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Opinion – Celebrating AU day is meaningless – Social activist.
on: by Fernil News
A social activist and a journalist has said, putting a day aside for the celebration of AU is meaningless to the African continent. The day is supposedly used by African leaders to assess and ponder on the achievements of the African
Sports – Newcastle United confirm signing of Atsu
on: by Fernil News
Newcastle United have wrapped up the permanent signing Christian Atsu from Chelsea on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old Ghanaian was on loan with the Magpies this season and helped his side clinch the Sky Bet Championship title as they returned to
Ghana – Gov’t to revoke all diplomatic passports of Mahama’s appointees
on: by Fernil News
Government says it will soon revoke all diplomatic passports still in the hands of former appointees of the John Mahama administration. Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says those still holding on to the passport risk being embarrassed if they fail to return
Ghana – Government leads the way in encouraging growth and development of SMEs
on: by Fernil News
The Assistant Industrial Promotion Officer at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Ms. Diana Ama Gyemfi has said government has led in the way of encouraging growth and development of SMEs, through policy interventions that encourage easier access to SME financing
Ghana – Akufo-Addo leaves for Sierra Leone
on: by Fernil News
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra for Sierra Leone for a day’s visit. The visit to Sierra Leone is part of the president’s tour of West African countries. Mr. Akufo-Addo will also hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Ernest
Inside Africa – Ethiopia’s Tedros elected new WHO chief
on: by Fernil News
Ethiopia’s Tedros Adhanom was elected as the new head of the powerful World Health Organization on Tuesday, vowing to shake up an agency seen as needing major reform. The former Ethiopian health minister beat out Britain’s David Nabarro and Sania Nishtar
Inside Africa – Nigerian fraudster and former state governor wins £1 in British court
on: by Fernil News
Convicted fraudster and former Nigerian state governor James Ibori has been awarded £1 for being unlawfully detained in the UK. Ibori was due to be released from prison on 20 December but instead was held in immigration detention for almost two
Ghana – Koforidua SDA College bans Muslim worship on Campus
on: by Fernil News
Management of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) college of Education in Koforidua-Asokore in the Eastern region has temporary banned Islamic Worship on Campus . The decision according to Kasapa News sources has been taken to compel all students to strictly participate