Eight Nigerians Face Sanctions Over Terror Links and Cybercrime The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerian nationals, freezing their assets and prohibiting American citizens from engaging in any transactions with them. The action, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on February 10, 2026, targets individuals with alleged links to terrorist organizations Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), as well as cybercrime…

Court of Appeal Orders Retrial in Kweku Baako Defamation Case; Damages Remain Untouched The Court of Appeal has overturned a previous High Court ruling in favour of veteran journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr, ordering that the defamation case against Kennedy Ohene Agyapong be heard afresh. Consequently, the appellate court has also directed Mr. Baako to refund any damages already paid to him within 30 days. However, Mr. Baako, the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, has clarified that the money in question…

Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Issues Valentine’s Day Advisory: "Celebrate with Respect, Not Risk" As Valentine’s Day approaches, a season often associated with romantic gestures and celebration, Ghana’s Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has issued a message to the nation's young people, urging them to prioritize their future health and well-being. In an official press release, the Ministry, through its Public Relations Unit, framed the day not just as an occasion for love, but as an opportunity for reflection on…