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Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:41:43 +0000

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Speed Darlington cries out after being charged N203K for parking at airport

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:39:42 +0000

Nigerian entertainer Speed Darlington has expressed shock after allegedly being charged ₦203,500 for parking his vehicle at an airport for four days.

In a video shared online, the musician recounted how he chose to drive to the airport instead of using a taxi, believing it would be a more convenient option for his short trip.

However, upon returning from his four-day journey, he said he was stunned by the amount he was required to pay for parking.

The visibly frustrated entertainer complained about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, describing the parking fee as excessive.

He compared the charges to what might be expected in some European countries and questioned why such costs were being imposed locally.

The rapper said …

“E no go better for Tinubu. Unexpected expense. E pain me die. I don tire to pay for taxi to airport, I say make I carry my motor come airport. Pata pata I’m traveling for 4 days, when I come back it’d either 70k or 50k. They just collected N203,500 from me for parking for 4 days bro. E no go b£tt£er for Tinubu. Nigeria is now very expensive. They took my food money from me. E shock me I stand there, stand there I no know wetin I wan do. Nigeria is h£ll f!r£. 50k a night, are we in Europe?”

Watch video below …

Speed cr!es out today after being charged ₦203,500 for parking his car at the airport for four days. pic.twitter.com/JgpOVbM32D

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 9, 2026

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Kenya protests US-funded Ebola ward amid fears of ‘double standards’ – KMTV 3 News Now

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:36:51 +0000

Kenya protests US-funded Ebola ward amid fears of ‘double standards’ KMTV 3 News Now

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Man convicted for stealing church instruments

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:10:57 +0000

The Volta North Regional Police Command has secured a conviction of a 27 year old man Mohammed Rafiu for making unlawful entry and stealing church musical instruments at Hohoe in the Volta Region.

On June 5, 2026 the accused was observed near the Faith International Ministry Church carrying a sack containing various items rushing to hail a car.

The witnesses suspected his action and approached to check the content in the sack. The following items were found, One (1) Amplifier, One (1) equalizer, One (1) mixer and
Cross-over Machine all belonging to the church.

The accused was arrested and brought to the Hohoe Police District where he admitted to police to the charges leveled against him.

On Monday June 8, 2026 the accused was put before the Hohoe circuit cout where he pleaded guilty on two counts and was convicted and sentenced to three (3) years for unlawful entry and four (4) years of stealing.

Both sentences are to run concurrently.

The Volta North Regional Police Command has urged the general public to immediately report any suspected criminal activities to the Police for action.

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TikTok Disrupts 86,000 LIVE Sessions, Removes 4M Videos in Nigeria

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:08:46 +0000

TikTok has removed more than four million videos and disrupted over 86,000 LIVE sessions in Nigeria as part of its latest content moderation enforcement efforts, according to its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

The platform disclosed that a total of 4.02 million videos originating from Nigeria were taken down for violating its community rules during the period under review.

It also revealed that over 86,000 LIVE sessions were interrupted for breaching platform policies, reflecting increased enforcement across real-time streaming activities.

TikTok noted that 99.9 percent of violative content was detected and removed proactively before users reported it, while a significant portion was taken down within 24 hours of posting.

The platform explained that its moderation system combines automated detection tools with human review teams to identify harmful, misleading, and policy-violating content at scale.

Globally, TikTok removed over 175 million videos within the same quarter, reinforcing its ongoing investment in digital safety and content regulation across markets.

The Nigeria-specific figures form part of TikTok’s broader transparency reporting aimed at improving platform integrity and user safety.

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Milly Wa Jesus Speaks after Queries from Kenyans Who Ordered Goods from Her

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:05:41 +0000

Milly wa Jesus, and her husband got into the import business and even travelled to China to help Kenyans choose products they would want to buy
However, Kenyans have been calling the couple out after failing to get their goods in the stipulated timelines they had promised them
YouTuber Milly wa Jesus shared a video addressing complaints from Kenyan customers who have experienced prolonged delivery delays

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YouTuber Milly wa Jesus has responded to netizens’ concerns about goods they ordered from her company, Milabi Global, which sources products in China and sells them to people in Kenya.

Milly Wa Jesus explained why some Kenyans had yet to receive their goods. Photo: Milly wa Jesus.
Source: Facebook

The mother of three and her husband, Kabi, were in China for two months, where they travelled to different cities showing products to Kenyans online.

A majority quickly made their orders with hopes that they would get their goods in good time, but that has since not been the case.

Despite Kabi and Milly returning home, their customers have been complaining of the waiting period and communication breakdown.

What did Milly wa Jesus say about deliveries?

