The scheduled arraignment of top Binance officials at the Federal High Court in Abuja failed on Thursday after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said it could not serve charges on the defendants. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) similarly failed to arraign them in a separate case before another judge of the court. […] The post EFCC, FIRS
Police have apprehended the spouse of a National Democratic Congress branch youth organizer in the Asante Mampong Constituency on suspicion of stabbing him to death. The victim, Osei Akoto, a teacher in his 40s, succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at the hospital after his partner allegedly stabbed him during a heated dispute. Residents of […] The post Asante
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, said contrary to criticisms by lawyers and activists,the military’s declaration was not illegal. PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected residents of Okuama Community in Delta State, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers. The troops […] The post Murder
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
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
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 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
Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member […] The post Ejisu
Akwesi Agyeman, GTA Boss The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Beyond the Return (BTR) Secretariat have invited event organisers and promoters to submit suggestions for inclusion in the schedule Read More... The post GTA Calls For ‘December In GH’ Proposals appeared first
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has denied rumours of an arrest in Uganda and Kenya. He shared a post on his X page, imploring fans and followers to disregard the false rumours. The singer noted that he has never been arrested by anyone for any crime abroad or at home. He further stated that his lawyers were seeking legal […] The post ”April Fools” – Davido
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will hold a parliamentary primary on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to elect a candidate for the Ejisu constituency by-election. This decision Read More... The post Ejisu By-Election:
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, has urged contractors working on the Atibie Odweanoma road in the Eastern Region to expedite their work following this year’s Easter paragliding in Kwahu. The much-anticipated 2024 Easter Paragliding Festival has commenced in Kwahu Atibie, with hundreds of enthusiasts gathering at the Odweanoma paragliding […] The post Paragliding
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has admitted his side has a discipline problem that needs to be addressed going forward. Ghana picked up three red cards and five yellow cards in two friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. Jerome Opoku, Mohammed Salisu, and Alidu Seidu all saw red for dissent towards referees. Addo believes […] The post Otto Addo vows to tackle
A Nigerian court on Tuesday sentenced a Chinese national to death after finding him guilty of killing his girlfriend, a government official told The Associated Press, vowing to recommend execution if he unsuccessfully appeals the ruling. Frank Geng-Quangrong was convicted by a local court in northern Nigeria’s economic hub of Kano state, Kano Justice Commissioner […] The post Nigerian
As Parliament is yet to officially declare the Ejisu Constituency Parliamentary seat vacant to make way for a by-election following the demise of the Member of Parliament for the area, names of interested persons seeking to succeed the late John Ampontuah Kumah are emerging. Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has emerged […] The post Ejisu
More than 130 schoolchildren kidnapped by gunmen in Kuriga, northwestern Nigeria, earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said. The mass kidnapping in Kuriga, Kaduna State, on March 7 was one of the biggest attacks on a school since 2021 and sparked a national outcry over insecurity. Government spokesman Abdulaziz […] The post Kuriga kidnap: More than
The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by demands for ransom payments, said 137 children had been freed in the country’s north.
The Black Princesses of Ghana defeated Nigeria 2-1 after extra time to claim the gold medal in women’s football at the 13th African Games at the Cape Coast Stadium Thursday night. Goals from Tracey Twum and Mukarama Abdulai overturned the tie on its head to give Ghana another gold medal in the tournament. Yusif Basigi’s […] The post Accra 2023: Black
Black Princesses coach Yusif Basigi says his team isn’t under pressure to win gold in the Women’s football of the 2023 African Games as they gear up to face Nigeria in the final. Having edged Senegal in the semifinals, the Ghana U-20 female side are within touching distance of a gold medal. However, Nigeria stand […] The post African Games: We are not under pressure
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