General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Attorney General of the United States, Pamela Bodi, has announced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted by a US court on several charges. She stated that the New York District Court charged Maduro with cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns, narco‑terrorism conspiracy, and other offenses. It was noted that these actions affected the United States in many ways; hence, they are being tried in the country to face justice. Read the post below:Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in the Southern District of New York. Nicolas Maduro has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess… — Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) January 3, 2026SB/AE

General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Stephen Wengam, has underscored the need to shape citizens who are demonstrably patriotic, incorruptible, and hardworking in order to advance the cause of national development. Rev Wengam made the call while speaking at the Watch Night Service of Cedar Mountain Chapel in Accra to usher in the New Year. He declared, “Even though there will be challenging moments, 2026 will bring greater prosperity and favour.”Drawing lessons from the life of the Patriarch Abraham, whom he described as the father of the Christian faith, Rev Wengam expressed the belief that adherence to authentic Christian faith can significantly accelerate nation-building. The General Superintendent bemoaned the practice where some Christians serve God only for what they can receive, without embracing proper teachings on holy and righteous living. “That was not the kind of Christian faith bequeathed to us,” Rev Wengam emphasised.

General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA recent prophecy of the Founder of Parliament Chapel International, Prophet Francis Amoako Atta, has re-emerged after what appears to be an early spot-on foretelling of the future. This was after he predicted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could face exile or be overthrown if care is not taken. Prophet Amoako Atta, while speaking during a church service on December 26, 2025, stated that the president’s close allies would betray him between January and March 2026. During his sermon, Amoako Atta cautioned the Venezuelan leader to consider going into exile or risk being overthrown. Following Prophet Amoako Atta’s prophecy just seven days ago, reports emerging indicate that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela.

Speaking in a video circulating on social media on January 3, 2025, Ama Tawiah described the allegations as false and unfounded, stating that she has never received any money from Dr Despite or discussed such matters with him. “I’ve not discussed Dr Despite with anyone and he has not given me money. She noted that the only time she recalls seeing Kwame Despite was when he visited the family to pay his respects. She further apologised to Dr Kwame Despite Osei on behalf of the family and appealed to him to forgive those spreading the allegations. “On behalf of Lumba’s family, Dr Despite should forgive those spreading the rumours.

Daniel Chapo is the President of MozambiqueMozambique President Daniel Chapo has promised to give the national team players a huge financial bonus if they manage to defeat Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mozambique will face Nigeria in the Round of 16 on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fez. They lost their opening game to defending champions Cote d'Ivoire before bouncing back to beat Gabon 3–2 in a thriller, which marked their first win at the AFCON. President Chapo commended the players and the technical team for their performances, which has made the nation proud, while pledging the necessary support. Please accept, on behalf of the Mozambican people and in my own name, congratulations for this historic and unprecedented feat,” he wrote on his Instagram page.

Sports News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: bbc.comBrazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is "recovering well" after undergoing what he described as "a preventative medical procedure". "I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. "I am recovering well and looking forward to returning to full fitness and resuming my professional and personal commitments soon. "My heartfelt thanks go to the entire medical team who took care of me." Carlos won four La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues across 527 appearances for Real Madrid, and lifted the World Cup with Brazil in 2002.

Residents inspect the damage after US forces had launched a strike against Islamic State militantsNigeria's military urged civilians in the country's northwest on Friday not to keep or tamper with unexploded ordnance found at sites targeted in recent U.S.-backed airstrikes. The alert follows online footage showing locals scavenging debris and unexploded ordnance at strike sites in Sokoto state, sparking fears of deadly blasts. U.S. forces launched a rare strike deep inside Nigeria on December 25 at the request of Nigeria's government, firing 16 GPS-guided munitions from MQ‑9 Reaper drones at two Islamic State-linked camps in Sokoto. "We do not expect civilians to pick up or keep such materials," Major General Michael Onoja, director of Defence Media Operations, told reporters on Friday. Onoja said specialised ordnance units within the armed forces were tasked with recovering debris and other remnants from the strikes.

“When you hear people talking about GoldBod losses, they are either dreaming or hallucinating. Sammy Gyamfi delivers in one year what would take five elsewhere – Ato ForsonProviding a breakdown, the GoldBod CEO noted that the institution’s expenditure for the same period remained disciplined. Gyamfi challenged critics and the public to verify his claims through official channels, citing the Gold Board’s commitment to transparency. “How can an institution which is not making a loss transfer losses to the BoG? Watch the interview below:Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi addresses claims of Goldbod losses.

