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Nigeria Army Denies Report Of Coup Plot

The Nigerian army has issued a rare statement denying reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the suggestion was categorically false and called on the public to ignore it. The statement follows a report from the Sahara Reporters news site that the …

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Watch The Moment Thousands Swarmed Around Dr. Kwame Nkrumah After He Was Released From Prison

Accra, Gold Coast’s capital [now Ghana], was filled with joyous chants at the release of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) who later became the country’s first president. He, together with six other men, were released from prison on February 12, 1951, as free …

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Liberia Defence Minister Resigns Amid Protests In Barracks

Liberia’s Defence Minister Prince Charles Johnson III has resigned following protests by wives of the country’s soldiers, who blame him for low wages and poor living conditions in the military barracks. The women set up roadblocks near the capital, Monrovia and elsewhere in the country, forcing President Joseph Boakai to …

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US Investor Who Wants Africa Countries Re-colonized Linked To Ghana’s Communications Minister

Recent revelations have surfaced linking a US investor, Erik Prince, who has advocated for the colonization of Africa, to Ian Hannam, a British deal-maker with ties to Ghana’s Ministry of Communications. The connection was established by a news article that Vice President of Imani Africa, Bright Simmons, shared on his …

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Former US Soldier Calls For ‘Recolonisation’ Of African Countries In Viral Video

Erik Prince, the former CEO of the controversial private security firm Blackwater, has sparked outrage by calling for the U.S. to “put the imperial hat back on” and take over African countries that he deemed “incapable of governing themselves”. In a recent episode of his podcast “Off Leash”, Prince said …

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The Case For Non-custodial Sentencing And Plea Bargaining In Addressing Same-sex Sexual Relationships – Deputy Majority Leader Writes

A significant problem that casts a long shadow over Ghana’s ongoing efforts at social and legal reform is the extreme congestion in its prison system. This problem is a significant indication of the underlying conflicts and difficulties within Ghana’s criminal justice system, not only one of capability. This paper presents …

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Here Are The Prominent Economists Given Bawumia Thumbs Up On His Vision For Ghana

Some experts have given Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia a thumbs up for his delivery in his address to the nation on Wednesday (7 February). The address on the theme “Ghana’s next chapter; selfless leadership and bold solutions for the future”, proffered some bold solutions to the challenges facing the country, …

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Over 160 Ghanaian Nationals Repatriated From Libya

Ghana’s Embassy in Tripoli in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration has today repatriated a total of 165 Ghanaians from Libya to Ghana. According to the Ministry of Information, they are scheduled to arrive at the Kotoka International Airport at 1500 hours GMT. This was contained in a statement …

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Ghana Card To Replace Passport Under My Tenure – Dr. Bawumia Affirms

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says that when he is elected into office in 2024, Ghana Card holders will no longer need to apply separately for a passport. According to him, cardholders will merely pay for the passport application fee via electronic transfer, specifically mobile …

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