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Ghana – Mahama overspent 2016 budget in excess of GH¢3bn – iWatch Africa
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The office of former president John Dramani Mahama overspent the budget allotted to it in excess of GH¢3billion in 2016 investigations by iWatch Africa, an anti-corruption organization has divulged. In its assessment of the 2016 Auditor General’s report on the Consolidated
World – IS attack on Sinai convoy ‘kills 18 Egyptian police’
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At least 18 policemen have been killed in an attack on a convoy in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula claimed by so-called Islamic State, security sources say. Militants detonated a roadside bomb near the town of el-Arish, reportedly destroying three armoured vehicles and
Photos – Tijaniyya Muslim Council Of Ghana Pays Courtesy Call On Mustapha Hamid
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Members of the Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Information Minister, Hon. Mustapha Hamid. The delegation, led by Sheikh Khalifa Abul Faidi Ahmed Maikano, Spiritual leader of the Tijaniyya Council in Ghana, was at
Hajj 2017: Two million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for holy festival’s most important day
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Around two million people from around the world have gathered in an effort to start anew, erase past sins and beg God for forgiveness and guidance in the peak day of the hajj pilgrimage. With their palms facing the sky in supplication, and many
Ghana – Deputy Agric Min. William Quaitoo resigns
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The under-fire deputy minister for food and Agriculture William Quaitoo has resigned, a statement from the Flagstaff Hous has said. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, this evening accepted the resignation from office of the Deputy Minister for Agriculture,
World – Uber names Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO
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Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive, ending months of speculation in the firm’s search for a new leader. The decision was made by Uber’s board late on Sunday, a source told the BBC, but the
Inside Africa – Kenya plastic bag ban comes into force after years of delays
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A ban on plastic carrier bags has come into force in Kenya, which means that from Monday anyone found selling, manufacturing or carrying them could face fines of up to $38,000 or prison sentences of up to four years. The government
Turkish airlines transport 800 Sierra Leone Pilgrims to Hajj, on it’s first day of operation
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Turkish Airlines yesterday morning transported 800 Sierra Leone Pilgrims to this year’s Hajj and to commence arrangements for the setting up of offices in Freetown in preparation for its inaugural scheduled flight to Sierra Leone on December 15th, 2017. The Vice