Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found alive following reports that he was ‘trapped’ after an earthquake in Turkey. The 31-year-old, who played for both Chelsea and Newcastle during his time in the Premier League, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred on Monday. Portuguese outlet A …
Read More »Mahama Openly Endorse Ayorkor Botchwey For Commonwealth Secretary-General Position
The former President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama says he will gladly support Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey if she contests for the position of the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Mr. Mahama declared his support when he addressed a gathering at Chatham House in the United …
Read More »Africa Has The Potential To Feed 9 Billion People Globally By 2050 – Dr. Bawumia
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded business owners gathered at the ongoing Africa Prosperity Dialogue that this is the time for businesses to dialogue on smart ways to enjoy the opportunities from the agreement for a resilient, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous Africa. According to him, this …
Read More »France Strikes Bid To Halt President Macron’s Rise In Retirement Age
President Emmanuel Macron’s reform programme faces a make-or-break moment, as French unions stage a day of mass strikes and protests on Thursday against his plans to push back the age of retirement. A new bill due to go through parliament will raise the official age at which people can stop …
Read More »South Africa’s President Cancels Davos Trip Over Energy Crisis
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled plans to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos Switzerland, due to the ongoing energy crisis. crisis in his country, his spokesman has said. The country is facing its biggest ever power crisis with people experiencing rolling blackouts of up to six …
Read More »Italy’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 Years On The Run
Italy‘s most-wanted man, Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, was arrested Monday after three decades on the run. He was apprehended in the Sicilian capital, Palermo, Italy’s Carabinieri police division said. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a statement that the arrest was “a great victory for the state that shows it …
Read More »Wa West MP: Meek Mill’s Video At Presidency Could Be A Political Diplomacy Between Joe Biden And Akufo-Addo
The Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has asserted the video clip taken by American rapper, Meek Mill, at the Jubilee House, might be part of a “political diplomacy” between Ghana and the US. Mr. Toobu says he is sure a high level communication might have …
Read More »US Rapper Meek Mill Shoots Music Video Inside Jubilee House – Check Out Ghanaians’ Reactions
US Rapper Meek Mill has released a music video featuring his visit to Ghana with a music video clip shot from the seat of government Jubilee House in Accra. Meek Mill was in Ghana to perform at the Afrochella and was well-received nationswide. Meek Mill as part of his visit …
Read More »Donald Trump Sued For Wrongful Death On Second Anniversary Of January 6 Riot
The partner of a US Capitol Police officer who died a day after the 6 January 2021 riot has sued Donald Trump for wrongful death. The lawsuit filed on Thursday says Mr Trump “intentionally riled up the crowd” that attacked Brian Sicknick. Police have ramped up security on Capitol grounds …
Read More »Kevin McCarthy Elected As US House Speaker After 15 Tries
Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows. It took 15 rounds of voting for Mr McCarthy to win the job, despite his party having a majority in the chamber. It came after a dramatic …
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