Elder Godfred Kwame Asamoah Agyemang and his wife, deaconess Louisa, from Sunyani, Ghana, welcomed quadruplets after 24 years of childlessness. The couple, who faced numerous challenges and societal pressure, maintained their faith in God, which they credit for their miracle. The naming ceremony was attended by several dignitaries and church officials, who emphasized the importance of faith and patience. The couple expressed gratitude to all who supported them in prayers.

Personal data of 73 million current or former AT&T customers, including addresses, social security numbers, and passcodes, has been leaked online. AT&T has not found evidence of data theft but is investigating with cybersecurity experts. The breach involves data from 2019 or earlier and affects 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former customers. The company has reset passcodes and urged vigilance. The origin of the data leak is unclear. AT&T's 5G network covers 290 million people in the US. In February, a major outage affected tens of thousands of users, leading to an apology and a $5 credit offer. New York prosecutors are investigating the outage.

Ghana and Ivory Coast, which account for over 60% of global cocoa supply, are experiencing severe harvest issues due to illegal gold mining, climate change, sector mismanagement, and disease. This has led to record-high cocoa futures in New York. Ghana's COCOBOD reports that 590,000 hectares of cocoa plantations are infected with a deadly virus. Experts warn that this crisis could end West Africa's dominance in cocoa production, potentially benefiting Latin American producers. Consumers, especially in wealthy markets, are already seeing chocolate prices rise, with further increases expected.

Ghanaian hip hop musician Medikal announced that Fella Makafui is no longer his wife, referring to her as his 'baby mother' and stating they are now co-parenting. This comes a year after he dismissed rumors about their marriage. The couple, who married in 2020 and have a daughter, have unfollowed each other on Instagram, with Fella removing 'Mrs. Frimpong' from her username. Medikal previously addressed marriage rumors, emphasizing that not wearing his wedding ring did not indicate marital issues. Actress Nana Ama McBrown advised the couple to manage their situation at their own pace.

A massive explosion in Ibadan, Nigeria, killed two people and injured 77 others. The blast, suspected to be caused by mining explosives stored in a house, affected seven suburbs. Buildings and vehicles were destroyed, including Dominoes Pizza and Ace Mall in Bodija. Authorities are conducting a swift inquiry, with preliminary investigations pointing to illegal miners storing explosive devices.

Apple has surpassed Samsung to become the world's largest smartphone maker, capturing over a fifth of the global market share. Samsung, which held the top spot for 12 years, now faces increased competition from Chinese brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, and Transsion. The International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that global smartphone sales dropped by over 3% last year, the lowest in a decade, but predicts a market recovery. Apple's success is attributed to positive annual growth, trade-in offers, and interest-free financing plans, despite regulatory challenges and competition from Huawei. Samsung's profits are expected to decline due to weak global demand and competition from cheaper Android models.

Parts of Accra will experience water supply interruptions due to a breakdown of an extraction pump at the Weija treatment plant, affecting areas such as Abeka Lapaz, Tesano, Circle, Korle-Bu, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Dansoman, Buduburam, and Kasoa. Ghana Water Company Ltd is working to resolve the issue, with Stanley Martey, the director of communications, stating that the problem's extent is still being assessed.

Anas Hamdan, who gained attention for his support during Failatu Abdul Razak’s cook-a-thon Guinness World Record attempt, has secured a new job as a supervisor at Happy Days Lodge. Hamdan, also a student at the University of Development Studies, received various gifts including an iPhone for his dedication. The event, held at Tamale Modern City Hotel, garnered national attention. Hamdan will balance his new role with his education.

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu spent US$3.5 million on travel in his first six months in office, exceeding the annual travel budget by 36%. This spending has drawn criticism, especially after the government sponsored over 400 people to attend the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. The data, reported by The Punch and sourced from the GovSpend portal, highlights the president's significant travel expenses despite inheriting the budget halfway through the year.

One of the six sisters abducted in Abuja, Nigeria, has been killed by her captors after the family failed to pay a ransom. The kidnappers have increased the ransom demand and threatened to kill the remaining siblings. The incident has sparked outrage, with opposition leaders criticizing the country's security situation and calling for reforms. Two police officers injured during the abduction have also died. The police are working to rescue the victims.