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BullGod owns Nana Akufo Addo court saga, brands King Paluta a fool
Ghanaian entertainment figure BullGod accepted full accountability for his public statements during a recent appearance on United Showbiz. The artiste manager recalled facing legal consequences three years earlier after making remarks about former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, emphasizing that he alone received the conviction rather than any media personnel. BullGod assured viewers that he maintains mental clarity when speaking publicly and avoids substances that might impair his judgment. The entertainment pundit expressed readiness to face any repercussions stemming from his commentary. He reinforced his recent criticism of King Paluta, declaring his certainty about the musician's foolish behavior and suggesting that...
Henry Dickson warns the Nigeria elite of killing democracy at the Abuja workshop
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson delivered sharp criticism of Nigeria's political leadership during a workshop hosted by the Nigeria Civil Society Alliance for Democratic Change in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor accused the nation's ruling class of systematically dismantling democratic institutions through corrupt practices. Dickson condemned politicians who switch party allegiances for personal advancement while abandoning their electoral mandates. He characterized the judiciary as weakened and manipulated by those in power. The senator alleged that political leaders deploy security forces to intimidate voters during elections. Dickson warned that elected officials have become increasingly isolated from their constituents and no...
Ruto orders Nairobi police to shoot violent protesters in the leg
Kenyan President William Ruto abandoned his 2022 campaign promise to eliminate police brutality when he recently ordered officers to shoot violent demonstrators in their legs. The directive came after more than 100 protesters died during anti-government rallies that began last June. Rights organizations documented 38 fatalities during the July 7 demonstration alone. Ruto characterized the protests as attempts to overthrow his administration and labeled attacks on police stations as declarations of war. His government disbanded a notorious police unit in 2023 while pledging to end extrajudicial killings. Human rights groups recorded over 80 abductions during the past year as cases of forced disappearances increased dramatically...
MSF accuses Ethiopian military of killing aid workers in Tigray, demands answers
Doctors Without Borders determined that Ethiopian military forces deliberately murdered three aid workers during the 2021 Tigray conflict. The medical organization published findings Tuesday confirming that María Hernández Matas, Yohannes Haleform Reda, and Tedros Gebremariam died in a calculated attack rather than random violence. Witnesses reported hearing radio communications between a commander and soldiers before the fatal shooting occurred on a road where federal troops were stationed. The humanitarian group marked their vehicle clearly, and all three staff members wore identification during the June 2021 incident. Ethiopian authorities failed to complete the promised investigations despite repeated requests from the victim's...
Equatorial Guinea blasts France at UN court over Paris mansion, calls move neo-colonial
Equatorial Guinea accused France of neo-colonial behavior during International Court of Justice proceedings Tuesday over a seized Paris mansion. French authorities confiscated the luxury residence after convicting Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue of corruption charges. The Central African nation demanded emergency measures to prevent France from selling the property valued above 100 million euros. Ambassador Carmelo Nvono-Ncá condemned French interference in sovereign affairs while seeking unrestricted building access. French legal adviser Diego Colas dismissed the complaint as meritless during court arguments. The ornate mansion features private cinema facilities and gold-fitted marble appointments near Arc de Triomphe...
Monguno turns fortress as Borno faces new wave of jihadist attacks, drone strikes
Nigerian forces have transformed Monguno into a heavily fortified garrison surrounded by defensive trenches in Borno State. The military installation serves as protection against increasing jihadist assaults from Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram militants. Soldiers conduct morning sweeps along access roads using metal detectors to locate hidden improvised devices. Twelve military checkpoints control entry points while watchtowers equipped with heavy machine guns monitor approaches. The compound houses the Multinational Joint Task Force headquarters coordinating regional security operations. Recent data reveals that explosive device incidents doubled during 2024, causing 418 civilian casualties across northeastern...
Kwasi Onyina-Acheampong says Bagbin picks favorites in Parliament debates
Kwabre East representative Kwasi Gyamfi Onyina-Acheampong revealed parliamentary speaking protocols during his Hot 93.9FM interview. The New Patriotic Party legislator explained that Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin carefully chooses which members address the chamber. Onyina-Acheampong described how parliamentary participation differs from public expectations about member contributions. The newly elected opposition figure detailed the selection process that governs floor participation. He emphasized that raising hands does not guarantee speaking opportunities for all legislators. Parliamentary leadership prioritizes eloquent communicators when distributing speaking time among members. Onyina-Acheampong acknowledged that certain colleagues...
Dr Hannah Bissiw calls Akufo-Addo's removal of Charlotte Osei unfair, blames ghost petitioners
Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw condemned the dismissal of Charlotte Osei from the Electoral Commission chairpersonship under former President Akufo-Addo. The National Democratic Congress National Women's Organiser characterized the petitioners as anonymous figures who denied Osei proper defense opportunities. Osei became Ghana's first female Electoral Commission leader before her 2018 removal alongside deputies Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwaa. Anonymous workers filed corruption allegations against the commissioners in 2017, citing unauthorized contract terminations with Superlock Technologies Limited and questionable payments to Dream Oval totaling $76,000. The investigative committee recommended dismissing all three officials after...
Rev John Ntim Fordjour accuses the government of backing violence in the Ablekuma North poll
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour charged the administration with orchestrating electoral violence during Ablekuma North's parliamentary rerun. The Interior Committee ranking member alleged government inaction following documented assaults demonstrates collaboration with National Democratic Congress operatives. Fordjour claimed NDC figures mobilized thousands of supporters who traveled to attack polling stations on July 11. The Assin South representative warned that presidential silence encourages political vigilantism threatening Ghana's democratic progress. NDC candidate Ewurabena Aubynn captured the constituency with 34,090 votes after violence disrupted voting across 19 stations. The victory terminated the New Patriotic Party's...
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