The Nigerian government has issued new guidelines for the operations of social media multinationals in the country including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and other platforms. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) late on Monday issued the new regulations for the interactive platforms in Nigeria. A statement signed by NITDA spokesperson, …
Read More »Tanzania seeks to reach new record cashew yields target
The government has started distributing subsidised inputs to cashew farmers in its efforts to meet its target of producing 400,000 tonnes in the next season and 700,000 tonnes by 2025. Government aims at increasing the use of sulphur powder, liquid pesticide and motorised sprayers following evidence that increased application of …
Read More »MonkeyPox: Nigeria records 10 new cases in 7 days – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 10 additional monkeypox cases in the last seven days in the country. The NCDC disclosed this via its official website, in its latest monkeypox situation report released on Friday. NAN reports that as global monkeypox cases continue to rise, public-health officials …
Read More »Gyakie describes the bittersweet feeling of attraction on new single, ‘Something’
If you haven’t figured it out yet, Gyakie is not just a songbird but one that preaches love and all elements related to it. Her impressive run of hit singles and features prove this. To add to the catalogue, the new single titled ‘Something’ is an infectious Afrobeats song produced by Nigerian …
Read More »How does Thomas Partey’s new name ‘Yakubu’ changes things at Arsenal?
Black Stars poster boy, Thomas Partey recently told EIB’s Nana Aba Anamoah that he now goes by the name ‘Yakubu’. The name is a self-chosen name after the billionaire started going out with stunning Moroccan girlfriend Sara Bella. In the conversation with Nana Aba Anamoah, Thomas Partey did say he is already married to …
Read More »New faith, new names: Four Ghanaian footballers who converted to Islam
Stories of religious conversions are not new in the sporting world. Throughout history, sports personalities have crossed carpets from Christianity to Islam and vice versa. The most popular of them all perhaps is the conversion of boxing icon Cassius Marcellus Clay to Muhammed Ali. In Ghana, there have been some …
Read More »Singer Kofi Sarpong attains new rank
Gospel musician Kofi Sarpong who doubles as a police officer has been promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) after years of serving his country. The former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on Tuesday, June 7, took to his Facebook page to inform fans about his new status, with hopes …
Read More »51-year-old entrepreneur becomes New Juaben Manhene
51-year-old Odehyie Kwadwo Yeboah Gyamfi has been outdoored to succeed the late Daasebre Prof.Emeritus Oti Boateng as Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area. The colourful traditional ceremony held on Monday June 6,2022 at the forecourt of the Yiadom Hwedie Palace in Koforidua was chaired by Juabenhene Nana Otuo siribuor. Odehyie …
Read More »Hajj: New pilgrims to pay GH¢39,000
The National Hajj Board has announced the 2022 Hajj package for prospective pilgrims pegging the total cost of the trip at GH¢39,000 for new pilgrims. A statement issued by the Chairman of the Hajj Board, Shiekh I. C. Quaye, said pilgrims who maintained their 2020 Hajj deposit of GH¢19,500 will …
Read More »MTTD gets new Director of Public Affairs
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has moved the Director of Public Affairs, Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department as its new Public Affairs Director. Before his appointment as the Director of Public Affairs in August 2021, Chief Superintendent Obeng was in-charge of …
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