A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State has remanded Nollywood actress and skit maker Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin in Kirikiri correctional center for tampering with the new naira notes. The actress was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 13 on a two-count charge brought …
Read More »PHOTOS: In office for 40 years now, Cameroon president celebrates 90th birthday
Photos have been released from the 90th birthday of Cameroonian President Paul Biya who is currently the longest serving political leader in the world. Biya’s birthday falls on February 13. The president’s official social media handles shared photos of Biya in the company of the First Lady Chantal Biya …
Read More »South Sudan abandons US dollar for local currency
South Sudan’s government has suspended the use of the US dollar and instead directed all transactions be executed in the local currency, the South Sudanese pound (SSP), in a move feared to stifle economic activity in the war-ravaged economy. Most transactions in the country are carried out using the US …
Read More »Super Bowl 2023: How much was Rihanna paid for her historic performance?
On Sunday night, Rihanna became the first artist to perform at the Super Bowl while pregnant. The nine-time Grammy award winner hit the stage in a head-to-toe red jumpsuit, showing a small baby bump below a glossy bandeau. The 34-year-old billionaire indeed gave a fantastic performance at the Super Bowl …
Read More »Valentine: Men choose underwear for women over chocolate
The usual rush for souvenirs and other items associated with the Valentine’s Day celebration, especially chocolates, has taken a different twist this year as some men have decided to forgo tradition and settle for women’s underwear. A Ghana News Agency (GNA) survey of some markets in Accra, including the Tudu …
Read More »Coalition of National Youth Organizers Lauds National Youth Authority for Youth Empowerment Workshops
The Coalition of National Youth Organizers have chance on an Artisanship training workshop being organized by the National Youth Authority with the aim of empowering the Youth. We are by this release applauding them for this all important and timely intervention. The Coalition of National Youth Organizers have been …
Read More »Ibrahim Mahama to fly former NSMQ genius to South Africa for treatment
Ahead of his planned return to school to continue with his medical programme and subsequent continuation abroad, Ningwei Leonard Lanyeli, a former participant in the popular National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will receive treatment for his mental health condition in South Africa. This will be courtesy of businessman, Ibrahim Mahama who …
Read More »SP arrests 4 for failing to declare sources of income
Three public servants and 1 civil servant have been arrested by the Special Prosecutor (SP) for failing to declare their sources of income. “Four persons, 3 public servants and 1 civil servant have been arrested and charged by the OSP for failing to comply [with] and declare sources of income …
Read More »Man sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for defiling 8-year-old girl
A Non-Governmental Organization, Brave Heart Initiative has secured a court victory against a man who raped an 8-year-old girl in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The NGO, in a statement on Sunday, February 12, 2023, said the convict, Frederick Agbozuadu was found guilty and sentenced to five …
Read More »Former NPP MP for Shama Dr. Ato Panford is dead
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Shama constituency in the Western Region, Dr. Ato Panford is reported dead. He was a member of the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Details about his death remain sketchy but a source close to Ghanaguardian.com says Dr. Panford died after a short illness. …
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