By Peterking Quaye – Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has announced the importation of a second oil grant to Liberia by the government and people of Japan. This was contained in a statement signed by LPRC Board of Directors, the statement further says that Japan had already written to authorities at the Ministry of Commerce informing government of the grant, The Board of Directors, the highest decision-making body of the company further disclosed that the grant is expected to arrive in Liberia this year. At the time of purchase, the board said, the US$13 million allocated by the Japanese government... Continue Reading
By Emeka Umejei – John Utaka is one Nigeria’s soccer ambassador who has carved a niche for himself in the international soccer arena. Reputed for his goal-scoring abilities, Utaka has decided to give back to society. The Soccer prodigy who commenced his career from Enugu Rangers is concerned about the plight of the downtrodden of the society. To achieve his aim, he has launched the John Utaka Foundation with strict adherence to bringing succour to the less privileged of the society. The John Utaka Foundation has been launched in Ghana, Nigeria and the London version will follow in the coming... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – ‘Warri Wolves’ striker Sunday Mba scored both goals that saw the Super Eagles stamping their superiority on Liberia’s Lone Star in Monrovia. The Super Eagles outshine their Lone Stars opponents in front of president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who used the game to commemorate her swearing in for a second term in office. Mba’s first goal came on nine minutes when he scored from a Reuben Gabriel pass to silence the 18,000-seater stadium. The 23-year-old striker converted the second on 30 minutes from an assist by Ejike Uzoenyi as the Liberians struggled to find an equaliser. The... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Gambian Correspondent – President Yahya Jammeh has again denounced the practice of homosexuality, saying that as long as he remains the President of the Republic of The Gambia, such practice will never be accepted in the country. Jammeh, who was speaking Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of ministers of his new Cabinet, said anyone engaged in such practice in the country is in the wrong place. “We know what human rights are. Human beings of the same sex cannot marry or date,” Jammeh told Cabinet ministers, who took three different oaths of office, allegiance and secrecy, administered by... Continue Reading
By Mark Oloo in East Africa – Kenya’s Parliament wants the country’s Central Bank governor Njuguna Ndungu to resign to allow for an independent investigation into his conduct. The indictment follows the governor’s failure to manage the recent sharp decline in the value of the Kenyan currency—the shilling— against the major world currencies. The fall, witnessed towards the end of last year, at one point hit a record of Sh107 against the US dollar, amid spiralling inflation and unprecedented increase in interest rates. A committee of Parliament, which probed the shilling woes, handed its report to the House today in... Continue Reading
