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Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Posted on with No CommentBenin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of ?the votes, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday. Sacca Lafia, head ?of the country’s ?independent … Read more →
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Wagner boss was just back from Africa – Putin on crash
Posted on | CommentRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken for the first time about the plane crash in which it is said that Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin died. He said news of his presumed death came after his return from Africa. “Only yesterday … Read more →
Donald Trump tweets for the first time since 2021
Posted on | CommentFormer President Donald Trump has posted for the first time on X, formerly known as Twitter, since the final days of his term in office. The post, which included his mug shot, contains the same message he posted earlier tonight on Truth Social, … Read more →
$4m sunflower oil imported into country annually
Posted on | CommentThe country imports an average of $4 million worth of sunflower oil every year. As a result, a sunflower project to bolster farmers’ capacity to go into large-scale cultivation of the crop has been launched in Accra. Given the huge … Read more →
ECG clears IPPs debt
Posted on | CommentIn an effort to foster a stable and sustainable energy sector in Ghana, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has finally settled its outstanding debt to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The payment, which was part of the commitment made … Read more →
EU injects €120m into West Africa exports
Posted on | CommentThe European Union (EU) has invested €120 million to boost the competitiveness of exports on the international market from Ghana and the other West African countries. In Ghana, over GH¢100 million has been injected into three main value chains, namely … Read more →
Wagner defied Putin and now its leader may be dead
Posted on | CommentWhen Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner troops launched their insurrection two months ago, Vladimir Putin made his feelings more than clear. He called it “treachery” and a “stab in the back” of Russia. He promised that the perpetrators would be … Read more →
Fetish Priest commits suicide over sex
Posted on | CommentA 55 YEAR old fetish priest has, allegedly, shot himself dead, few minutes after he had shot his longtime girlfriend. Akwasi Antwi, now deceased, used a single barrel long gun, to shoot Ama Attaa, his girlfriend, at close range, on … Read more →
Dualisation of Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road contract secured – WR Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Dr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah says the dualisation of the Agona Nkwanta to Takoradi road contract has been secured. The Minister made this known at the Media launch of the 6th Ghana Hotels Association Awards and Hotel … Read more →
AU suspends Niger
Posted on | CommentThe African Union (AU) has warned against any interference in Niger by those outside of Africa, including private military companies. This follows a video by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who claimed to be in Africa. The statement from the AU … Read more →
All the destooled chiefs were tried by a jury before Asantehene gave his verdict – Manhyia Palace Historian
Posted on | CommentAll the five sub-chiefs that were destooled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II were tried by a jury which was formed by the Asantehene, a monarchical historian at the Manhyia Palace, Osei-Bonsu Sarfo-Kantanka, has stated. He explained that Asantehene gave his … Read more →
Transport operators threaten 20% increment in fares
Posted on | CommentThe Coalition of Transport Union and Association is threatening to increase transport fares by 20 percent if government fails to scrap off some taxes from the petroleum price build-up. The association says government must abolish the sanitation and pollution levy, … Read more →
French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II
Posted on | CommentAn airport in France will be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II after receiving permission from the King, officials in the town have said. Le Touquet, in northern France, received the blessing from the King on Monday, its town … Read more →
PURC increases water, electricity tariffs 3rd time in 2023
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in water and electricity tariffs for some customers following its third quarter review. The increase will affect non-lifeline residential customers, and customers such as hairdressers, tailors, and small- and medium-scale … Read more →
TV3’s Paa Kwesi Asare wins BBC News Komla Dumor Award
Posted on | CommentTV3 ‘s Paa Kwesi Asare, has won the 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. Paa Kwesi is the Head of Business Desk at Media General, Ghana’s leading media house. He is a News Anchor for TV3’s major news bulletin at … Read more →
Menzgold has resolved dues for 5000 Clients – NAM1
Posted on | CommentThe former gold trading company, Menzgold, has claimed to fulfill its financial obligations to more than 5000 customers, according to statements from its CEO during a Twitter discussion addressing the recent issues related to customer reimbursements, the CEO of the … Read more →
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
Posted on | CommentDonald Trump has confirmed that he will not take part in Republican presidential debates with his rivals in the race for the White House. The ex-president said one latest poll showed he had “legendary” numbers ahead of other hopefuls to … Read more →
Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards – Report
Posted on | CommentSaudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report says hundreds of people, many of them Ethiopians who cross war-torn Yemen to reach Saudi … Read more →
Accidental discharge blows up Soldier’s head at depot
Posted on | CommentTragedy struck the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Saturday, 19th August 2023, as a soldier from the 5 Infantry Battalion lost his life due to a suspected accidental discharge. Private (Pte) Bayou Roger was stationed at the Base Ammunition Depot … Read more →
ECOWAS delegation engages military leader in Niger
Posted on | CommentOn Saturday, August 19, 2023, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Niamey, the capital of Niger, to engage in diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between ECOWAS and the country’s junta. … Read more →
Court to rule on OSP-Cecilia Dapaah account freeze case on August 31
Posted on | CommentThe Financial Division of the Accra High Court has set Thursday, August 31 as date to give its ruling of the case brought before it by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking confirmation of order to freeze the … Read more →
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