President Akufo-Addo has expressed his firm belief that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is poised to assume the presidency after him. During the national Eid celebration on Thursday, April 11, President Akufo-Addo underscored Dr. Bawumia’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts, affirming that he has rightfully earned his place and will receive full support in his […] The post 2024
Mali’s military junta continued to restrict political life in the country on Thursday, April 11, banning the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations. The country’s high authority for communication issued a statement calling on “all media (radio, television, written press and online) to halt broadcast and publication of the activities […] The post Mali:
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has decided to contest the upcoming by-election as an independent candidate. His decision stems from what he perceives as the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, which he believes undermines […] The post Former
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against the proliferation of fake news in the run-up to the December polls. Emphasizing the potential for fake news to stoke unrest during elections, the president stressed the importance of rejecting such misinformation to uphold national unity and harmony. Addressing attendees at this […] The post 2024
Youth Organisers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region are voicing their strong support for Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the ideal running mate to accompany their party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming presidential election on December 7. They described Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as an “incredible team […] The post Pick
A memoir written by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny before his death will be published later this year. Mr Navalny began to write his biography Patriot in Germany – where he was recovering from nerve agent poisoning, which he blamed on the Kremlin, according to publisher Alfred A Knopf. He then continued to write the […] The post Posthumous
The FirstBank Group, which is one of the leading financial institutions in Africa, proudly celebrates its 130th anniversary, marking over a century of resilience, innovation, and commitment to providing excellent banking services. Since the Bank’s inception in 1894, FirstBank has been at the forefront of the financial industry, shaping the Nigeria’s banking and financial sector, […] The post FirstBank
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence for stealing billions of dollars from customers of his defunct cryptocurrency exchange. Bankman-Fried was convicted in November on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy in what US authorities described as one of the biggest financial frauds in US history. The 32-year-old former billionaire […] The post FTX’s
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority are hopeful that the Ministry of Finance will consider providing tax reliefs in the mid-year budget review for operators in the sector following a paper they presented on the issue. According to the two entities, poised to make tourism the number one GDP […] The post Domestic tourism:
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
A top Ethiopian opposition figure has been shot dead and his body found by the side of a road in his hometown in Meki, in the troubled Oromia region. Bate Urgessa, 41, was an outspoken critic of the government and had been jailed on several occasions. Family members told local news site, Addis Standard, people […] The post Bate Urgessa: Ethiopian opposition figure shot dead
Popular Ghanaian actress Joselyn Dumas has stated that budget cuts shouldn’t be the reason for creatives to die. Nigerian actor Junior Pope died in a boat accident on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. In the final video the late Nollywood actor shared online before his death, he could be seen riding a boat without a life […] The post Budget cuts shouldn’t
As the cool breezes of April announce fresh beginnings, Nanky presents ‘Duro’–an Afrobeats track filled with refreshing energy. This sultry ode, made for the hunnies, is full of charisma and emotion that beckons you to listen. The song drops alongside a music video. Produced by Qweccy Plus, ‘Duro’ emerges from Nanky’s vault of hits as […] The post Nanky
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, has strongly criticized the actions of MIGOP Mining Limited, a foreign-owned gold mining firm accused of jeopardizing the livelihood of cocoa farmers in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, Ashanti Region. Aidoo asserts that the attempts by the mining company to explore and mine in the affected […] The post COCOBOD
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