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Road altercation turns violent at Accra Newtown

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A 40-year-old car wash attendant, Ibrahim Seidu, popularly known as Ibro, has appeared before the Circuit Court at Dansoman over an incident in which he allegedly bit off part of an okada rider’s ear during a confrontation.

Ibrahim Seidu pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm when he was arraigned before the court, presided over by Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit.

He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with two sureties, both of whom must reside within the jurisdiction of the court. One of the sureties is required to be justified.

As part of his bail conditions, Ibrahim Seidu is to report to the police once every two weeks, until the court directs otherwise.

The prosecutor, Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder, was ordered to file all disclosures and witness statements ahead of the Case Management Conference (CMC), scheduled for March 11, 2026.

According to the prosecution, the complainant, Abdul Rashid Abubakar, an okada rider, who resides at Alajo, was riding his motorbike along Timber Market Road, at Accra Newtown, on January 28, 2026.

Upon reaching the four-way intersection at College Junction, Ibrahim Seidu, who was also on a motorbike, allegedly veered into Abubakar’s lane at top speed, nearly causing a collision.

The prosecution said the near-miss triggered a heated exchange of words, during which both men allegedly insulted each other.

Ibrahim Seidu is accused of dismounting from his motorbike and punching the complainant, resulting in a scuffle.

Before bystanders could intervene, Ibrahim Seidu allegedly bit off the complainant’s left ear. The matter was subsequently reported to the police, and a medical form was issued to the victim for treatment.

Police investigations led to Ibrahim Seidu’s arrest. Prosecutors told the court that he admitted the offence during investigations, after which he was charged and put before the court.

Trader Charged with Threat of Death

In a separate case, a 45-year-old trader, Francis Adade, has been granted bail by the Circuit Court over allegations that he threatened to kill a fellow trader at Kaneshie.

Francis Adade pleaded not guilty to a charge of threat of death. The court admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with two sureties.

He was also ordered to deposit his Ghana Card at the court registry and report to the police once every two weeks until further notice.

The prosecutor, Chief Inspector Portia Nuarko, was directed to file all disclosures and witness statements. The case has been adjourned to March 25, 2026.

Prosecution facts indicate that the complainant, Joan Adu Darko, is a trader residing at Kasoa Domiabra, while Adade resides at Fadama. Both are said to trade in hardware items at Kaneshie-Pamprom.

The court heard that Adade operates on the pavement in front of the complainant’s shop, a situation that allegedly created tension between the two.

On December 26, 2025, a witness reportedly informed the complainant that Adade had called her a witch and threatened that in the New Year he would buy a “knockout” and ignite it in her shop to kill her.

The incident was reported to the police, leading to Francis Adade’s arrest and subsequent charge before the court.

 

 

 

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Driver sentenced to Bond for causing harm

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Dansoman Circuit Court

The Dansoman Circuit Court has sentenced a 27-year-old driver, Abass Mumuni, to a two-year bond of good behaviour after he pleaded guilty to causing harm.

Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, a High Court judge, sitting with additional responsibility at the lower court, took into account the accused’s plea of guilty simpliciter, his remorse and the fact that he refunded the victim’s medical expenses.

The court also noted that Abass Mumuni had been remanded twice into police custody during the proceedings. He was consequently sentenced to a bond of good behaviour for two years.

Abass Mumuni was charged with causing harm, contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Presenting the facts, Chief Inspector Christopher Wonder told the court that the complainant, George Owusu, is a Bus Conductor residing at Darkuman, while Abass Mumuni resides at Circle.

On December 24, 2025 the two men reportedly had a misunderstanding over a stick of cigarette at Circle.

During the altercation, Abass Mumuni pushed George Owusu to the ground and while he was lying on the floor, struck him beneath the right eye with a mop stick, causing him to bleed profusely.

The prosecution said Abass Mumuni admitted the offence in his caution statement during investigations.

He was subsequently charged and arraigned before the court.

In a related development, the same court granted bail to a 25-year-old unemployed woman, Blessing Favour, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing harm.

She was granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be residents within the court’s jurisdiction.

The accused was also ordered to report to the police once every two weeks until further notice.

The court directed the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye, to file its disclosures for Case Management Conference (CMC).

The case was adjourned to March 19, 2026.

Brief Facts

Chief Inspector Kwadwo Aboagye told the court that the complainant, Osei Kwame, is a businessman residing at Railways –Neoplan. The accused also resides at Railways–Neoplan.

According to the prosecution, the accused had a misunderstanding with the complainant’s girlfriend on the day of the incident.

Later, when the complainant confronted her over the matter, an argument ensued, during which Blessing Favour allegedly picked up a stone and struck the complainant near his left eye, causing severe bleeding.

The prosecution said the accused admitted the offence in her caution statement, following her arrest and was subsequently charged and brought before the court.

 

 

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Trader in court for wearing military uniform to impress nurse

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A 34-year-old trader, Baada Joseph, who operates at Agbogloshie, in Accra, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court for allegedly wearing a Ghana Armed Forces camouflage uniform without lawful authority.

