NACOC Arrests Nigerian National in Major $2.1 Million Drug Bust In a significant operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), a 56-year-old Nigerian national, Uchechukwu Chima, has been arrested in Accra, Ghana, as part of an intelligence-led drug bust. The operation took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the Oyarifa area, where authorities uncovered […]

Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba Celebrate Newborn Daughter’s Baptism Sadio Mane, the Senegalese football star, and his teenage wife, Aisha Tamba, recently held a traditional ‘bapteme’ ceremony for their newborn daughter, Animata, in their homeland of Senegal. The couple, who tied the knot in January 2024, celebrated the joyous occasion in the capital city of […]

COP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah Reassigned to Interior Ministry In a surprising turn of events, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has been reassigned to the Interior Ministry as a Technical Adviser to the Minister of the Interior. This significant change took place just hours after she was appointed the Director-General of Research & […]

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Assures Ghanaians of Cedi Stability and Government Measures to Strengthen the Currency Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has provided reassurance to the people of Ghana that the cedi has remained relatively stable against the US dollar since February 19, 2025, on the interbank foreign exchange market. During an […]

Anas Aremeyaw Anas Secures Legal Victory Over Kennedy Agyapong: A Landmark Decision for Press Freedom and Justice Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has emerged victorious in a highly publicized legal battle against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong. The Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey found Agyapong liable for defamation and awarded Anas […]

President Mahama’s Official Visit to Sierra Leone: Strengthening Ties for Trade and Development Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Sierra Leone for an official visit, aimed at strengthening the longstanding ties between the two West African nations. The visit marks an important step in enhancing cooperation, particularly in areas of trade, infrastructure, and […]

King Paluta Petitions TGMA Board Over “Makoma” Snub, Seeks Explanation Ghanaian musician and rapper King Paluta has officially petitioned the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board, demanding an explanation as to why his highly successful hit song “Makoma” was overlooked in the various categories for which he submitted nominations. The rapper, who had submitted his […]

Nigeria Denies U.S. Claims of Christian Persecution, Cites Broader Security Issues Nigeria has strongly rejected recent claims made by the U.S. Congress that the country is engaged in Christian persecution, calling the accusations misleading and failing to acknowledge the broader security challenges the nation is facing. The statement came in response to U.S. Congressman Chris […]

African News: As 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Resume, Africa’s Football Giants Face Crucial Tests The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for some of Africa’s most prominent teams. With six rounds of the 10-match group stage remaining, this month’s fixtures will be pivotal […]

HIV Treatment Supply Disrupted Due to U.S. Foreign Aid Pause, WHO Warns The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the Trump administration’s decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has caused significant disruptions to the supply of HIV treatments in several countries. This decision could result in eight nations running out of life-saving […]