Nigeria
APC sweeps Gombe LG election
The All Progressives Congress, APC, emerged victorious in the elections held across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State on Saturday. The Chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Saidu Shehu, announced the results, revealing that the APC won all 11 local government areas, including Kaltungo and Shongom, where it won unopposed. According […]
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Hamza Issah scores brace to fire Hearts back to winning ways
Hearts of Oak came from behind to beat Karela United 3-1 as Abubakar Ouattara’s side bounced back from consecutive defeats to return to winning ways. Hamza Issah’s double and a belter from Salim Adams ended the Phobian’s three successive defeats in the Ghanaian top-flight. The visitors went in front after just 2 minutes after Dafie […]
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Nigeria
Electricity tariff hike will compound Nigeria’s economic hardship, says Atiku
Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of critics faulting the Federal Government’s hike in electricity tariff and believes the move further compounds the citizens’ economic difficulties. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC) days ago jacked up the tariff for Band A consumers – those who enjoy at least 20 hours daily supply of power […]
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Boxing
African Games: Bukom Banku’s son breaks father’s 25-year-old boxing record
Abubakar Kamoko, the son of retired Ghanaian boxer Bukom Banku, has etched his name in history at the recently concluded 2023 African Games by securing a silver medal, surpassing his father’s achievements from 25 years ago. Competing in the fiercely contested 86kg cruiserweight category, Kamoko initially secured his place in the semifinals with an outstanding […]
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African Games: Bukom Banku’s son, Samuel Takyi to fight for gold
Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events. Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division. He will compete for the gold medal […]
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It’ll be an incurable harm to scrap Information Ministry – Fatimatu Abubakar
The Information Minister-designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has firmly opposed suggestions to either scrap or merge the Information Ministry with the Ministry of Communications. During her vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, March 8, Fatimatu Abubakar emphasized the importance of maintaining the ministry as a standalone entity, asserting that it is better suited to […]
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Let’s create an enabling environment for women to thrive – Fatimatu Abubakar
Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, has called for the creation of an environment that empowers women to excel nationwide. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee on Friday, she expressed concern that many women still feel intimidated in public spaces due to victimisation. However, the Information Minister-designate emphasised the crucial role of women in every […]
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Fatimatu Abubakar justifies Ken Ofori-Atta’s new appointment
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […]
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GJA Congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar
Fatimatu Abubakar The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed the appointment of Fatimatu Abubakar as the new Minister designate for Information. The GJA congratulated her on the elevation from Deputy
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General News
Sam George charges Ningo-Prampram Assembly to enforce land zoning policy
Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has charged the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NIPDA) to strictly enforce land zoning in the district. Mr George made the charge during the inauguration and swearing-in of a 33-member assembly comprising 22 elected members and 10 government appointees. He stated that it was worrying that even […]
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GJA congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar on her new nomination
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed and congratulated Fatimatu Abubakar following her nomination as the Minister for Information. President Akufo-Addo has nominated the former Deputy Information Minister to succeed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in the role of Information Minister, pending approval by Parliament. In a statement released on February 15, 2024, the GJA expressed its […]
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Nigeria
Senate in closed-door meeting with security chiefs, NSA, ministers
The Senate met with the nation’s security chiefs and some ministers behind closed doors yesterday. The meeting may not be unconnected to the recent surge in the security crisis bedevilling the nation. The House had, last week, postponed the meeting till today, Tuesday, February 13. Those in the meeting include Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher […]
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Bawumia has designed ground-breaking mining strategy -Duker
Mr George Mireku Duker, a Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Mines, has elaborated extensively on the policy strategy of the Vice President and Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the small-scale mining sector, describing it as a ground-breaking strategy capable of revolutionising Ghana’s mining industry entirely. […]
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Nigeria
Bandits, two soldiers, policeman killed in gunfight in Zamfara
Several bandits, two soldiers and a mobile police officer were killed on Monday during a fight that ensued after the outlaws attacked a security camp in Zamfara State. The terrorists had attacked security personnel stationed at the Government Day Secondary School, Dauran in Zurmi Local Government Area of the state. Multiple sources from Dauran and […]
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Presidency failed to provide credible defence for Tinubu’s failure –Atiku
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday accused the Presidency of failing to provide a credible defence for what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. Atiku insisted that he offered better policy options during the 2023 presidential campaign when compared to Tinubu’s […]
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Don’t amass wealth if voted into power – Yaa Naa tells Mahama
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has admonished the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, not to amass wealth and properties if re-elected in the upcoming 2024 polls. He further entreated Mahama to prioritize leaving a meaningful legacy rather than accumulating personal wealth if he assumes power […]
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Zongo communities advised to embrace I.T education
The Sawoaba GIFEC Centre has been re-opened with a call on Zongo communities to embrace Information Technology (I.T) knowledge and reap full benefits of the GIFEC centres, which are located in their localities. Established over eight years ago, the centre has trained over 260 people. Parents and Guardians have, therefore, been urged to encourage their […]
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Families of 25 deceased police officers receive N134m in Zamfara
The Nigerian Police Force has disbursed the sum of N134 million to the families of 25 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria. The disclosure was made in a press statement issued by the spokesman of the Zamfara Command, Yezid Abubaker, on Wednesday. According to the statement, […]
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Coup trial: ACP Agordzor discharged; six others sentenced to death
Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gamali, a senior officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, Corporal Seidu Abubaka, a junior officer from the same institution and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo have been acquitted and discharged of abetment and conspiracy to overthrow the Akufo-Addo government. Six others who were facing the same offence – […]
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