Baada Joseph was arraigned on two counts — use of military accoutrement without lawful authority and falsely pretending to be a public officer. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.

The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties. The case has been adjourned to March 24, 2026.

Presenting the brief facts, Chief Inspector Apewah Achana told the court that the complainant, WO1 Fiamegu Mascow, of the Military Police Department at Burma Camp, Accra, spotted the accused at about 6pm on February 8, 2026, at the Dispensary gate of the 37 Military Hospital.

According to the prosecution, Baada Joseph was seen dressed in a military camouflage uniform worn over a pair of easy-wear slippers.

The uniform reportedly lacked essential military identifiers such as rank, name tag, lanyard and shoulder badge, raising suspicion.

Chief Inspector Achana said the complainant confronted Baada Joseph and it emerged that he was a civilian and not a soldier as his attire suggested.

He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Military Police Headquarters at Burma Camp for interrogation, before being handed over to the Nima Divisional Police Command, where the case was formally lodged.

During investigations, the prosecution said Baada Joseph admitted in his caution statement that he wore the uniform in an attempt to impress a female nurse he had met at the hospital.

He reportedly told investigators that he had fallen in love with the nurse and wanted to present himself as a soldier to win her affection.

He further disclosed that he purchased the camouflage outfit from a second-hand clothing dealer at Kantamanto Market.

Baada Joseph was later charged and brought before the court.

 

 

 

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Wiz Khalifa announces sudden death of his dad at age 63

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Wiz Khalifa and father

Wiz Khalifa took to X to announce the death of his dad, Laurence W. Thomaz, writing that “today my father decided not to wake up.”

The rapper continued on Friday: “I will always love him, miss him and be grateful for the things he taught me. He went out like a true yogi, at peace and on his own time. I love you forever Laurence W. Thomaz.”

Thomaz was 63, according to TMZ.

Page Six reached out to a rep for Khalifa for comment.

Khalifa added in a follow-up post: “My father’s passing was sudden but seeing how many people love and respected him makes happy and i know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.”

“The last conversation i had with my dad was him telling me how proud of me he was for the movie i was in and I promised him i would do more. LT Forever,” said the artist, 38.

Sharing his gratitude for his followers, Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, noted on X: “Thank you all for your kind words. It really means a lot in this tough time and is helping me feel better.”

Over on Instagram, the hitmaker took to his Instagram Story to post a series of throwback photos with his dad.

One picture featured his father helping him onto a swing. He simply wrote beneath the shot: “Love you big guy.”

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Cardi B keeps fans guessing about her status with Stefon Diggs 

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Cardi-B

Cardi B may be keeping quiet about her current status with Stefon Diggs, but she is being far more direct about her next business move. While fans continue to speculate about her personal life, she has officially announced the launch of her new hair care brand, Grow-Good. The reveal shifts attention away from rumors and toward a project she says has been years in the making.

Grow-Good was introduced through a teaser video shared on Instagram. In the clip, Cardi revealed that she has been developing the brand for about three years. Behind-the-scenes footage showed her working closely with product developers and discussing formulas.

She also reflected on her personal hair journey in the video. Cardi shared that learning to grow and care for her hair took time and patience. That experience appears to be the foundation of the brand’s mission.

If you have followed Cardi for a while, you may remember her posting DIY hair mask recipes online. She mixed ingredients like avocado, eggs, and oils, explaining how she kept her natural hair moisturized and strong. Those moments helped build interest in her routine long before any brand was announced.

Over the years, she has also shown her natural hair in videos and photos. Despite frequently wearing wigs for public appearances, she has demonstrated that her real hair is long and well maintained. That transparency makes the transition into hair care feel consistent with what she has already shared.

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Jaden Smith walks away from Journalist mid-question after mention of Kanye West

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Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith is setting his boundaries. The musician and Christian Louboutin men’s creative director, 27, had a strong reaction to a journalist’s question after she mentioned Kanye West and his brand Yeezy during an interview at Druski’s screening of Coulda Been Love season 2 on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

In an Instagram video shared by Complex, journalist Jillian Hardeman-Webb brought up the rapper through his association with footwear designer Steven Smith, who worked with West on Yeezy for eight years before he was fired in 2024.

Hardeman-Webb started off her question by saying, “I see that you’re working with Steven Smith, who designed Yeezy footwear with Ye.” After a brief pause, Hardeman-Webb continued, “What are y’all cooking up?”

At the mention of West, Jaden — who had been looking down prior — glanced up and walked away. Hardeman-Webb, who’d directed her microphone to Jaden’s face, watched him continue down the carpet, then turned to the camera and said, “I guess we’ll never find out.”

The video has since gone viral with thousands of comments about the question as well as how both handled the situation.

PEOPLE reached out to a rep for Jaden but has not heard back.

The viral moment comes almost one month after West publicly addressed his history of making antisemitic remarks. The disgraced businessman apologized in an open letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” which appeared as a full-page advertisement (paid for by his Yeezy brand) in the Monday, Jan. 26, edition of The Wall Street Journal. 

