Author Archives: larryehu

Nigerian doctor accused of money-laundering

Abuja – Nigeria’s ex-president Goodluck Jonathan’s former doctor has been charged with six counts of money laundering, the country’s anti-corruption agency says. Fortunate Fiberesima, who worked as Jonathan’s personal physician in 2012, is accused of awarding contracts to companies in which he had a personal interest, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said. Fiberesima, former head of the State ...

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New South Sudan fighting displaces 25 000 people

Nairobi – A spokesperson for the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders says 25 000 people have been displaced by fighting in the South Sudan town of Kodok. The top United Nations official in South Sudan also warned of a government offensive on the town. Phillippe Carr said that the fighting had caused a reduction in humanitarian services and there was ...

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Angry NPP youth on rampage; burn billboards over MMDCE nominations

Irate youth in Savelugu-Nanton municipality of the Northern region are on rampage following the appointment of Hajia Ayishetu Seidu as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). The youth burnt NPP bill boards to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the choice of the president as his executive presence in the area. The chaos is part of mixed reactions towards the release of 212 names ...

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South African Police drops charges against Orlando Pirates striker Bernard Morrison

The South African Police has dropped charges against Orlando Pirates attacker Bernard Morrison, who was arrested last week over car theft. The 23-year-old appeared in court after he was accused of armed robbery by the police. But the Ghanaian has been released after the charges were dropped. The docket has been sent to the court for withdrawal. Police spokesperson, Captain ...

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Nigeria’s president misses second cabinet meeting in a row

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has missed his second cabinet meeting in a row, the Premium Times newspaper reports. It says that Information Minister Lai Mohammed told reporters that the president was absent because he wanted to rest. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo chaired the meeting instead. Mr Buhari returned to Nigeria last month after being in London on sick leave for ...

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Entrepreneurs welcome tax free holiday plan for startups

Private enterprises have lauded the tax free holiday policy for startups effective this July. Business Development Minister, Mohammed Ibrahim Awal explains that the move forms part plans to reduce the cost of doing business in Ghana and encourage private sector development. The NPP government has already abolished some eight taxes and reviewed four others in a bid to bring relief ...

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I didn’t commit visa fraud – MP

The former Member of Parliament for Asunafo South George Boakye has rejected a case of Visa fraud leveled against him by the UK High Commission. The former legislator’s dismissal of the charge comes after the UK High Commission in Ghana fingered him and three others in visa fraud. According to the commission, the lawmakers used their diplomatic passports to apply ...

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Essien rated Chelsea’s 2nd best Africa footballer of all times in the EPL by ESPN

Former Ghana star Michael Essien has been rated Chelsea’s second best African footballer of all times in the English Premier League by ESPN. Former Ivory Coast skipper and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba emerged the most influential African in the EPL for Chelsea. Michael Essien who overcame a mixed start to life at Chelsea, when his £24.4 million transfer fee raised ...

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