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EOCO, Partner Agencies Arrest Notorious Cybercrime Suspect in $8 Million Romance Scam
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EOCO, Partner Agencies Arrest Notorious Cybercrime Suspect in $8 Million Romance Scam

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), working with a multi-agency task force, has arrested a notorious cybercrime suspect believed to be behind a large-scale international romance scam valued at approximately $8 million. The suspect, Frederick Kumi, also known as Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng and popularly called “Abu Trica,” was arrested on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following months of intelligence gathering and investigations. The operation was conducted through an international collaboration involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), and the Office of the Attorney-General of Ghana. Ac...
Earth Rover Program Launches Globally on World Soil Day, Unveils Scientific Concept of “Soilsmology”
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Earth Rover Program Launches Globally on World Soil Day, Unveils Scientific Concept of “Soilsmology”

LONDON, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Earth Rover Program today launches globally, introducing “soilsmology”—a novel application of seismology that opens an unprecedented window into the health and structure of soil, one of the planet’s most vital and vulnerable ecosystems. Developed with support from the Bezos Earth Fund, the programme aims to make soil health visible, measurable, and actionable at scale, transforming global land management and supporting efforts to prevent climate and ecological collapse. Soil supports 99% of human food production and stores more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined. Yet 75% of the world’s soils are degraded, threatening food security, biodiversity, and climate stability. Until now, monitoring soil health has been costly, sl...
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Star-studded entertainment line-up announced for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Global icons Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart to co-host final draw show at Kennedy Center in Washington DC Actor and producer Danny Ramirez to engage football greats in attendance, bringing Hollywood flair Live performances to be delivered by legendary maestro Andrea Bocelli, Village People and global music superstar Robbie Williams, who will be joined by award-winning multi-hyphenate Nicole Scherzinger FIFA today unveiled the world-class entertainment line-up for the show to be held for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which is set to take place at the historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC at 12:00 ET (18:00 CET) on Friday, 5 December 2025. With millions of viewers expected around the globe, the show will bring together some of the m...
Police dismiss rumors about IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s health
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Police dismiss rumors about IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s health

The Ghana Police Service has refuted widespread speculation suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has passed away. In a statement, the Service described the reports as completely false, stressing that the IGP is alive, in good health, and actively performing his official duties. The Police further urged officers, relatives, and the general public to disregard the unfounded claims. They also issued a strong warning to individuals circulating such malicious and irresponsible misinformation, reminding them that the dissemination of false information is a criminal offense and offenders will face the law when identified.
Modon Holding announces a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, expanding its global portfolio in luxury lifestyle destination development
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Modon Holding announces a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners, expanding its global portfolio in luxury lifestyle destination development

• Modon joins a consortium of investors to elevate Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and develop an ultra-luxury destination integrating residential, hospitality and sports assets in Wellington, Palm Beach County, Florida • Strengthens Modon’s global presence and enables knowledge exchange across large-scale mixed-use, hospitality and lifestyle developments Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C (“Modon”) today announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (“WLP”), joining aconsortium of existing investors in the company. Modon’s investment will support the long-term d...
Lang Ping and Raúl de Jesús Trujillo Díaz honoured with IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award
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Lang Ping and Raúl de Jesús Trujillo Díaz honoured with IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award

Volleyball coach Lang Ping from China and wrestling coach Raúl de Jesús Trujillo Díaz from Cuba today received the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award from IOC President Kirsty Coventry and Sergii Bubka, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Entourage Commission, during a ceremony at Olympic House, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Both coaches have helped countless athletes to reach the pinnacles of their sports, winning dozens of medals in the process across several editions of the Olympic Games. "It's really special to be here with all of you and to celebrate our two coaches for their incredible commitment and their lifetime of work in serving their athletes to become the best athlete, but also the best humans that they can be," said IOC President Kirsty Coventry...
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Nigerian Entertainment Industry Mourns Nollywood Actor Odira Nwobu

The Nigerian entertainment community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor and content creator Odira Nwobu, who passed away just five months after surviving a major car accident. In June 2025, the Anambra-born actor narrowly escaped death in a serious crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, an incident that claimed several lives. Nwobu was hospitalized after the accident but later recovered from the injuries he sustained. Reports indicate that the actor died in South Africa after returning home from a night out at a local club where he had been spending time with friends. Witnesses and social media accounts say he had gone out to relax shortly before his sudden passing. Veteran filmmaker Arthur Scoot confirmed the news on Monday. He noted that Nwobu ha...
Bournemouth’s Semenyo has £65m January release clause
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Bournemouth’s Semenyo has £65m January release clause

Image caption, Antoine Semenyo joined Bournemouth from Bristol City for £10m Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract that can be activated during the first two weeks of the January transfer window, BBC Sport has been told.  The Ghana international attracted interest from several clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham in the summer only for the 25-year-old to sign a new five-year deal at Vitality Stadium on 1 July.  However, BBC Sport has learned that his new contract contains a release clause of £65m that can be triggered in the first two weeks of the winter transfer window in order to allow Bournemouth enough time to replace their star player.  The winter transfer window opens on Thursday, 1 January 20...
Nominees for Marta and Puskás prizes revealed 
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Nominees for Marta and Puskás prizes revealed 

FIFA Marta Award and FIFA Puskás Award recognise best goals from women’s and men’s games respectively Shortlist voting via dedicated application opened today and will conclude at 23:59 CET on 3 December Visit FIFA.com/The-Best-FIFA-Football-Awards-2025 for full information on the awards The shortlists for the FIFA Marta Award and the FIFA Puskás Award have today been revealed, with voting under way to determine which goals will be crowned as the most outstanding at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2025. The two prestigious awards celebrate the best goals scored between 11 August 2024 and 2 August 2025 (inclusive), with fans and experts to decide who should take home the women’s and men’s prizes. The lists of nominated goals, which ...
Uncle Ebo Whyte pays courtesy call on Executive Director of National Theatre   
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Uncle Ebo Whyte pays courtesy call on Executive Director of National Theatre   

Mr James Ebo Whyte, a renowned playwright and founder of Roverman Productions, has paid a courtesy call on Mr Henry Herbert Malm, the newly appointed Executive Director of the National Theatre of Ghana.   The meeting was to strengthen the gesture of goodwill and reaffirm the long-standing partnership between Roverman Productions and the National Theatre.   Known popularly as Uncle Ebo Whyte for his exploits in drama and stage performance, he has led Roverman Productions to be one of the Theatre’s most consistent and influential partners for the past 17 years.   Mr Henry Herbert Malm, Acting Executive Director, National Theatre, expressed a heartfelt appreciation to Mr Ebo Whyte for his unwavering support and loyalty as a consistent patron of the National Theatre.   ...
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