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UN Sec Gen calls for protection of journalists
on: by Radia Sambare
UN Secretary-General António Guterres bemoaned that that freedom of the press was increasingly “shrinking” worldwide, and called on decision-makers to better protect journalists and media workers. “We’ve come a long way towards realising freedom of expression, and other fundamental freedoms. The
Ofori-Atta praises AFDB
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has praised the African Development Bank’s comparative advantage, saying “Africa trusts the Bank”. Mr Ofori-Atta made this statement when Governors representing the African Development Bank West Africa region held consultative meetings with the institution’s President and
Nigeria elections: Parties reject results accuse INEC of rigging
on: by Radia Sambare
In a statement on Monday night, CUPP spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, stated that there were evidence of rigging nationwide. He said Nigerians are no longer in doubt that the 2019 general elections was “a complete departure from the electoral gains made in
ASEPA tips former deputy BOG governor as Mahama’s running mate
on: by Radia Sambare
The former Second deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has tipped to be the likely running mate of flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama. A report by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability
There are no vigilante groups in NDC-Sam George
on: by Radia Sambare
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, on Monday told the Short Commission the party does not own vigilante groups. Appearing before the three-member Commission investigating by-election violence at Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency, the lawmaker said the
Race into Ghana’s tertiary institution to heighten next year
on: by Radia Sambare
The race for university admission is expected to heighten next year when about 400,000 Free SHS beneficiaries are expected to complete school and seek university admission. The problem is compounded by the backlog of students seeking admission into the country’s tertiary
Nigeria election 2019: INEC to announce results today
on: by Radia Sambare
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu has moved the collation of election results to today Monday, February 25, 2019, by 11:00 am. The presidential and national assembly elections held on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Reports from
NPP unfazed about Mahama’s victory
on: by Radia Sambare
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it is not perturbed at the election of John Dramani Mahama as the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election. The NPP further indicated that, the election of John Mahamamakes a