Shante, who bought the goods from the couple’s platform, told TUKO.co.ke that since April, she has yet to get her orders.

“I ordered three perfumes and some kitchen items, but since April, my order has been reading ‘waiting for dispatch’ and that it will arrive in five weeks. I have tried calling the line on their website, but it is also not going through. I tried asking for my refund from the website, but it only issues refunds to goods that have been ordered, meaning we who ordered will just have to wait for the orders, if they will ever arrive,” she said.

Milly, who was responding to another concerned client, noted that there were things that were beyond her and wondered if she should get a faster delivery system.

“We have been really thinking of how we can speed up the goods getting here. There are so many things that are out of our control. We are not able to control how fast they can get here. Especially because anything can come up. But one thing is for sure, your items are going to get here. We were trying to think, should we add something like express at the cost of faster shipping?” she said.

Did Milly react to Kabi’s claims on marriage?

Milly publicly clapped back at her husband, Kabi, after he agreed with a viral online sentiment that marriage only impresses fools.

Kabi sparked widespread criticism after suggesting his wife was a “fool” for marrying a stranger and having children with him.

It was Ato Forson who first proposed ‘sell-and-leaseback’ in March 2025 — Amin Adam

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:39:22 +0000

A former Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Karaga in the Northern Region, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has questioned the credibility of the Bank of Ghana’s denial of a media report that suggested a proposal and a discussion on whether or not to sell the newly built headquarters of the bank located at Ridge in Accra.

According to Dr Amin Adam, this was not the first time this issue has come up, and that, it was the current Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who first made a similar suggestion in March 2025 while explaining the 2025 Budget in a television interview with Joy News [Watch attached video below with Joy News]

In a statement signed by Dr Adam, who is also the Co-Chair of the NPP’s Finance and Economic Policy Committee, he called on the government to formally and permanently abandon any plan to sell the BoG headquarters, arguing that comments previously made by Dr Ato Forson make the central bank’s denial of such a proposal difficult to accept.

To him, he and the opposition New Patriotic Party acknowledge the Bank of Ghana’s statement of June 2, 2026, which described the media report by Myjoyonline as “false and misleading.”

Nevertheless, the NPP maintains that the idea of selling the building did not originate from the media.

He said Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, during an appearance on JoyNews’ PM Express programme on March 11, 2025, shortly after presenting the 2025 Budget, rejected the use of taxpayer funds to recapitalise the Bank of Ghana and suggested that the institution should “look within” for solutions.

According to the NPP, Dr Forson specifically referred to the bank’s new headquarters and stated that the central bank had “a choice to sell and lease back”. He said those remarks were made publicly and formed the basis of concerns about a possible sale-and-leaseback arrangement.

The statement said the detailed nature of the media report, which referred to a sale-and-leaseback structure, a valuation of about US$260 million and differing views within the Bank’s board, suggested that the information came from sources close to the matter.

It added that the speed of the Bank’s denial appeared to reflect public reaction to the report rather than a genuine change in position.

The NPP argued that selling and leasing back the headquarters would not amount to recapitalisation. Instead, it said, the arrangement would amount to borrowing against a national asset while creating a long-term rental obligation.

The party contended that such a transaction would exchange a permanent asset owned by the people of Ghana for a one-time payment, while leaving unresolved the losses at the centre of the Bank’s financial difficulties.

The statement further argued that the financial benefits of any such arrangement would largely favour the buyer.

It is estimated that at a prime rental rate in Accra of about US$35 per square metre per month, the 150,000-square-metre complex could generate gross rental income of about US$63 million annually.

Based on a sale price of about US$260 million, the NPP said the transaction could yield a return of about 24 per cent for a buyer and allow the investment to be recovered in less than 4.1 years.

The party also argued that any buyer would likely require a lease agreement of at least 25 years, with the Bank guaranteeing full occupancy and carrying most of the associated risks. It said annual rent increases linked to inflation and lease reviews would further increase the cost to the central bank.

According to the NPP, after transaction-related costs, the Bank would receive only about US$230 million from a sale price it described as already undervalued.

The statement also questioned the accounting basis for such an arrangement. It said that under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16 and Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) 102, the leaseback would place a substantial liability on the Bank’s balance sheet while removing an asset that could appreciate over time.

The NPP further raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest, noting that the Bank of Ghana regulates many of the institutions that could potentially purchase or finance the building.

The party said this could result in a situation where a financial institution supervised by the central bank becomes its landlord.

The NPP called on the government to publish a detailed recapitalisation plan for the Bank of Ghana, including the amounts involved, the financial instruments to be used and the sources of funding.

It also urged the government to stop what it described as practices that were worsening the Bank’s financial position, citing losses it claimed were being transferred to the central bank through entities such as GoldBod.

