Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has denied masterminding the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in 2025, saying he was outside Nigeria when it occurred and only signed the impeachment document after returning. Elliot's denial follows allegations from President Tinubu's Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila that Elliot was among those behind the move.
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Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot has denied masterminding the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in 2025, saying he was outside Nigeria when it occurred and only signed the impeachment document after returning. Elliot's denial follows allegations from President Tinubu's Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila that Elliot was among those behind the move.
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Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has accused the NDC administration of being "a scam" that has failed Ghanaians, citing worsening economic conditions and public dissatisfaction. He called on the opposition Minority Caucus to intensify pressure on the government while positioning the NPP as a "Mighty Minority" ahead of the 2028 elections.
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold public lectures and commemorative events nationwide to mark the June 4, 2026 edition of its annual "NDC Month," with the theme "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising." The NDC General Secretary said the commemoration reflects on accountability, discipline, integrity, and social justice in governance.
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Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has enrolled 105 graduates from its host communities into a two-year Graduate Training Programme designed to provide practical skills and industry experience in mining and mining support services, including certifications in competency and Lean Six Sigma.
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The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana stated that the Institute strengthens ethical training and disciplinary systems to prevent financial misconduct among accountants, noting that ethical behaviour is shaped by professional training, work environment, and institutional culture.
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Merck Foundation has honoured First Lady Lordina Mahama as its Ambassador in recognition of the impact her Lordina Foundation has made over the past decade through education, health support, and financial empowerment programmes for vulnerable communities in Ghana.
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Schoolchildren in Achiase, Ankasse, Apromase Mission and Plot So in Western North Region must cross the River Bia by canoe to attend Antwi Agyeikrom school in Ahafo Region, a journey that becomes extremely dangerous during the rainy season and causes irregular attendance, particularly for younger pupils.
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The final funeral rites of Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission and head of the Kantanka Group, will be held July 30 in Gomoa Mpota, Central Region, followed by a national farewell ceremony at Independence Square in Accra on July 31 and a thanksgiving service in Kumasi on August 1.
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President John Dramani Mahama announced that uncapping the National Health Insurance Fund has released an additional GH¢3 billion (approximately $300 million) for investment into Ghana's healthcare sector. The decision reverses the 2017 Earmarked Funds Capping and Realignment Act and aims to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to quality medical services, while the government deploys digital technologies and artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and inefficiencies within the NHIS.
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Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's HEAL outreach programme held a health screening at Brahabobome targeting about a thousand residents of mining host communities around Tarkwa, where medical teams screened for hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, skin conditions and other illnesses, with the response described as overwhelming.
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Benjamin Kwaku Boakye has been nominated to occupy the Okomfo Anokye Amoampon Stool as Omanhene of Agona Traditional Area and was formally presented to the Asantehene. He will undergo customary oath-swearing ceremonies before his installation, succeeding the late Omanhene Nana Frimpong Anokye Ababio, who died in 2022.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in Beijing for a state visit days after Donald Trump's departure, signaling Beijing and Moscow's alignment as both navigate shifting relationships with Trump's United States and weigh their roles in resolving the US-Iran conflict.
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Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he was informed that the International Criminal Court in The Hague had requested a warrant for his arrest. He called arrest warrants against Israeli officials "a declaration of war" and announced he would sign an order to evacuate the Palestinian community from Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed airlines and airport operators to intensify public health surveillance following Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with no confirmed cases yet in Nigeria. The authority is collaborating with health agencies to monitor the situation, noting that a Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been identified among healthcare workers in DRC's northeastern Bunia Health Zone.
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised former Head of State Yakubu Gowon's leadership during Nigeria's civil war and said many of his policies, including the National Youth Service Corps established in 1973, remain relevant to Nigeria's development.
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A 56-year-old woman died after stepping out of her car and falling 10 feet down an uncovered maintenance hole on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan; the utility company believes a truck had dislodged the manhole cover.
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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France scheduled for June 15-17 in Evian-les-Bains, where he plans to discuss artificial intelligence, trade, and crime-fighting, according to Axios reporting on a White House official's statement. Trump's agenda includes linking U.S. aid to trade, promoting U.S.-developed artificial intelligence tools, and reducing China's influence over critical mineral supply chains.
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The UK government's Climate Change Committee adviser recommends introducing maximum temperature standards for workplaces and prioritising air conditioning in schools and hospitals to protect against intensifying heatwaves caused by climate change.
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The UK government has relaxed sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries, effective Wednesday, citing growing supply concerns and rising fuel prices. The move also loosens restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas transport, allowing imports of jet fuel from India and other refiners despite the government's stated commitment to impose severe economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
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Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the suspected number of deaths continues to rise, with officials acknowledging they are playing catch-up with an outbreak that may have been spreading undetected before it was first confirmed on 24 April. As of Tuesday, there were 514 suspected cases with 136 believed dead, with cases also reported in Uganda and other DRC provinces.
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Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 people in southern Lebanon, including ten killed in a single attack on a house in Deir Qanoun. The deaths occurred despite a US-brokered agreement to extend a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by 45 days, though both sides have continued to exchange fire.
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Thailand has revoked a 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries, including the UK, that was introduced in July 2024 to boost tourism. Citizens of affected countries will now need to apply for visas for stays longer than 30 days, though some may have different exemption periods based on reciprocal agreements with Thailand.
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A Pakistani court has sentenced Umar Hayat to death for the murder of 17-year-old TikTok star Sana Yousaf in June last year. Hayat broke into her home and shot her after she rejected his advances; he also was ordered to pay 2.5 million rupees in compensation to her family.
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The World Health Organisation warned that cases of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern Ituri province may be spreading faster than originally thought, with officials reporting 136 deaths and more than 514 suspected cases in the country, while modelling suggested substantial under-detection and potentially more than 1,000 cases already.
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The Rockefeller Foundation has launched its 2025 Impact Report, detailing investments of over $350 million awarded and approximately $3 billion mobilised, with $133.2 million committed to 66 initiatives across Africa. The Foundation's work focuses on universal energy access, regenerative school meals, health systems strengthening, food security and disease prevention, including detection of over 100 disease outbreaks in West Africa through improved laboratory networks and training of over 1,000 laboratory technicians.
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