Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 30 billion naira ($24 million; £19 million) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The EFCC revealed that the funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister […] The post Nigerian
“On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to forming a more perfect Union — where all people are created equal and treated equally throughout their lives. I am proud that my Administration has stood for justice from the start, working to […] The post Racism in LGBTQ+ appeared first on The
Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report. The post 8 band members arrested for ‘insulting’ Ugandan President, Museveni first appeared on 3News.
Women in PR Ghana (WiPR) is excited to unveil the Top 10 Women in PR for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition, which is in its 7th year, celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the field of Public Relations, highlighting their innovative strategies, impactful campaigns and dedication to the growth of the industry. The […] The post Women in PR unveils
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… experts perspectives from “the dialogue“ The power sector in Ghana has been plagued by persistent challenges, including electricity crises that have had significant ramifications on the nation’s economy and livelihoods. In recognition of the urgency to address these issues, The Dialogue, a platform created by the Graduate Students Association (GRASAG) National Secretariat is dedicated […] The post
According to the 2023 World Economics Governance Index study, Ghana is one of Africa’s top ten best-governed countries, ranking fifth behind Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. Per the ranking, Ghana outperformed Senegal, Malawi, Lesotho, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Nigeria. Ghana scored a grade of B, and with an index of 61.7, secured the 5th […] The post Ghana ranked 5th best-governed
In the quiet community of Faanaa, nestled within the Ga South Municipality, lies a heartbreaking reality veiled by serene landscapes and the gentle flow of the Densu River. Here, amidst the tranquil surroundings, lies a community grappling with grief and fear, as its residents continue to face the harrowing journey across the river to access […] The post Faanaa boat capsising incident- one year on first
Bjorn Vido Oscar-nominated Danish singer, Bjorn Vido, who has plans of hosting a musical concert in Accra in October this year, is set to unveil his climate change advocacy Read More... The post Bjorn Vido To Unveil ‘Music In Space’ Project appeared first on
The president of Botswana has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over conservation. Earlier this year, Germany’s environment ministry suggested there should be stricter limits on importing trophies from hunting animals. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi told German media this would only impoverish people in his country. He said elephant numbers had […] The post Botswana
Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800. Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline. The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors […] The post Rescue efforts continue after
Uganda’s Constitutional Court has rejected a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned internationally as one of the toughest in the world. The court found on Wednesday that some sections of the law violated the right to health and it was “inconsistent with right to health, privacy and freedom of religion” but […] The post Uganda’s Constitutional
Tens of thousands of people have fled the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, to escape a surge in gang violence over the past weeks. United Nations figures suggest more than 53,000 left between 8-27 March. The UN is warning that the rural regions to which many have fled are not equipped to deal with such a large […] The post More than 50,000 flee Haiti capital after surge in gang violence
The White House wants US space agency Nasa to develop a new time zone for the Moon – Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT). Because of the different gravitational field strength on the Moon, time moves quicker there relative to Earth – 58.7 microseconds every day. This might not seem like much, but it can have a […] The post White House wants Moon to have its own time zone appeared first
By Delphina QUARSHIE Have you ever wondered why God chose a garden, specifically the Garden of Eden, out of all places, to be humanity’s dwelling place? You may also not have stopped to reflect on the fact that, before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus retreated to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus, we see […] The post More than just a garden:
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized the government’s expenditure in the health sector, emphasizing the alleged dubious spending on digitalization initiatives amounting to GH¢2.67 billion. In a social media post [X] on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Ablakwa expressed concern over the state of healthcare in Ghana, highlighting various challenges […] The post Ablakwa
Sustainable finance, in its simplest form, is a way of managing money that takes care of our planet while achieving our business objectives. It’s about making smart financial decisions that positively impact the environment and society, not just today but for posterity. For banks, sustainable finance means supporting projects and businesses that promote the sustainability […] The post Banking
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan region – more than 1,300km (807 miles) from the Ukraine-Russia border. The strikes, in which 12 people were injured, are the deepest into Russian territory since the start of the war. Local authorities said that the strikes hit the town of Yelabuga, where drones […] The post Deepest Ukraine drone
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case has expanded a gag order on the former president after his online attacks against his daughter. Justice Juan Merchan has banned Mr Trump from criticising his family members or those of Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg. The Trump campaign has called the gag order unconstitutional. In the […] The post Trump gag order expanded
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind. UK […] The post UK and US sign landmark agreement
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