Shock and anger after top Ghanaian politician sentenced to 20 years for illegal mining
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", was also fined more than $10,000 (£7,450).
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Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 organisers invite entries, unveil ₦225 million record deal
Entries open on 18 July. The post Next Afrobeats Star Season 2 organisers invite entries, unveil ₦225 million record deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Woman killed in Akwa Ibom apartment fire
A woman was burnt to death while a student sustained injuries after a predawn fire razed a four-room apartment in Uyo, with witnesses blaming an electric scooter battery that was allegedly left charging overnight. The post Woman killed in Akwa Ibom apartment fire appeared first on Premium Times Nige
Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss
They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.
WHO urges Africa to expand access to hepatitis care
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, said viral hepatitis remains a major public health challenge across the region, even though new hepatitis B infections declined by 25 per cent between 2015 and 2024 The post WHO urges Africa to expand access to hepatitis care appeared first on Premiu
Ethiopia sets $10m entry bar for Golden Visa programme
…..will become the world’s highest financial entry thresholds for investment-backed residence Ethiopia is preparing to roll out a 10-year read more Ethiopia sets $10m entry bar for Golden Visa programme
Ghana: Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill - Dr Bawumia Appeals to Pres Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026 to enable broad national consultations.
Kaduna reviews revenue performance of 52 MDAs to boost budget implementation, economic growth
The Kaduna State Government has commenced a three-day mid-year review of the revenue performance of its 52 revenue-generating Ministries, Departments read more Kaduna reviews revenue performance of 52 MDAs to boost budget implementation, economic growth
Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank joins Duplo to digitise business finance
Duplo, an African financial operations and payments platform, has partnered with Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, in a move read more Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank joins Duplo to digitise business finance
All you need to know about Wafcon 2026
Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.