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MP to challenge drone deal
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman Constituency, Ernest Norgbey, has served notice that he will be challenging the drone-for-medical deliveries deal in court. According him, the government flouted procurement regulations in awarding the contract to Fly Zipline. The government, Mr Norgbey
US Senate votes to end military support in Yemen
on: by Fernil News
The U.S. Senate sent a fresh warning to President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia Thursday by approving a resolution to end U.S. military support for Riyadh’s war in Yemen. The largely symbolic resolution cannot be debated in the House of Representatives
7-year-old Guatemalan immigrant girl dies in custody of US Border Patrol
on: by Fernil News
A 7-year-old girl who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her father last week died after being taken into the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, federal immigration authorities confirmed Thursday. The Washington Post reports the girl died of dehydration and shock
US Senate says Saudi Crown Prince responsible for Khashoggi murder
on: by Fernil News
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill that directly pins the blame for the murder of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi on Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. The resolution, which had the backing of Senate Majority Leader
Bill laid before parliament for 3 new holidays
on: by Radia Sambare
A bill has been laid before parliament to amend the Public Holiday Act 2001 to provide for three different holidays. The 7th of January will be observed as the Constitution Day, the 4th of August will be described as the Founders
Zimbabwean nabbed at KIA for having 7kg of Cocaine
on: by Radia Sambare
A 30-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been nabbed by the Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for trafficking illicit drug. Cynthia Lichonja, was nabbed on Monday, December 3, 2018 by officers of NACOB at KIA when she disembarked
Drone service a misplaced priority –Kennedy Agyapong fires
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong believes that the much talked about Medical drone service is a misplaced priority. According to the maverick MP, this drone service will only make sense if leaders stop travelling abroad for medical treatment.
9 dead, 47 injured in train accident in Ankara – Turkey
on: by Fernil News
A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday, killing nine people and injuring 47 others, including three in critical condition, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mehmet Cahit