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Major job loss as US nuclear weapons agency sacks over hundred workers

Major job loss as US nuclear weapons agency sacks over hundred workers

A US agency responsible for maintaining the nuclear stockpile has fired over hundreds of its staff. Two former staffers confirmed to ABC news that probationary employees began receiving termination notices Thursday night. They expressed worries that the agency of only about 1,800 employees was losing the key nuclear arms expertise that may never be replaced. The National Nuclear Security Administration ensures “the United States maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile,” according to its website. The firing also impacted the team of first responders that deploy to nuclear disasters around the globe and a counterterrorism division, which hunts down…
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Man Utd need to sell players – Amorim

Man Utd need to sell players – Amorim

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, on Friday said his club needs to sell players. Amorim spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Man United’s Premier League tie with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Portuguese was speaking about transfers for the Red Devils. Man United only signed Ayden Heaven from Arsenal and Patrick Dorgu from Lecce during the January transfer window. The Old Trafford club didn’t strengthen their attacking options, despite Amorim not having enough firepower. Speaking about transfers for Man United, Amorim said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano: “Here it’s simple: to do something we need to SELL players.…
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AG’s decision to drop cases a calculated ploy to whitewash accused NDC officials – Dame

AG’s decision to drop cases a calculated ploy to whitewash accused NDC officials – Dame

The current Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has been accused by former Attorney General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame of masterminding a calculated scheme to absolve accused National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials by dropping high-profile criminal cases. Dr. Ayine’s recent decisions to drop charges against a number of NDC members prompted Dame’s strong accusations. Speaking to the media on Friday, February 14 in Accra, he stated“Dr. Ayine was sworn in as Attorney-General on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. On Friday, January 24, 2025, he caused to be filed a notice of abandonment of the appeal by the State in…
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Ghana faces imminent ‘dumsor’ crises as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt

Ghana faces imminent ‘dumsor’ crises as Karpowership threatens shutdown over $370m debt

The government has been informed by the operators of the Karpowership in the Western Region’s Aboadze that if the debt owed to them is not paid quickly, it will not be able to continue providing power. This was disclosed by the company’s representatives during a meeting last Monday at the ministry in Accra between officials of the Karpowership barge and John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transitions. Karpowership has threatened to shut down its generating plant if the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the power distribution company, does not pay the debts totaling more than $370 million.…
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A/R: MoMo vendor shot dead at Krofrom in daylight robbery

A/R: MoMo vendor shot dead at Krofrom in daylight robbery

Patricia Nimako, a 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, was shot and killed during a daylight robbery at Krofrom in Kumasi. The terrible event took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the afternoon. After assaulting her, the armed robbers reportedly took her cell phones and GH₵10,000. At approximately 3 p.m., Patricia had just returned from the bank when two unmasked men with guns on motorcycles broke into her store and demanded money. After that, they shot her twice and left the area. She was taken to the Manhyia Government Hospital right away, but upon arrival, they declared her dead. https://youtu.be/oTOb4dZ5-oo
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Prove Ambulances Purchased by Ato Forson Were Not a Waste of State Funds – Paul Yandoh to AG

Prove Ambulances Purchased by Ato Forson Were Not a Waste of State Funds – Paul Yandoh to AG

Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has challenged the Attorney General (AG) to justify the purchase of ambulances by Ato Forson, as he was then, deputy finance Minister Mr Yandoh alleged that the ambulances purchased under Ato Forson's watch were a waste of state funds. He questioned the value for money and the overall benefit of the ambulances to the Ghanaian people. He alleged that Dr. Ayine's decision to drop charges against NDC members, including Ato Forson, Ofosu-Ampofo, and Ernest Thompson, was a deliberate attempt to clear them of wrongdoing He cited the…
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‘It’s mistake’ — MTN reverses 200% data bundle tariff hike

‘It’s mistake’ — MTN reverses 200% data bundle tariff hike

telecommunications giant in Nigeria, MTN, has reversed its 15G data plan 200 percent tariff hike. The company disclosed this in a statement through its official X account on Thursday. Recall that on Tuesday, MTN commenced implementation of a 200 percent tariff hike for the 15G data bundle alongside other data plans. The hike had contravened the 50 percent telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Meanwhile, in an update on Thursday, the firm apologised to Nigerians for the 15G data tariff hike. “To our 15G digital bundle lovers, you dey vex. We know. “We know how upsetting it must have…
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I slept with 12 men daily – Rescued 14-year-old sex worker

I slept with 12 men daily – Rescued 14-year-old sex worker

A 14-year-old survivor of sex trafficking in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has revealed that she slept with at least 10 to 12 men daily while in the camp. The survivor (name withheld), a native of Akwa Ibom State, was trafficked into Ogun State on the 29th of January, 2024. Our source report that the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, at about 6:15 am on Wednesday, raided the sex trafficking camp in Ifo local government area of the state, leading to the arrest 15 suspects and their boss identified as Idem Joy. The victims, between the age of 12…
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Raphael Varane reveals secret of Ronaldo’s longevity in football

Former France international Raphael Varane has given reasons for Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity in football. According to him, the Portuguese player invests a substantial amount of money in his physical and mental health. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender also lauded Ronaldo for his willpower and dedication on and off the pitch. During an interview with French top news outlet L’Equipe, Varane, who shared the dressing room with Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, spoke about the Portuguese’s commitment and how he has been able to reach such enviable heights. “Firstly, he has an extraordinary physique. More…
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EPL: What Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver after red card at Everton

EPL: What Arne Slot told referee Michael Oliver after red card at Everton

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, was left bemused after referee Michael Oliver gave him a red card following their 2-2 draw at Everton on Wednesday night. The Reds appeared to be on the verge of victory, which would have taken them nine points clear of second-placed Arsenal on the Premier League table. Mohamed Salah had given his team the lead with 17 minutes left at Goodison Park. But James Tarkowski slammed in a last-gasp equaliser in the eighth minute of injury time to salvage a point for Everton in their final Merseyside derby. Everton midfielder, Abdoulaye Doucoure, sparked a mass brawl…
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