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New photos of American music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, have surfaced online, showing him for the first time since he began serving a 50-month prison sentence.

The images, published by several entertainment outlets, show the 55-year-old at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Diddy appears dressed in a navy jacket and orange beanie, with a grey beard, during recreation time in the prison yard.

This marks the first public sighting of the rapper and producer since his sentencing in October 2025. Diddy was convicted on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution but was acquitted of more serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking.

Reports indicate that Diddy has been assigned to laundry duty at the low-security prison, where he is also expected to participate in a rehabilitation programme. His projected release date, with good behaviour, is set for May 2028.

An overwhelming number of irate youth stormed the Hwidiem Police Station in the Ahafo Region, demanding the release of two of their people, as well as two vehicles – a Range Rover and an unregistered Rav 4 – seized at a galamsey site.

Additionally, the police seized a side handbag that contained a Smith and Wesson pistol, two pistol magazines, 21 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 12 phones. They also burnt some wooden structures and mining equipment belonging to the illegal miners.

According to a police report, the arrest occurred after Col Dominic Buah, Head of the National Anti-illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and some nine other military personnel drove to the Hwidiem Police Station and reported that they had spotted an illegal mining site at Bronikrom near Hwidiem.

On reaching the site, one Zakaria, the owner of the site, and Kwame Alex were arrested and the mining equipment seized.

Whilst the officers were at the police station, some irate mob from Hwidiem and its environs, numbering about 600, besieged the station and demanded the immediate release of the two seized vehicles, and requested the police to hand over the soldiers ‘for them to be disciplined’.

According to the report, the irate mob vandalised and smashed the windscreen of a Toyota Hilux pick-up with registration No AD 7191-25 belonging to the NAIMOS team.

Upon learning of the escalating situation at Hwidiem station, a team led by Regional Crime Officer C/Supt Prince Odom-Koduah and a 15-member Regional Task Force team led by Insp Ofosu were dispatched to the scene.

They met the Divisional Commander (Goaso), Supt John Atanga; District Commander (Kenyase), Supt Opoku Yamoah, and other officers, including ASP Lomovi Quarshie and ASP Akuffo, who were already present.

On arrival, seven male and one female military officers were met at the charge office, whilst two others were at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) office under police protection, as the irate mob was getting agitated and uncontrollable, demanding the release of the ignition keys of the seized vehicles.

The police, military, and Hwidiem Zongo Chief Zarikyi Mohammed Bashiru, who had earlier appealed to the mob to exercise restraint, agreed to release the ignition keys of the seized vehicles to their owners.

‘The Zongo Chief offered to release his Toyota Sequel 4×4 to rescue the military officers to a safe location. Col. Buah and his officers were rescued to the Newmont Site at Kenyase under police escort. In the process, the Toyota Sequel 4×4 was vandalised, and the back windscreen was smashed. No casualties were recorded,’ part of the statement read.

‘The Regional Crime Officer went to Kenyase to meet with the officers, and as instructed by team leader Col. Buah, the following items were handed over to the police: Lexus ignition key, 2 pistol magazines with 21-9mm ammunition, 1 Smith and Wesson pistol, and 1 black side bag,’ the report disclosed.

Also, GHS11,000 cash, 4 Samsung smartphones, 4 other phones, 3 Tecno smartphones, 1 Villanelle phone, 1 Itel phone, and 1 power bank were handed over to the police.

THE ANLOGA to Keta corridor came alive with vibrant celebrations of culture, history, and community, bringing significant economic benefits to the Volta Region as many observed the Hogbetsotso Za Festival 2025 in full display.

Observed under the theme ‘Building Bridges: From a Common History to a Common Destiny,’ the durbar held last Saturday at Hogbe Park in Anloga brought together dignitaries from both traditional and political sphere, notable among them include Togbi Sri III, Awoamefia of Anlo, and special guest Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, Akwamuhene, and Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, Awadada of Anlo.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, also led a delegation of NDC stalwarts including Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

The streets and durbar grounds buzzed with colour, music, and the steady beat of drums as the Anlo people commemorated their ancestors’ historic exodus from Notsie in present day Togo. Traditional priests offered prayers for the Anlo Dukor, invoking blessings, protection, and unity at the grand Hogbetsotso Za celebrations.

The Hogbetsotso Za’s iconic procession was a breathtaking spectacle, as the vibrant parade made its way to the durbar grounds, reenacting the brave escape of the Anlo people from King Agorkoli’s tyranny in Notsie. This powerful reenactment commemorates their historic migration to their present homeland, celebrating their resilience and quest for freedom.

Ghana spends a staggering $3 billion every year on food imports despite its vast agricultural potential, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has disclosed.

He said the situation was unacceptable for a country endowed with fertile land and a youthful population capable of transforming the sector into an engine of economic growth.

