The state prosecutor in Gabon says the eldest son of the ousted president, Ali Bongo, and several of his political allies have been charged with high treason and corruption. Noureddin Bongo Valentin, who’s 31, was arrested shortly after last month’s coup. National TV showed images of him and some of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »American missionary accused of attempted murder of Liberian wife after she announced pregnancy
Authorities in Liberia have arrested an American missionary on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to slit the throat of his Liberian wife. According to the Daily Observer, the suspect, identified as Lucas Richard, is a missionary of the Creekside Church. He was also reportedly married to another …
Read More »Winner of 2024 presidential elections already decided – Rev Owusu Bempah
The founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, has issued some prophecies on the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries, slated for November 4, 2023, and the 2024 presidential elections. Addressing his congregation on Sunday, September 17, 2023, Rev. Owusu Bempah indicated that the result of the …
Read More »Bank account of Cecilia Dapaah’s dead brother still sending her money – OSP tells court
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly told the court that the bank account of a late brother of the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, is still active. According to a news report by myjoyonline.com, copies of documents the OSP filled in court indicated that …
Read More »Watch how hundreds of Iranians ran after Al Nassr bus to see Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo mania has hit Iran, with hordes of fans racing after Al-Nassr’s bus ahead of their AFC Champions League clash with Perspolis. The Saudi Arabian outfit, with their Portuguese superstar in tow, are preparing for action in continental competition on Tuesday. On the same day as group-stage action gets …
Read More »My first problem with Akufo-Addo was because of Asenso Boakye – Kennedy Agyapong
Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has issued a strong warning to Member of Parliament for Bantama Asenso Boakye not to step on his toes again or he won’t find it easy. According to him, this should be the last time the member of parliament will make a statement about …
Read More »Bawumia-led Police Council know the killers of Ahmed Suale – Ken Agyapong
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong, has once again rejected assertions that he is involved in the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. Ken, who made this remark while reacting to suggestions that Suale’s murder would hunt the NPP in the 2024 election if he (Ken) is made …
Read More »Full list of new UK visa fees to be implemented in October
The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services effective October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visas for less than six months increase from £15 to £115 while …
Read More »South Sudan transition stuck in mud of floods, politics
South Sudan’s intended transition to a full democracy is getting stuck in the mud, five years after a peace agreement was signed between various protagonists giving the country some semblance of stability. There has been sporadic violence, mostly between government forces and groups that held out on the peace deal. …
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