Author: SAMUEL
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the admission of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as non-ECOWAS members of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The decision was taken at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, following the three countries’ application for membership in the regional anti-money laundering body. According to the Authority, the admission is based on the strong political commitment demonstrated by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to fully implement the obligations required of GIABA members. This includes addressing…
The Supreme Court has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend all arrangements for a parliamentary rerun election in the Kpandai constituency, pending the final determination of a judicial review application challenging a High Court decision that annulled the 2024 results. The order was made on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after the court found that the applicant—NPP parliamentary candidate Matthew Nyindam—had established a prima facie case in his bid to quash a judgment delivered by the Tamale High Court on November 24, 2025. At the hearing, counsel for the applicant, Gary Nimako Marfo, told the court that the first interested…
The Accra High Court has convicted evangelist Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, in the nude photo distribution case involving fellow pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum, also known as Osofo Biblical. At proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the court imposed a fine of GHS12,000 on Agradaa and further ordered her to pay GHS50,000 as compensation to the complainant. The conviction followed a plea bargain agreement reached between Agradaa and the State, bringing to an end a case that has spanned nearly three years. Agradaa, a former fetish priestess turned evangelist, was charged for allegedly broadcasting nude images of Pastor…
And the UTV United Showbiz programme, following what she describes as the show’s continued discussion of controversies surrounding the family of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba. Ayisha Modi made the remarks during a TikTok Live session that lasted over two hours, where she expressed strong displeasure at Empress Gifty, the host of United Showbiz. According to her, the late-night entertainment show has repeatedly revisited sensitive family matters involving Daddy Lumba, which she believes should be left alone. Ayisha Modi, who openly identifies as a supporter of Akosua Serwaa, reported to be Daddy Lumba’s first wife, questioned why Fada Dickson,…
A 42-year-old man, Bismark Yaw Sarfo Danso, widely known as Yaw Danso, has been brutally killed during a late-night robbery at his home at Asonkore SSNIT, a suburb of Obuasi. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, December 13, 2025. According to his wife, Comfort Mensah, the deceased, an AngloGold Ashanti employee based in Guinea, had returned to Ghana about two weeks earlier for a short visit and was preparing to travel back to work. She recounted that around 1:30 a.m., Yaw Danso’s younger brother knocked on their door, claiming he was unwell and needed medication. She believes…
Dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale has revealed that his current priority is building Shaxi into a financially successful business while contributing positively to Ghana’s economy. In a heartfelt statement, the award-winning artiste said his goal goes beyond music, stressing that he is determined to see Shaxi thrive, create opportunities for drivers and riders, and remain compliant with tax obligations. “My only aim now is to make Shaxi financially successful, pay taxes, and support drivers and riders. So help me God,” Shatta Wale stated. His remarks have sparked conversations online, with many praising him for shifting focus toward entrepreneurship, job creation, and…
Member of the award-winning music duo Keche, Joshua, has revealed that the group made a conscious decision early in their career to treat Keche as a business brand, not just a music partnership. Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime on December 12, 2025, Joshua explained that the move was inspired by the collapse of several promising music groups they came up with in the industry. According to him, many of those groups had hit songs, strong chemistry, and electrifying stage presence, but eventually fell apart due to internal misunderstandings and personal conflicts. “There are other music groups that we…
Ghanaian musician Captain Planet of defunct group 4X4 has sparked debate online following comments he made in the wake of recent FBI indictments involving some Ghanaian nationals over alleged romance scams. In a series of posts shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page on December 13, 2025, the artiste claimed that if he were ever involved in fraudulent activities, he would never be suspected because of how discreet he would be online. According to him, excessive social media display is what exposes many people to law enforcement. “Some of you boys dey slack. Me if I be game boy like…
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Fameye has set s ocial media abuzz after teasing fans with a series of new photos hinting at an upcoming project. The award-winning artiste shared the striking images on his social media pages with the caption “Guess what’s coming,” instantly triggering speculation among fans. While Fameye did not reveal further details, many believe the teaser signals new music or a major announcement on the way. Known for his emotionally rich storytelling and hit songs, the tease has heightened anticipation, with fans flooding the comments section with guesses ranging from a new single to a full project. Source:Lovinghananews.com
TikTok influencer and livestreamer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has been hospitalised following a car crash involving his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz. The incident occurred on December 14 along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, while Peller was live on Instagram. In a video that has since gone viral, the content creator appeared visibly distressed, crying and speaking emotionally as he drove alone. During the livestream, Peller expressed fear of public ridicule if his relationship ended and made several troubling remarks that alarmed viewers. Moments later, reports confirmed that he was involved in an accident and was rushed to the hospital…