Tag Archives: US

Assin North by-election: ‘It seems they are taking us for fools’- Chief fumes over selective development

The Chief of Assin Dansame, Dr. Nana Okofo Twum Barimah V, has voiced his disappointment with the government for neglecting development projects in his area. Speaking in an interview with Onua FM’s evening news on June 5, 2023, he expressed concern over the abandonment of crucial projects in Assin Dansame …

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US revokes visa of Ugandan speaker over anti-LGBTQ+ law – MP alleges

Anita Among, the Ugandan Speaker of Parliament has had her American visas revoked, a lawmaker alleged on Monday, May 29. Brandishing a purported email communication the visa sanction, lawmaker for Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basaalirwa; stressed that the speaker was not the only victim. “The Speaker’s visas for America have …

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Meet us for a peace talk in 14 days or face our wrath – Nogokpo chiefs to Agyinasare

The Chiefs and people of Nogokpo, a town in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have issued a strong ultimatum to Archbishop Dr. Charles Agyinasare, founder of Perez Chapel International. They demand that the respected clergyman personally meets with them for a peace talk regarding derogatory statements he made …

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Bear with us, ability to pay your bonds a struggle – MoF begs pensioners

The Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei Asare has said the government’s failure to meet coupon deadlines for pensioner bondholders is not on purpose. “We don’t intentionally stop them [payment], sometimes it’s difficult, it is the ability to pay and, so, when it is not there, it becomes a challenge, but …

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‘Even a class one child knows NPP has deceived us’ – Vim Lady

The host of Egyaso Gyaso on Okay FM, Afia Pokuaa alias Vim Lady is demanding better alternative actions and solutions from the main opposition party the National Democratic Congress. Speaking on the May 29, 2023, edition of her programme, the radio show host called on the opposition party not to rely …

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Cedi faces pressure amid US debt ceiling negotiations

The local currency has experienced a reversal of its recent gains, losing 1.48 percent. It traded at GH¢10.98 to the United States (US) dollar at the end of last week. Initially, positive market sentiments prevailed and were attributed to approval of the US$3billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme. However, an increase …

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It is wrong! – US wants Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law repealed hours after assent

President of the United States Joe Biden has demanded the repeal of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law, barely a day after it was signed. The White House, on May 29, published a statement in which Biden referred to the new law as a tragic violation of universal human rights. He also descrived …

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Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria

A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping three others, according to local police and US officials. The attack took place in the southeastern Anambra state, with Anambra Police Command telling CNN …

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Hajia4Reall’s $500,000 bail bond and how she may pay it – US prosecutor details

Ghanaian-American US-based prosecutor and Supreme Court attorney, lawyer Ebenezer Appiagyei, has shed some light on the case of socialite Mona4Reall, who recently pleaded not guilty to charges brought against her for a $2 million romantic scam. According to Lawyer Appiagyei in an interview with Frank Ntiamoah Williams, while it was reported …

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FBI knows you and will come after you – US Prosecutor to Hajia 4Reall’s team members

Lawyer Ebenezer Apiagyei, a US-based prosecutor and Supreme Court attorney, has stated that members involved in the romance scam saga will be hunted down by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to him, members of the enterprise who worked with Hajia 4Reall to defraud people should not think that they …

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