Author: Political Desk

Chelsea Football Club has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca, the club announced in an official statement on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The decision comes midway through the 2025/26 season, despite Maresca’s notable achievements during his tenure, which began on July 1, 2024, after his appointment from Leicester City on a five-year contract. In the statement, Chelsea acknowledged Maresca’s contributions, highlighting his leadership in securing the UEFA Conference League title in May 2025 – a 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the final – and the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the…

Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, the self-proclaimed prophet who sparked nationwide anxiety with predictions of a Christmas Day apocalyptic flood, has reportedly been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. According to multiple reports, police sources confirmed that the 30-year-old was detained on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, following widespread public outcry over his failed doomsday prophecy and subsequent actions that authorities say caused unnecessary fear and panic. Ebo Noah gained notoriety in August 2025 when he claimed divine visions instructing him to construct 10 modern-day arks to rescue humanity from an impending three-year global flood set to begin on…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged party members to place Ghana’s national interest above personal ambitions and internal rivalries as the NPP gears up to select its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections. In a New Year message to NPP members, Dr Bawumia emphasised that winning the 2028 polls is critical not just for the party, but for the progress and development of Ghana. “To every NPP member listening to me, let us keep our eyes fixed on the prize. We must win 2028 for the sake of Ghana,” he…

The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Honourable Ralph Poku-Adusei, on December 31, 2025, participated in several watch-night services across the constituency to usher in the new year. Accompanied by a delegation of New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executives, the MP visited churches including the Bekwai Methodist Church, Bekwai Church of Pentecost, and Bekwai Roman Catholic Church. During these visits, he joined church leaders and congregants in giving thanks to God for a safe passage through 2025 and in praying for divine blessings and guidance in 2026. The MP took the opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude to the Christian community in…

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has lambasted party members advocating for President John Dramani Mahama to run for a third term, branding such calls as pure sycophancy and bootlicking motivated by personal political ambitions. Mr Kwetey made the remarks during the 44th Anniversary celebration of the 31st December Revolution on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He expressed deep concern over what he described as creeping sycophancy within the party, warning that excessive praise-singing erodes the NDC’s foundational principles of unity, integrity, and service to the nation. “It saddens me when I see so much…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the daring daylight robbery of GH¢7.5 million at a jewellery shop in Adabraka, Accra, in 2024. The robbery occurred in November 2024, when armed robbers targeted proceeds from a gold transaction that were being transported to a bank. Addressing the media at a press conference on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced the breakthrough in the case. The suspect, identified as Salim Mohammed, also known as Fawata (or Fariwata), was arrested on November 20, 2025, at a hospital…

Power of Worship International (POWI Nation), a charismatic ministry led by Pastor Daniel Amoateng, has extended its philanthropic outreach to inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison with generous donations of essential items and food provisions, as well as feeding over 3,700 inmates with ready-made food packs. The donations, made on December 20, 2025, comprised a comprehensive array of goods designed to enhance the welfare, hygiene, and daily needs of the inmates. The items included 6 bundles of Gentle Care Adult Diapers (60 pieces each), 2 bags of beans, 2 bags of gari, 51 bags of 50kg rice, 10 gallons…

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a “powerful and deadly strike” against “ISIS Terrorist Scum” in northwest Nigeria, accusing the group of “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria… The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes,” Trump wrote, adding that “under my leadership, our Country will…

Social and gender activist Felicity Nelson, through her personal foundation, donated a number of essential items to inmates at some police stations within the Greater Accra Region on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The donation by Felicity Nelson, who is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, consisted of essential items, including hot meals, soft drinks, and toiletries. These were presented to officials of the Ghana Police Service at the various police stations on behalf of the inmates. The beneficiary inmates were those at the Railways, Cantonments, and Baatsona Police Stations. Felicity Nelson, who had…

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has cautioned the general public to be vigilant when seeking traditional medical services during the Christmas and New Year festivities and to avoid patronising unregistered practitioners. In a press release signed by Dr. (MH) Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, Registrar of the TMPC, the Council noted that festive seasons usually record increased activity in the traditional medicine sector, a situation which could expose the public to health risks if due diligence was not exercised. The Council said engaging the services of unqualified or unregistered practitioners posed serious dangers to personal health and also undermined the credibility…