Author: Lamisi
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson, best known for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise, was arrested on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Fulton County, Georgia, over a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge. The case stems from an incident on September 18, 2025, when Gibson’s four Cane Corso dogs allegedly killed a neighbour’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Buckhead. Gibson voluntarily turned himself in and was booked into jail before being released later the same day on a $20,000 bond. Following the incident, he rehomed his dogs and expressed condolences to the affected family. His attorney stated that Gibson was…
Ghanaian music executive Richie Mensah, CEO of Lynx Entertainment, has been appointed a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Richie’s illustrious career and positions him among the global community of music professionals who help shape the future of the world’s most celebrated music awards. In a post shared on his social media pages, Richie expressed his excitement and gratitude for the recognition, “Thank you @recordingacademy for this honour.” Richie Mensah has been instrumental in shaping Ghana’s contemporary music landscape, discovering and nurturing some of the country’s biggest…
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra today, Monday, October 6, 2025, to respond to a petition filed against him by businessman Richard Jakpa. The petition, submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accuses Mr. Dame of attempting to influence Jakpa’s testimony in the ambulance procurement trial involving former Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Mr. Jakpa, the third accused in the case, claims the former Attorney-General made efforts to persuade him to provide testimony that would implicate Dr. Forson. Following the petition, the CID invited Mr. Dame to…
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, accompanied by his lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra today, Monday, October 6, 2025, for his charges to be read to him following the alleged involvement of his company, Akonta Mining Limited, in illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). The development follows a directive by the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who on Friday, October 3, 2025, announced that Chairman Wontumi should report to the CID on Monday or face arrest. Earlier, the Director-General of the CID, DCOP…
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison after being found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution-related acts. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York on Friday, October 3, 2025, following a highly publicized trial that centered on allegations of “freak-off” events. Diddy was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine and will serve five years of supervised release after completing his prison term. The Bad Boy Records founder was acquitted of more serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking,…
Broadcaster and host of Good Evening Ghana, Paul Adom-Otchere, has described Communications Minister Sam George’s handling of the recent DStv impasse as a “misstep” but not one that warrants his dismissal. Speaking on his show, Adom-Otchere acknowledged that the minister’s approach in negotiating subscription fee reductions with MultiChoice Ghana could have been managed better but insisted it does not amount to incompetence or misconduct. The comment comes amid growing calls from sections of the Minority in Parliament for Sam George’s removal from office, following the government’s failed attempt to secure a 30% reduction in DStv subscription fees. MultiChoice Ghana had…
Political commentator and former presidential aide, Koku Anyidoho, has reminded President John Dramani Mahama that he remains fully in charge of national security matters, amid ongoing discussions about whether Ghana should declare a state of emergency to tackle illegal small-scale mining, “galamsey”. Anyidoho’s remarks follow recent comments by the President indicating that a decision to declare a state of emergency would depend on advice from the National Security Council. He argued that while consultations are important, ultimate responsibility for national security rests with the President, who must exercise decisive leadership in times of crisis. His comments come as calls for…
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will begin issuing and distributing Ghana Cards to children aged 6 to 14 years from Monday, October 6, 2025. According to a statement signed by Williams Ampomah E. Darlias, Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, the exercise will start in 56 districts nationwide, with other districts to follow in the coming days. The cards will be issued at the designated registration points, mainly in the schools where the children were originally registered. Parents and guardians are required to accompany their children and present either the Form A or the receipt…
President John Dramani Mahama has made it clear that any decision to declare a state of emergency over the menace of illegal small-scale mining will be guided by the National Security Council. During a meeting with civil society organizations in Accra on Friday, October 3, the President explained that he acts on the advice of the Council and noted that, at present, its assessment is that the fight against galamsey can be won without invoking emergency powers. He added that if the Council were to advise otherwise in the future, he would not hesitate to take that step. The clarification…
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has been directed to report to Accra on Monday, October 6, 2026, for charges to be read to him in connection with the alleged involvement of his company, Akonta Mining, in illegal small-scale mining (“galamsey”). The Attorney-General, speaking during President John Dramani Mahama’s engagement with Civil Society Organizations on galamsey in Accra on Friday, October 3, 2025, said the charges had already been signed. “He should be here on Monday. If he doesn’t come by Monday, I will order his arrest, and his charges will…