23-year-old suspect admits sharing intimate videos as part of social media challenge The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a 23-year-old student for allegedly publishing obscene material online in breach of Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Police apprehended Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, a popular social media user, on Friday, February 27, 2026. Officers conducting routine cyber patrol discovered intimate videos circulating on social media…

Two soldiers critically wounded as Ghana Battalion headquarters comes under fire during IDF-Hezbollah exchanges ACCRA, GHANA — The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed today that its peacekeeping contingent in Southern Lebanon sustained a direct missile attack, critically injuring two soldiers and traumatizing a third. The Ghana Battalion headquarters, operating under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), came under two missile strikes between 1745 and 1752 hours local time. The attacks occurred amidst ongoing…

CLOGSAG Gives Nationwide Strike Notice CLOGSA declares a nationwide strike starting March 9, 2026. Hence, the official notice for Civil and Local Government staff is to stay at home until further notice. Official Strike Declaration Issued to Members The leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has officially activated its nationwide strike. Consequently, the association has directed all its members to stay at home starting Monday, 9th March 2026. This tough decision comes…

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Why Travelers Are Flocking to Ethiopia, Brazil, and Bhutan in Record Numbers International arrivals surge 4% globally as emerging destinations outpace traditional hotspots. More than 1.5 billion international tourists traveled abroad in 2025, setting the stage for a record-breaking 2026. According to UN Tourism, international arrivals grew 4% globally. Consequently, they finally matched the pre-pandemic average. However, the fastest-growing destinations are not the usual headliners. For instance,…