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Police in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region have arrested two suspects in connection with an arson incident that destroyed an apartment at Oyarifa Anointed Down, authorities said on Saturday. The suspects were identified as Jennifer Mae Tomlinson, a Canadian national, and her Ghanaian boyfriend, Mohammed Issah. According to a police press release dated 27 December 2025, the arrests followed investigations into unlawful damage caused at the property earlier this week. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, who were tenants occupying the apartment, allegedly set the property on fire on 23 December 2025, completely destroying it. Police said the incident occurred without…

The Ghana Education Service has confirmed that its Teacher Promotion Examinations will proceed as scheduled next week, issuing detailed guidelines to clarify eligibility, examination arrangements and procedures for addressing omissions. In a statement dated 26 December 2025, GES management said the examinations will be held over two days, beginning on Monday, 29 December. Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent candidates are expected to write their papers from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the first day. Assistant Director I and Deputy Director candidates will sit their examinations at the same time on Tuesday, 30 December. The Service said shortlisting was…

Feeling sad from time to time is a normal part of life. But when sadness lingers for weeks, disrupts daily routines and begins to affect sleep, work, relationships and self-worth, it may signal depression. Health experts note that depression can look different in women than in men, making it easier to miss or dismiss early warning signs. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression, according to research, due to a mix of biological, hormonal, social and environmental factors. Recognising the subtle signs is often the first step toward seeking help and beginning effective treatment. Here are…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has condemned the alleged theft of food supplies meant for students of Awaso STEM Senior High School in the Western North Region, following the arrest of two staff members. In a statement issued on December 26, 2025, GES said it had received reports of the arrest of a matron, Benedicta Nyamadi, and a cook, Rachel Kyereamteng, in connection with the alleged misconduct. The Service described the allegations as deeply troubling, stressing that it does not tolerate abuse of office or any actions that undermine the welfare and nutrition of students. GES noted that the alleged…

A growing debate over sexual performance, masculinity and health is fueling concern that social pressures are harming men’s wellbeing, with critics warning the trend may be contributing to premature deaths. Commentators argue that modern expectations around male sexual stamina, amplified by social media ridicule of so-called “one-minute men”, have pushed some men towards unsafe reliance on performance-enhancing drugs, including erectile dysfunction medication originally developed for heart patients. The pressure, they say, stems from long-standing ideas of romantic love that place heavy performance demands on men, while changing gender roles have intensified expectations. As more women participate fully in the workforce…

Media personality and member of parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has rejected claims that he was paid to manipulate media coverage surrounding alleged irregularities at the National Service Scheme involving former executive Gifty Oware-Aboagye. Speaking on Kweku Sintim-Misa’s (KSM) interview programme Unfiltered that was aired on 16th December, 2025, A-Plus said his involvement was limited to facilitating a platform for all parties to be heard after a court placed an injunction on the broadcast of an investigative report by The Fourth Estate. The controversy followed public allegations that a Ghanaian MP and media figures…

The Zaama Disco team has expressed appreciation to fans following Black Sherif’s landmark first stadium concert, describing the night as unforgettable. In a statement released after the event, the team thanked the Zaama community and music lovers for the energy, passion and support that filled the stadium, helping to make the show a memorable celebration of Black Sherif’s music. The organisers also acknowledged feedback from patrons, noting that while the concert delivered many standout moments, there were areas that require improvement. They said an internal review is already underway to assess the planning and execution of the show. According to…

Dancehall star Stonebwoy’s dramatic entrance at BHIMFest25 has sparked widespread debate, with fans and commentators dissecting its artistic, symbolic and spiritual meaning. Cultural commentator Kobe Boujee, offering a detailed breakdown, said the performance has become one of the most talked-about stage entries in recent times, driven by curiosity over its deeper significance. Central to the spectacle was a large, floating gold crown, a striking visual that immediately captured attention. According to Boujee, the crown mirrors imagery previously associated with Stonebwoy’s “Torture” visuals, reinforcing a recurring artistic theme. He explained that unlike a conventional crown worn on the head, the floating…

Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery has received a significant boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the country’s recent economic performance, describing claims of losses from gold operations as speculative. Ghana successfully completed the fifth review of its IMF Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme on December 17, 2025, according to IMF Country Report No. 25/343. The review commended the authorities for strong corrective measures taken after policy reform setbacks in 2024 and noted marked improvements in the overall macroeconomic environment. The IMF reported that real GDP growth exceeded expectations in 2025, while inflation declined more rapidly than projected and fell within…

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has led a delegation from the Ghana Embassy to visit Ghanaians detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the US state of Pennsylvania, as part of efforts to provide support and reassurance during the festive season. The visit took place at an ICE detention centre in the Philadelphia area, operated through a partnership between ICE and private prison companies, principally the GEO Group. The GEO Group manages several large-scale immigration detention facilities across the United States, including the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Clearfield County, west of Philadelphia,…