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Twitter sites African hq in Ghana, gives reasons

John Ogunsemore Apr 12, 2021 0

Twitter's decision to site its African headquarters in Ghana despite having a Nigerian, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on its board is generating conversations on the platform.CEO Jack Dorsey started it all when he took to his verified handle…

Entertainment

Shatta Wale Accuses Burna Boy Of Gossiping About Him

Faith Jan 17, 2021 0

Popular Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has called out Burna Boy for allegedly gossiping about him behind his back.The music star took to his Instagram Live on Saturday, January 16, 2021, where he called out Burna Boy for making side…

Foreign

Ghana: Buhari reacts to Akufo-Addo’s victory

John Ogunsemore Dec 10, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election for a second term in office.Buhari’s congratulated the Ghanaian president in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media…

Foreign

Ghana’s Presidential Election To Take Place On December 7

Emmanuel Yashim Nov 29, 2020 0

West African gold producer Ghana is preparing to elect a president on Dec. 7, in a race dubbed the “battle of two giants.” SEE ALSO: Buhari Holds Meeting with Ghanaian President at Aso Villa Incumbent Nana Addo Akufo-Addo of the ruling…

Politics

Don’t plunge Ghana into chaos – Obasanjo pens letter to leading political parties

John Ogunsemore Nov 29, 2020 0

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Ghana's two leading political parties and their candidates against plunging the nation into chaos in the forthcoming general election.The general election in the neighbouring West…

Tribute

JUST IN: Ex-Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings Dies

John Ogunsemore Nov 12, 2020 0

Former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has died.He died of suspected COVID-19 complications at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana on Thursday morning.Rawlings was aged 73.The former military ruler was in power…

Foreign

Nigerian Traders In Ghana Write Government, Demand Evacuation

Maureen Okon Nov 12, 2020 0

Nigerian traders in Ghana on Wednesday called on the Nigerian government to evacuate them from Ghana. SEE ALSO: NiDCOM, NGO Pledge to Join Hands In Assisting Incarcerated Nigerians Abroad The traders, in a Save-Our-Soul letter delivered…

Foreign

Ghana to Deploy 62,794 Security Personnel During Presidential Election

Fatima Sule Nov 4, 2020 0

Ghana’s Police Inspector-General James Oppong-Boanuh said on Wednesday that 62,794 security personnel will be deployed to secure the presidential election in December.The personnel will be drawn from the police service,…

Features

Ghana’s Western Togoland State Declares Independence, Hold Police Hostage

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 26, 2020 0

Western Togoland was incorporated into the Gold Coast Colony controlled by Britain. Gold Coast Colony would gain Independence from Britain in 1957 as modern day Ghana

Politics

How Gbajabiamila’s visit changed Nigeria, Ghana trade war

Fortune Abang Sep 5, 2020 0

The recent visit to Ghana by the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to Ghana helped change the basis of the trade war between Ghanaian and Nigerian spare parts dealers in that country, according to the Nigerians in…

Features

Ghana to Reconsider $1 Million Tax on Nigerian Traders – Akufo-Addo

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 4, 2020 0

This decision was conveyed by the Ghanaian President Professor Nana Akufo-Addo during a meeting with the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

Features

If You can close Borders, We Can impose $1million Trade Tax – Ghana Replies Nigeria

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 30, 2020 0

Ghana has insisted that the closure of external borders by Nigeria led to its imposition of a $1 million tax on traders with Nigerian traders being the most affected.

Politics

Presidency Warns Ghana against attacks on Nigerians

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 28, 2020 0

The Nigerian Government has issued a strongly worded warning to Ghana against attacks on Nigerian citizens

Business

Nigerian Traders In Ghana Ready To Return Over Harrasment

Adebusola Oyerinde Aug 22, 2020 0

Following the $1 million fee harassment, Nigerian traders in Ghana have announced that they are ready to return home, if Ghana refuses to honour the multilateral trade agreements of the Economic Community of West African States.…

News

Nigerian Traders Protest Against Harassment by Ghana in Abuja

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 19, 2020 0

Nigerian traders and businessmen in Ghana have voiced out their displeasure regarding the constant harassment being endured in the hands of Ghanaian authorities.The traders embarked on a peaceful protest in front of the Ministry of…

Foreign

COVID-19: Ghana’s Infected Cases Now Over 40,000, 200 Deaths Recorded

Fatima Sule Aug 7, 2020 0

Ghana has confirmed 455 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing its total case count to 40,097 on Friday, the latest update from the Ghana Health Service said. SEE ALSO: Kwara State Deputy Governor, Wife Test Positive For Coronavirus…