General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana has begun diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national who is currently being held as a prisoner of war. Ablakwa warns foreigners against illegal acquisition of Ghanaian passportsHe later participated in hostilities in the Zaporizhzhia direction before being captured by Ukrainian forces. Ablakwa disclosed that he met, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, with the Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Ghana, Ivan Lukachuk, during which he formally appealed for the Ghanaian’s release. Ablakwa further disclosed plans to travel to Ukraine in the coming weeks to personally continue negotiations aimed at securing the citizen’s freedom. Read the full post below:Ghana has commenced diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine aimed at securing the release of a Ghanaian national (name withheld) who is being held by the Ukrainians as a prisoner of war.

General News of Friday, 2 January 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has condemned the shooting incident that took place at the Ho Central Mosque in the Volta Region on Friday. The National Chief Imam described the development as an affront to Islam by Muslims at the Ho Central Mosque at Ho Zongo. The National Chief Imam stressed that Shaikh Muniru is the legitimate Volta Regional Imam, while Shaikh Anas is the Deputy Imam. The National Chief Imam therefore appealed to the police to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and to avoid partiality and selective justice in order to promote peace and justice. The National Chief Imam concluded by praying that “May Allah reconcile the Ummah and bless our homeland Ghana.”

Entertainment of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian rapper Sarkodie, on his Instagram story, has reacted to the arrest of Ghana’s self-acclaimed modern-day Noah, Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah. Sarkodie, on his Instagram story, posted a video of Ebo Noah’s arrest, which showed him heavily cuffed and being escorted to the arrest vehicle, questioning the actions of the security authorities. Ebo Noah was arrested on December 31, 2025, following a prophecy he claimed God gave him about a flood that was to happen on December 25, 2025. Ebo Noah went to the extent of showing arks the Lord had instructed him to build in anticipation of the event. Doomsday 'scammer' Ebo Noah arrestedHowever, Ebo Noah was rather seen at Sarkodie’s annual concert, Rapperholic, which took place on the same day, without any sign of rain in sight.

The initiative, dubbed “Make Africa Borderless Now!”, will be formally unveiled at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 and seeks to mobilise more than 10 million signatures across Africa and its global diaspora in support of visa-free travel, open skies and deeper continental integration. He noted that the Jubilee 2000 campaign successfully gathered 24 million signatures worldwide without the benefit of modern digital tools. campaign will be led by the Africa Prosperity Network in collaboration with key Pan-African institutions and partners, including the AfCFTA Secretariat, the African Development Bank (AfDB), AUDA-NEPAD, BADEA and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026, scheduled for February 4–6 at the Accra International Conference Centre, will be held under the patronage of President John Dramani Mahama. At the core of the campaign is a twelve-pillar roadmap designed to accelerate the implementation of existing African Union agreements and protocols.

However, the Paga Youth Movement, in a press release, claimed that the occupants of the aircraft refused to disembark or cooperate with security officials, a situation the group described as troubling. The group expressed concern that district security authorities were not informed in advance of the aircraft’s activities and alleged that the District Chief Executive, who chairs the District Security Committee (DISEC), was unaware of the aircraft’s presence. It further claimed that the Upper East Regional Minister had no prior knowledge of the operations. Given Paga’s proximity to Burkina Faso and other Sahelian countries affected by ongoing insecurity, the youth group warned that the incident should not be treated lightly. The group also wants assurances that no aircraft will operate in the area without the knowledge of local and regional security authorities.

General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA group of Ghanaians confronted a supposed officer of the Ghana Immigration Service who has been accused of beating his wife. A viral video of the incident showed the group, which was made up mostly of men, attacking the supposed officer, who was seated in a car with his wife. Some of them were heard asking the man whether he was happy with his actions as they hurled insults at him. Police arrest woman seen in viral video assaulting manThe supposed wife, who was sitting on the passenger side of the front seat, had what looked like bruises all over her face. Watch the video below:Just In 🚨: You can see the fear in the woman’s eyes — Watch the brave moment area boys confronted an alleged Immigration Officer accused of heartlessly bxating his girlfriend.

General News of Friday, 2 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAt least two people have reportedly died after a bus carrying members of the Believers Worship Centre (Second Chance) crashed on the Assin Fosu–Kumasi Highway on January 1, 2025. According to a report by citinewsroom.com, the incident occurred when the bus carrying members of Second Chance from Assin Fosu and Breman Asikuma, returning from the church's mega 31st Night crossover service in Kumasi, crashed. The report indicated that the crash happened when the bus collided with a crowd participating in a street parade at Assin Dansame. It stated that the deceased were a 21-year-old apprentice and a student of Sunyani Technical University identified as Maame Yaa, and one other person, who both reportedly died on the spot. Aside from the two deceased, 21 others sustained various degrees of injury and were rushed to different hospitals across the Central Region for medical attention.