In the letter, West claimed bipolar disorder caused his erratic behavior and turn to antisemitism. The latter is what prompted sportswear company Adidas to end its partnership with Yeezy in 2022 after West threatened to go “death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.”

“I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people,” he wrote.

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Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction at fashion show

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Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction

Rihanna suffered a wardrobe malfunction while attending her boyfriend A$AP Rocky’s AWGE fashion show.

The “Diamonds” songstress, 37, stole the show as cameras caught her flashing her derrière while walking inside the Hall des Lumieres on Friday night.

As she stepped inside the venue, her black leather AWGE coat featured a slit that climbed up the back, revealing her backside.

She quickly readjusted the back of her coat so her legs were covered from the flash of the cameras.

The Savage Fenty founder wore a black lace bra and a pair of sheer black footless tights under the jacket, which was adorned with a fur trim. She finished off her look with some classic black stiletto heels.

For accessories, she wore flashy silver jewelry for the outing. She styled her hair pulled back into a slicked ponytail.

Once inside the show, she took several lighthearted photos, holding the program notes in front of her eyes.

She took up a space next to Rocky’s cousin, A$AP Nast, the rapper and influencer from Harlem. After the show, the singer couldn’t help but gush about her man, 37, with whom she shares three children: RZA, Riot, and Rocki.

“I’m always proud of my man,” Rihanna told Alexa after the runway extravaganza. “My guy’s creative and a genius.”

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Former Foreign Office cat dies in Bermuda

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Almerston exploring his new surroundings in Simon McDonald's office

Palmerston, the former “chief mouser” of the Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda.

The rescue cat from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home retired from service in Whitehall in 2020, after four years in the post.

In February 2025, his social media account announced the cat had been brought out of retirement for a new overseas diplomatic posting nearly 3,500 miles away, as a “feline relations consultant (semi-retired) to the new Governor of Bermuda”.

Announcing his death, a post on the feline’s X account paid tribute to the “diplocat extraordinaire” who it said had “passed away peacefully on 12 February”.

“‘Palmy’ was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much loved family member. He was a wonderful companion, with a gentle nature, and will be sorely missed,” the post added.

The black-and-white cat, who is named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, joined the diplomatic service in 2016.

He moved out of the department’s central London building during the Covid pandemic, before formally retiring in 2020.

Announcing his retirement, a letter to Lord Simon McDonald, then the most senior civil servant at the Foreign Office, read that Palmerston had enjoyed climbing trees and patrolling the fields around his new home and wanted to spend more time “relaxing away from the limelight”.

“I have found life away from the frontline relaxed, quieter and easier,” the letter signed in Palmerston’s name read.

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Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage

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A man sorts his belongings after Cyclone Gezani tore through the port city

Cyclone Gezani has hit Mozambique’s southern coastal province of Inhambane, killing at least four people, according to officials.

The toll in Mozambique on Saturday came a day after the cyclone tore through Madagascar, killing at least 41 people and leaving a trail of destruction across the island.

The AFP news agency, citing meteorologists, said the storm lashed Inhambane with winds of up to 215km per hour (134mph).

It brought down trees and power lines, leaving more than 13,000 people without power, the national electric company said.

Water supplies were also cut off in several districts of the city of Inhambane.

The city is home to some 100,000 people.

Mozambique has been hit by frequent weather-related disasters that ‌scientists say have been exacerbated by climate change.

The Southern African country is only just recovering from severe flooding that affected more than 700,000 people and damaged more than 170,000 homes in recent weeks, according to the United Nations Office for the ⁠Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

In Madagascar, the government declared a national emergency and said the storm had caused an estimated $142m in damage.

In addition to the deaths, at least 427 people were injured, and some 16,300 were displaced, according to officials.

The eye of the cyclone passed on Tuesday over Madagascar’s second-largest city, Toamasina, which has a population of 400,000, leaving it devastated.

The Indian Ocean island’s leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said about 75 percent of the city had been destroyed.

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Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape

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Former US President Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media, telling a podcast host that the “shame” and “decorum” that once guided public officials is now lost.

The offensive video included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle as apes, which drew widespread criticism from Democrats and Republicans.

The White House initially defended the video, calling backlash “fake outrage”. The post was later blamed on a staff member and deleted.

Obama spoke to liberal podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, who asked the first black US president about the tone of political discourse. Cohen cited Trump’s post among several recent controversies.

The clip – set to the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight – was included at the end of a video Trump’s Truth Social account shared containing unfounded claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.

The post led to outrage from politicians, including from senior members of Trump’s Republican party.

Senator Tim Scott – the only black Republican senator – described it as “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House”.

The clip recalls racist caricatures comparing black people to monkeys, and appears to have been taken from an X post shared by conservative meme creator Xerias in October.

Trump has told reporters that he “didn’t see” the part of the video that showed the Obamas.

“I didn’t make a mistake,” he told reporters when asked whether he planned to apologise.

The 47-minute podcast featuring Obama was released on Saturday. The episode begins with the host asking him to comment on US “discourse”, which he says “has devolved to a level of cruelty that we haven’t seen before”.

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