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Renowned Nollywood veteran Chiwetalu Agu has publicly refuted widespread social media rumours falsely claiming he had passed away. The 67-year-old actor, celebrated for his iconic comic roles , took to Instagram on Friday to assure fans, colleagues, and family members that he is very much alive and in good health.  “I’m Not Going Anywhere” – Agu Speaks Out In a viral video posted online, Agu formally introduced himself using his traditional title and firmly dismissed the death hoax. > “Chief Chiwetalu Agu, Okenmiri n’ezoru Oha 1 of Etiti Amokwe, Enugu State , is not going to die anytime soon. Instead, I will be the one to bury my enemies,” he said. > > “ Na who dig pit go fall inside . Na who dig grave go fall inside. I am yet to carry my grandchildren, and I must do so in good health when my children are ready.” Agu went on to condemn those behind the rumour, describing the claims as false, attention-seeking content created by irresponsible individuals. He also warned ...

A disturbing video capturing a violent altercation between a Nigerian couple residing in the United Kingdom has surfaced online, sparking widespread debate and mixed reactions from social media users. In the viral footage, the visibly agitated wife is seen brandishing a knife during a confrontation with her husband. She demands that he vacate the premises immediately, intensifying the tension in the scene. Despite the threat, the husband refuses to leave, firmly asserting that he is the rightful owner of the house and has no intention of moving out. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unknown, the wife's decision to escalate the situation by introducing a weapon has drawn widespread condemnation from netizens . Many have expressed concern over the volatile nature of the incident and the potential risks involved. Source: ghpage.com

A married woman and her alleged partner were subjected to public humiliation after reportedly being caught in a compromising situation. The incident, which has since gone viral , shows the pair surrounded by a crowd of community members who ridiculed them as punishment for what was described as an act of infidelity. Eyewitnesses captured video footage of the scene, where onlookers jeered and taunted the couple. The male companion was reportedly physically assaulted during the incident before both individuals were paraded through the streets in an apparent attempt to intensify their public disgrace. The footage has sparked widespread controversy and discussion across social media platforms , with many questioning the ethics and legality of such public shaming. Source:ghpage

  Charles Wiredu , former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and a current member of Parliament's Security and Intelligence Committee , has criticized the government for failing to involve Parliament in a recent agreement with the United States to accept deported West African nationals. During a press briefing at Jubilee House on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, President John Mahama confirmed that Ghana had received 14 deportees under the arrangement. These individuals included nationals from Nigeria and one from The Gambia. He justified the move by referencing the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement , which permits citizens of member states to enter and stay in other ECOWAS countries for up to 90 days without a visa. However, Mr. Wiredu has raised serious concerns about the legality and transparency of the agreement. “I was taken aback when I heard the President make that announcement,” he stated in an interview. “As someone who has served as Deputy Foreign Minister and curren...

  The body of a staff member of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has been discovered in a stream located between Abira and Krobo in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The deceased has been identified as 60-year-old Thomas Obeng , who was reportedly recovering from a recent illness. According to reports, Mr. Obeng had traveled from Abira to visit his wife in the nearby community of Krobo. After the visit, he informed his wife that he was heading back to Abira. However, he did not arrive home, and his whereabouts remained unknown until his body was found in the stream on Thursday, September 11, 2025 . The exact cause of death remains unknown, and investigations are currently underway. His body has been conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for autopsy and further examination. Isaac Owusu Bempah , the Assembly Member for the Abira Electoral Area, confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the bereaved family. This u...

The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested Alhaji Sofo Azorka in connection with an alleged assault on Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the Third National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during the recent Akwatia by-election. The incident reportedly occurred on September 2, 2025, amid electoral activities in the constituency. According to a police statement released on Friday, September 12, Azorka was arrested in Tamale on Wednesday, September 10, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged incident. He provided a caution statement to the authorities and was subsequently granted bail. As part of the legal process, Azorka is expected to report to the Eastern South Regional Police Command in Kyebi on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, where court proceedings will continue. The police have assured the public of a thorough investigation and have called for calm as the case progresses. Further updates will be communicated in due course. Source: theghanarepo...

  The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced its intention to carry out a forensic audit of all staff appointments and promotions at the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) in Navrongo, Upper East Region . This decision comes amid allegations of procedural breaches during the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Albert Luguterah . The audit follows the controversial appointment of Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea , the current Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), as an Associate Professor . GTEC contends that the standard processes required for such an academic appointment were not followed. According to the Commission, Dr. Akoriyea’s application did not pass through the appropriate Department, Faculty, or undergo assessment by External Evaluators as mandated. A letter dated September 10, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the University Council, expressed concern over what GTEC described as a “signi...