Author: Lamisi
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every region in the country has a passport application centre by the end of this year. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made the announcement on October 1, 2025, during a ceremony in Accra where diplomatic passports were presented to five distinguished Ghanaians. The event honoured travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and entrepreneur Anita Erskine, contemporary visual artist Ibrahim Mahama, and British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ablakwa noted that although Ghana currently has 13…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the country’s agreement with the United States on the deportation of West African migrants does not in any way undermine Ghana’s sovereignty, security, or stability. Speaking during an engagement on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, Mahama emphasized that the arrangement was reached with Ghana’s national interest in mind. He noted that while Ghana has agreed to facilitate the reception of certain West African nationals deported from the U.S., strict measures are in place to ensure that only those without criminal backgrounds are considered. The President dismissed suggestions that the country was becoming a…
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested a man for operating an unlicensed clinic in his residence at Yeji Zongo in the Bono East Region. The suspect, identified as Hanson Osei, was arrested on September 28, 2025, after police acting on intelligence proceeded to his home, where he had converted a chamber and hall room into a clinic. A search of the premises uncovered several used clinical items, including needles, malaria injection bottles, infusion rubber sachets, and other medical materials. During interrogation, the suspect admitted that he had been operating the clinic for the past 11 years without authorization…
Snapchat has announced a major change to its Memories feature, confirming through the Snap Newsroom that unlimited free storage will be restricted to 5GB. Users who exceed this limit will now need to pay for additional cloud storage. The company explained that the move is designed to make the service more sustainable while providing flexible options for users. New subscription tiers will include 100GB, 250GB (for Snapchat+ users), and up to 5TB for premium subscribers. To ease the transition, Snap says there will be a 12-month grace period for existing users whose Memories already exceed the free 5GB limit. Within…
Ghanaian Dancehall/Reggae artist Stonebwoy, has addressed recent online discussions regarding a social media post he made following Sarkodie’s Rapperholic concert. The post, in which he described his own 2023 show as “historic,” sparked mixed reactions and speculation of rivalry between the two artistes. Stonebwoy, however, has moved to clear the air. He emphasized that he and Sarkodie have always maintained mutual respect and support for one another’s work. He further revealed that he actively promoted Sarkodie’s Rapperholic concert ahead of the event, demonstrating their solidarity. Speaking about the “historic” comment, Stonebwoy stated that it was never intended to undermine Sarkodie…
Arise News has shed new light on the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of its 29-year-old anchor, Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, who passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Abuja. According to revelations by the network, Sommie leapt from her Katampe residence after hearing that about 14 armed robbers had invaded the building. Though she survived the fall, she sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital. Arise News reported that she was rejected at the hospital, with staff allegedly insisting on identification before providing urgent medical treatment. This delay, the station suggests, may have contributed to her…
In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves across Africa, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of war crimes, treason, and crimes against humanity. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Kinshasa, marks the first time a former Congolese head of state has been condemned to death by a national court. According to the prosecution, Kabila was found guilty of conspiring with the rebel group M23, accused of occupying territory in the volatile eastern region, including the city of Goma, and committing…
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the central Philippines late Monday night, claiming at least 69 lives and leaving widespread devastation across Cebu Province and nearby areas. The quake, which hit near Bogo City, shook communities still reeling from the effects of recent storms. According to Philippine authorities, dozens of people remain injured while rescue teams continue searching through the rubble of collapsed homes and public buildings. Tsunami warnings were briefly issued following the tremor but were later lifted by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Despite that, coastal residents were urged to remain cautious due to possible…
Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to France and former senior cabinet minister, has been found dead in Paris in what early reports suggest may have been a fall from his hotel room. He was discovered on Tuesday morning (September 30, 2025) at the foot of the Hyatt Hotel in the Porte Maillot area after being reported missing by his wife the previous evening. She had received a worrying message from him, in which he expressed apologies and appeared to have suicidal thoughts. Mthethwa, aged 58, had booked a room on the 22nd floor of the hotel. According to…
The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 29-year old Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery at her Katampe residence in Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025. Somtochukwu, fondly known as “Sommie”, was not only a respected broadcast journalist but also a trained lawyer and former beauty queen. Her elegance and poise caught the public’s eye in 2023 when she appeared in a wedding video that went viral online, earning her admiration from across Nigeria and beyond. At Arise News, she quickly rose to…