The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah has cautioned loyalists of politicians not to kill themselves in demonstrating support for their candidates. According to the septuagenarian priest, opposition politicians are friends jostling for their piece of the national cake and shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Kukah spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday hours after the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu; and his
There was tight security on Tuesday at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, the Plateau State capital as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima flag off campaigns ahead of 2023 general elections. Armed members of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps were seen at different spots of the stadium. Supporters of the ruling party’s
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has taken steps to stop the cases of kidnapping on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. On Tuesday, the IGP reportedly took briefs from the commissioners of police in Ogun, Lagos and Oyo states about the security situation on the expressway. Consequent upon this, the IGP, DAILY POST learnt, has “ordered an immediate restructuring of the security architecture on the expressway.” A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said
The Builsa Community Bank (BUCO Bank) in the Upper East Region has recorded significant growth in 2021 compared to 2020, despite the challenges that bedeviled the financial sector. In spite of the depreciation of the Ghana Cedi against the major trading currencies; United States dollar, pounds sterling and euros at 0.05 per cent, 1.11 per cent, and 1.32 per cent, respectively, the bank remained resilient and recorded improved performance. Mrs. Akanbangbiem Agamu Asokea, the Board Chairman, said
An Accra High Court has dismissed a motion filed by Dr Stephen Opuni to perpetually injunct the trial Judge from further hearing his case, citing Article 145(2a) of the Constitution.The court also dismissed an order to set aside the orders of the court dated July 28, 2022. Dr Opuni and MrAgongo are facing 27 charges, including defrauding by false pretences, willfully causing financial loss to the State, money laundering and corruption by public officer in contravention of the Public Procurement
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for international sanctions on Iranian officials in response to the regime’s crackdown on the protest movement he again described as a “revolution”. Speaking in an interview broadcast this Monday on France Inter radio, the French head of state said that he is “in favour of a strong diplomatic reaction and sanctions on the figures of the regime who have a responsibility in the repression of this revolution.” Macron described
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told world leaders at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Indonesia that now is the time to stop Russia’s war on his country under a peace plan he has proposed. In his address to the G20 on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said the war should be ended “justly and on the basis of the UN Charter and international law”. “Now is the time when the Russian destructive war must and can be stopped,” Zelenskyy said by via video link to the summit on the Indonesian
Pakistan’s prime minister has tested positive for the coronavirus and was feeling unwell, a day after returning from London, the country’s information minister has said. It was the third time that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had tested positive for the virus; the first two times were in June 2020 and in January this year. Information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb asked the nation in a tweet on Tuesday to pray for the 71-year-old leader’s quick recovery. Sharif travelled earlier this month
The Dutch government is banning the use of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, amid concerns over the health risks for the growing number of young people using it. The ban, which starts in January, makes it illegal to buy, sell or own the gas. However, the authorities say it can still be used for medicinal purposes and in the food industry. The government also hopes the ban will reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving the drug. According to road safety monitor TeamAlert,
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, damaging residential buildings close to the city centre. In what appears to be a nationwide attack, strikes were also reported in Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia, among other places. In Kyiv, three buildings in the Pechersk district were hit, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. World leaders are currently at a meeting of the G20 in Indonesia where they have condemned the war on Ukraine. The attacks were reported as Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov,
The world’s population will reach 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a “milestone in human development” before birth rates start to slow, according to a projection from the United Nations. In a statement, the UN said the figure meant 1 billion people had been added to the global population in just 12 years. “This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. It
Watching the documentary, Galamsey Economy, I must confess that, I was never impressed about it, as I am never impressed about the kind of investigative journalism Anas Aremeyaw Anas is practicing here in Ghana. He uses entrapment to make up his story, encouraging people to take money as forms of bribe, and then in the end blame them for collecting bribes. His motto, “Name and Shame,” should rather be about him. Sometime ago, he showed us some judges collecting cash and kind, on camera and
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has opened up on facing Ruben Diaz at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Bristol City forward is one of the strikers named in Otto Addo’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar. And according to him, he sees the Portugal defender as one who can pose threat to him at the mundial. Semenyo is expected to play a role in the opener against Portugal on November 24 and the 22-year-old has already set sights on the clash against Manchester City’s Ruben Diaz. “Portugal,
Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has disclosed that Brazil paid the Ghana Football Association (GFA) $90,000 for the pre-World Cup friendly in September. Black Stars suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to the five-time World champions at the StadeOceane Le Havre, France. Tottenham striker Richarlison combined twice with Neymar, sweeping into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, before meeting a free-kick. “Per the agreement I have sighted, Brazil paid the Ghana Football Association $90,000
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