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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:03:36 GMT
Nigeria: Alleged Organ Harvesting - Nigerian Govt Speaks On Age of 'Victim' in Ekweremadu's Case
[Premium Times] The immigration service said the documents provided by Mr Nwanini from the National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) gave his date of birth as October 12, 2000.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:48:51 GMT
Nigeria: Stolen Artefacts - British Police Hold On to Ife Head Stolen From Nigeria
[Premium Times] The antique dealer has refused to hand the bronze head back to Nigerian officials insisting on being paid for a certain amount of money but Nigeria insists that it will not pay for what is originally hers.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:52:30 GMT
Nigeria: Another Oil Spill Occurs in Niger Delta
[Premium Times] The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed an oil wellhead leak at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18, operated by an indigenous operator, Eroton Exploration and Production Limited.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:49:22 GMT
Nigeria: Tems Wins Best International Act At Bet Awards 2022
[Vanguard] Talented singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly called Tems, has emerged winner of the Best International Act at the BET Awards 2022, making it the second time the singer is hitting the stage.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:38:32 GMT
Nigeria: English Proficiency Test, an Advantage for Nigerians - UK Envoy
[Premium Times] The cost of the test, which currently stands between N80,000 and N90,000 in Nigeria, is almost three times the country's minimum wage of N30,000.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:02 GMT
West Africa: Women Appeal for Lifting of Sanctions ... to Save Women, Children
[Ghanaian Times] A delegation of Malian Women leaders under the Political Transition in the country has appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Ghana's President and Chairman of Economic Community of West African States to help lift sancti...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:48:56 GMT
Nigeria: As Infections Spread, WHO Says Monkeypox Not Yet Global Health Emergency
[Premium Times] WHO in its global epidemiological situation report on monkeypox, said since the beginning of May 2022, 3,040 cases have been reported from 47 countries.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:59:50 GMT
Nigeria: What Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Told INEC About Their Education, NYSC, Occupations
[Premium Times] The publication of the personal particulars of candidates for the 2023 elections has been followed by animated discussions among Nigerians on social media

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:59:47 GMT
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Another Catholic Priest
[Premium Times] Mr Odia's death brings to two the number of Catholic priests killed by gunmen in the country in less than 24 hours.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:42:53 GMT
Nigeria: I'll Give You a Running Mate You'll Enjoy Working With, Gbaja Tells Tinubu
[Daily Trust] Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has promised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) a running mate he can work with.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:38:28 GMT
Nigeria: 2023 - Sokoto Speaker, Three APC Guber Aspirants Defect to PDP
[Premium Times] The defectors were received by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the PDP Vice Presidential candidate, on Sunday in Sokoto.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:12 GMT
Ghana: Veep, Ministers, Others Attend One Week Observation of Opanyin Agyepong ... Burial Sept 10
[Ghanaian Times] Opanyin Samuel Kwame Agyepong, the late father of the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, will be laid to rest on September 10, 2022, in his hometown at Obom Kwahu in the ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:10 GMT
Ghana: Seek Medical Attention for Allergic Reactions - Dr Dei-Adomakoh
[Ghanaian Times] The Head of Hematology at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) Accra, Dr Yvonne Dei-Adomakoh, has appealed to the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to intensify its education on the need for the public to seek medica...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:09 GMT
Ghana: Use Data to Inform Policy Choices - WB Chief Economist
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has been urged to strengthen data infrastructure and skills to enable the capturing of relevant data to inform policies aimed at advancing the lives of citizens.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:08 GMT
Ghana: Restore True Authority of Chiefs
[Ghanaian Times] At Kyebi in the East Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region to participate in the celebration of the Ohum festival cum homecoming of the chiefs and people of Akyem Abuakwa on Saturday, the Vice President, Dr Mahammudu Bawumia, calle...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:06 GMT
Ghana: CHRAJ Advises Torture Victims to Seek Redress
[Ghanaian Times] The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has urged all persons, who have ever suffered any form of torture, to report to the Commission or appropriate authorities for redress.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:06 GMT
Ghana: Parliament Amends Criminal, Other Offences Act
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament on Friday passed a Bill to amend the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure Act), 1960 (Act 30), sponsored by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, to formally incorporate plea bargaining f...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:03 GMT
Ghana: 9-Member ICU-Ghana Staff Local Union Executives Elected
[Ghanaian Times] A -nine member executives of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU), Ghana staff local union were on Wednesday elected into office for a four-year term.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:01 GMT
Ghana: NPP Aspirants Ballot for Positions Today
[Ghanaian Times] All is set for the balloting for position of the national executive election of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) today.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:27:00 GMT
Ghana: Presidency Refutes €480,000 On Private Jet to Belgium
[Ghanaian Times] The Office of the President has denied claims that the state spent ?480,000 on a private jet for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent trips to Belgium and Rwanda.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:58 GMT
Ghana: MTF Honours Dr Awal for Innovative Tourism Drive
[Ghanaian Times] Malta -- The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has been awarded by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) for spearheading an innovative tourism drive in Ghana and Africa.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:57 GMT
Ghana: Professor Ameyawekumfi Outlines His Vision for NPP
[Ghanaian Times] A national chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Professor AmeyawEkumfi,has reiterated his commitment to institute a welfare scheme for the party once elected.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:53 GMT
Ghana: PPAG, UNFPA Launch Campaign Against Child Marriage
[Ghanaian Times] Wa -- The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the national campaign to end child marriage in Wa, the Upper West...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:50 GMT
Ghana: Government Assesses Impact of Economic Interventions
[Ghanaian Times] Government will from Monday to Wednesday conduct a series of engagements with key sector players within the Ghanaian economy to assess the impact of the economic mitigation measures that were announced in March this year.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:49 GMT
Ghana: Police Urged to Respect Human Rights
[Ghanaian Times] The Director General of Research, Planning and Transformation Directorate (RPTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr Ernest Owusu, has urged police personnel to respect the rights of civilians, in the...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:48 GMT
Ghana: Evelyn Andoh,63, Wins Gold At WOFAGRIC Awards
[Ghanaian Times] Takoradi -- A 63 -year old farmer from Sefwi Akutuase in the Western North Region, Evelyn Andoh, emerged the ultimate winner of Gold in the Soil Award at the 4th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) hel...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:46 GMT
Ghana: Late Prof Mills Eulogised for Sterling Leadership Qualities
[Ghanaian Times] Cape Coast -- The Chairman of the Central and Western Regions Sector Local Organising Committee of the John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Lectures, Prof. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, has lauded the leadership qualities and contribution of...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:45 GMT
Ghana: Revive Volunteerism to Deal With Filth ... Veep Urged Chiefs
[Ghanaian Times] Kyebi -- Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on traditional rulers to help rekindle the spirit of volunteerism among Ghanaians to help deal with filth and pollution in the country.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:26:42 GMT
Ghana: FDA Lab Attains Global Recognition
[Ghanaian Times] The Centre for Laboratory Services and Research (CLSR) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has attained international recognition from American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:38:34 GMT
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Launches Momo Waysay-Wasa Version 2 Campaign
[New Dawn] LoneStar Cell MTN, Liberia's leading GSM company, has launched its mega promo life-changing program of amazing prizes for lucky subscribers and agents, named and styled MoMo Waysay- Wasa Version 2.



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