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Odibola Properties, Mezie And The Danger Of Trial By Social Media: When Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations
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Odibola Properties, Mezie And The Danger Of Trial By Social Media: When Facts Must Prevail Over Allegations

In an era where social media allegations can threaten years of hard work, investment and reputation, the controversy involving Odibola Properties Limited and Chimezie Princewill Onwuka, popularly known as Mezie, raises serious questions about credibility, responsible advocacy and the importance of verifying facts before passing judgment. MEZIE: QUESTIONS ABOUT CREDIBILITY AND RESPONSIBLE ADVOCACY Chimezie Princewill Onwuka, popularly known as Mezie, has made allegations concerning Odibola Properties and its involvement in disputed land at Mbodo-Aluu, Rivers State.

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Moonshot 2026: ‘Your people are your products’ — CEOs share startup growth tips
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Moonshot 2026: ‘Your people are your products’ — CEOs share startup growth tips

By Efosa Taiwo Damilola Olokesusi, chief executive officer of Shuttlers, and Douglas Kendyson, CEO of Selar, have shared insights on financial discipline, hiring, automation and relationship-building as key factors for building and scaling successful businesses. Kendyson also highlighted the importance of learning through different career experiences, noting that the relationships and knowledge he gained along his career path had provided leverage for building Selar.

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British racing chief warns budget tax hike may have ‘devastating’ impact on sport
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British racing chief warns budget tax hike may have ‘devastating’ impact on sport

Call for urgent talks after gaming machines tax increase Brant Dunshea: ‘thousands’ of betting shops may close Brant Dunshea, the chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, said on Wednesday that the sport’s ruling body will “urgently engage with the government to establish how we can work together to reduce the impact” after John Healey, the chancellor, raised the duty on the profits from fixed-odds gaming machines in betting shops from 20% to 25% in his first budget. The widely anticipated rise in Machine Games Duty (MGD) was well below the doubling of the rate, from 20% to 40%, r

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COLA demands fair compensation, accountability after Laboma and La Pleasure Beach demolitions
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COLA demands fair compensation, accountability after Laboma and La Pleasure Beach demolitions

The Coalition of La Associations (COLA) has demanded immediate and fair compensation for all businesses and vendors affected by the recent demolition exercises at Laboma Beach Resort and La Pleasure Beach, describing the operations as painful, troubling, and economically devastating for families in La. On 13th September 2026, several structures at Laboma Beach Resort were demolished by the government’s Post-Flood Mitigation Task Force as part of efforts to restore the Kpeshie Lagoon and address flooding in surrounding communities.

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26 countries sign Accra Convention to boost trade facilitation, digitalisation
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26 countries sign Accra Convention to boost trade facilitation, digitalisation

Twenty-six countries have signed the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, known as the Accra Convention, in a move aimed at facilitating international trade, expanding access to trade finance and accelerating digitalisation. The 26 signatories are Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, China, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Gabon, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Togo, Tanzania and Venezuela.

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ADB union raises alarm over job risks, demands safeguards in proposed share sale
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ADB union raises alarm over job risks, demands safeguards in proposed share sale

The Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) of Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has called for safeguards against job losses, raising concerns over proposed share disposals involving the bank. Speaking at the union’s National Executive Council meeting, PMSU Chairman James Obeng-Gyan urged the government, the Bank of Ghana, ADB’s Board and management to prioritise recapitalisation, stronger governance and institutional recovery.

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Stake.eu Sweepstakes Casino Review
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Stake.eu Sweepstakes Casino Review

On Stake.eu, Gold Coins are used for entertainment and Stake Cash is used within its sweepstakes system. Stake.eu is a social gaming and sweepstakes platform operated by Sweepstakes Services Limited, registered under company number 18110 in St. John’s, Antigua.

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Trade Minister pushes for stronger Ghana-Guinea trade and industrial ties
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Trade Minister pushes for stronger Ghana-Guinea trade and industrial ties

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for stronger economic cooperation between Ghana and Guinea to expand bilateral trade, promote industrial development and boost tourism. As part of efforts to deepen cultural and tourism cooperation, Ms Ofosu-Adjare proposed a joint initiative to renovate and preserve the former residence of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in Guinea as a historical and cultural tourism attraction.

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The gap in manufacturing sector GVA
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The gap in manufacturing sector GVA

According to the National Accounts Statistics, the manufacturing sector’s GVA is ₹38.6 lakh crore in 2023-24 at current prices. ; however, an ‘Alternative Estimate’ using data from the Annual Survey of Industries and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises gives a lower figure, prompting a closer look at the official estimate

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ATEL launches website to provide updates on Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project
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ATEL launches website to provide updates on Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project

Accra-Tema Expressway Limited (ATEL) has launched a dedicated website to provide the public with regular updates on the ongoing Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project. Read Also: Accra-Tema Motorway expansion 53% complete, contractor urged to meet August 2027 deadline He expressed confidence that the contractor, Maripoma Enterprise Limited, would intensify work to meet the August 2027 completion deadline.

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Ghana Bauxite Company secures US$250m Ecobank Financing to improve operations ahead of refinery
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Ghana Bauxite Company secures US$250m Ecobank Financing to improve operations ahead of refinery

Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has signed a US$250 million financing arrangement with Ecobank Ghana PLC to prepare and expand its Awaso mine to feed its planned alumina refinery. GBC Director, Robert Danso Boakye, disclosed this in an interview following the signing of the mandate that appoints Ecobank Ghana PLC as exclusive Mandated Arranger, on a best-efforts basis, for facilities of up to US$250 million.

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Accra-Tema Motorway project to serve as model for infrastructure financing – ATEL CEO
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Accra-Tema Motorway project to serve as model for infrastructure financing – ATEL CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Expressway Limited (ATEL), Louis Harrison, says the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project is expected to establish a new model for financing and delivering major infrastructure projects in Ghana without placing the entire financial burden on the state. Speaking at a media engagement in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, Mr Harrison said the project represents a significant milestone in Ghana’s infrastructure development, demonstrating how Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) can attract private and institutional investment into critical national projects.

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‘A pretty grim picture’: outlook for UK living standards slashed despite Healey’s budget
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‘A pretty grim picture’: outlook for UK living standards slashed despite Healey’s budget

OBR cautions about Middle East war dragging down growth and triggering a fresh cost of living crisis Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’ Budget 2026: key points at a glance Budget 2026 live – latest updates British households face a “pretty grim picture” for living standards as the war in the Middle East drags down growth and triggers a fresh cost of living crisis, the government’s independent forecaster has said. In a report as John Healey announced his first budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issued a sharp downgrade for growth i

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Accra-Tema Motorway expansion 53% complete, contractor urged to meet August 2027 deadline
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Accra-Tema Motorway expansion 53% complete, contractor urged to meet August 2027 deadline

The Chief Resident Engineer of Accra-Tema Expressway Limited (ATEL), Kwabena Bempong, has disclosed that work on the first section of the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project has reached 53 per cent completion, although construction is slightly behind schedule. The entire project spans approximately 27.7 kilometres, comprising the 19.5-kilometre section currently under construction, a 5.7-kilometre stretch between Tetteh Quarshie and Apenkwa, and a 2.5-kilometre section of the N6 from the Tesano Police Station towards Achimota.

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