Sep 23, 2026

Opposition Parties Tackle Tinubu Over Absence From UNGA Despite Extended Stay in Europe

Sep 23, 2026 topnews

Opposition parties have criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his decision to remain in Europe and stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Nigeria. Tinubu has been outside Nigeria since August 30, when he departed for a three-week annual vacation in Europe. The Presidency later extended his stay, with the President remaining in France as the UN General Assembly opened in New York. The absence has triggered criticism from opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…

Ghanaian Beautician Jessica Hartog Remanded Over Alleged €225m Cocaine Shipment to France

Sep 23, 2026Sep 23, 2026 topnews

A 34-year-old Ghanaian beautician and businesswoman, Jessica Hartog, has been remanded in custody by an Accra High Court over her alleged connection with a shipment of nearly four tonnes of cocaine intercepted by French authorities. Hartog, who is associated with Euro Spa and Beauty Lounge in Accra, is one of four people charged in connection with the alleged exportation of the narcotics from Ghana to France. The other accused persons are businessman Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as Paul Kweku Yeboah or “Biggs”; Musah Attah, alias “Kromo”; and Kweku Otchere.…