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Zambian President jokes about ordering more fugu after Mahama’s outfit sparks debate

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has reacted humorously to the social media debate surrounding President John Dramani Mahama’s choice of attire during his ongoing state visit to Zambia, saying his country will be ordering more Ghanaian fugu. President Hichilema made the remark at the Ghana–Zambia Business Forum on Friday, February 6, …

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Ghana and Zambia Reach Landmark Visa Waiver Agreement

Ghana and Zambia have reached a historic visa waiver agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel freely without the requirement of visas. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during President John Dramani Mahama’s three-day state visit to Zambia, which is …

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Muammar reportedly shot dead in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead, according to Libyan media reports. The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely viewed as his father’s heir apparent, was confirmed on Tuesday by the head of his political team, according to the …

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Sakumono: Police arrest three foreign nationals over SIM box fraud

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in SIM box fraud operations at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Accra. The arrests were carried out on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, following intelligence-led operations conducted in separate residential apartments within the area. The suspects have …

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Police arrest 22 foreign nationals over suspected illegal mining in Savannah Region

The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals over suspected involvement in illegal mining activities in the West Gonja Municipality. The arrests were confirmed by the Ghana Police Service in a statement shared on its official Facebook page. According to the police, the suspects were arrested on …

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Shatta Wale sues Blakk Rasta for alleged defamation, demands GH₵100 million in damages

Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has filed a defamation lawsuit against social commentator Abubakar Ahmed, widely known as Blakk Rasta, seeking GH₵100 million in damages over a video he claims is false and malicious. The suit, filed on January 15, 2026, accuses Blakk Rasta …

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II makes historic visit to IGP at Police Headquarters

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has paid a historic visit to the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service, reaffirming the support of traditional authority for law enforcement in the country. The visit took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and brought together the revered monarch, senior police officials and …

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Police foil robbery attempt at Community 24, Ashaiman; three suspects shot dead

  The Tema Regional Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 in the Adjei-Kojo District of the Ashaiman Division, resulting in the death of three suspected armed robbers following a gun battle with police. According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of …

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Self-Styled Mallam, Two Others Jailed 30 Years Each for Armed Crimes in Western North

The Bibiani Circuit Court has sentenced a self-acclaimed mallam and two accomplices to 30 years’ imprisonment each after convicting them of multiple violent crimes in the Western North Region. The court, presided over by His Highness Frank Asiedu Nimako Esq., found Victor Biney, 28, popularly known as Abeiku, guilty alongside …

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Another 130 Abducted Schoolchildren Released in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger State, bringing relief after one of Nigeria’s worst mass kidnapping incidents. In a statement, the federal government described the development as a “moment of triumph and relief,” confirming …

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