President Mahama promised to fix water problems in many towns in northern Ghana. He told Ya-Na Abukari II, the Dagbon king, that Yendi's water crisis is at the top of his list. During his trip to Gbewaa Palace after winning the election, he vowed to solve Tamale's water issues before his term ends. The president also talked about freshwater projects that would help nearby areas for years to come.
Many excited locals showed up to greet the president when he arrived. Mahama talked about new jobs and training programs for young people in the area. He shared plans to improve electricity and finish the Eastern Corridor Road to link north and south Ghana. His team would also plant trees to fight forest loss and protect the land.
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Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye recently accused former Bank of Ghana head Dr. Ernest Addison of setting up secret monitoring equipment. This claim followed a search at Dr. Addison's home by National Security teams, which sparked anger across the country. Critics, including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said officials took jewelry and money from Dr. Addison's wife during their visit.
Colonel Aboagye told TV3 a different story about why security forces searched the home. He said they acted because they heard Dr. Addison had placed electronic devices there. These gadgets reportedly connected to Bank of Ghana systems, letting him watch what happened there after he left his job. Aboagye explained that what some people called a...
UNICEF asked the Taliban on Saturday to let girls go back to school when the new school year starts in Afghanistan. The ban against girls attending middle and high school has lasted three years already. UNICEF says this hurts the futures of millions of Afghan girls across the country. Their leader, Catherine Russell, pointed out that if this ban stays until 2030, more than four million girls will miss out on education past elementary school.
This creates terrible problems for these girls and the entire country. The effects hit healthcare, the economy, and what Afghanistan can become. UNICEF points out that when fewer girls learn in school, more end up in child marriages that damage their health and well-being. The country will run...
Mohammed Kolo recently took charge as Radio Niger's General Manager. He asked the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company for steady power at their broadcast station in Maitumbi and their office building on Shiroro Road, Minna. His team visited AEDC's Niger Regional Office because the radio station keeps losing electricity, making it hard to stay on air. Kolo stressed that media outlets need reliable power to work properly.
Radio Niger wants to keep informing, teaching, and entertaining listeners without interruptions. Kolo requested special treatment from AEDC to help the station broadcast without constant power cuts. The electricity matters greatly to them since they serve the public through their programs. He hoped AEDC would support...
On Saturday, President Trump removed security clearances from former President Biden, former VP Harris, and Hillary Clinton. The White House sent orders to all agency chiefs saying they must cancel these clearances immediately. Trump believes these people should not see secret information anymore because it does not help our country.
Many other names appear on Trump's list. These include Antony Blinken, Jacob Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, Andrew Weissmann, Elizabeth Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, and Biden family members. Agency leaders must act fast to cut off any active clearances these people hold. The rules block them from seeing secret files, walking alone in...
Governor Adeleke has promised the people of Ilobu and Ifon that his team will work fast to bring back peace between their communities. He told the emergency services agency to start helping right away. The past state governor who serves as Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, asked everyone fighting to stop and make peace instead. This came after people from both towns sent messages asking for help.
Governor Adeleke spoke through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday. He said the government created new plans to fix the problem and had already started several peace projects. The governor mentioned he told the Presidency about what happened in the state and was handling everything well. His office also warned...
The head of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Mustafa, just picked a team of 19 members to celebrate the rich past of the Fombina Royal Dynasty. This dynasty represents the Adamawa Emirate, the top royal kingdom in Adamawa State. As king, the Lamido leads all chiefs across the state.
This celebration will highlight how the emirate shaped Nigeria from its start in 1809 until today. The team came together Saturday at the royal palace in Yola. The king explained that the Royal Historians Foundation of Nigeria teamed up with his Emirate Council for this project.
The team's boss, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, who rules as Emir of Zazzau, said they would work hard on this task. The big event includes launching a book about Fombina, celebrating the...
Niger Republic officials reported that terrorists killed 44 civilians in Fambita village, located in the Tillabéri area. The government blamed fighters from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara group for this deadly assault. Zagazola Makama, who studies counter-insurgency efforts around Lake Chad, shared this information on X.
The attack happened Friday as Muslims gathered for Ramadan prayers. Armed fighters surrounded the local mosque before they started their violent spree. The Interior Ministry stated that these attackers murdered people during prayer time and then burned down the market and nearby houses as they left the area. The violence hurt another 13 people, with four facing life-threatening injuries.
Niger has started a...
The Edo State Government plans to question a road project contractor next Monday over claims of slow progress and subpar work. Governor Monday Okpebholo shared this news during a surprise visit to check ongoing road projects throughout Benin City. He seemed unhappy with several contractors handling different road jobs across the state. The Governor mentioned these projects weren't meeting proper contract standards.
The Governor hinted he might cancel the agreement completely. He also threatened to take away contracts from other builders because they reportedly missed government targets and failed to follow required specifications. "We visited several sites and felt disappointed with what we found, as many contractors aren't hitting our...