News

Court Orders Malami To Extradite Nigerian to Ghana to Face Prosecution

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 23, 2020 0

A federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami to ensure the extradition of a suspected Nigerian criminal to Ghana for prosecution.The court ordered that Asuquo…

Foreign

COVID-19 Cases In Ghana Now Above 19,000

Emmanuel Yashim Jul 4, 2020 0

The number of the COVID-19 cases in Ghana has increased to 19,388, according to the latest data provided by the Ghana Health Service early on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Nigerians Protesting Against Discrimination Vandalise Embassy in Indonesia…

News

Federal Government Secures Release of 36 Nigerians Jailed in Ghana

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 1, 2020 0

The Federal Government has secured the release of 36 Nigerians held in Prison by Ghanaian authorities under inhumane conditions.A rights group, Concerned Citizens Rights raised an alarm in a letter to the Nigerians in Diaspora…

Health

COVID-19: Ghana confirms 311 new Cases, Total hits 16,742

Babatunde Abdulfatah Jun 28, 2020 0

Ghana confirmed 311 more infections of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, increasing its total caseload to 16,742, according to the latest update by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). SEE ALSO: Lawmakers Demand Retaliation for Demolition of…

Features

Group Decries Alleged Maltreatment, Illegal Detention of 35 Nigerians in Ghana

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 27, 2020 0

A group, Concerned Citizens Rights (CRC) has called out to the Nigerian Federal government to help secure the release of 35 Nigerians who are being maltreated and illegally detained in Ghana.In a letter written to the Chairperson of the…

Entertainment

Why I will not discourage my Daughter from Prostitution – Veteran Artiste Manager (VIDEO)

Adefemola Akintade Jun 26, 2020 0

Bulldog, Ghanaian popular Artiste Manager has revealed reasons he will not discourage his daughter from venturing into prostitution if she chooses to toe that career path when she clocks 18.Speaking at Okay FM, Bulldog said he would…

Foreign

FG satisfied with Ghana’s apology over embassy demolition

Ifeanyi Nwoko Jun 25, 2020 0

Nigeria has expressed satisfaction over the moves by the Government of Ghana to address the demolition of the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Accra.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, told newsmen in Abuja on…

News

Earthquake Rocks Ghana After Demolition of Nigerian Embassy Buildings

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 25, 2020 0

Barely one week after several buildings were demolished within the Nigerian Mission compound in Ghana, the country has been rocked by a massive earthquake.According to reports from local sources, parts of greater Accra and Central…

News

Lawmakers Demand Retaliation for Demolition of Nigerian Mission Buildings in Ghana

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 24, 2020 0

Nigerian lawmakers have demanded retaliation against Ghana for the destruction of several buildings belonging to the Nigerian Mission in Accra.According to the House of Representatives, there must be retaliation from the Nigerian…

Ticker

Embassy Demolition: Ghana’s Govt Innocent – FG

John Ogunsemore Jun 23, 2020 0

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the government of Ghana had no hand in the demolition of a part of Nigeria’s High Commission in Accra.Onyeama stated this on Tuesday during the daily briefing of the…

Government

FG Responds as Ghana Demolishes Nigeria’s Diplomatic Building

Oladipupo Ehindero Jun 22, 2020 0

The federal government has demanded urgent action from Ghana over the attack on the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, the Ghanaian capital.Armed men had invaded the commission in Accra to supervise the demolition of a building under…

News

Ghanaian Traditional Ruler Warns Nigerian High Commission to stay off Disputed Land

Tony Abu Momoh Jun 22, 2020 0

While Nigerians are still expressing outrage over the demolition of several buildings within the Nigerian Mission Compound in Accra, Ghana, a traditional ruler has warned the Nigerians to stay away from the land.The Osu Mantse issued a…

Government

Embassy Demolition: Ghana will face consequences – Reps vow

Adefemola Akintade Jun 22, 2020 0

Yusuf Buba, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has vowed that Ghana must face consequences over the demolition of Nigerian embassy in the country.The Herald yesterday reported that the building that housed…

Features

Embassy Demolition: Ghana Wouldn’t Dare If OBJ, Abacha Were President – Fani-Kayode…

John Ogunsemore Jun 22, 2020 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the demolition of a Nigerian High Commission building in Accra, Ghana further proves that Nigeria does not have a strong leader.He stated this in a Monday morning tweet.…

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