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A heartbreaking scene has stirred emotions online after a young girl was left devastated upon discovering that her beloved pet dog had been sold in her absence. The incident, which reportedly occurred while she was at school, has sparked conversations about empathy, parenting decisions, and the emotional bonds between children and animals. According to accounts accompanying the viral images, the girl returned home expecting to reunite with her dog, only to learn that her mother had sold it without informing her. The dog was allegedly sold to buyers from the northern part of the country, where dog meat is part of local cuisine in some communities. Witnesses say the young girl broke down immediately, crying uncontrollably as she struggled to process the loss of her companion. Photos circulating online capture her distress, highlighting the deep emotional attachment she had formed with the animal. For her, the dog was not just a pet, but a friend, a source of comfort, and part of her dail...

  Read more In a swift response to a disturbing viral video, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID),  COP Lydia Donkor , has personally intervened in a case of violent student misconduct. During a high-profile visit to the  Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) , the CID chief issued a stern  24-hour ultimatum  to the school's headmaster to produce the students allegedly involved in the assault of a peer. The Incident The tension stems from the recently concluded district athletics games, where a student from  Obrachire Senior High School  was reportedly targeted and physically assaulted. The incident, captured in a video that has since circulated widely on social media, shows a group of students believed to be from SWESBUS subjecting the victim to a violent ordeal. The footage sparked public outrage, prompting the police hierarchy to take immediate action rather than waiting for standard administrative channels. A "Stormy" ...

  ACCRA/KUMASI  — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the immediate closure of its  Premium Passport Application Centres (PACs)  in both Accra and Kumasi. The decision, effective Monday, February 23, 2026, affects the high-traffic premium hubs located at the  Accra Digital Centre  and the  Kumasi Premium Center . According to official sources, the suspension is part of a strategic "operational realignment" intended to integrate new 24-hour expedited processing systems recently introduced by the Ministry. Why the Premium Centers are Closing The Ministry cited several technical and administrative reasons for the sudden halt: System Migration:  Integrating the premium centers into the new  24-hour expedited service  infrastructure. Service Standardization:  Aligning the "Premium" fee structure with the newly approved reduced passport fees (currently GH₵ 350 for standard and GH₵ 2000 for 24-hour servic...

  Read more In early February 2026, the quiet halls of the Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra were transformed into a scene of desperation and outrage. What began as a routine postnatal recovery for a young mother ended in a parent’s worst nightmare: the brazen theft of her four-day-old son. The incident has since triggered a national conversation about hospital security, the vulnerability of new mothers, and the power of community vigilance. The Disappearance: A Calculated Breach On Tuesday,  February 17, 2026 , Precious Ankomah, who was recovering from a cesarean section, was resting in the postnatal ward. According to police reports, a woman—now identified as 33-year-old Latifa Salifu—allegedly entered the ward disguised in a peach-colored nurse’s uniform. Exploiting the mother's state of exhaustion and the ward’s security gaps, the suspect claimed she needed to take the infant for "routine medication." When she failed to return, the facility descended into chaos. CCTV foota...

  L In a deeply shocking incident that has resonated across Ghana and the wider West African region,  seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed  in a militant attack in  Titao, northern Burkina Faso , on  Saturday, February 14, 2026 . The tragedy has raised serious concerns about regional security, the vulnerability of cross-border traders, and the expanding reach of armed insurgent groups in the Sahel.  According to Ghana’s Interior Minister,  Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak , the group of traders was among  18 individuals  — including ten men and eight women — traveling to Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when armed insurgents ambushed them. Eyewitness accounts and official statements indicate that the attackers  forced the women off the truck and then opened fire indiscriminately , targeting the men and setting the vehicle ablaze.  By the time rescue efforts could be organized,  seven male traders had been killed , with their bodies su...

NEW YORK — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared before a United States federal court following his recent arrest and extradition, according to reports from international media outlets. Maduro was transported under heavy security to a federal courthouse in New York for an initial court appearance. The development marks a rare and significant moment in international criminal proceedings involving a sitting head of state. Background to the Case U.S. prosecutors accuse Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and related criminal conspiracies. The charges stem from indictments first announced several years ago, alleging that senior Venezuelan officials participated in large-scale cocaine trafficking operations targeting the United States and other international destinations. The case had remained inactive due to Maduro’s position in power and the lack of extradition until his reported arrest. Court Proceedings During the initial appearance, procedural matters wer...

CARACAS, Venezuela —  Venezuelan President  Nicolás Maduro  has reportedly been captured and flown out of the country, U.S. President  Donald Trump  announced early Saturday, following what he described as a large-scale U.S. military operation. In a social media statement, Trump said that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader” and successfully detained Maduro and his wife. He indicated that a formal statement would be provided later Saturday morning. Explosions and reports of military activity were reported in Venezuela’s capital,  Caracas , and other areas, according to eyewitness accounts. Several blasts were heard near military installations, and low-flying aircraft were observed over the city. Venezuelan Government Response Prior to Trump’s announcement, the Venezuelan government had condemned what it described as  military aggression  by the United States. Caracas declared a  state of emergency ...