Nigerian gets 12 months for identity falsification
In default of payment, he is to serve six months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
Cote d’Ivoire: President Ouattara declares fourth term in office
The 83-year-old president said both his health and the country’s Constitution allows him to serve another term.
Nigeria: 35 hostages killed by kidnappers after receiving ransom
The victims were among 51 villagers abducted from Banga village in the Kaura Namoda district during a violent raid that left two dead. After months of anguish, families paid the ransom in two instalments hoping to secure their loved ones’ release.
US Songstress Ciara and others granted Benin Citizenship after DNA Test
In September, Benin passed a law granting citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave trade.
New Trade talks between China and US held in Sweden
The two countries hope to extend the 90-day pause on triple-digit tariffs negotiated during a meeting in Geneva in May.
Flooding kills at least 38 as Beijing region gets almost a year’s worth of rain
Intense rainstorms started to hit many parts of northern China as early as Friday, according to the country’s Meteorological Administration.
Elon Musk confirms Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Samsung Electronics
“Samsung agreed to allow Tesla to assist in maximizing manufacturing efficiency
New cocoa price to be announced by August 7
Sources say the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to announce the new producer price in the coming days.
DVLA to go fully digital with sticker-only DP numbers at ports from August 1
This follows a successful pilot of the sticker-based DP number system at the two major ports.
ECG meter transfers are prohibited – Dr Ayiku
“Such transfers can only be carried out by ECG-authorised personnel upon an official request.