More Nigerians' shops are being shut down in Ghana; as David-West passes on at 83

Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA

Fifteen more shops belonging to Nigerians were shutdown yesterday by members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) at Opera Square in Accra, bringing the number of shops to about 70.

The latest showdown is part of GUTA’s plan to cripple Nigerian businesses in the nation’s capital.

Nigerian businesses at the Tip Toe Lane at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle are believed to be the next in line, as it was gathered that GUTA plans to lock up the Nigerian shops in the area today.........CONTINUE READING>>>

Deji Elumoye, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan

Buhari, Lawan, Others Mourn as David-West Dies at 83

President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday paid tributes to a former minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, who died earlier in the day at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan at 83.

THISDAY learnt that he was admitted to the hospital 12 days ago.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Mr. Toye Akinrinlola, who confirmed the death to THISDAY, said the former minister died at 11.05 a.m.

“He was brought here over a week ago and admitted to a private suit. He died at 11.05 am,” Akinrinlola said......CONTINUE READING>>>

President Evo Morales

Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia's former President Evo Morales

Mexico's foreign minister has asked Bolivia to grant safe passage to former President Evo Morales. The recently deposed leader, accused of rigging recent election results, was forced to quit on Sunday.

Evo Morales will be granted asylum in Mexico after the former Bolivian president made a request to live in the Central American country, a top official confirmed Monday.

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard told reporters: "We will immediately proceed to inform Bolivia's Foreign Ministry that under international law, it should offer safe conduct."...........CONTINUE READING>>>

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