Renowned actress and women’s rights advocate Ama K. Abebrese has issued a scathing critique of the recent appointment of men with documented histories or allegations of sexual assault and harassment into significant government positions. In a statement released on December 18, 2025, during the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” Abebrese argued that elevating such individuals to roles …

President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate halt to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program after law enforcement identified a 48-year-old Portuguese national, Claudio Neves Valente, as the perpetrator of a violent crime spree in the Northeast. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have suspended all processing and visa issuances for the program, describing it as …

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced the arrest of 380 commercial drivers for charging passengers fees that exceed the legally approved rates. This enforcement operation, which commenced in November 2025, is part of a strategic effort to protect commuters from exploitation during the high-demand Christmas season. To further assist travelers, the Regional Coordinating Council is currently negotiating …

The Government of Ghana has launched an urgent diplomatic probe into the death of Nana Agyei, a 21-year-old engineering student who died under suspicious circumstances in Riga, Latvia. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa formally announced the investigation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, following the circulation of a distressing video in which the victim’s family challenged the official account of …

Senator Ned Nwoko has formally dismissed recent social media claims by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, regarding her separation from their children. In a statement released on December 16, 2025, Nwoko described her public emotional appeals as “misleading” and “inconsistent” with established family dynamics. He clarified that the children, Munir (5) and Khalifa (3), are not being hidden …

In a significant display of Afro-Caribbean solidarity, Ghana has deployed a specialized contingent of soldiers from the 48th Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces to assist Jamaica in its recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. During a formal send-off parade, President John Mahama emphasized that the mission is a humanitarian endeavor rooted in a shared history and …

In a deeply concerning incident captured on a live digital broadcast, popular content creator Peller was hospitalized after intentionally crashing his vehicle into a barrier on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. The broadcast, which he had unsettlingly titled “RIP Peller,” showed the influencer in a state of extreme emotional distress, weeping and expressing a fear of public ridicule if his relationship were …

President Donald Trump has initiated a massive legal action against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages through a federal court in Florida. The lawsuit, filed on December 15, 2025, allocates $5 billion for defamation and another $5 billion for alleged breaches of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The litigation is a response to a Panorama documentary titled …

South African superstar Tyla has officially been named the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Artist of the Year for 2025. This historic achievement marks the first time an artist has defended the top spot for two consecutive years, having also led the year-end rankings in 2024. Tyla’s dominance was fueled by a record-breaking year on the charts, including 11 distinct entries. Her …

The Taliban’s “morality police” in Herat have detained four young Afghan men, known locally as the “Jibrail Shelbys,” for dressing in vintage 1920s attire inspired by the British crime drama Peaky Blinders. The men – identified as Asghar Husaini, Jalil Yaqoobi, Ashore Akbari, and Daud Rasa – were accused of promoting “foreign and harmful culture” after videos of them strutting …