Qantas Chief Gets Pie In Face
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce had a cream pie planted in his face Tuesday at a business breakfast, with police detaining an elderly man over the incident. Joyce was at the podium...
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Efua Dorkenoo’s Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation, An Unfinished Business
Efua Dorkenoo’s campaign against female genital mutilation, an unfinished business A SPECIAL NOTE: In New York, this author sat in a class with a Guinean/Senegalese/Sierra Leonean young lady who...
Murdered Boston Doctors Sent Last Text
One of two doctors killed in a luxury Boston penthouse sent a text to a friend saying, "gunman in the house". A prosecutor disclosed the desperate message during the hospital bedside arraignment of...
Controller & Accountant General Asked To Step Aside; Ofosuhene Takes Over
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked the acting Controller and Accountant General, Seidu Kotomah, to step aside for a former Controller, Eugene Ofosuhene, to take over, 3News can report....
Pressure On Shekau, Buhari’s Health Led To Chibok Girls’ Release
Military pressure, in-fighting within Boko Haram and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's health combined to secure the release of 82 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, sources said Monday. The latest...
Nigeria President Seeks Treatment In UK
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking fresh treatment in London for an undisclosed illness. His health has been a major cause of concern in a country where there are fears that a power...
Euro Steady After Macron Wins French Presidency
The euro hit a six-month dollar high before falling back as markets reacted to Emmanuel Macron's victory in France's presidential election. The euro jumped to $1.1024 at one point before slipping...
Sonnie Badu Hints of New Movie
Ghanaian born London-based gospel singer Sonnie Badu has hinted fans of his upcoming biopic. After receiving three honorary awards including the Key to the City of Brooklyn, New York, the ardent...
No Cause To Worry – Buhari Assures As He Leaves For London To See Doctors
Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari has left for the United Kingdom for a “follow-up medical consultation with his doctors”. President Buhari left Sunday night, having transmitted letters...
Freed 82 Meet President Buhari
The 82 schoolgirls released by Boko Haram Islamist militants have met Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. They were escorted to the reception in the capital Abuja by armed soldiers, after a check-up...
Buhari Leaves For Another Medical Checkup In London
President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is leaving the country for London for medical check up, a statement issued by his press aide has said. It is unclear when he is expected to return to his...
Nigeria President Leaves For ‘follow-Up Medical Consultation’
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari headed to London on Sunday for what his office said was a "follow-up medical consultation" with his doctors, after weeks of mounting concern about his health....
Antonio Conte Wants Writers’ Award To Go To A Chelsea Player
The Football Writers' Association will announce the 2017 Footballer of the Year on Monday - and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes one of his players would be a deserved choice. The Football...
I Was A Homeless Cleaner; Now Own 10 Firms
Sonnie Badu said he was making those revelations about his struggles in the past to motivate others Multiple award-winning Ghanaian gospel artiste Sonnie Badu has revealed that he was once homeless....
Managers Must Control Criticism of Players
Arsene Wenger says managers must be “careful” when criticising their own players and “control what you say”. Wenger’s Arsenal side face Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United on Sunday...
English Language ‘losing Importance’
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told a conference in Italy on the EU that "English is losing importance in Europe". Amid tensions with the UK over looming Brexit negotiations,...
Met Opera Faces Questions As It Marks Big Anniversary
The Metropolitan Opera is pulling out the finery this weekend to mark its golden anniversary at New York's Lincoln Center, but the celebration comes at a tough moment for opera in the United States....
Dr Mbiah Steps Down As Chair of the IMO Legal Committee
Dr. Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah, the sixth Chair of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee and the first black man to hold that position, has stepped down as Chair,after nearly two...
Simbine Surprises In Diamond League 100m Opener
South Africa's Akani Simbine surprised a world-class sprint field, including Justin Gatlin, Asafa Powell and Andre De Grasse to claim a season-opening 100m Diamond League victory on Friday. The...
World Bank’s IFC, OPEC Fund Drag Ghanaian Firm To London Court
International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private lending arm of the World Bank Group, has dragged indigenous Ghanaian company Quantum Oil Terminals Limited to a London High Court to restrain the...