UN Security Council weighs dangerous precedent set by US Military operation in Venezuela
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The global diplomatic architecture is facing its most severe test in decades following a daring and controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela. On January 3, 2026, American forces conducted what Washington describes as a “surgical law enforcement operation” across Caracas and northern Venezuela. The mission resulted in the […]
Queen Mother of Korkorlipome commissions 12-bed detention ward at Amedzofe Health Centre
By Abraham Donkor The Queen Mother of Korkorlipome, Avatime Amedzofe in the Ho West District, Her Royal Majesty Asafodzei Korkorwa Otublum II, has commissioned a newly constructed 12-bed detention ward at the Amedzofe Health Centre to enhance healthcare delivery in the area. The facility, which comprises separate male and female wards, was constructed at a […]
US capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro sparks seismic shift in global diplomacy
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered a seismic shift in global diplomacy, pitting Western support for regime change against a “Global South” coalition decrying the move as a return to imperialist aggression. From the halls of the United Nations to the African […]
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York. […]
Maduro in custody at New York detention centre as Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro is in custody at a New York detention centre after he was captured during US strikes on Venezuela on Saturday. Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, were taken from the capital Caracas to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to face drug trafficking-related charges. He has previously denied being the leader […]
One dead, several ‘acid-bathed’ as Mankessim and Ekumfi youth clash
A long-standing friction between the youth of Mankessim and Ekumfi Eyisam erupted into a lethal confrontation on Saturday, January 3, 2026, leaving one man dead and several others fighting for their lives after being doused with acid. The Mfantseman Municipality was plunged into chaos as the free-for-all fight forced residents and traders to flee for […]
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes
Beyoncé has been named a billionaire by Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to reach the milestone, according to the business magazine. The US singer now joins a small group of artists whose wealth has crossed the billion-dollar mark, alongside Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband, Jay-Z. Forbes attributes much of Beyoncé’s financial growth […]
Ghana’s icons who left us in 2025
By Sarah Baafi 2025 has been a year of profound loss for Ghana, claiming the lives of distinguished politicians, musicians, traditional leaders, and military heroes most tragically marked by the tragic August 6 helicopter crash that took eight lives en route to Obuasi. From highlife legends like Daddy Lumba to political pioneers like Akua Donkor […]
Men need to attend antenatal care with their wives – Dr Hilda Boye
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Men, particularly husbands, have been encouraged to provide emotional support to their partners by accompanying them to antenatal care visits, a move health experts say can improve maternal wellbeing and pregnancy outcomes. According to the Vice-President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana and a consultant at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, […]
King Promise gifts three iPhones at PromiseLand concert
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The PromiseLand concert, organised by Ghanaian Afrobeats and highlife artiste Gregory Bortey Newman, popularly known as King Promise, took place at Ghud Park on December 30, 2025, drawing a large crowd of music lovers. The event featured performances from a mix of established and emerging artistes, including Black Sherif, Kojo Black, […]
Police arrest two over 2,600 AK-47 ammunition in Ashanti Region
By Ashiadey Dotse Two people have been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command for the unlawful possession of a large quantity of ammunition at a police checkpoint in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, identified as Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, his mate, were arrested on 26 December 2025 at the […]
ECG not for sale; PSP plan is not sell-off– Energy Ministry assures PUWU
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured workers that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is not for sale, despite plans to involve the private sector in some of the company’s operations. The assurance follows concerns raised by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) over the selection of a transaction […]
African Festival in Accra highlights history, culture and Pan-African ideals
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney An exhibition celebrating Africa’s cultural heritage and historical consciousness was held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre as part of activities on the second day of the three-day African Festival. The exhibition featured a wooden replica of the Larabanga Mosque and a metal pyramid structure accompanied […]
Latif Abubakar rewards cast member’s wife with hotel stay
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Award-winning playwright Latif Abubakar has rewarded the wife of the most hardworking cast member in his stage production, The Second Coming of Nkrumah, with a fully funded stay at a hotel of her choice. The cast member, McPratt Dadzie, known by his stage name Atongo, impressed audiences with his outstanding performance […]
