A former Benue State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jeffrey Kuraun, has condemned Governor Hyacinth Alia’s handling of the growing killings in the state. …
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Ghana’s Economic Advisor Begs Nurses to Hold Off Demands Until 2026
Accra, Ghana – Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor to Ghana’s Vice President, has appealed to nurses and midwives across the country to exercise patience and allow the government time …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …
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Mahama Orders Military Escort for Bawku Vehicles Amid Security Push
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to provide armed security escorts for all vehicles travelling through the Bawku area, in a major move aimed at strengthening …
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ThinkBusiness Africa Counters Push To Raise Sugar-Sweetened
ThinkBusiness Africa has challenged calls to raise the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax in Nigeria from N10 per litre to N130 per litre. The group made its position clear in a …
The Lagos State Government has suspended all planning approvals immediately along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. The decision was made to allow the state to check the effects of the road …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
Ghana’s Parliament has officially repealed two controversial taxes — the Emissions Levy and the 10% Betting Tax — after months of public outcry and operational setbacks. The decision, passed on …
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Ethiopia to Start Selling Government Bonds on New Stock Exchange Platform
The Ethiopian government is set to begin selling government bonds through the newly launched Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) starting from July 2025, a move expected to boost domestic financing and …
The United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, has softened his tone over recent criticisms of the Ethiopian government, calling instead for a political solution to the country’s ongoing internal …