Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter – seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. Nigeria’s government suspended Twitter last June after the company deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari about punishing regional secessionists. Authorities accused the social media firm of siding with the secessionists. But …
Read More »Emirates Ban Updated: Six More African Countries Added To The List
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have further tightened their travel restrictions to passengers who have been in or transited through Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Ghana in the last …
Read More »Dr. Bawumia Is The Kind Of Leader Africa Needs – Sanusi Lamido II
A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi Lamido II, has extolled the leadership qualities of Vice President , Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia. Addressing thousands of Muslims in Kumasi during a special end-of-year national Quran recitation and prayer session for the country, …
Read More »Ghana Takes Seat On UN Security Council Until 2023
Ghana has commenced a two-year term on the UN Security Council. The country joins four others on the world’s top body for addressing threats to international peace and security. The other countries are; the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Gabon and Albania. The countries were elected unopposed by UN members in …
Read More »Ghana Coach Milovan Rajevac Names 30-Man Squad For 2021 Afcon
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Coach Milovan Rajevac named five home-based players in his 30-man squad for the pre-tournament camping in Doha, Qatar. Real Tamale United captain David Abagna who is currently the leading top scorer in the Ghana Premier League …
Read More »South African President Tests Positive For COVID-19
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday (12 December), the office of the presidency said in a statement. He has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week. Ramaphosa “started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Named 2021 Forbes African Of The Year
President of the 4th republic of Ghana, Akufo-Addo has been adjudged African of the Year, 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine for its latest issue that was unveiled on Friday 3 December 2021. The award which is in its fourth year, recognises Africans that have made an impact on the continent …
Read More »ECOWAS Takes Steps Towards Reopening All Land Borders
The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the West African health Organisation (WAHO) is organising a Sectoral Ministers virtual meeting on the reopening of land borders in the region to facilitate the free movement of persons. In a statement issued by the regional body on December 3, 2021, it …
Read More »Akufo-Addo: It’s A Great Time To Invest In Ghana, The Safest Country In West Africa
President Nana Akufo-Addo has told members of the black business community in the United States of America about the numerous investment opportunities existing in Ghana, as the country seeks to build back strongly from the ravages of Covid-19. Delivering the Keynote Address at the ‘Africa Flagship Programme’ session of the …
Read More »No Rematch As FIFA Reportedly Throws Out South Africa’s Protest Agaist Ghana
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA has dismissed South Africa’s protest against Ghana. According to a report by WontumiOnline, Fifa has rejected South Africa’s claim against Ghana and Senegalese referee Maguitta Ndiaye following the 1-0 loss in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers a fortnight ago. The Black …
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