In a media briefing held in Accra earlier today, Wednesday, November 6 2024, Speaker Bagbin expressed confidence that the matter could be resolved through thoughtful and mature dialogue, rather than Parliamentarians continuously seeking intervention from the Supreme Court. “There’s no constitutional crisis in this country. I repeat, there’s no constitutional …
Read More »We tried to seek audience with Kemi Badenoch but she ignored us – Abike Dabiri
Badenoch, a British politician of Nigerian origin, was elected by the Conservatives to take over the mantle of leadership from Rishi Sunak, who quit after the party’s disastrous outing in the July general elections. The 44-year-old politician came out top in the two-horse race with former immigration minister, Robert Jenrick, …
Read More »Smoking ban to protect children comes before parliament UK parliament
If passed—which is likely, given the governing Labour Party’s majority—the bill would position the UK among the strictest nations globally on smoking regulations. What’s in the Proposed Smoking Ban? The Tobacco and Vapes Bill outlines several measures: Anyone who turns 15 or younger this year would never legally be able …
Read More »Senator Ndume faces backlash for challenging Tinubu’s ‘Tax Reform Bill’
The tax reform package, sent to the National Assembly by President Tinubu, includes four bills: the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. This legislative package is designed to replace the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) …
Read More »Kurt Okraku hasn’t done anything to deserve a 3rd term – former GFA EXCO member fires
Despite retaining his seat as president, Okraku is reportedly seeking to amend the GFA statutes to allow him to serve a third term, extending his tenure to 2027. However, Lawyer Ntow insists that Ghanaian football should not be treated as a personal possession, emphasizing that football administrators like HP Nyameteye, …
Read More »Nigerian DisCos announce another meter price hike
The new pricing, which takes effect from Tuesday, November 5, 2024, impacts both single-phase and three-phase meters. The cost of a single-phase meter, commonly used by Nigerian households, will now range between ₦117,000 and ₦149,800, depending on the DisCo and vendor. Specific new prices for three-phase meters, typically preferred by …
Read More »5 common skincare mistakes that are ageing you faster
But even with the best intentions, we can make simple mistakes that cause our skin to age faster. It’s easy to overlook these errors when we’re busy or misinformed, but understanding what we’re doing wrong can make a huge difference. 1. Skipping sunscreen One of the biggest mistakes people make …
Read More »BREAKING! Speeding Truck Kills Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park
An Elephant knocked dead by a speeding truck By Our Reporter NATIONAL An Elephant has been knocked dead by a speeding Truck along the Karuma – Pakwach highway in Murchison Falls National Park. According to a statement released by Uganda Wildlife Authority, (UWA), the elephant was knocked …
Read More »Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, returning to the White House
In the early hours of Wednesday, 6 November 2024, Trump addressed supporters to announce his victory. Projections indicated he had won critical battleground states, including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. Shortly after his speech, the Associated Press called Wisconsin in his favour, sealing his path to the presidency. “We made …
Read More »Greatest White House comebacks: Before Donald Trump there was Grover Cleveland
The Rise of Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland, born in 1837 in New Jersey, emerged as a prominent political figure in the late 19th century. A lawyer by profession, Cleveland’s political career began when he was elected Mayor of Buffalo in 1881 and later Governor of New York. His reputation as …
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