Donald Trump has spoken after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were captured following U.S. military strikes aimed at dismantling Maduro’s regime.

From his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump called the operation “an incredible thing to see,” noting that no American lives or equipment were lost. “No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved, successfully capturing Maduro in the dead of night,” he said.

Trump added that the U.S. will oversee Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” can occur.

“We want peace, liberty and justice for the great people of Venezuela. We’re not going to let anyone take over who doesn’t have their best interests at heart,” he said.

Earlier, Trump confirmed on Truth Social that the strikes were “large-scale” and coordinated with U.S. law enforcement.

“President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, has been captured and flown out of the country,” he stated.

Trump accused Maduro of drug trafficking, forcing migration to the U.S., and using oil revenue to fund criminal activity. Maduro, who has led Venezuela since 2013, denies the allegations.

U.S. airstrikes reportedly targeted major sites including Fuerte Tiuna military base, La Carlota airbase, El Volcán signal station, and La Guaira seaport. Opposition spokesman David Smolansky confirmed the locations struck.

Maduro condemned the attacks, accusing the U.S. of attempting to seize Venezuela’s strategic resources and undermine its political independence. He called on national defense forces and political groups to mobilize against what he called an “imperialist attack.”

Since the strikes began, more than 110 people have reportedly been killed, and U.S. forces have confiscated two sanctioned oil tankers while pursuing a third.

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has revealed the origins of his popular December festival, “Detty December.”

Speaking at his Detty Rave concert in Accra, Mr Eazi said, “While working as a show promoter with my friends, I suggested that we call our December event ‘Detty December.’ Hashtag Detty December.”

He added, “So, in 2016, me and my guys invented Detty December. And Detty December is all about going back to your roots, having fun and enjoying life intentionally.”

According to Mr Eazi, the festival transcends individual celebrity. “Detty December is bigger than me. It’s bigger than anybody. Detty December is for all of us,” he said.

The annual event has since become a major cultural and entertainment phenomenon across West Africa, drawing fans from Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond.

A pre-dawn security sweep across parts of Tamale has left several suspected drug hideouts flattened and a dozen people in police custody, as law enforcement intensifies efforts to curb crime in the Northern Regional capital.

The operation, carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, targeted locations long associated with drug activity. Police say the exercise was designed to choke supply routes and dismantle spaces used for peddling and abuse.

Leading the team, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil said officers moved decisively into identified hotspots, deploying more than 100 personnel and a fleet of service vehicles to execute the operation.

“At Changli, particularly the area referred to as ‘Aluta Boys,’ we made eight arrests,” he said, adding that other suspects were picked up elsewhere in the metropolis.

Police also seized quantities of opioids and substances believed to be Indian hemp. Structures serving as makeshift drug dens were pulled down and destroyed to prevent criminals from regrouping.

DSP Jalil noted that the crackdown forms part of the police service’s broader New Year security plan aimed at tackling both violent and economic crimes.

“We will keep up these intelligence-led actions,” he said, calling on residents to support the police with information to help keep Tamale safe.

TikTok influencer Peller, also known as Hamzat Habeeb, has announced the end of his relationship with fellow content creator Jarvis, saying he intends to focus on himself and enjoy his life in 2026.

Speaking during a livestream on TikTok, Peller said the breakup was amicable and that they remain on good terms.

“Jarvis and I have broken up and we are friends now,” he stated. “She said I should just vanish for now. I’ve apologized to her family members. This 2026 I want to focus and enjoy my life. I don’t want any girl around me again.”

His comments align with earlier remarks made by Jarvis, born Elizabeth Amadou, who had downplayed the romantic nature of their relationship and emphasized a return to their individual creative paths.

In a video previously sighted by MyNewsGh, Jarvis explained that their bond was not built on romance. “What brought us online is what we are focused on now. It was not the relationship that actually made us meet each other,” she said, noting that their collaboration evolved over time.

She added that they had deliberately stepped back from sharing personal moments publicly. “So we remove it from people’s eyes and focus on the way we were before. Okay, so everybody now take their own Jelejele. I do my thing into your team,” Jarvis stated.

