Ghana is not happy about the Venezuela situation, cautioning against what it described as a return to colonial-era thinking.

In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep concern over remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States would “run” Venezuela until a transition deemed “safe, proper and judicious,” and that American oil companies would be invited to “go in.”

“These declarations are reminiscent of the colonial and imperialist era,” Ghana stated, warning that such ambitions “should have no place in the post-Second World War era.”

According to the government, allowing powerful states to impose political outcomes on others puts every nation at risk and weakens the foundations of the international system.

“To allow this is to put the international community at great risk and undermine the sovereignty of every country,” the statement said.

Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of self-determination, maintaining that Venezuela’s political future must be decided by its own people without external coercion.

“Only the Venezuelan people should freely determine their political and democratic future,” the release stressed.

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Rapper Sarkodie has reacted to reports that Ebo Noah has been arrested for false communication and causing fear and panic.

In a post shared via Instagram story on January 2, the rapper is said to have indicated that he knew Ebo Noah was creating content.

He did not know that the content creator had committed any crime.

“Don’t know exactly what my boy’s crime is, but from day one I knew he was making content, unless he’s been charged with something else,” Sarkodie stated, implying that Ebo Noah’s widely publicised prophecy may not have been meant to be taken literally.

Ebo Noah was declared wanted after the Elmina Police could not fish him out days after his prophecy of the world being destroyed failed to come to fruition.

Days later, he was arrested and arraigned before the Adenta District Court on January 2,2026 and has been asked to be evaluated by the Patang Psychiatric hospital.

Actor and musician Tyrese Gibson has issued a direct call to Black men worldwide, urging them to move beyond survival and begin building tangible legacies rooted in ownership and generational wealth.

Addressing fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and providers, Gibson acknowledged the unseen labour many Black men carry daily.

“We show up. We keep food on the table. We raise children into teens, teens into adults, adults into legacy,” he stated in post sighted by MyNewsGh.

However, he warned that sacrifice without structure often leaves families exposed. “Too often, when the head of the household is gone, there’s nothing left behind. No assets. No ownership. No blueprint. No inheritance,” Gibson said, stressing, “That has to change.”

According to him, 2026 must mark a shift in mindset. “Generational wealth is not a dream — it’s a responsibility. Something tangible must remain when we’re long gone. That work starts now,” he declared.

Gibson framed ownership and planning as obligations, not aspirations, insisting that Black men owe future generations more than endurance. “This is the year we move differently,” he said, adding that strategy, boundaries, and purpose must now guide decision-making.

He concluded with a reaffirmation of value and duty: “Black Kings, your life matters. Your legacy matters.”

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East Naser Toure Mahama has died, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed.

Full details concerning the circumstances of the death and an official statement from the family is yet to be released.

The family is expected to issue a formal announcement as at press time.

Profile of Naser Mahama Toure McNaza

Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, hails from Nima in Accra, within Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. He received his secondary education at West Africa Senior High School before proceeding to Central University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 1987. He later obtained a Diploma in Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an MBA from Doshisha University in Japan.

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Mahama entered parliamentary politics in 2012 when he successfully contested the Ayawaso East seat. He has since represented the constituency in Parliament, serving from January 7, 2013. In the 2024 general elections, he was re-elected with a decisive mandate, securing 22,139 votes (70.85%) against his closest opponent, who polled 9,110 votes (29.15%).

Beyond politics, Hon. Mahama has extensive experience in the private sector. He served as Managing Director of Aminasei Oil Company in Accra from 1993 to 2011 and was associated with OTA Forex Bureau between 2001 and 2003, among other professional engagements.

Hon. Naser Toure Mahama is a Muslim and is married with children. He is widely regarded for combining business experience with legislative service in his representation of the Ayawaso East Constituency.

MyNewsGh.com broke news of the death of NDC MP for Ayawaso East Naser Toure Mahama popularly known as McNaza.

Hon. Naser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, hails from Nima in Accra, within Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. He received his secondary education at West Africa Senior High School before proceeding to Central University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 1987. He later obtained a Diploma in Governance from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and an MBA from Doshisha University in Japan.

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Mahama entered parliamentary politics in 2012 when he successfully contested the Ayawaso East seat. He has since represented the constituency in Parliament, serving from January 7, 2013. In the 2024 general elections, he was re-elected with a decisive mandate, securing 22,139 votes (70.85%) against his closest opponent, who polled 9,110 votes (29.15%).

Beyond politics, Hon. Mahama has extensive experience in the private sector. He served as Managing Director of Aminasei Oil Company in Accra from 1993 to 2011 and was associated with OTA Forex Bureau between 2001 and 2003, among other professional engagements.

Hon. Naser Toure Mahama is a Muslim and is married with children. He is widely regarded for combining business experience with legislative service in his representation of the Ayawaso East Constituency.

Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson has turned the spotlight on the emotional toll carried by Black men, calling for honesty, boundaries, and healing in a culture that often rewards silence and endurance.

In his open letter sighted by MyNewsGh, Gibson spoke candidly about mental health struggles that are frequently ignored.

“Anxiety. Depression. Bipolar. Burnout. Feeling unappreciated. Overlooked. Taken for granted,” he listed, describing realities many endure quietly.

He highlighted the imbalance in emotional labour, noting how Black men often absorb pain without support. “We’ve been selfless. Showing up in everyone’s trauma. Praying over people. Covering them. Saving them,” he said.

But when that strength collapses, Gibson noted a painful absence. “When it’s our turn to fall apart, the phone goes quiet. No visits. No presence. No reciprocity,” he stated, adding firmly, “That ends now.”

