February 2025

Popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has been acquitted by a Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, of any involvement in the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. According to Channels…
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Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin is anticipating a rise in the country’s Value Added Tax (VAT) to as much as 18% or slightly lower in the 2025 budget, as the government considers scrapping certain taxes. The expected removal of the…
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President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for selling a "gold card" visa for $5m (£3.9) that will offer wealthy buyers permanent residency in the US and a path to citizenship. At the first cabinet meeting of his current term, Trump told…
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification of Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian drug manufacturer, following revelations of its involvement in the illegal distribution of opioid-based…
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country’s herd following years of drought. Eid al-Adha, to take place in…
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Ghanaian gospel musician Great Ampong has issued an unreserved apology to Ghanaians and members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over a campaign song he previously released against the party. Ahead of the December 7, 2024,…
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In a groundbreaking move aimed at addressing youth unemployment and boosting agricultural value chains in the West African region, the ECOWAS Commission has donated $2.238 million USD to ten agricultural research centers across the region.…
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As the world continues to evolve in the face of globalization, the role of intergovernmental organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has become more crucial than ever. ECOWAS, a regional body founded…
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Members of Ghana’s Parliament have called for a united front to resolve what they describe as the free-for-all sale of illicit addictive opioids in the open market and the growing abuse of same by the country’s youth. Among the reasons…
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President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his government will manage finances responsibly and will not ask the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to print money to support government spending. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr.…
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