Day: July 24, 2023

Former Ghanaian Sanitation Minister Arrested for Suspected Corruption

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Former Ghanaian Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who resigned after her houseworkers allegedly stole more than $1 million in cash from her home, has been arrested for suspected corruption, according to the special prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Dapaah has denied any wrongdoing, but the opposition in Ghana has criticized the situation, questioning why a minister had such a significant amount of cash at her residence. The arrest comes at a time when President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government is grappling with the country’s worst economic crisis in years, leading Ghana to seek a…

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Gunmen Abduct Anambra Native Doctor, Kill Bodyguards in Oba Community

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An Anambra-based native doctor named Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki was abducted by gunmen in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The incident took place on Sunday night when armed men stormed his hotel in the Oba community. Sadly, his two bodyguards were shot dead during the abduction. The ease with which the operation was carried out has raised concerns in the community about the native doctor’s actual power and status. Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki was well-known for boasting about his supposed wealth and influence, attracting people seeking anti-bullet charms…

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Twitter Rebrands as X, Sets Sights on Payments, Banking, and Commerce

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Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, and its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced that the social media network would undergo significant changes. They plan to ditch the bird logo and rebrand the platform with the name “X.” The new direction for Twitter includes a focus on payments, banking, and commerce. Musk revealed the new minimalist art deco logo for X, which is a white X on a black background. He mentioned that if a good enough X logo was posted, the changes would go live worldwide the next day. Additionally, Musk changed…

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Over 500 Foreign-Trained Medical Graduates Fail Nigerian Council’s Assessment Exam

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According to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), a total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates did not pass the assessment examination conducted recently. The two-day examination, which took place in July, saw 704 medical and 30 dental graduates participating. However, the results showed that only 189 medical graduates and 16 dental graduates passed the assessment exam, while 515 medical graduates and 14 dental graduates failed. This pass rate of 27.4% was deemed poor by the MDCN Registrar, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi. Despite this, he emphasized the importance…

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Parents Urge President Tinubu to Halt Soaring Tuition Fees in Schools

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The Deputy National President of National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is advising President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action and halt the continuous increases in tuition fees and other essential services in government-owned schools. The parents are expressing their concern that these frequent hikes in fees, along with other increased costs in fuel and electricity, are putting a heavy burden on citizens, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. The Deputy National President supports the removal of the oil subsidy but believes that raising multiple fees…

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