Calling for a shift in personal boundaries, he urged Black men to prioritise peace and self-worth. “This is the year of boundaries, healing, strategy, ownership, and self-love,” Gibson said.

He framed mental health not as weakness but as preservation, stressing that purpose must include wellbeing. “This is the year Black men choose peace and purpose,” he declared.

“Your life matters. Your legacy matters,” the R&b star concluded.

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, will be buried today.

He will be laid to rest in line with Islamic customs.

The Member of Parliament, who was in Parliament for his fourth term, died after a short illness.

He passed away at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

He was the Vice Chairman of the Energy Committee and also served on the Roads and Transport Committee, the House Committee, as well as the Private Members’ Bills and Motions Committee.

US model Envy Erica has claimed she once slept with Burna Boy, describing the Afrobeats star as her only celebrity crush.

When asked which celebrity she would want to sleep with, Erica replied, “Well, I already f***ed my celebrity crush.”

The host, surprised, pushed for clarity. “Who was it?” Erica answered without hesitation: “Burna Boy.”

As reactions in the studio grew louder, Erica leaned into the moment, saying, “I’m telling y’all the tea,” while explaining that the encounter happened after an after-party hosted by the singer.

She said she brought a friend along and confirmed that more than two people were involved. “I did,” she replied when asked if it was a threesome.

The conversation drew further attention when Erica clarified that the situation extended beyond a single night. “No,” she said. “It was like a week thing.”

While she declined to go into explicit detail, she hinted at boundaries she chose not to cross publicly. “We ain’t going to get into details because I don’t want to disclose too much,” she said.

Member of Parliament for Walewale and a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Tiah Abdul-Karibu Mahama, has described Ghana’s governance experience in 2025 as one of “mixed feelings,” raising concerns about presidential indecision, national security management, and unresolved allegations of galamsey involving government appointees.

Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Dr. Mahama reflected on the state of governance in 2025, comparing it with developments under the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

According to him, despite challenges associated with high fuel prices under the former government, fuel shortages never deteriorated to the point where rationing was introduced for essential workers.

“There was no point in time under the previous government, even during the fuel crisis, when fuel was rationed for essential workers,” he stated. “Yes, we admit that fuel prices were high at certain points, but fuel was readily available to the good people of Ghana.”

He added that there were signs of economic recovery before the year 2025.

This assertion, however, was challenged during the programme by the host, Sampson, who clarified that he had not made claims suggesting fuel rationing under the Akufo-Addo administration. He explained that his earlier commentary in 2025 merely highlighted the severity of economic pressures at the time, not fuel unavailability.

Reflecting on the current administration’s performance, Dr. Mahama said 2025 left him unsettled, describing moments when governance appeared overly restrictive.

“2025 was a year of mixed feelings for me. At a point, I felt as though we were experiencing a form of military governance,” he remarked.

He attributed part of this perception to what he described as indecision on the part of the President, particularly regarding ministerial appointments.

Dr. Mahama recalled that the President had campaigned on a promise to appoint 50 ministers but struggled, after assuming office, to complete the list.

“The President promised to use 50 ministers during his campaign, but after coming to power, he found it difficult to decide on who to appoint to complete that number,” he said.

On matters of national security, especially illegal mining (galamsey), the Walewale MP argued that the President failed to act decisively at a critical moment.

“If the President was serious about national security, including the fight against galamsey, he should have immediately appointed a dedicated person to be in charge of national security,” Dr. Mahama stated. “Instead, the responsibility was assigned to the Minister for the Interior.”

He added that leaders must be receptive to constructive criticism, stressing that openness to honest critique strengthens governance rather than weakens it.

Dr. Mahama further criticized the government for its handling of allegations involving some presidential appointees accused of involvement in galamsey activities.

“I expected that the President would thoroughly investigate accusations made against his appointees concerning galamsey,” he said. “But up to today, no report has been made public. The President must handle issues involving his appointees more decisively.”

Despite his criticisms, the Finance Committee member acknowledged improvements in Ghana’s inflation rate, describing it as commendable, while emphasizing that more needed to be done to ease economic pressures on citizens.

He also drew attention to unresolved issues affecting public sector workers, noting that outstanding concerns must be addressed without further delay.

“Public sector workers have not been fully taken care of, and that is something that must be done,” he concluded.

Policy Analyst and President of Policy Think Tank, IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has told the GoldBod and its managers that they cannot say they did not make losses.

He acknowledges that although the GoldBod sees itself as an intermediary between the aggregators and the Bank of Ghana the losses must be acknowledged whether transactional or trade.

However they are losses and there will be a need for explanations on how the losses were made and how thy intend to minimize it going forward.

”I can undersrand why GoldBod wouldn’t acknowledge that the losses should be classified as such on their books, because it thinks they are just playing an intermediate role between bank of Ghana and the aggregators of gold since it is the bank that provides the cedis for gold purchases and ultimately receives proceeds of gold sold abroad in dollars,” he stated in a social media post.

He stated further that “But they are losses, transactional or trade losses. $214m loss is large enough for us to understand how it occurred, the period it occurred and where they occurred ( as in with which buyers of our gold and the quantum of loss per buyer),- This helps in two ways- 1. In order to minimise them if they were genuinely incurred and to help prevent a gaming / rigging due to privileged information or as it is commonly called, insider information, regardless of whether the spot and onward sale price of gold are displayed by GoldBod. And l think the Bank of Ghana should provide answers to how the $214m loss happened and what they will do to miimise it in futuret transactions”.