The statement described Bank Square as a national asset belonging to the people of Ghana and argued that it should not be sold to address financial challenges which, in the party’s view, could have been avoided through prudent policy decisions.

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‎Nigeria unveils $1bn AfCFTA financing facility to strengthen exports, industrial competitiveness

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:37:13 +0000

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework with the introduction of a $1 billion AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility designed to enhance production capacity, improve competitiveness, and expand intra-African trade.

Speaking at the 2nd Quarter 2026 meeting of the AfCFTA Central Coordination Committee held on Tuesday in Abuja, Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, said the financing window represents a major opportunity for Nigerian businesses seeking to scale operations and access wider African markets.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Obilor -Duru Augustina Okechi, Head Press & PR, FMITI.

She explained that while Nigeria has made significant progress in implementing AfCFTA protocols, many businesses continue to face challenges, including export documentation, certification requirements, standards compliance, and market access barriers.

According to her, the Federal Government is addressing these constraints through enhanced trade facilitation measures, simplified AfCFTA guidance tools, strengthened stakeholder engagement programmes, and closer collaboration with agencies such as the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.

The Minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework through the domestication of key AfCFTA protocols, particularly the Digital Trade Protocol, aimed at positioning the country as a major player in Africa’s emerging digital economy.

She further noted recent achievements, including the expansion of Nigeria’s Air Cargo Corridor Initiative to Rwanda, increased partnerships with development institutions and the private sector, and nationwide sensitisation programmes designed to deepen awareness of AfCFTA opportunities.

In her remarks, Patience Okala, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, congratulated the Minister on her recent appointment as Chairperson of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers, describing it as recognition of Nigeria’s growing leadership role in continental trade integration.

Okala disclosed that recent sensitisation engagements in Kano attracted more than 470 businesses, with strong participation from women-led enterprises. She also highlighted the newly introduced AfCFTA ABC Series, which is helping businesses better understand export processes and leverage continental trade opportunities.

Providing details of the financing facility, she explained that the $1 billion AfCFTA Adjustment Fund Credit Facility is targeted at large African businesses with a minimum financing threshold of $10 million. The fund will support business expansion, industrialisation, working capital needs, project development, and regional value chain integration.

She added that the AfCFTA Coordination Office is working with fund managers to ensure qualified Nigerian companies can access the facility, including the formation of a pilot group of beneficiaries to maximise participation.

Also speaking at the meeting, Njoku, Deputy Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), reiterated that registration with the Council remains mandatory for all exporters. He noted that the process has been fully digitised, allowing seamless online registration nationwide, with exporters receiving certificates valid for two years.

‎‎According to him, successful applicants receive an Exporter’s Certificate valid for two years, granting access to incentives such as the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) and the Export Development Fund (EDF).

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“‎The meeting ended with renewed commitments from stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, expand opportunities for women and youth entrepreneurs, increase utilization of AfCFTA market access provisions, and deepen Nigeria’s participation in regional and continental value chains.
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“‎Participants also reaffirmed their support for Nigeria’s preparations for key continental engagements scheduled for June and July 2026, with a shared objective of increasing exports, attracting investment, driving industrial growth, and creating jobs,” the statement added

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World Potato Congress 2026 Kenya: Exclusive Webinar to Preview Congress Program, Field Days and Tours

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:34:42 +0000

The countdown to the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) is underway, and with the July 1 early-bird registration deadline approaching, the World Potato Congress Inc. has announced a special webinar offering delegates an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated global gathering scheduled for October 26–30, 2026, in Naivasha, Kenya.

The webinar will take place on June 18, 2026, and will provide participants with an inside look at the planning, speakers, field demonstrations, and international initiatives that will define this year’s Congress. More than 1,000 delegates from across the global potato industry are expected to attend the biennial event, which brings together researchers, growers, processors, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders from around the world.

Organizers will unveil the Congress’s strategic roadmap, featuring a world-class speaker lineup, commercial field days, and post-Congress technical tours showcasing Kenya’s rapidly advancing potato sector. Delegates will also have the opportunity to explore Kenya’s renowned national parks while learning about innovative potato production and value-chain developments.

A key highlight of the 2026 Congress will be the launch of the International Potato Working Groups, designed to strengthen global collaboration on industry challenges and opportunities. In addition, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will reveal the official theme for the 2027 International Day of the Potato, further elevating the global importance of the crop.

Meet the Webinar Hosts and Congress Leaders

Dr. Dinah Jeruto Borus, Kenya Congress Program Co-Chair and Scientist Consultant, National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK)

Dr Dinah Jeruto Borus: Kenya Congress Program Co-Chair, Scientist Consultant at National Potato Council of Kenya. (NPCK is the Co-Host of the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya.)

