The astute and affable business mogul Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been honored by the Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship and Development Centre (PELEDEC) at the 3rd edition of the child summit held at the British Council in Accra. This award is in recognition of his philanthropic work in supporting the …
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Africa’s Premiere Agriculture Forum Secures $500 Million for Young Agripreneurs
Leaders from across Africa and around the world pledge new action to address the impacts of climate change on food production while revealing the hidden power of African agribusiness (Accra, Ghana, September 6, 2018)– A $500 million commitment to developing agriculture opportunities for young Africans, a “Deal Room” that delivered …
Read More »Probe into Abossey Okai fire incident begins
The Ghana Fire Service and other government agencies are investigating circumstances that led to a fire incident at parts of the Abossey Okai spare parts hub. Fire gutted some shops containing car tyres meant for sale at Abossey Okai on Sunday evening. The fire, which took personnel from the Ghana …
Read More »Gunmen kill 12 in Plateau attacks
Twelve persons have reportedly been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Attakar in Ganawuri District of Riyom and Foron District of Barkin Ladi council of Plateau State. Lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi and Riyom federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon, disclosed this in Jos at the …
Read More »Nearly all British Airways flights canceled as pilots go on strike
British Airways says it was forced to cancel “nearly 100 per cent” of flights for Monday and Tuesday after the British pilots union went ahead with a strike. The strike was called for by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) amid a heated dispute over pay with the airline. BALPA …
Read More »South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech
South Africans have disrupted a speech in Johannesburg by a veteran politician who was trying to quell tensions following a recent wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. Mangosuthu Buthelez was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd. Dozens of men marched through the area calling for foreigners to …
Read More »Stonebwoy’s words to Bukom Banku after UK win
Ghanaian dancehall singer, Stonebwoy, has taken to his Twitter handle to congratulate boxer Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku for his win in the United Kingdom on Saturday. Stonebwoy tweeted: The Great BUKOM BANKU!! Congratulations ????????????!! Winners Only!!” Braimah Kamoko (31-1 23 KOs) stopped his opponent, Rojhat Bilgetekin (10-18 …
Read More »Police demobilise 115 Mopols
At least 115 Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives across the country have been demobilised, The Nation learnt on Sunday. The affected policemen comprised 37 Inspectors, 67 Sergeants and 11 Corporals were asked to leave the PMF with immediate effect. It was gathered that a signal signed by the Commissioner of …
Read More »Our delegates are not dumb, NPP can’t influence them – Asiedu Nketia
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rubbished any possibility of their recently held Parliamentary Primaries being influenced by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as alleged by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Wontumi. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in an interview with Kumasi based Hello …
Read More »You’ve deceived us with ‘it is in the pipeline’ & yet our road is deplorable – Odikro
The Odikro of Gomoa Adzentem in the Gomoa East District of Central Region Nana Obrempong Asare Andoh has warned the current government led by His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo-Addo to fix their deplorable road before making an attempt to campaign in the area come for the 2020 general elections. According to …
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