Yearly Archives: 2019

Hurricane Dorian: Death toll rises in Bahamas

At least seven people are confirmed to have died in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the island nation. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said the country can “expect more deaths”, and said parts of the Abaco Islands had been “decimated” by the storm. The hurricane has finally moved …

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Akufo-Addo sacks NYA CEO, two deputies

President Akufo-Addo has sacked the CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Emmanuel Sin-nyet Asigri, and his two deputies over procurement breaches. The two deputies are Mr. Richard Ebbah Obeng and Bright Acheampong. “I regret to inform you that the President of the Republic has terminated your appointment,” the sports …

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Brexit: Boris Johnson defeated as MPs take control

Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take control of the agenda, meaning they can bring forward a bill seeking to delay the UK’s …

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SA Xenophobic attacks: No Ghanaian among casualties – Gov’t

Government has joined other African countries in condemning the ongoing xenophobic attacks at Johannesburg and other cities in South Africa. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government disclosed that so far there are no confirmed Ghanaian casualties among the victims. Government has charged the authorities in …

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Angry Nigerians burn down MTN office in Lagos

In the wake of xenophobic attacks happening in South Africa, some angry Nigerians have burnt down an MTN office in Lagos to stop South Africans from bullying and murdering Nigerians in broad daylight in South Africa. A Twitter user @milksha64693019 posted the photos on Twitter and wrote; “Angry Nigerians burn …

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Suspected explosive device found in Tamale

A suspected explosive device has been found in a busy district in the Northern regional capital, Tamale. It is a five cartridge with a mini-battery connected to a small wire, JoyNews Northern regional correspondent Elliasu Tanko has reported. It was a street sweeper with Zoomlion who first found it at Abedi …

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