Ghana Bags US$207m From Oil, 29% Dip
Ghana made US$207.79 million (GH?811.68 million) from oil liftings in 2016, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said in the Akufo-Addo government’s maiden budget statement delivered to parliament...
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Democrats Renew Jeff Sessions Attack Over Russia Contacts
Democrats have stepped up their attacks on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, saying his explanation regarding his contacts with the Russian ambassador in 2016 were “simply not credible”. But...
Spare Parts Dealers To Reduce Prices Over Tax Cuts
Consumers of spare parts should expect reduction in prices of goods within the coming months. The reduction has been necessitated by the abolishing of the levy on imported spare parts. Presenting the...
More Trump Advisers Disclose Meetings With Russia’s Ambassador
President Donald Trump's senior aide Jared Kushner and ousted adviser Michael Flynn met with the Russian ambassador to the United States at a time when the Trump administration's relationship with...
Ben Lee Releases An Islam-Inspired Album After President Trump’s Ban
He's had a top-five album and won an ARIA award for 'single of the year'. But it seems Ben Lee's latest album, although not a chart topper, may be one of his most important yet. The 38-year-old Indie...
Radio Host Elvis Duran Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
The veteran US radio personality Elvis Duran got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame surrounded by family and friends as well as a surprise guest -- President Donald Trump's son Eric. The host of...
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions Quits Russia Probe
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has bowed to pressure and removed himself from an FBI inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the US election. America's top prosecutor said he did not lie when he...
Tom Hanks Gifts Espresso Maker To White House Press (again)
US actor Tom Hanks gave White House journalists a new espresso machine Thursday, calling their caffeine-addled plight to cover the news a fight for "truth, justice, and the American way." The actor's...
Nigeria Charges Oil Majors Shell, Eni With Corruption
Nigeria's anti-graft agency on Thursday filed corruption charges against oil majors Shell and Eni over a $1.3 billion offshore block deal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused...
Aboard Aircraft Carrier, Trump Pushes For More Military Spending
President Donald Trump announced from the deck of America's newest aircraft carrier Thursday that he had spoken with maritime leaders to discuss plans for a "major expansion" of the Navy. Trump spoke...
Moscow Envoy At Heart of Very Washington Scandal
Russia's ambassador Sergey Kislyak was all smiles as he glad-handed US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to hear President Donald Trump's maiden speech to Congress. Two days later he was at the...
Spare Parts Dealers To Reduce Prices Over Tax Cuts (Video)
Consumers of spare parts should expect reduction in prices of goods within the coming months. The reduction has been necessitated by the abolishing of the levy on imported spare parts. Presenting the...
Under Trump, Arab-Americans Think Twice About Census Visibility
Arab-Americans have long sought to be recognized as a distinct ethnic group by the US census. But with President Donald Trump in the White House, many are now not so sure it's a good idea. "The...
Trump Welcomes Stock Market Surge, Consumer Confidence On Twitter
U. S. President Donald Trump welcomed a record surge in the stock market on Thursday, a day after the Dow blasted through the 21,000 mark for the first time after his speech to Congress. "Since...
Exclusive: China’s ZTE Expected To Plead Guilty Over Iran Sales
Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp (000063. SZ)(0763.HK) is nearing an agreement to plead guilty to U.S. criminal charges and pay hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties over allegations...
Protectionism Would Be ‘disaster’ For Autos
Renault-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn warned Thursday that protectionist trade policies could spell "disaster" for an automotive sector that depends on open borders for a complex supply chain. Ghosn,...
Oscars Accountants Sacked Over Mishap
The two accountants responsible for muddling up the main award envelopes at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony will not be employed to do the job again, the academy president has announced. Cheryl Boone...
Continental CEO Eyes New Business From Opel-Peugeot Deal
Continental (CONG. DE) expects a possible tie-up between PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA) and General Motors' (GM.N) Opel division would boost its business, its chief executive said. "Opportunities...
AB InBev Suffers First Core Profit Decline On Brazil Slump
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, suffered its first decline in core earnings since its formation over a decade ago as recession-hit Brazil depressed beer sales by even more than...
Deutsche Telekom CEO Says Keen On U.S. Mobile Consolidation
Deutsche Telekom is keen for its T-Mobile US subsidiary to take part in a consolidation of the U. S. mobile market and is open to being either a buyer or a seller, its chief executive said on...