The webinar will feature insights from Dr. Dinah Jeruto Borus, a respected agricultural scientist and one of the key architects behind the 2026 Congress program. With more than 17 years of experience in potato research, climate-smart agriculture, value addition, and market development, Borus has worked extensively across Kenya and East Africa. Widely known as “Mama Viazi” among Kenyan potato farmers, she has played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable potato production and strengthening value chains throughout the region.

Chris Gasperi, Founder and Managing Director, FreshCrop Limited

Chris Gasperi: Founder & Managing Director for FreshCrop Limited, Kenya. FreshCrop is Co-Hosting the 2026 World Potato Congress alongside NPCK.

Chris Gasperi is the Founder and Managing Director of FreshCrop Limited, a leading agtech and fully integrated potato value chain company in Kenya. Driven by a mission to transform East Africa’s potato sub-sector, Chris has pioneered an end-to-end ecosystem that spans high-quality certified seed production, large-scale commercial farming, and state-of-the-art processing for fresh-cut fries and other potato products.

Under his leadership, FreshCrop has scaled to support a network of over 15,000 smallholder farmers. Through an innovative “one-stop-shop” hub model, Chris’s team provides smallholders with critical access to certified seed, optimized inputs, mechanization, climate-smart agronomy training, and guaranteed market pull. By bridging these critical gaps, FreshCrop has enabled local farmers to drastically increase their crop yields and household incomes, shifting smallholders from subsistence farming to profitable, resilient agribusinesses. This holistic approach culminated in FreshCrop receiving the prestigious Presidential National Farmers Award for the top fully commercialized large-scale farm in Kenya.

Annual FreshCrop Ltd. Farmers’ Field Day and location of the Post-Congress Variety Trial and Inputs Demonstration Field

As Co-Host of the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) in Kenya, Chris is central to driving the event’s vision of sustainable agricultural transformation. Holding an Executive Master’s degree in Administration from Wilkes University, his leadership bridges international corporate strategy with deep, on-the-ground execution. Beyond commercial impact, Chris is a dedicated conservationist leading FreshCrop’s initiative to plant one million trees, and is a past President of the Rotary Club of Nakuru. He looks forward to welcoming global delegates to FreshCrop’s primary farming and processing operations during the post-Congress tours.

Dáire McCafferty, Project Manager, Keynote PCO, Ireland

Dáire McCafferty: Project Manager, Keynote PCO (Professional Conference Services). Keynote PCO, based out of Dublin, Ireland, is a Professional Conference Organizer, best known in the potato world for their organizing of the 11th World Potato Congress held in Dublin, Ireland.

Also speaking is Dáire McCafferty, Project Manager at Keynote PCO, the professional conference organizer supporting the delivery of WPC 2026. With more than a decade of experience managing international congresses and association events across Europe and beyond, McCafferty brings extensive expertise in conference planning and execution. He previously contributed to the successful organization of the 11th World Potato Congress in Dublin, Ireland, and will share insights into preparations for the Kenya event.

The webinar is expected to generate significant interest among industry stakeholders seeking to maximize networking opportunities, gain technical insights, and explore investment and partnership prospects ahead of one of the potato sector’s most important global gatherings.

The 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya is poised to showcase the country’s growing influence within the international potato industry while highlighting innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the global potato value chain.

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HealthTech Ghana named best medical technology distribution company at WABEA 2026

Ghana News — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:23:20 +0000

Accra, June 9, GNA – HealthTech Ghana Limited has been named Innovative Medical Technology Distribution Company of the Year at the ninth Ghana West Africa Business Excellence Awards (WABEA) held in Accra.

The awards ceremony, organised by KN Unique Communications at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognised more than 50 organisations across Ghana and the West African sub-region for leadership, innovation and contributions to economic and social development.

The recognition comes as HealthTech Ghana advances a public-private partnership with the Ministry of Defence to upgrade diagnostic services at the 37 Military Hospital.

The project includes the installation of Ghana’s first 1.5T helium-free Philips BlueSeal MRI system, alongside CT scanning, digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound and laboratory services covering haematology, biochemistry and pathology.

Mr Daniel Morkla, Chief Executive Officer of HealthTech Ghana Limited, said the award reflected the company’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare.

He noted that the firm’s model, which combines private sector investment supported by Prudential Bank Ghana with public infrastructure, aimed to address gaps in diagnostic services and reduce delays faced by patients.

The 37 Military Hospital initiative forms part of a broader national expansion plan focusing on diagnostic services and dialysis delivery through similar partnerships.

GNA 

Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade

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