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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have filed an expedited appeal with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to overturn his conviction on two prostitution-related charges or, at minimum, secure a significant reduction in his 50-month prison sentence. Lead attorney Alexandra Shapiro argued in the December 26, 2025, filing that the current sentence is unlawful…
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Former Ghana Premier League Top Scorer Hans Kwofie Killed in Car Crash
The Ghanaian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of veteran striker Hans Kwoffie, who lost his life in a fatal car accident on Friday. The 35-year-old was reportedly traveling to his hometown of Dompim Pepesa when his vehicle crashed in the town of Dadwen. Reports indicate that Kwoffie died instantly at the…
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Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five
At least five people have been killed in a bomb explosion in a packed mosque in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno state, a police spokesman has said. Nahum Daso told local media that another 35 people were injured in the blast in the Gamboru market of Maiduguri, the state capital, during evening prayers. Unverified footage on social…
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Wildlife Division Intercepts Illegal Shipment of Shark Fins at Kotoka International Airport
Officials from the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, stationed at the Kotoka International Airport, successfully blocked the illegal export of a massive haul of dried shark fins. The interception took place at the Swissport Cargo Centre, where officers discovered 3,967 fins weighing approximately 488 kilograms. The illicit cargo was hidden in 14 large jute…
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Abu Trica and Co-Suspects Denied Bail in US$8M Cyber Fraud Case
Frederick Kumi – frequently referred to by the aliases Abu Trica and Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng – along with two associates, has been ordered to remain in custody after a bail request was rejected by the Gbese District Court in Accra. The suspects are currently facing severe allegations of money laundering and cybercrime. These charges…
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Announces Mass Burial to Ease Mortuary Congestion
The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has issued an urgent public notice regarding plans to conduct a mass burial for approximately 320 unclaimed, unknown, and unidentified bodies. This decision comes as the hospital’s mortuary faces critical congestion, having reached its maximum holding capacity. Authorities stated that the exercise is essential to restore proper…
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Kumasi Mayor orders traders to vacate Ahodwo–Asokwa interchange by Jan. 4
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyemang Boadi, has delivered a final ultimatum to traders and businesses operating between the Asokwa Interchange and the Ahodwo Roundabout, ordering them to vacate the premises by January 4, 2026. This directive is a critical step in facilitating the expansion of the Southern Bypass, specifically the dualization of the road…
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Minister Eric Opoku Launches US$147.3M “PROSPER” Project to Modernize Ghana’s Agriculture
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has officially introduced the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, a major national initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape. Launched in Damongo, the project represents a US$147.3 million investment jointly funded by the Government of Ghana, the International Fund for Agricultural Development…
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GPRTU Condemns Illegal Fare Hikes: Union Urges Passengers to Resist Overcharging
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a stern warning to commercial drivers regarding the implementation of unauthorized fare increases. Abass Imoro, the union’s Public Relations Officer, clarified during a recent television interview that any driver unilaterally raising prices is acting illegally and engaging in the “cheating” of the public. He emphasized that…
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Women in Ahafo receive support to start poultry farming
A group of twelve women, including individuals with disabilities, in the Ahafo Region have been provided with poultry and essential supplies to launch their own farming businesses and enhance their economic well-being. During a presentation held in Goaso, each woman was given five fowls along with feed and other necessary start-up resources. Felicia Serwaa, the…
