A conflict early warning and early response (EWER) ecosystem has been developing in West Africa as multilateral organizations, governments, civil society groups, and others have established systems that detect threats and provide critical information to relevant authorities. Yet individual EWER systems are prone to a range of failures–from gaps in data to decision-making bottlenecks to […]
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Influential Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and his Grand Gedeh counterpart, Thomas Yaya Nimely, who many believe orchestrated some of the worst crimes during the Liberian civil crisis, were among 28 senators who have unanimously agreed to the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) in the country. Both men formed part […]
Capitol Hill — The House of Representatives’ Plenary has tasked its Committee on Executive to investigate allegations of corruption involving Presidential Affairs Minister Sylvester Grigsby. This decision follows a communication from Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County), accusing Minister Grisby of requesting US$5 million from the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) […]
Chairman, House Committee on Polytechnic and Technical Education, Fuad Laguda representing Surulere Constituency 1 has urged Nigerians to carry forward the lessons of Ramadan by being compassionate and showing utmost empathy for others in their daily lives. Fuad Laguda who made this known in a special Eid Mubarak message, via his X handle, admonished Muslims […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered investigation into an alleged assault of a journalist, Seun Falomo, and personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYSRTMA) by some immigration officers. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, gave the order in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Kenneth Udo, on […]
Monrovia — Liberia Football Association’s second division team, Shaita Football Club, has secured promotion to the first division league of Liberian football. The Caresubury boys’ promotion to the top tier of Liberian football was confirmed on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a 3-1 win over Junior Professionals FC in the LFA Second Division league. A […]
Monrovia — Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. The project was implemented by Orphanage Concern through REACH Liberia. The total cost attached to the project is one thousand five hundred United States Dollars (1,500USD). Speaking during the dedication of the Hand-pump, Healthy Initiative […]
The Senator representing the esteemed people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, extends his warmest greetings and felicitations to the Muslim community on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri. As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, Senator Dafinone joins in celebrating the spirit of […]
As Muslims worldwide rejoice in the festivities of Eid el-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramadan, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS,NACA,has sent warm greetings and blessings to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria. Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director General of NACA, in the message, emphasized the significance of the […]
The police have suspended their wanted person declaration and the government dropped charges against the cleric Popular Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Idris Abdulaziz, who fled into exile amid a protracted political feud with Governor Bala Muhammad, has returned home after the intervention of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Abdulaziz […]
On page 9 of our yesterday issue is a story in which the Coalition of CSO Networks in HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assist in the clearing of locked-up Global Fund-donated health care items at Tema Port, valued at over US$40 million. These items said to […]
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Ghana: New NSA Boss Meets Accra Staff
The new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Dodzie Numekevor, was yesterday introduced to staff of the Head Office and Greater Accra region at a well-attended staff durbar. The introduction was done by the Deputy Director General of the Authority, Mr Majeed Bawa, and other management members. In his address, Mr Numekevor, […]
The High Court in Accra yesterday granted a motion to expedite hearing of the case in which the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi Constituency is seeking to compel President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to act on the anti-LGBTQ bill. The case has been […]
Liberian Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has established a four-member committee to review and engage those who have held Diplomatic, Official, and Service passports for six years or more. Garrison Jallah heads the team, with co-chair Paul Nyafuah and members Hassan Conteh, Geneva Togbah, and Stephanie Wesseh. Minister Nyanti disclosed the committee’s establishment at […]
As a way of combating the Kush menace across the country, the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has braced up to crackdown on individuals involved in the traded. Director of Operations, Sierra Leone Police, ACP Dr. John Martin Senesie, during a press conference organised last week at the SLP’s Headquarters on George Street in Freetown, informed […]
Monrovia — The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several years, as the Liberian Senate takes a major decision today, Tuesday, April 9, on the establishment of War and Economics […]
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has during the State visit of the President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló, announced the giant strides being made by Ghanaian products under the Guide Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Following the maiden roll out of the Guided Trade Initiative, President […]
In a court martial hearing held on Friday, April 5, 2024, Major General Dauda Alpha, stationed at the Commander Joint Force at Cockrill headquarters, provided disturbing testimony regarding the tragic death of his close protection officer, Sergeant Marrah, who he said was beheaded by an RPG bomb exploded by assailants at Murray Town. Major General […]