Author Archives: larryehu

‘Disrespect towards Davido too much’ – Nasty Blaq

Nigerian skit maker Nasty Blaq has expressed concerns over the growing online trolls and disrespect towards singer Davido. According to him, Davido is receiving “way too much” disrespect despite his kindness. He took to his X handle to vent his frustrations, stating that people are taking advantage of Davido’s good nature. He wrote: “The disrespect Davido is getting is way too much ...

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Gov’t eyes cheaper fuel from Dangote refinery to drive down prices-Hamid

Ghana may soon source petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery, a move expected to reduce reliance on pricier imports from Europe. Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA), highlighted this potential shift during the OTL Africa Downstream Oil Conference in Lagos on Monday. With Ghana currently spending around $400 million monthly on fuel imports ...

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France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits Rabat

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco on Monday, kicking off a state visit with a series of bilateral agreements, including major investments in renewable energy and transportation. Macron’s trip to Morocco — his first in six years — comes as immigrants, including North Africans, face continued scrutiny in France and while France reassesses its role in ...

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Finance Minister announces agreement reached with Sunon Asogli

Ghana’s power supply is anticipated to stabilise following a recently renegotiated agreement between the government and Independent Power Producer, Sunon Asogli. The new deal, announced by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, seeks to resolve power disruptions that arose from a financial impasse between Sunon Asogli and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Sunon Asogli’s 560-megawatt power plant had been ...

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Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu urges dialogue to resolve Parliamentary stand-off

Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, former Majority Leader and current Member of Parliament for Suame, has called on parliamentary leadership to engage in open dialogue with Speaker Alban Bagbin to address recent tensions that have disrupted parliamentary proceedings. Mr  Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized the importance of communication and cooperation among Parliament’s leadership to restore unity and functionality within the House, especially with the December ...

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2024/25 School placements released: Over 553,000 students secure SHS, TVET admission

The Ministry of Education has officially released the much-anticipated 2024/25 school placements for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, allowing thousands of qualified students to secure admission for the upcoming academic year. In a statement, the Ministry reported that out of 563,339 results received from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), 553,155 candidates ...

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Alleged assassination attempt: I want the police to finish their investigation immediately – Cynthia Morrison

Member of Parliament and Independent Parliamentary candidate at Agona West Constituency, Cynthia Mamle Morrison has expressed her desire for the police to as early as today 28th October, 2024 finish their investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on her over the weekend. “I want it as early as today if it is possible” she responded when the host of 3FM ...

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Bagbin rejects Supreme Court writ on vacant seats ruling, returns documents

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has directed the return of a set of court documents served by bailiffs on the Parliamentary Service, citing constitutional immunity under Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution. This move, communicated through an official letter from the Office of the Speaker, highlights Parliament’s stance on judicial procedures involving Members of Parliament (MPs). In a letter ...

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Speaker returns SC ruling processes, citing Constitutional requirements

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has instructed the Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, to return the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. In a letter dated October 18, addressed to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, the Speaker cited constitutional requirements for this action. The letter indicates ...

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