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EU lifts sanctions against Grace Mugabe

The Zimbabwean government has welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to lift travel and financial sanctions imposed on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, former First Lady Grace Mugabe and military chief Valerio Sibanda. The EU took the decision despite acknowledging that Zimbabwe’s human rights record had not improved and could …

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Nigeria national anthem’s co-author Prof Ogunnaike dies of cancer

The Nigerian-born American scholar prior to his death was a chemical engineer and the William L. Friend Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University Of Delaware – a position he held for more than 25 years. “Babatunde Ogunnaike 1956-2022. The death has occurred of Tunde Ogunnaike, whose words …

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34 killed as cholera epidemic spreads in Cameroon

At least 34 people have died so far in a cholera epidemic that is sweeping the Central African nation of Cameroon, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday. The epidemic has hit at least four regions, including the Littoral region where the commercial …

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Malian MPs endorse military rule till 2027

Malian lawmakers have unanimously approved a transitional roadmap okaying a five-year tenure for the military junta in charge. The vote means the Assimi Goita-led junta has until 2027 to conduct the next democratic election. Failure to abide by a February 2022 electoral timeline triggered sanctions from regional bloc, ECOWAS late …

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Meet the 10 richest investors on the Ghana Stock Exchange in 2022

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on financial assets, company operations, and financial performance, the Ghana Stock Exchange is ready for a fresh start after providing outstanding profits to investors and other market players in 2020 and 2021. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), a weighted index comprised of all listed ordinary …

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UTAG calls off strike for a week

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced a short window of opportunity for the government to finally resolve its long-standing feud with it. This is coming on the back of the announcement by the teachers group that it had agreed to call off the strike. This was announced …

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The court’s last words to Medikal after sentencing him

An Accra Circuit Court, presided by His Honour Emmanuel Essandoh, after its final judgement to Medikal on February 21, 2022, issued some advice to him. Medikal pleaded guilty to the unlawful public display of arms and was sentenced to 300 penalty units, which amounts to GH₵3,600, or in default, serve nine months …

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Kelyvn Boy remanded over alleged assault

Ghanaian Musician, Kelvin Brown, popularly known as ‘Kelvyn Boy’ has been remanded into police custody by an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting a lady by stamping her ribs and using an iron rod to hit her back and right-hand several times. Charged with assault, Brown pleaded not guilty. The …

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Bawumia concerned about high fuel prices

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has attributed the consistent increase in fuel prices to the transition in energy usage to renewables by the global community. He has therefore directed the Ministry of Energy and other allied ministries to formulate strategies that will address prices in fuel and also the use of …

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Sulley Muntari’s iPhone stolen at Hearts-Kotoko match

Hearts of Oak star man, Sulley Muntari had his phone stolen after the Super Clash between Hearts and Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The club’s spokesperson, Opare Addo confirmed that the one-time UEFA Champions league winner had his pocket picked after fans mobbed him to take pictures. “Yes, I heard of …

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Otumfuo renders account to Asanteman

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has virtually rendered accounts of his stewardship, stressing that his 23 years reign has led to massive transformation of the Asante Kingdom. “I have delivered the best of leadership for Asanteman in the last 23 years and it is clear for all to see,” …

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