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01 Aug

Oba Of Yoruba Village In US Stabbed To Death By ‘Sister’

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The leader of Oyotunji African Village in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA, Adegbolu Abiogemo Adefunmi, also known as Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, was allegedly stabbed to death by his sister during a heated argument. According to abcnews4, the incident occurred on Monday, July 29, 2024. South Carolina authorities received a report of the stabbing around 2:45 p.m. at the village on Bryant Lane, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The 47-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries. Source: punch

01 Aug

Check Out Shatta Wale’s Reaction To Vybz Kartel’s Freedom From Jail

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Dancehall king Shatta Wale has enthusiastically reacted to the news of Vybz Kartel’s release from prison. Shatta Wale, known for his strong support of Kartel throughout his incarceration, took to social media to celebrate the momentous occasion. It is worthy to note that Shatta was the only artiste from Africa who boldly campaigned for Kartel’s freedom through the #FreeVybzKartel movement. He recorded a song, ‘Free Up Di Gaza’ to advocate for a reduced sentence and ultimate release of Vybz Kartel. Since the announcement of his release, Shatta had been eagerly counting down the hours in anticipation of the D-day.He shared his…

01 Aug

We Will Not Be Complacent Against Asante Kotoko – Karela United Coach

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Karela United assistant coach, Abukari Damba, has emphasized his side’s commitment to treating their opening match of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season with utmost seriousness. Karela will face Asante Kotoko at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. Although Karela defeated the Porcupine Warriors in their previous encounters, Damba acknowledges the strength of Prosper Narteh Ogum’s squad and insists on a serious approach to the game. “We are preparing well for the upcoming season and we are playing against Asante Kotoko and we all know their quality so we are going to approach this game with all the seriousness to get the…

01 Aug

Kenyan Court Nullifies 2023 Finance Law In New Blow To President Ruto

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Kenya’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday declared the government’s 2023 finance law unconstitutional, inflicting a new blow to the government of President William Ruto, who withdrew this year’s finance bill after deadly protests. The finance bills, which are presented to parliament at the start of every financial year, are the main vehicle for the government to set out its revenue-raising measures, including tax hikes and the introduction of new levies. The 2023 version was challenged in court following a round of political opposition-led street protests that turned violent, after Ruto’s government used it to double the value added tax on fuel, introduce…

01 Aug

NPP Nhyiaeso Constituency Chairman Passes On

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for the Nhyiaeso constituency in the Ashanti Region, Joe Kad has passed on. According to reports, he died at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. Joe Kad who is said to be the longest serving constituency chairman in the NPP has been ill and was on admission at UGMC for about a week before he died. Following the announcement of his dead, many NPP faithful have taken to social media to mourn his passing. A Deputy Communications Director of the NPP, Ernest Owusu Bempah, posted on his WhatsApp…