Speaking at the Africa Youth Day 2025 Ministerial Youth Dialogue in Accra, Mr. Opoku said the country’s heavy food import bill, ranging from poultry to vegetables, undermines national development and poses a threat to long-term food security.

He revealed that the country imports about $400 million worth of tomatoes annually, even though the produce can be grown locally in abundance.

‘Ghana spends $3 billion annually importing food. How do we justify importing tomatoes and poultry when we have arable land and young people ready to work? What is wrong with us?’ he questioned and added, ‘We must rise to unlock our full agricultural potential.’

The Minister observed that the nation’s poultry production deficit remains alarming, noting that in 2022 the country produced only 15,000 metric tons out of a national consumption demand of 324,000 metric tons.

‘This overdependence on imports weakens our domestic agriculture and exposes us to external shocks,’ he said.

He stressed that reversing the trend requires urgent, innovative and youth-driven agricultural solutions.

With more than 500,000 young people entering the job market annually and only a fraction securing employment, Mr Opoku argued that agriculture presents the most assured pathway for mass job creation and economic stability.

‘Africa produces nine million unemployed youth every year. If the situation is not addressed, the future is calamitous,’ he warned, urging the continent to tap into its agricultural potential, which includes 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land.

According to him, despite agriculture employing 38.3 percent of Ghana’s population, youth participation stands at only 5 percent, with the average farmer aged 45.

The Minister described this as a demographic imbalance that must be urgently corrected if the country is to achieve food sovereignty.

Mr. Opoku said government would launch a campaign to encourage mass participation in agriculture and make the sector more attractive to young people, particularly through value addition and agribusiness development.

He emphasised that Africa earns just 5 percent of the $130 billion global chocolate market because it exports raw cocoa rather than processing at scale.

‘Every dollar invested in agriculture returns $23. Agriculture is not just about farming. It is a wealth creation tool,’ he stated, calling for accountability and deliberate policies to drive youth-led agricultural transformation.

The dialogue brought together policymakers, development partners, youth leaders and civil society to explore solutions to unemployment and support Africa’s agricultural and economic future.

The maiden Global Outstanding Women Conference (GOWC) is scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada next Summer (2026), at a yet to be announced venue, ASKOF Productions Limited, organizers of the event have confirmed.

The conference aimed at equiping women with the knowhow to realize their full potentials on the theme ‘Beyond Limit – Redefining Women’s Global Influence’.

‘The Global Outstanding Women Conference – Canada 2026 is a high-level international platform dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and redefining women’s global influence,’ Afua Asantewaa, CEO of ASKOF Productions Limited said.

She added ‘It serves as a beacon of collaboration, innovation, and leadership-bringing together women leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and policymakers from across the world.’

It seeks to redefine global leadership by celebrating and empowering women beyond limits.

The conference also focuses on creating a forward-thinking ecosystem where women leaders connect, collaborate, and champion transformative initiatives that shape the global future.

The conference aims to empower women through knowledge exchange, mentorship, and skill development.

It also targets connecting global leaders and policymakers to foster partnerships and investments. Celebrate women of excellence through the Global Outstanding Women Awards(GOWA), promote diversity, inclusion, and sustainability as core values of global growth.

The two – day conference will feature keynote addresses, leadership panels, exhibitions, networking sessions, and a gala awards night.

Each day is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, impactful storytelling, and actionable.

‘We invite strategic partners, brands, institutions, and government agencies to align with this transformative global initiative. Sponsorship packages include brand visibility, speaking opportunities, media coverage, and global networking access.

Humanity has always wrestled with profound questions: What is the purpose of life? What lies beyond our earthly existence? Across cultures, faiths, and centuries, the answers converge on one enduring truth – that goodness, purity of heart, and a life lived in harmony with divine values lead to a reward beyond measure. This eternal blessing, often symbolised as the crown of God, represents the ultimate spiritual honour reserved for those who have walked in righteousness.

The crown of God is not a material trophy crafted from gold or jewels. Rather, it is the divine reward for a life aligned with truth, compassion, humility, and kindness. It signifies eternal peace, communion with the Divine, and liberation from the burdens of earthly trials. In its essence, it represents the highest fulfilment: to be welcomed into the presence of God and embraced by everlasting love.

A Life of Virtue: The Path Toward Divine Reward

Living a good and pure life does not mean living without struggle or failure. Purity is not the absence of imperfection, but the sincere and consistent pursuit of righteousness. To be pure is to maintain a heart unsullied by malice, to seek forgiveness when we err, and to extend forgiveness when others fall short. Goodness is the steady choice to love, to give, to uplift, and to act justly even when injustice surrounds us.

