insight News

Christine Baumgartner -the estranged wife of Kevin Costner who has allegedly refused to leave the Yellowstone actor home has put a stop to their divorce procedures.  Costner said Baumgartner has not left his home in southern California despite a provision in their prenuptial agreement requiring her to do so, which received the court paperwork submitted last Friday. The arrangement, which was inked when the couple were married in 2004, according to Costner, 68, gives Baumgartner 30 days to vacate the home after filing for divorce. The 30-day window has gone since Baumgartner, 49, filed for divorce on May 1. She…

Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, Nigeria’s tallest man and actor, has passed away. The 48-year-old passed away on Wednesday night at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) following a protracted illness. In a tweet posted on Thursday, well-known Twitter influencer Pamilerin Adegoke announced the man’s passing. Agoro’s passing was announced via Twitter by Adegoke, who wrote: “Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is dead after suffering from prolonged sickness.” Oladimeji, who was born in Sabo Yaba, Lagos State, and stood 2.25 meters (7 feet 4 inches) tall, passed away after eight months of bed rest. Agoro’s burial arrangement has commenced at his…

Confirmed news in the public domain is that British star, Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87 after a short illness. Her agent, Lionel Larner who confirmed the news to the media said, “One of the world’s greatest actresses has died, and one of my best friends has died as well”. Jackson served as a member of the House of Commons for 23 years, representing her London area, in addition to having a stellar career that garnered Oscar, Tony, and Emmy honors. Jackson had three separate acts to her life. Being one of the best actors of her…

Lawyers of the former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue has managed to secure an order from the Accra Human Rights Court restraining the Office of the Special Prosecutor or its agents from carrying out any arrest warrant on their client. The Court presided over by Justice Nicholas Abodakpi also ordered the Special Prosecutor to stop requesting additional warrants and disseminating notices claiming the applicant should be arrested while the main substantive case filed by Mr. Bissue is still not being decided. The order from the Court lasts for 10 days while the case…

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Kingsford Alban Sumana Bagbin has said the 2024 general election will be a face off between Former President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.  According to the Speaker, the two major parties namely the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will both contest with candidates from the northern part of the country for the first time in the history of the Fourth Republic. Bagbin made this projection during a courtesy call on the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunutu Jewu Soale, at his residence in Damongo. Speaking to the…

THE POLICE in Kumasi are on the heels of some ‘wicked’ people who, are suspected to have set a vehicle and its owner on fire at Tetrefu near Kumasi on Sunday evening. The killers, who are currently at large, are suspected to have killed the owner of a Kia salon car, registered GT 2887-22 somewhere before driving him/her in his/her own car to a branch road off the Tetrefu-Homabenase main road and set it on fire. People in the community said they saw two vehicles heading to the Tetrefu-Homabenase direction on Sunday evening and later on they saw one of…

It has come to light that the majority of illicit mining operations in the Upper East Region – specifically the Nabdam District are what’s causing the high number of teen pregnancies. The alarming rise in the number of adolescent pregnancies in the area is primarily due to illegal miners who entice young girls with the revenues of their mining operations. Madam Dora Kulariba, the Upper East Regional Focal Person in charge of Adolescent Reproductive Health at the Regional Health Directorate who linked the high rates of teenage pregnancy to mining activities said that majority of adolescent girls are falling pregnant…

Supreme Court judge, Her Ladyship, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has rise to become Ghana’s 15th person to attain the office of the country’s highest judicial position, Chief Justice role since independence after Parliament of Ghana’s approval. The leadership roles Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has played in ensuring the achievement of judicial reforms include being vice chair of the E-Justice Oversight and Implementation Committee (E-Justice OC) from its inception in 2019 and chair of the E-Justice OC since August 2021. She has served as a member of the faculty and Governing Board of the Judicial Training Institute, vice chair of the…

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, few designers manage to seamlessly blend cultural heritage with contemporary style. Jael Osei Bonsu, the visionary CEO and founder of Jaeloo Fashion, is one such designer. Her upcoming collection, “Ethereal Heritage,” is poised to make waves in the fashion industry, showcasing her unique ability to honor traditional Ghanaian aesthetics while pushing the boundaries of modern design. Inspiration Behind “Ethereal Heritage” “Ethereal Heritage” is inspired by the rich cultural tapestries and the timeless beauty of Ghana. Jael’s latest collection is a tribute to the artisans and weavers whose skills have been passed down through generations.…

Lecturer at the University of Ghana and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte has rendered an apology to the nation’s highest judicial body for describing it as “a stupid court.” The apology comes after Supreme Court ordered the NDC member to explain why he should not be held in contempt for describing the Court in such a manner. His description on Supreme Court was after James Gyakye Quayson, a member of the NDC, was ordered by the Court to have his name removed from Parliament’s records due to irregularities during his nomination and election in 2020.…