Addressing ongoing speculation online, she made it clear that showcasing their relationship was no longer important. “If we want to show you people that other side, maybe once in a while if we feel like… so it’s not a priority. It’s not a choice for us,” she said.

Los Angeles–based content creator Envy Erica has claimed she had a sexual encounter with Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy, making the assertion during a recent podcast appearance.

Responding to a question about celebrity crushes, Erica said she no longer has one because, in her words, she had already “been there, done that.”

“Well, I already f***ed my celebrity crush,” she said during the conversation. When pressed to name the person, she responded, “Burna Boy.”

According to Erica, the encounter happened “a couple years ago” following an after-party hosted by the singer. She said she was invited into Burna Boy’s section and later brought along a friend.

Asked directly whether it involved more than two people, Erica replied, “I did,” after the host suggested it was a threesome.

She added that what she described was not a one-night encounter. “No,” she said when asked if it ended after one night. “It was like a week thing. I was there every night type vibes.”

Erica emphasized that she was selective about her personal life, noting, “Normally, I’m very particular,” before adding that Burna Boy was an exception.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has been enstooled as Mpuntu Hemaa (Development Chief) of the Abura Traditional Area in recognition of her contributions to the community, Ghana, and Africa’s development.

The ceremony, held under the leadership of His Royal Majesty, Emintsinminim Otu XI, was a colourful display of Fante culture, glitz, and glamour. Prof. Browne Klutse took the stool name Nana Ama Kumi I.

In her acceptance speech, the newly enstooled Mpuntu Hemaa emphasized collective effort for the future of the Abura Traditional Area.

“What matters now is not the title, but the work that comes ahead, and this work cannot be done alone. I accept this role not merely as a personal honour, but as a collective call to action, one that requires unity, partnership, and shared responsibility,” she said.

“I humbly ask for your loyalty, partnership, patience, and honest counsel. Hold me accountable, encourage me when I am right, and correct me when I stray.”

Nana Ama Kumi highlighted the importance of culture in development and pledged to advocate for its preservation using modern tools to protect, document, and revive traditions while equipping youth with skills for the future.

“Development is not something delivered fully packaged from outside. As Mpuntu Hemaa, I am a facilitator, a convener, and an advocate. I promise to listen, unite our people, champion our ideas, knock on doors with you, and work tirelessly for progress. We may disagree and make mistakes along the way, but our shared purpose will guide us,” she noted.

She also promised to collaborate with the government through the District Chief Executive and Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, to drive development in the area.

“I see Abura Traditional Area as a network of communities striving for better livelihoods. My role is that of a connector and facilitator, linking local initiatives to national and international opportunities and turning individual efforts into collective achievements,” she said.

His Royal Majesty, Emintsinminim Otu XI, described Abura State as the leading state of the Borbor Mfantse, comprising two traditional boundaries—Abura Etsifi (North) and Abura Anaafo (South), with 228 towns and villages.

He praised Prof. Browne Klutse’s achievements in environmental protection, climate, and science, saying, “For it is indeed the person who climbs the good tree, deserves to be pushed to the crown.”

His Majesty called on the new Mpuntu Hemaa to use her role to drive development and pledged full support and cooperation as she embarks on her chiefly journey.

The installation ceremony was attended by divisional chiefs, queen mothers, government officials, EPA staff, members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), MMDCEs, board chairpersons, academics, clergy, family, and friends.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has challenged tertiary students to treat academic pressure as part of their formation, not a justification for cutting corners, as she addressed the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference.

She acknowledged that university life often comes with fatigue, uncertainty and self-doubt, but stressed that these experiences are essential to growth.

“Your academic journey will test you with exhaustion, confusion, and doubt. Some courses push you beyond your comfort zone, and some assessments challenge your confidence. These moments are not interruptions to excellence; they are its training ground,” she said.

The Vice President warned strongly against academic dishonesty, describing it as a reflection of deeper ethical failure rather than a harmless lapse.

“A system shows its values in what it declares and what it allows. Academic dishonesty is not a minor mistake; it is an early warning sign,” she stated.

Drawing a link between faith and daily conduct, Prof Opoku-Agyemang urged students to see service to others as a spiritual responsibility.

