North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assisted the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah who signed the controversial agreement between the GRA and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to run away from the country with his family. The […] The post GRA-SML
North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah who signed the controversial agreement between the GRA and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) has left Ghana with his family. Mr Ablakwa alleged that the GRA boss left Ghana with the […] The post GRA-SML
Liberia’s former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. The four were arrested and indicted in June last year in connection with the death of Charlotte Musu, who was reportedly Ms Scott’s niece. In February last year, Charlotte was murdered by unknown people […] The post Liberia’s
Failatu Abdul-Razak’s cook-a-thon has garnered not just delicious smells, but also tourism-boosting partnerships. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Zaina Lodge have stepped up to offer even more enticing packages after the event concludes. Mr. Angelo Yossi Dogbe, GTA’s Northern Regional Director, has been a constant presence throughout the marathon. Beyond the already allocated funds […] The post Cook-a-thon:
The Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has refuted claims of having an outlet or campus operating for the university in Nigeria. There were reports purportedly suggesting that UCC operations have been banned in Nigeria. In a statement dated Thursday, January 4, UCC stated, “The University wishes to refute the allegations as follows: […] The post There’s
A Calabar-based lawyer, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct another election for the 27 vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly following the defection of the lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, over a week ago. In an […] The post Rivers
A few days into the festive period, there are clear signals that Nigerians may experience a bleak yuletide as the country’s inflation soared to 28.20 per cent in November, the highest since August 2005. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the figure represents the eleventh time Nigeria’s inflation rate is increasing in 2023. From January to […] The post Nigerians
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has hailed the support of the Nigerian Army in the growth of democracy in the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the minister spoke at the Regimental Dinner Night organised in honour of newly retired and retiring Nigerian […] The post Defence Minister hails Nigerian
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
An Inspector in the Rivers State Police Command has committed suicide after he reportedly shot his colleague – Monday Gbaramana – dead. The police operative identified as Inspector Nelson Abuante reportedly shot his colleague on Sunday at Nyogor-Lueku in the Khana Local Government Area of the state. Both of them who are attached to the Taabaa Division […] The post Policeman kills colleague, commits
The 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule convened at the House of Assembly quarters. The notice of withdrawal was contained in a letter signed by the 27 – although one of them was hospitalised and wasn’t […] The post 27 Rivers assembly lawmakers withdraw
As part of efforts to boost marine operations at Ghana’s Ports, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has commissioned two new Damen tugboats to add to its fleet of tugboats. The two heavy-duty tugboats which can berth any post panamax vessel were christened after two former Directors General of the Port Authority, namely Group […] The post GPHA
Liberia has reversed its vote against a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza following a directive by President George Weah. Liberia was the only African nation among the 10 countries that voted against a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during the vote held on 12 December. Its diplomats who had voted against the motion had lacked the president’s […] The post Liberia to vote for ceasefire appeared
Nigerian doctors have threatened to withdraw their services across health institutions in the country if the federal government fails to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). CONMESS is the salary structure for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools many times […] The post Medical
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, on his 81st birthday, hailing him as an “icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” Tinubu also described the former President as “the finest paradigm of sacrifice, devotion, patriotism, and fidelity to the national cause.” The congratulatory message was contained in a statement released on Saturday by […] The post Tinubu
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye has ordered the arrest of an Uyo-based lawyer known as Mr Ebong for assaulting his wife in a viral video. Mr Ebong was seen in the video standing over his bloodied wife who was in her underwear, while several people intervened stopping him from beating her. A bystander also […] The post Minister of women affairs orders arrest of
To address the long-standing issues of demurrage and detention (D&D) faced by the shipping community, an exigent call has been made for a continuous conversation on the subject geared towards a plausible solution. “As a priority, feasible measures are required to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports”, the Tema Branch Manager […] The post Reducing
The National Film Authority is intensifying its drive to boost Ghanaian films with Ghana Cinema Week. Launched to celebrate Ghanaian cinema and reignite the love for going to the movies, the event drew crowds of movie enthusiasts, producers, and directors to the Silverbird Cinema. Speaking to Citi News, Kofi Adinkra, the Head of Business Development […] The post National Film
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has warned students to desist from attacking their teachers with dangerous weapons. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammad issued the warning in a statement signed by the Information Officer, Jibrin Usman Kodo. Frowning at attacks on teachers by students, the commissioner […] The post ‘Stop
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Malagi, says the political crisis in Rivers State was not orchestrated by the Federal Government. The minister, who spoke during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday, said the fact that some of the actors in the crisis are in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu […] The post Govt
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