A Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State, ISIS, in Iraq and Syria, Emmanuel Osase, has been detained for 60 days, by the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Wednesday, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, marked […] The post Nigerian suspected to be ISIS member detained for 60 days appeared
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis. Mr Mnangagwa said on Wednesday the country needs $2bn (£1.6bn) to tackle hunger caused by low rainfall which has wiped out about half of the maize crop. The grain shortage has pushed up food prices and an estimated 2.7 million […] The post Zimbabwe declares national disaster over
Uganda’s Constitutional Court has rejected a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned internationally as one of the toughest in the world. The court found on Wednesday that some sections of the law violated the right to health and it was “inconsistent with right to health, privacy and freedom of religion” but […] The post Uganda’s Constitutional
Tens of thousands of people have fled the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, to escape a surge in gang violence over the past weeks. United Nations figures suggest more than 53,000 left between 8-27 March. The UN is warning that the rural regions to which many have fled are not equipped to deal with such a large […] The post More than 50,000 flee Haiti capital after surge in gang violence
The White House wants US space agency Nasa to develop a new time zone for the Moon – Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT). Because of the different gravitational field strength on the Moon, time moves quicker there relative to Earth – 58.7 microseconds every day. This might not seem like much, but it can have a […] The post White House wants Moon to have its own time zone appeared first
The president of Botswana has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over conservation. Earlier this year, Germany’s environment ministry suggested there should be stricter limits on importing trophies from hunting animals. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi told German media this would only impoverish people in his country. He said elephant numbers had […] The post Botswana
Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island’s eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800. Some 127 people are trapped in collapsed tunnels and on mountainous roads along the rugged coastline. The epicentre was 18km (11 miles) south of Hualien city, but strong tremors […] The post Rescue efforts continue after
A private businessman in Obuasi, Mr Kofi Appianin Ennin, has declared his intention to contest the Obuasi West Constituency parliamentary seat as an Independent Candidate, in the upcoming general elections in December 2024. Mr Kwaku Kwarteng, the incumbent MP and Madam Faustilove Appiah Kannin, have filed to contest the seat as New Patriotic Party (NPP) […] The post Appianin
Chiefs and constituents of Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region are pleading with the former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Ing. Kwabena Owusu-Aduomi to contest the vacant parliamentary seat in the impending by-election. They have pledged their support for the former lawmaker, pointing to what they described as unprecedented, the level of developments he brought […] The post Ejisu
Over ten people have expressed interest in contesting the vacant Ejisu constituency seat on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). At the last count yesterday afternoon, about 12 were already canvassing for support to win the parliamentary primary to contest the upcoming by-election. Four-time contender Abenaa Pokuaa Boaitey; former President of the […] The post More NPP members chase John
In the vast landscape of Africa, the impact of high heat on human health is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women and girls. High temperatures have a range of direct and indirect effects on women’s SRH across the African continent. From exacerbating existing health conditions to increasing vulnerability to new threats, […] The post The
The seven trucks which were impounded in connection with the conveyance of suspected narcotics in Ho have been duly released. The Chronicle’s independent investigation reveals that the release of these trucks was as a result of orders from the Circuit Court in the Volta Regional capital, Ho. A number of persons suspected to have link […] The post 7 Suspected Narcotics Trucks
The Didango Geita community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State was thrown into mourning on Saturday after three children were killed in a gun accident. Four other children were also injured in the sad incident. The state commissioner of police, David Iloyonomon, in a statement issued in Jalingo on Sunday, dismissed a […] The post Three children killed, four injured
A former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, Daniel Bwala, has said the 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is hunted by a ghost he created. Bwala was reacting to Obi’s latest threat to jump the LP before the 2027 general elections. The former Anambra State governor had vowed “not to die” […] The post ‘Peter Obi haunted by ghost’
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, says it remains committed to ensuring that those who contribute to the failure of banks are properly investigated and prosecuted. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, made this statement during a courtesy visit of the NDIC Management to the Executive Chairman of the Economic […] The post NDIC, EFCC reiterate
The Head Pastor of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Calvary Temple, at Spintex, in Accra, Reverend Anthony Cudjoe says a Muslim can also lead Ghana. According to him, God can use any person to build a nation without considering their religion or the wishes of men. “Sometimes you hear Ghanaians saying, ‘We want a […] The post A Muslim can also lead Ghana –ICGC Pastor appeared
The total number of electricity customers in Nigeria stood at 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. The bureau revealed this in its Nigeria electricity report detailing energy bills, revenue generated, and customers by DisCos (Q4 2023), which was published on Monday. “Total customer numbers in […] The post Nigeria electricity
In what is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing political maneuvers ahead of the upcoming elections, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, H.E. Alhaji (Dr) Mahamudu Bawumia finds himself at crossroads that could redefine the party’s future and potentially the political landscape of Ghana. With an array of prospective candidates to choose […] The post Bawumia Running Mate Saga:
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commissioned an ultra-modern office that will serve as the hub of activities for Greater Accra Lands Commission. The complex, made up of a number of spacious offices, conference room and an auditorium was constructed with internally generated funds (IGF) from the regional office of the […] The post Lands C’ssion, G/A gets modern
The Golfie 1 Municipal Assembly at Lome, in the Republic of Togo, has honoured the Presiding Member (PM) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Patrick Kwame Frimpong. The Mayor of Lome, Gomado Koamy Gbloekpo, decorated the KMA PM at a ceremony during, which honorary membership was conferred on the KMA official. The honour was for good leadership, as an Assembly member […] The post Lome
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