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Rivers State High Court judges set for annual vacation in July
Rivers State judges will take their yearly break starting Monday, July 21, 2025. Chief Judge Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi made this announcement through Chief Registrar David Ihua Maduenyi. The vacation follows the rules set out under Order 49, Rule 4 of the High Court of Rivers State Civil Procedure Rules from 2023. All court divisions across the state will shut down during this time. Regular court business will start again on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The Chief Registrar explained that people can still bring urgent cases during the break. Special vacation judges will handle these important matters when they come up. The Chief Judge will pick these vacation judges to cover any emergency situations. This system makes sure nobody...
Nigeria focuses on skills training to bridge education gap
Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed runs Nigeria's National Business and Technical Examinations Board. He believes technical and vocational training will transform the country completely. The government wants to reduce focus on paper certificates and help people learn practical skills instead. Mohammed supervised entrance tests for 30,000 students applying to technical colleges across Nigeria. He visited several schools in Minna, Niger State during these important exams. Countries like China, Singapore, and Dubai succeed because they prioritize hands-on training programs. These nations thrive even with challenging conditions because their people have useful skills. Nigeria could achieve similar success if more citizens learned practical trades...
Tagwirei's central committee seat boosts presidential ambitions in Zanu PF race
Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei moved closer to becoming Zimbabwe's next president after winning a spot on the ruling party's top committee. The wealthy Sakunda Holdings owner joined 299 other members of Zanu PF's central committee. Party leaders from Masvingo province first suggested adding him but Harare province made it happen. Legal affairs secretary Patrick Chinamasa said Tagwirei worked quietly for years before jumping into politics like a volcano. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has three years left as leader and cannot run again. Some senior party members feel worried about Tagwirei's sudden rise to power. War veterans leader Christopher Mutsvangwa warned against businessmen trying to take control of the party. Vice President...
Kudakwashe Tagwirei joins Zanu PF central committee, fueling presidential speculation
Zimbabwean businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei won a spot on the ruling party's main decision-making group. The Sakunda Holdings owner joined 299 other members on Zanu PF's central committee. Party leaders say his move from quiet supporter to active politician happened very quickly. President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces limits on how long he can stay as leader. Tagwirei might want to become the next president. The businessman has given money to Zanu PF for many years but stayed away from politics. His sudden jump into party leadership surprised many people inside the organization. Some older party members worry about rich business people taking control of political decisions. War veterans leader Christopher Mutsvangwa warned against letting...
Fella Makafui reveals why she was removed from YOLO's final season
Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui lost her spot on the popular TV series YOLO before its final season ended. She told Pulse Ghana that producers kicked her out without giving specific reasons for the decision. The actress originally auditioned for a character named Emily but received the role of Serwaa instead. Serwaa worked as a bread seller which reminded Fella of her childhood helping her mother with similar work. Fella disliked playing the bread seller character because it brought back memories she wanted to forget. Directors had to reshoot her first scene because she frowned during the entire performance. The actress struggled to connect with the role that felt similar to her real-life experiences growing up. After leaving YOLO...
Shatta Wale denies fraud allegations amid viral arrest reports
Shatta Wale fights back against people linking him to fraud cases even though police never accused him of anything. Two men named Dada Joe and Kofi Boat got arrested by American FBI agents for internet scams and money washing crimes. Social media users started saying the dancehall star might be connected to these arrests. The musician posted a video telling everyone he stays away from illegal activities. He said people always try to damage his reputation when problems happen in Ghana. Shatta Wale called himself a clean person who earns money through hard work. Critics often claim his expensive lifestyle comes from criminal activities rather than music success. The artist explained that foreign visitors research how he bought his...
Bro Philemon announces return to gospel music after hiatus
Gospel artist Bro Philemon finally spoke up after disappearing from music for several years. The Takoradi-born singer lives in China and runs multiple businesses there. Fans wondered if he had quit making gospel music completely. People in the gospel community heard rumors about him working with artists from America, Britain and the Philippines behind closed doors. Bro Philemon won awards at major African music ceremonies back in 2014 and 2018. His real name is Ishmael Philemon Ackon and he became one of the first Ghanaian gospel singers to win at AFRIMA in Nigeria. He also received honors at gospel music awards in the UK. The singer assured fans that he never stopped believing in his calling to make religious music. His business work...
Medikal responds to backlash over stage incident with fan
Ghanaian rapper Medikal faces criticism after a concert video went viral showing him touching a female fan inappropriately. The clip shows him inviting the woman on stage for a hwhile hugging her goodbye, his hand appears to touch her bottom area. Audience members cheered during the moment but social media users had mixed reactions to what they saw. Some people defended the rapper and said the fan seemed comfortable with the interaction. Medikal quickly responded to the online backlash and denied doing anything wrong on purpose. He explained that he invited the fan to dance but she mentioned having a boyfriend and he respected her wishes. The rapper claims he accidentally touched her during their hug and never meant to be...
Ghana's food security threatened by rising import dependency
Ghana spends over 3.5 billion dollars buying food from other countries each year. The nation imports tomatoes from Burkina Faso, onions from Mali, rice from Vietnam and frozen chicken from Brazil. These foreign products often cost less than local food but create serious problems for Ghana's farmers and economy. Africa imports about 50 billion dollars worth of food annually with projections reaching 110 billion dollars within the next few years. Ghana produces quality rice and raises chickens but imported versions fill most store shelves. Local poultry farmers once supplied 90 percent of chicken demand but foreign meat dominates 80 percent of the market today. Cheap imports destroy local farming jobs and weaken rural communities. Young...
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