“By helping others, you are doing God’s work,” she said, encouraging compassion, honesty and responsibility as core virtues that should define campus life.

She reminded the students that the habits they form in school would follow them into public and professional life, adding that character built in obscurity often determines credibility later.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaian students to embrace leadership rooted in values, warning that ambition without moral grounding poses a greater threat than lack of ambition.

Speaking at the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference, she said leadership development begins long before formal titles are acquired.

“Leadership is taking shape in how you handle group work, who you include or exclude, and how you use influence,” she said.

She added that fairness and empathy must guide even small responsibilities. “When collecting dues or managing responsibilities, prioritize the interests of all, especially the vulnerable.”

The Vice President rejected the idea that ambition is inherently harmful, describing it instead as a national necessity.

“Ambition itself is not the danger. Ghana needs ambitious, capable young people. The danger lies in ambition disconnected from values,” she stated.

She encouraged students to apply their knowledge practically, urging them to transform ideas into enterprises and research into solutions. According to her, resilience is not accidental but cultivated. She stressed that it comes “from disciplined action and purposeful learning.”

.“Leadership does not require you to trade your beliefs for acceptance or excellence for conformity. Ghana requires your full intellect, judgment, and resolve,” she said.

“The Ghana we all desire will not assemble itself. It will be built patiently, diligently, and responsibly. My prayer is that your contributions to this effort will be celebrated,” she concluded.

New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful Dr Bryan Acheampong has downplayed the achievements of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, arguing that public praise surrounding the economy does not reflect underlying realities.

Speaking in an interview with 1957 News sighted by MyNewsGh, Dr Acheampong suggested that the current wave of approval being celebrated is artificial rather than organic.

“I’m saying that artificial intelligence can be used for a lot of things. Most of the applause and all the praise we are seeing are mainly generated by machines clapping,” he said, casting doubt on what he described as manufactured approval.

He warned that such narratives would soon be tested by public scrutiny. “Very soon, Ghanaians will start asking questions. They will start asking questions,” he said, insisting that citizens would demand accountability beyond surface-level indicators.

According to him, voters would begin to interrogate how public funds have been used to stabilise the economy.

“They will say that we voted for you 12 months ago, and you used 10 billion dollars to hold the economy; what fundamentals are you putting in place for it to stabilise?” he stated.

Dr Acheampong argued that reliance on monetary injections from the central bank cannot substitute for structural reforms.

“The money you inject into the economy from the Bank of Ghana is one thing, but what you have to do for the economy to stabilise is another thing,” he said, stressing that such interventions are temporary.

“The Bank of Ghana will not always be in the position to inject money, so the fundamentals must be strong.”

He further questioned the sustainability of the government’s economic agenda, warning that expectations would rise once external support wanes.

“So, very soon, Ghanaians will start asking that the money from the Bank of Ghana is no longer coming, the dollar is going up… where is the 24-hour economy?” he asked, describing these initiatives as “the pillars which are supposed to hold the economy.”

Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has rejected claims that she was responsible for the leak of her infamous video and using the moment to address a wider culture of victim-blaming.

Lawal dismissed suggestions that she deliberately shared the footage, stressing that such narratives are harmful and untrue.

“There is a narrative that I posted this intimate part of my life. I refuse to allow this narrative to stick with me forever,” she said.

“In my own case, he told me it was my fault, that this happened because I refused to post about him on my social media. Have I ever posted anyone on my socials?” she asked.

Lawal revealed that the experience has opened her eyes to how intimate relationships can quickly turn toxic.

“You never really know somebody until you threaten to leave them,” she said, adding that her ex-partner went as far as telling her that “if he couldn’t have me, then nobody else would ever want me again.”

Beyond her personal ordeal, the actress said she has been deeply affected by messages from young women facing similar situations.

“I have had a few girls reach out to me who were in similar situations, and they keep telling me that they will off themselves. Some of them are being threatened,” she disclosed.

She urged victims not to internalize the shame, stressing that “this shame is not theirs to carry, nor is it their fault.”

“To me, entertainers should be seen and not heard, and as a thespian, no matter what is happening in your reality, the show must always go on,” she said.