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AFCON 2025: Heartbreak, History, and the Battle for Bronze

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  AFCON 2025: Heartbreak, History, and the Battle for Bronze The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has reached its fever pitch. While the final showdown between the hosts and the defending champions looms, today is all about the "Battle of the Titans" as two of the continent's most decorated teams fight for the podium. 🥉 The Third-Place Playoff: Egypt vs. Nigeria Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026   Venue: Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca    Both the Pharaohs and the Super Eagles entered this tournament as heavy favorites, but their dreams of gold were dashed in two of the most dramatic semi-finals in recent history. • Egypt’s Road to Casablanca: Under coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt showed flashes of brilliance, surviving a 3-2 thriller against CĂ´te d'Ivoire in the quarters. However, a 78th-minute strike from Sadio ManĂ© saw them fall 1-0 to Senegal in the semi-finals.    • Nigeria’s Penalty Heartbreak: Nigeria stood toe-to-toe with hosts Morocco for 120 minutes ...

Accountability, Gridlock, and Governance: The Three Pillars of Ghana’s Current Discourse

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  Accountability, Gridlock, and Governance: The Three Pillars of Ghana’s Current Discourse As we settle into the first month of 2026, the Ghanaian news cycle has been anything but slow. Between a landmark extradition case in the United States, a transport crisis that has left thousands of commuters stranded, and the ongoing "Reset" of our national governance, the country is at a pivotal crossroads. Here is a deep dive into the three biggest stories currently shaping the Ghanaian conversation. 🏛️ 1. The Long Road Home: Sedina Tamakloe’s Extradition The pursuit of accountability for the GH¢90 million financial loss at MASLOC has reached a dramatic turning point. On January 6, 2026, the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals. She is currently being held at the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump while the legal machinery for her extradition to Ghana begins. • The Context: Convicted in absentia in ...

From TikTok Spark to Viral Couple: The Story of Jarvis & Peller

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  From TikTok Spark to Viral Couple: The Story of Jarvis & Peller In the age of social media stardom, few love stories captured internet attention like that of Elizabeth Amadou — best known as Jarvis — and Habeeb Hamzat , popularly called Peller . Both content creators on TikTok and other platforms, their relationship became a spectacle that crossed from cute collabs into very public personal drama. How It All Started Jarvis, known for her quirky AI-style persona and unique delivery, had carved a niche for herself on TikTok long before meeting Peller. Peller, on the other hand, was building an audience with his energetic livestreams and unfiltered personality. Their paths crossed in 2023 on TikTok lives, where banter and chemistry sparked curiosity among fans — first as collaborators, then as more than friends.  Their chemistry turned real in late 2024 , culminating in a public moment at the Pulse Influencer Awards , where Peller dedicated his win to Jarvis and she kisse...

Major U.S. Immigration Policy Shift and What It Means for Ghana

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Major U.S. Immigration Policy Shift and What It Means for Ghana The United States government has announced a major shift in its immigration policy — placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries , including Ghana. This move, set to take effect on January 21, 2026 , is dominating headlines around the world and has immediate implications for Ghanaians with plans to move to the U.S. permanently.  What Has Changed? On January 14, the U.S. State Department declared that it is pausing all immigrant visa issuances — visas that lead to permanent residency (green cards) — for nationals of 75 countries as it reassesses how applicants are screened under the longstanding “public charge” rule. This rule aims to bar people who might rely on U.S. public assistance.  “Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take...