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World Health Organisation says road crash deaths rise by 17% in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need for Ghana and the rest of Africa to implement holistic policies and measures that will halve the number of crashes, injuries and deaths relat…
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Eritrea to halt all Ethiopian airlines flights from September 30
Eritrean authorities have suspended all Ethiopian Airlines flights to their airspace, effective September 30. In a letter circulating online, purportedly from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority, t…
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Nigerian man released from Ghanaian prison after 5 years
A Nigerian man, 37, was released from prison on July 25, 2024, after being incarcerated since 2019 for his involvement in the death of a sex worker. In an interview with GHOne TV, he shared his story…
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Elon Musk dismiss media claims of $45 million monthly donations to Donald Trump
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said that he never mentioned he was donating $45 million per month to the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump. “What’s being reported in the media i…
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Nepal plane crash tragedy: At least 18 lives lost
At least 18 people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire while it was taking off from Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said. The plane, which caught fire during take…
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Mark Zuckerberg declares LIama 3.1: Meta’s open-source to lead the charge
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company Meta, officially announced the best AI models named “LIama 3.1” on Tuesday. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence model is free of charge and accessible to everyon…
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US President Joe Biden to address US as clock ticks on presidency
US President Joe Biden will give what could be his final Oval Office speech Wednesday to explain why he dropped out of November’s election and deny that he will spend six months as a lame duck. With …
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Traces of cocaine detected in Sharks off Brazil’s coastline
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested…
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US Election: Director of the Secret Service resigns following Trump assassination attempt
Kim Cheatle, the head of the US Secret Service, has resigned following the shooting of Donald Trump at a rally earlier this month. The shooting, which occurred on July 13, resulted in one fatality an…
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National minimum wage amendment bill: A step towards better remuneration for Nigerian workers
In a swift move, the Senate passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) on Tuesday, just minutes after receiving it from President Bola Tinubu. The bill, which aimed to increase the na…