News
NPP’s Sir John passes away
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, has passed away. He is reported to have died on Wednesday evening at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. According to reports, the renowned lawyer-cum-politician died after testing positive for the novel Coronavirus. Sir John reportedly succumbed to […]
Politics
Russian voters agree to extend Putin’s rule to 2036
A majority of voters approved changes to Russia’s constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, but the weeklong plebiscite that ended Wednesday was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities. With most of the nation’s polls closed and 20% of precincts counted, 72% voted for the […]
Business
Shell takes US$22 billion hit over low oil prices
Shell, one of the world’s largest oil companies, has warned that the low price of oil could reduce the value of its assets by up to $22bn (£17.9bn). It said it expects oil to change hands at $60 per barrel in the long term and to be priced at $35 this year and $40 next […]
