Author: charles Akor

White House Pursuing Hostage Release Deal in Gaza Before Trump’s Inauguration, Says CIA Director As the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump approaches on January 20, 2025, the White House is working tirelessly to broker a hostage release deal in Gaza. CIA Director William Burns confirmed that efforts are being made to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas before Trump assumes office. This deal is being negotiated in parallel with international diplomatic efforts, as the situation remains dire for those trapped in Gaza. Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts to Free Hostages The release of hostages in Gaza has become a top…

NIB Director Returns Illegally Acquired State Land Voluntarily The Director of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, has voluntarily returned a parcel of state land he had unlawfully acquired. The decision was revealed by private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu during an interview with Channel One News’ Hanson Agyemang. Land Located in Prime Accra Area The returned parcel is situated in the agri-mechanisation lands area, directly opposite the El Wak Stadium in Accra. Martin Kpebu highlighted irregularities surrounding the rezoning of this state land, describing the process as fundamentally flawed. Rezoning Process Under Scrutiny “The rezoning was illegal,” Martin…

Ukrainian Forces Capture North Korean Soldiers Fighting Alongside Russian Troops In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russia’s army were captured alive but wounded. This marks the first time Ukraine has reported taking North Korean soldiers as prisoners since they began supporting Russia in October, according to Ukrainian and U.S. intelligence. Captured in Kursk and Transported to Kyiv The two soldiers were captured in Kursk, a Russian border region where Ukraine staged an incursion last summer. Zelensky, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared…

Donald Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case: No Penalty or Fine Imposed In a high-profile ruling, former President Donald Trump has been sentenced in his New York hush-money case. Despite being convicted of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign, Trump will face no immediate penalties. The judge granted him an unconditional discharge, meaning no jail time, fines, or probation will be imposed. This decision allows Trump to continue with his political ambitions without legal restrictions. Judge Juan Merchan, who oversaw the case, acknowledged the seriousness of the charges…

Fox News Faces Trial Over 2020 Election Fraud Claims: Smartmatic Lawsuit Moves Forward The legal battle between Fox News and Smartmatic, the voting technology company, continues to heat up. New revelations from the pre-trial discovery process have uncovered damning internal communications that suggest Fox executives, including Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan, were fully aware that Joe Biden won the 2020 election fairly. Despite this knowledge, Fox allowed its network hosts and guests to spread false claims of election fraud, aiming to cater to the network’s Trump-supporting viewers. Hosts like Maria Bartiromo and the late Lou Dobbs gave a platform…

Trump’s Remarks on Military Force: A Negotiation Tactic, Not a Genuine Threat, Experts Say While Donald Trump recently suggested the possibility of using military or economic pressure to secure control over key territories like the Panama Canal and Greenland, most experts agree that he is unlikely to follow through with such a drastic course of action. In a news conference earlier this week, Trump emphasized the importance of both territories for U.S. national security, specifically highlighting concerns over China and Russia’s increasing influence in those regions. Trump’s Comments: Strategic Bluster or Real Threat? However, according to Dan Hamilton, a foreign…

Embrace Your True Self: Why It’s Crucial to Define Who You Are I came across a powerful TikTok video recently that said, “If you don’t spend enough time getting to know yourself, you’ll end up absorbing everyone else’s definition of you.” And it hit me hard—how often do we allow this to happen in our own lives? How often do we let the world, our loved ones, even strangers, define who we are? The Danger of Letting Others Define You Take a moment to reflect on this. If you don’t actively invest time in understanding what you truly love, what…

Djimon Hounsou Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Racism in Hollywood Despite Decades of Success Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou, renowned for his roles in iconic films like Gladiator and Blood Diamond, has candidly revealed that he continues to face financial struggles despite over 20 years in the film industry. Speaking on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, the two-time Oscar-nominated actor expressed frustration over being underpaid for his contributions to Hollywood blockbusters. Hounsou: “I’m Still Struggling Financially” In the interview, Hounsou shed light on his ongoing battle to achieve financial stability, despite an illustrious career. He shared: “I’m still struggling to make…

President Mahama Urges Justice and Compensation for Victims of Election Violence President John Dramani Mahama has urged Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Minister-designate for the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, to prioritize ensuring justice and fair compensation for the families of those who tragically lost their lives during the 2020 and 2024 general elections. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to address the repercussions of election-related violence and promote accountability. President Calls for Fair Compensation for Victims’ Families Speaking at a special National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving Service held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra,…

President Restructures Governance to Boost Public Sector Efficiency Under Civil Service Act As part of a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing governance and optimizing the public sector’s overall performance, the President has announced a significant restructuring of government ministries. This strategic move aligns with the administration’s broader agenda to reconfigure the nation’s governance structures and ensure more effective service delivery to citizens. According to the official Executive Instrument issued on January 9, 2025, the President invoked constitutional authority under Section 11(3) of the Civil Service Act, 1993 (P.N.D.C.L. 327) to implement this reduction in ministries. The restructuring involves merging several…