Archive for: May, 2012

Nigeria: Airports – Achieving Safety, Security Through Facility Upgrade

The Federal Government is hoping to use the ongoing restructuring of airport infrastructure to reinforce security at the nation’s airports. It is providing modern, technology based security equipment and training of personnel as part of the pre-emptive security measures in view of the security threats in the country. By the time the rehabilitation and expansion […]

Anny nominated for CNN/Multichoice African Journalist Awards

By: Oral Ofori One of this year’s CNN/Multichoice African Journalist Awards nominees, Joshua Anny, is someone I went to the same high school with in Tema; one of Africa’s and Ghana’s premier port city. During our days in school we developed a liking for writing, researching and that strong will to see things done the […]

Ghana Loses GH¢583 million Oil Revenue

Ghana has failed to achieve the targeted oil revenue of GH¢1.250 billion for 2011 as the nation has only raked in GH¢666 million from the commodity. This represents a shortfall of GH¢583 million, which the Jubilee partners have attributed to the inability of the Jubilee field to produce the estimated 120 barrels of oil daily. […]

Theft ring that sold over $1m luxury cars in Ghana busted

Isaac Akoukoh (of Maryland) was the enterprise’s international broker and primary exporter   NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, joined by New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, today announced the arrest of 14 individuals who operated a sophisticated international luxury-vehicle theft ring that stole dozens of vehicles valued […]

Sekou Joins NPP

One of the sons of Ghana’s first President, Sekou Nkrumah, is set to join the campaign of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) as part of his contribution to help kick out the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) from office in December 7, 2012 when Ghana goes to the polls. Sekou believes the main opposition […]

Gambia: Fans Faint On Seeing Balla Gaye II

By Bintou K Janneh Fans fainted on Friday as they caught a glimpse of famous Senegalese wrestler Balla Gaye II who arrived to a heroic welcome at the Banjul International Airport. Balla, who was invited by Gambian Kora maestro Jaliba Kuyateh for the launch of his new album, was greeted by thousands of fans. The […]

Nigeria: Davido Collaborates With Akon

Dami Duro crooner, Davido, who is also signed on to MTN as an ambassador of MTN Pulse, has stepped up his game. The fast rising star is collaborating with Senegalese Konvict Music boss and singer, Akon, on the remix of his rave making single, Dami Duro. He disclosed this, to Blue Revolution Entertainment in Miami, […]

Kenya: Locals Entertain Queen at Jubilee Pageant

Nairobi — Queen Elizabeth II played host to some Kenyan entertainment as she held a champagne reception at the Cultural Pavilion for charity donors before opening doors to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle on Sunday. Upon entering the Cultural Pavilion, The Queen was met by sounds from Kenyan tribal musicians, including representatives […]

SOME OF RWANDA’S ATHLETES VYING FOR THE LONDON GAMES

Robert Kajuga (10,000m) He is one of the country’s rising long distance athletes. Recently, he clocked 28:45:00 in 10,000m, which is 40 seconds above the IAAF standard qualifying minimum. He is now preparing for next month’s African Championship in Benin.   Epiphanie Nyirabarame (Women full marathon) While Nyirabarame has for years been one of the […]

Rwanda: London Not Calling: Little Hope for Country’s Delegation at Olympics

By Julius Mbaraga   The London Olympic Games kick off in a little over two months but for Rwanda, they already seem a lost cause. Apart from two IOC (International Olympic Committee) swimming wildcards Alphonsine Agahozo (50m) and Jackson Niyomugabo (50m free-style), Jean Pierre Mvuyekure (full marathon) and professional cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti are the only […]

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