CIA urges Russians to get in touch, Moscow puts spies on alert

After the US Central Intelligence Agency published a video encouraging Russians to make contact via a secure internet channel, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that its agencies were tracking Western spy activity. The CIA’s short video in Russian was accompanied by a text saying the agency wanted to hear from military officers, intelligence specialists, diplomats, scientists, and people with…

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Don’t make it a competition – Indian Record holder tells Nigerians after Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon feat

Since news broke on Monday, May 15, 2023, about a Nigerian cook, Hilda Baci cooking for over 100 hours to break and set a new world record, many Nigerians have asked Guinness to announce her as the new record holder. If she is eventually awarded, Ms. Baci will join the league of other Nigerians like Gbenga Ezekiel, Rema, Bose Omolayo, Bayo Omoboriowo, Dance Queen Kaffy, foremost accountant David…

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Institute of Directors-Ghana elects first female president

An Assistant Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Rev. (Mrs.) Angela Carmen Appiah has been elected as president of the Council of the Institute of Directors-Ghana (IoD-Gh). She becomes the first female president of the professional body since its inception 24 years ago. Her election took place at the Institute’s 17th Annual General Meeting and Council Elections held via Zoom Video…

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GII condemns ‘vote buying’ by some parliamentary aspirants at NDC primaries

The Ghana Integrity Initiative has condemned the distribution of money and other items by some parliamentary aspirants at the just-ended primaries of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement released on Monday, May 15, 2023, the GII said these incidents witnessed at the primaries marred the largely peaceful event. “Vote buying and financial inducements distort the…

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Israel partners Ghana to build climate resilience in rice production

Rice is an essential crop in West Africa and plays a vital role in regional food security for both rural and urban populations. In 2017, rice imports from Asia accounted for 46% of total rice consumption in the region, indicating a growing demand for rice that has outpaced production. Climate change poses a significant threat to rice production in the region, with increasing variability in…

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All the best – Current Guinness Record Holder Lata Tondon sends support to Hilda Baci in attempt to break her cooking record

Lata Tondon wishes Hilda Baci the “best” as she attempts to break Guinness Records. Nigerians have been in a frenzy for some days now as they show their support for Hilda Baci who is attempting to break the Guinness record for the longest time cooking. The current holder of the world record for the longest time spent cooking, Lata Tondon is also showing her support as she sends her best wishes…

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Opposition parties win most seats in Thailand’s election

Thailand’s reformist opposition has won the most seats and the largest share of the popular vote in the country’s election in a stunning rejection of nearly a decade of military and military-backed rule. The progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) and the populist Pheu Thai Party were far out in front with 99 percent of votes counted, but uncertainty remains about whether they will form the next…

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GEA 2nd Annual Leadership Conference held; 83 female participants graduated

Myjoyonline has a new design. Click here to try it. EconomyGEA 2nd Annual Leadership Conference held; 83 female participants graduatedSource: Joy Business14 May 2023 3:35pm The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has held its 2nd Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) at the Labadi Beach Hotel and graduated 83 participants from the Female Future Programme (FFP), with a call by the President of the…

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Happy Mothers day to Everyone

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Criminalising speech creates an economy of fear – Barker-Vormawo

Private Legal Practitioner, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has argued that in order to sustain and enhance democracy and democratic practice in Ghana, speech should be made absolutely free. The lawyer who describes himself as a speech absolutist noted that the criminalisation of undesirable speech was inimical to the country’s democratic development and the growth of the media. He explained that the…

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Girls encouraged to dream big and break barriers

Professor Esi Sutherland-Addy, the chairperson for the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana has urged girls to dream big and break barriers. She said this during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Diaspora Girls’ Senior High School, a school founded by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana Chapter on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Chaired by Professor Esi…

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NDC Primaries: Man arrested for allegedly attacking police officer at Krowor

A man, believed to be in his early 30s was on Saturday evening arrested for allegedly attacking a police officer at the polling centre for the Krowor Constituency primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The police had earlier arrested a man who jumped a barricade into the restricted area where counting of ballots was progressing. His arrest appeared to have infuriated some…

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Ernest Kofi Owusu Bempah: ‘My Second Coup D’etat’: The evil machinations of a dead goat

Martin Luther King Jnr’s politics reminds us of the power of partisanship. He averred that it is perfectly fine for political partisans to judge each other, regardless of the policy issue. Apparently, the NDC and NPP have perfected the politics of the revered civil rights activist. The two parties often turn every policy discussion into an “us vs. them” story and imply that the other side has it…

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You’ll be disappointed if you go into politics because of money – NPP National Youth Organiser

The New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s National Youth Organiser, has cautioned the youth not to go into politics for material gains. Salam Mustapha who took his turn on Joy FM’s Personality Profile on Thursday told the host Lexis Bill that “politics is hard work.” “If you go into politics because you want to make money, you’ll be disappointed,” he added. He said it is “A difficult enterprise to venture…

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How to Appear Offline on Instagram in 2023

Access Instagram secretly with offline activity status. Sometimes you might get disturbed when people start messaging you by seeing your online status. You can sort this out by disabling your online status. If you want to sit back streaming feeds on Instagram without being noticed by your friends and family, you can use this option to show up offline on your profile. How to Appear Offline on…

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How to Cancel Banfield Wellness Plan [3 Ways]

Tired of paying for membership? Cancel your Banfield Wellness Plan. Does Banfield Wellness Plan cost seams too pricey? If you would like to save some bucks, you can amend or cancel Banfield Wellness Plan for your pet at any time. As it requires an annual contract to maintain the Banfield or Optimum Wellness plan, and it auto-renews the amount from your associated account. You can unsubscribe from…

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UEFA U16 Development Tournament: Black Starlets thump Serbia in opening game

Ghana defeated Serbia 4-0 in the opening game of the UEFA U-16 youth development tournament on Thursday. The Black Starlets were off to a flying start as the team scored four first-half goals to record an empathic victory over the Europeans. Great Corinthians forward Benjamin Tsivanyo scored a hat-trick within 17 minutes before Theophilus Nii Adjertey Adjei added the fourth goal to complete the…

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