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World Bank approves another $700m loan for Nigeria

The World Bank has approved a fresh $700m loan for Nigeria.   It disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday, Sept. 22.   The new loan is to provide additional funds for an ongoing project known as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment.   …

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Mohbad’s body finally exhumed for autopsy

The body of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has been exhumed for autopsy. Lagos State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development via his X handle on Thursday. The Lagos Police image maker wrote: “Exhumation completed. Autopsy to commence. #JusticeForMohad #Justice4Mohbad.” The police …

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Five Gomoa Potsin T.I Ahmadiyya SHS students arrested for stabbing 12 form 2 students

Five students of the Gomoa Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School have been arrested for their involvement in a violent attack that led to the injury of 12 Form 2 students. The suspects, mostly Form 3 students, carried out a nighttime attack on the Form 2 students at their dormitory …

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Ghanaians in the USA demonstrate at UN HQ for change in Ghana

In a remarkable display of unity and determination, Ghanaians residing in the United States of America came together on September 20, 2023, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Their purpose was to voice deep concern about the critical challenges facing their homeland, Ghana, with messages like “IMF …

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Cristiano Ronaldo sets record for 1000 career games unbeaten

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a new milestone as Al-Nassr triumphed in their AFC Champions League clash on Tuesday night. The Portuguese superstar played 90 minutes before getting subbed off in added time, during his team’s 2-0 win over Persepolis. Despite not getting a goal in the match, the 38-year-old broke …

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I don’t care what the West thinks, I will run for fourth term in 2024 – Kagame

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said he will run for a fourth term in next year’s presidential election. “Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Mr Kagame told French-language magazine Jeune Afrique on Tuesday. Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Mr Kagame said, “I’m …

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Former NDC MP for Kpandai dead

Kwadwo Tawiah Likpalmor, a former Member of Parliament (MP) on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has passed away. The former MP according to reports on Tuesday, September 19, took his last breath at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, concluding a prolonged battle with stroke. Mr. Likpalmor, aged 63, had been an influential …

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Trade minister explains reasons behind suspension of permits for cement construction

Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond, has explained the rationale behind the government’s decision to suspend permits for the construction of new factories for manufacturing and bagging of Portland cement in the country will boost confidence within the local manufacturing sector. According to him, the temporary ban was to …

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Man beaten to pulp for allegedly stealing young boy’s p*nis in Kogi

Angry residents have attacked a man after accusing him of ‘stealing’’ a young boy’s penis in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to an eyewitness, Aquia Aquila, the incident happened on Tuesday morning, September 19, 2023. “Just now heading to the office, that was how this man stole one boy penîs at …

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NPP primaries: Majority leader ‘composes’ song for Vice President Bawumia

The political atmosphere in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is getting tense as the party nears its presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2024. The contenders in the race, including Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and their backers are canvassing for the vote …

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