Such a life requires discipline (not a harsh discipline), but a loving one. It calls us to rise above selfish impulses, to choose honesty over deceit, gentleness over aggression, and humility over pride. It teaches us to see not with the eyes of judgement, but with eyes of mercy. When we choose goodness, we choose alignment with the divine essence within us.

Every act of kindness, every moment of patience, every sacrifice made for righteousness becomes a thread in the tapestry of our eternal destiny. Goodness is never wasted. Even when unnoticed by human eyes, it is seen and cherished by God.

The Spiritual Crown: A Symbol of Eternal Honour

The crown that God places upon the righteous soul is a metaphor of profound significance. It reflects: Victory over temptation and trials; fulfillment of divine purpose; recognition of a life lived in grace; and eternal peace and union with the creator.

This reward is not transactional; it is transformational. One does not earn it like wages. Instead, it unfolds naturally from a soul purified and uplifted by virtue. Just as a seed grows into a mighty tree through patience and nurturing, a good life blossoms into eternal reward through steadfast devotion to truth and goodness.

Heaven as the Home of the Pure in Spirit

Spiritual traditions describe the afterlife of the righteous in luminous terms – gardens of peace, realms of light, the company of angels, eternal rest for the weary soul. These images inspire hope and strengthen faith. Yet the deepest meaning transcends imagery: heaven is the state of perfect nearness to God.

To dwell in that sacred presence is to experience joy unending, love unbroken, and serenity beyond comprehension. The soul that has cultivated purity and lived in alignment with divine will does not fear eternity; it longs for it. For such a soul, death is not a defeat but a passage, a return to its true home.

Goodness as a Daily Offering

The promise of eternal reward does not exempt us from worldly duty. Rather, it illuminates it. Every day becomes a sacred opportunity to prepare for eternity by living in love. Small acts gain cosmic significance, i.e. a smile offered to someone in pain, a meal shared with the hungry, a word of encouragement extended to the discouraged, a quiet prayer for the suffering.

Holiness is not reserved for saints and mystics; it is cultivated through everyday choices. To be truthful when dishonesty is convenient, to be peaceful when provoked, to be generous when resources seem scarce. These are the marks of a heart oriented toward God. Such a life becomes a hymn of gratitude and devotion.

The Purifying Power of Trials

A pure life is not free from hardship. In fact, spiritual growth often blossoms through adversity. Pain, loss, failure, and disappointment refine the soul, stripping away illusions and deepening faith. Trials teach patience, compassion, and surrender. They remind us of our dependence on divine grace and strengthen our resolve to keep choosing goodness even in darkness.

A crown is not bestowed upon one who has never fought a battle; it is awarded to one who has fought well. Similarly, the crown of God honours those who have persevered, who stood firm in goodness even when evil appeared triumphant, who kept hope alive when the world offered despair.

The Eternal Legacy of a Good Life

The beauty of a virtuous life lies not only in the reward it secures for the soul but also in the legacy it leaves on earth. Goodness outlives the mortal body. A kind word can echo across generations; a life of service can uplift countless hearts. When our earthly journey ends, our deeds become seeds planted in the world, continuing to grow and bear fruit long after we have crossed into eternity.

To pursue goodness, then, is to weave meaning into existence. It is to be a mirror of divine love in a world that hungers for compassion and truth.

Conclusion: The Crown Awaits

In the end, the greatest triumph is not measured in wealth, power, or worldly acclaim. These fade with time. The true crown, the crown of God, is eternal. It is reserved for those whose lives reflect goodness, purity, humility, and love. It is the divine seal of approval on a life well lived.

Let us therefore strive each day to align our hearts with the sacred, to grow in virtue, to act with kindness, and to walk a path of love. For beyond this earthly voyage, an everlasting reward awaits.

This is a crown not fashioned by human hands, but given by the Creator as the ultimate affirmation that goodness endures forever.

England forward Michelle Agyemang has confirmed she has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old, who played a key role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, sustained the injury during the Lionesses’ 3-0 friendly win over Australia. She was carried off on a stretcher after going down in a non-contact incident just 13 minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.

‘Disappointed that results show a torn ACL,’ Agyemang wrote on Instagram. ‘I am so grateful for all the kind words and support from everyone. Recovery starts now – I will be back stronger than before.’

Agyemang, currently on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion from Arsenal, has been one of the standout young talents in the Women’s Super League this season, starting five of Brighton’s six league games.

Brighton confirmed they will work closely with Arsenal, England, and the Football Association on her rehabilitation programme.

‘Everyone at Albion sends all their support to Michelle as she begins her recovery, with her wellbeing foremost in all of our minds,’ the club said in a statement.

Agyemang was instrumental in England’s Euro 2025 success, scoring crucial goals off the bench in the quarter-final against Sweden and the semi-final against Italy. She was also shortlisted for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world’s best Under-21 women’s player.

Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has revealed that Ghanaian businessmen Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, and Richard Nii Armah-Quaye have been cleared of any wrongdoing following investigations into their financial transactions.

Mr. Boafo, who disclosed this in an interview with Accra based GHOne television on Wednesday, said the accounts of the two entrepreneurs were unfrozen for them to gain full access.

The decision by the FIC comes after the accounts of the two entrepreneurs were frozen as part of a wider inter-agency probe into alleged financial irregularities.

He said, ‘McDan’s issue has been resolved. That is why I keep saying we don’t do personal vendettas. You can speak with him. His accounts are unfrozen. The accounts of Richard Nii Armah-Quaye were frozen, but they have been unfrozen now because there was a determination that there was no need for it to go forward.’

He further clarified that both men had cooperated fully with investigators during the process, making it easier for the FIC and its partner agencies to assess the legitimacy of their business and financial activities.

‘He came here, sat down with us and gave us a thorough explanation of what he does and there was no problem. Like I said, we deal with people fairly and I don’t have a personal vendetta against anyone,’ he added.

The FIC boss emphasised that the Centre’s operations are not politically motivated or targeted at specific individuals but are guided strictly by evidence and due process adding that investigation found no evidence of criminality or financial misconduct against them .

He said the agency’s mandate was to protect Ghana’s financial system from abuse, not to persecute citizens or businesses while urging Ghanaians to be confident in the work of state institutions as they are based on facts rather than public speculation.

Mr. Twum Boafo stressed that such investigations form part of Ghana’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its anti-money laundering framework to help promote transparency within the financial sector.

Ghana recorded a total of 77,501 outbound same-day trips in 2023, which according to Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, highlighted the growing importance of short cross-border travel for business, trade, and social purposes.

This was disclosed during the presentation of key findings from a national mobility report detailing travel trends among Ghanaians who leave the country and return on the same day by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Dr. Iddrisu explained that men accounted for about 52% of same-day outbound travellers, while women made up 48%, reflecting a relatively balanced participation in cross-border movement. The largest age group of travellers was between 25 and 44 years, indicating that most same-day trips are undertaken by economically active individuals.

‘Men accounted for a slightly higher share, about 52% of the outbound travellers, compared to women who accounted for about 48%. Among young travellers aged between 25 and 44 years, who formed the largest group overall, we see that both men and women participated actively in cross border trips, showing a growing balance in mobility for work and family purposes,’ he pointed out.

The findings also revealed that business and professional trips were the leading reasons for travel, representing about 34% of all same-day journeys. This was followed closely by funeral-related travel at 23%, emphasising that such trips are not only motivated by trade but also by strong family, cultural, and social connections.

In terms of transportation, nearly all travellers used road transport, underscoring the importance of Ghana’s land borders for regional movement.

The report further indicated that self-arranged tours dominated travel activity, with 94.4% of trips being personally organised rather than booked through agencies. Only 4.6% of trips were packaged through tour operators.

Regionally, the Ashanti Region recorded the highest number of same-day travellers across all four quarters, with between 3,000 and 5,000 trips each period. This trend, according to analysts, reflects the region’s strong commercial and social linkages with neighbouring countries, particularly within the middle belt and West African sub-region.

Among destination countries, Togo consistently attracted the highest number of Ghanaian travellers, accounting for 54% of trips in the second quarter and an even higher 71.2% in the third quarter of 2023.

On expenditure, the report estimated that same-day travellers spent a total of about GHS60 million throughout 2023, with the majority approximately 95% spent during the trip itself.

Experts say these findings underscore the critical role of short cross-border travel in Ghana’s socio-economic fabric, linking trade, culture, and regional mobility in ways that support both livelihoods and cross-border cooperation.

The management, staff, and students of ENAS Hybrid School at Ahodwo Daban in Kumasi, have once again demonstrated their commitment to community service and social responsibility by donating GHS20,000 to support women battling breast cancer at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.

The presentation, led by the school’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Nana Yaa Amo, together with staff and members of the marketing team, formed part of the school’s activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The donation was received by Dr. Opare Sem and his medical team, who expressed profound gratitude to ENAS Hybrid for the timely intervention and urged other educational institutions and corporate bodies to emulate their example.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Amo stated that ENAS Hybrid School believes education extends beyond the classroom. ‘We aim to nurture not just academic excellence but also compassion, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward our community,’ she said.

She added that the donation reflects the school’s core values of care, compassion, and giving back to society, especially to those facing health challenges.

Dr. Opare Sem commended the school for its generous gesture, noting that such support plays a crucial role in easing the burden of patients undergoing treatment. He also encouraged the public to prioritise early screening and awareness to reduce breast cancer fatalities.

The ENAS Hybrid team later interacted with the medical staff and patients, reinforcing their belief that together, we can make a difference.