Groups Condemn Lagos Over Makoko Demolitions, Arrests
Advocacy groups condemn Lagos State's demolition in Makoko, alleging it violates a court order and caused deaths. They demand an immediate halt and release of a detained community leader.
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Woman arrested for trafficking girls to Ghana, Ivory Coast
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
Father traces missing daughter to Abuja after 2 years
A Jigawa farmer located his teenage daughter in Abuja two years after she vanished. A DSS operative is now detained for alleged abduction and forced conversion. Read the full story.
Ghanaian Lawyer Says Men Can Have 500 Wives and Concubines
Ghanaian lecturer Chris-Vincent Agyapong sparks debate by stating men can have unlimited wives. He calls women who blame others for 'snatching' their husbands foolish. Read his full controversial statement.
Makoko Residents Lament Losses After Demolition
Residents of Makoko community in Lagos are counting losses after a government demolition exercise displaced thousands, destroyed homes, and allegedly led to casualties. Read their plea.
DSS Agent Arrested Over Teen Abduction in Jigawa
A DSS operative is arrested for abducting a 16-year-old girl, forcing religious conversion. The agency confirms investigation, vows transparency. Read the full story.
DSS Probes Officer for Forced Marriage, Denies Abduction
The Department of State Services (DSS) confirms the arrest and investigation of an officer, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, over allegations of forceful conversion and marriage. Read the full statement and details.
Man City sign Antoine Semenyo in £64m deal
Manchester City complete the signing of Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64m. The 26-year-old signs a five-and-a-half-year deal. Read more.
Family Tells First Wife to Accept Second Wife in Viral Clip
A viral video shows family members advising a first wife to accept her husband's new second wife and ignore her friends' opinions. The incident highlights cultural perspectives on polygamy in Ghana.
CSOs Condemn Forced Eviction of Makoko Residents
Civil society groups condemn the Lagos State Government's forced eviction in Makoko, displacing thousands without resettlement. They demand immediate action to stop the demolitions.
Semenyo's £65m Man City Move: Aims to Rewrite History
Ghana's Antoine Semenyo seals a £65 million transfer to Manchester City from Bournemouth. The winger targets more trophies with Pep Guardiola's side. Read his first interview.
Ghanaian man hacks girlfriend to death with machete
Police in Ghana's Central Region arrest Moses, 30, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Sister Yaa, with a machete and concrete block after she denied him s*x. Read the shocking details.
US ICE Detains Ghana's Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Ghana's ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta in Virginia. He faces corruption charges in Ghana and was declared a fugitive. Full details here.
Ghana's Fugitive Ex-Minister Ofori-Atta Held in US
Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former finance minister wanted for corruption, is detained by US immigration. His legal team expects a swift resolution. Read the full story.
Africa's LPG Transition: More Than Just Clean Cooking
Africa's shift to LPG addresses energy security and trade dynamics. With $10bn US investment and key players like BGN Group, the continent's energy landscape is realigning towards the West.
Prophet who built ark for Christmas flood remanded
Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, known as Ebo Noah, is remanded for two weeks. He predicted a world-ending flood on Christmas Day 2025 and built an ark. Read the full story.
Dangote Refinery Exports to Ghana May Decline
Ghana's Tema Oil Refinery is back online after years of inactivity, operating at 28,000 bpd. This could reduce its reliance on imports from Nigeria's Dangote Refinery, its top 2025 supplier. Explore the shifting energy dynamics in West Africa.
Prophet Ebo Noah arrested by Ghana Police
Ghana Police confirm the arrest of Evans Eshun, known as Prophet Ebo Noah, following his viral end-of-world prophecy and ark construction. Details on the cyber vetting operation.
Obi's ADC Move Fractures LP, Reshapes 2027 Opposition
Peter Obi's defection to the ADC fractures the Labour Party, triggers diverse reactions from Atiku, Abure's LP faction, and Lagos APC, while the South-East adopts ADC as a new platform. Governor Alex Otti, however, pledges to remain in LP.
Man, 23, arrested for beheading father in Likpe Abrani
Police in Ghana's Oti Region have arrested Innocent Owusu, 23, for the alleged murder and beheading of his 59-year-old father. The suspect was apprehended in a forest hideout. Read the shocking details.
Asake's Meeting with Ghana's Ex-President John Mahama
Nigerian singer Asake's courtesy visit to former Ghanaian President John Mahama sparks online buzz. See photos, fan reactions, and the backstory of the viral encounter.
Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Asake's Ghana Visit
Ghana Police swiftly arrested Abubakari Sadick, aka Cyborg, after a viral video showed him firing live rounds during Asake's street celebration in Accra. Full story on the arrest and public safety concerns.
Ghanaian Man Fires Rifle Celebrating Asake in Accra
A Ghanaian man fired multiple live rounds from a rifle to celebrate Asake's visit to Accra, prompting calls for his arrest over illegal firearm use. Read the full story and public reaction.
141 Nigerians detained in Ghana cybercrime crackdown
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 individuals, predominantly Nigerians, in Accra suburbs for cybercrime. Laptops, phones seized. Landlords face prosecution for aiding networks. Read the full story.
141 Nigerians arrested in Ghana over cybercrime
Ghanaian authorities arrest 141 Nigerians in Accra for alleged wire fraud, romance scams, and sextortion. 38 laptops and 150 phones seized. Read the full story.
Tiwa Savage's Ghana Outfit Sparks Fan Backlash
Tiwa Savage's recent performance in Ghana has ignited a social media storm over her revealing black gown. Fans criticize the outfit as 'uncomfortable to watch'. Read full reactions.
Stanley Ontop: Peggy Ovire, Frederick Leonard's Marriage Crashed
Nollywood filmmaker Stanley Ontop alleges the marriage between actors Peggy Ovire and Frederick Leonard was forced and has ended. He describes them as 'two violent people' and advises women against heavily investing in men.
Nigerian Mother Jailed in Ghana for Child Harm
A Nigerian woman, Beauty Alakwe, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison in Ghana for causing harm to her daughter. The court also ordered the child's welfare and reunification with family in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Prophet: World's End Postponed After Divine Vision
Ghanaian prophet Ebo Noah claims a divine vision revealed the world's end was postponed due to prayers. He denies selling salvation tickets and addresses skepticism over his 2025 Christmas rain prophecy.
Ghanaians Rush to 'Noah's Ark' Over Christmas Flood Prophecy
Ghana gripped by panic as Prophet Eboh Noah predicts world-ending flood on December 25. Residents scramble for spots in his eight arks. Read the full story and watch the video.
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