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CAN IMMUNITY SAVE EX PRESIDENT TRUMP?

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving on November 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump had earlier made the traditional call to members of the military stationed abroad through video teleconference. (Photo by Erin Schaff - Pool/Getty Images)

Former President Donald Trump is facing a federal criminal case in Washington, D.C., for allegedly trying to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. He is claiming that he has presidential immunity and that his actions were part of his official duties. He is appealing a lower-court ruling that rejected his immunity claim.

The indictment charges him with 51 counts, including conspiracy to commit election fraud, obstruction of an official proceeding, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and seditious conspiracy.

The case is based on evidence that Trump and his allies repeatedly spread false claims that the election was rigged and stolen from him, and that he urged his supporters to “fight like hell” and “stop the steal” on the day that Congress was certifying the electoral votes.

The case is being led by Jack Smith, a special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland. If convicted, Trump could face up to 20 years in prison for each count.
Most Americans don’t think Trump should have immunity for his actions.

NORTH KOREA’S KIM JONG UN DESCRIBES SOUTH KOREA AS PRINCIPAL ENEMY

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According to the news reports, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea “our principal enemy” and threatened to annihilate it if provoked.

He made this statement during his tours of local munitions factories this week, as he escalates his inflammatory, belligerent rhetoric against Seoul and the United States before their elections this year.

He also said that North Korea must bolster its nuclear war deterrent to counter the hostile policies of South Korea and the United States.

AFRICAN NATIONS SEE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN 2024

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According to the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, six of the top-10 performing economies in the world are forecast to come from Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.

These include Senegal, Libya, Rwanda, Mauritania, Côte d’Ivoire, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are expected to grow by an average of 6.8%, driven by factors such as economic diversification, foreign investment, and reforms.

Africa’s growth prospects are brightening despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, debt, and climate change.

GHANA’S FOOTBALL ICON ASAMOAH GYAN SIGNS AS CAF AMBASSADOR

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Asamoah Gyan, the former Ghana captain, is one of the first African football icons to sign up for the recently launched CAF Ambassadors programme.

The programme aims to promote CAF and African football, as well as to participate in various activities such as tournaments, charity initiatives, and social events.

Gyan is the African with the most goals in the history of the FIFA World Cup, scoring six goals from three editions. He also played in seven Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the final in 2010 and 2015.

He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and a legend of Ghanaian football.

KING SARK CELEBRATES BLACK SHERIFF

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Sarkodie, a Ghanaian rapper and Ghana’s arguably biggest music export celebrated young fellow music art Black Sheriff on his Birthday.

He called him a gem and an international artiste in a tweet. He also shared a picture of them together. Black Sherif celebrated his birthday on January 9th and released a teaser for his upcoming song titled “January 9th”.

He is known for his hit songs such as “Second Sermon”, “Kwaku the Traveller”, and “45”. He has won several awards and performed at various events and festivals around the world.

FIRST BLACK COMPUTING PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON IS A KNUST ALUMNI

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Michael Opoku Agyeman is a Ghanaian computer engineer and academic who became the first black and youngest professor of Computer Science and Computing at the University of Northampton, UK.

He graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2008. He then pursued his master’s and PhD degrees in the UK, and worked as a research fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong1. He is also a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy, and a Senior Member of IEEE.

Michael has published over 70 papers in various journals and conferences, and has received several awards for his research on high-performance computing, embedded systems, smart rehabilitation, neuromarketing, and pedagogy.

He is also the founder of the SmartWorld initiative, which aims to use technology to solve problems in developing countries. He is passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of computer engineers and scientists.

IT’S SUICIDAL – BLAKK RASTA ON CHEF FAILATU’S COOKING MARATHON

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Blakk Rasta, a media personality and musician in Ghana, has expressed his concern over Chef Failatu’s cookathon attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon. He said that depriving oneself of sleep for more than three days is a “suicide mission” that could lead to serious health implications.

He also said that he does not endorse or support such marathons, as they are not worth risking one’s life for.

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak started her cookathon at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, northern Ghana. She aims to cook for 240 hours, surpassing the current record of 119 hours and 57 minutes held by the Irish chef Alan Fisher.

She has received support and donations from various celebrities, government leaders and local people, who have visited the hotel to cheer her on and enjoy the food she prepares.

She said that her attempt is a national assignment on behalf of Ghana and it’s citizens.

BBC UNRAVEL THE BADDEEDS OF PROPHET TB JOSHUA

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The BBC documentary on TB Joshua is a three-part series titled Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua. It is an investigation by BBC Africa Eye that reveals evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches, the Synagogue Church of All Nations (Scoan).

TB Joshua was a Nigerian preacher and televangelist who founded the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a Christian megachurch that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, Nigeria. He was widely known across Africa and Latin America for his alleged miracles and prophecies. He died on 5 June 2021 at the age of 57.

The documentary features testimonies from more than 25 former members of the church, who allege atrocities such as rape, forced abortions, physical violence, and fake miracles by the late TB Joshua. The documentary also exposes how some of the victims were attacked or threatened after speaking out against the abuse. The documentary is available on BBC iPlayer (UK only) or on the BBC Africa YouTube channel (outside UK).

WORLD LIPSTICK APPLICATION RECORD BY A GHANAIAN NURSE

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Dela Gomey a Ghanaian nurse and a makeup artist sets a new world record in lipstick application, a record that was held up until Saturday, January 6, 2024 by a Chinese national.
He doubled the current record of four applications set by Chinese makeup artist Li Jiaqi in 2018. He is awaiting the Guinness World Records (GWR) to verify his impressive effort. He said he was motivated by the opportunity he saw on TikTok and applied through the GWR website.
He also expressed his gratitude to all Ghanaians for their support and encouragement.

CARGO BIKE AFRICA LEADING THE CAMPAIGN IN TRANSFORMED TRANSPORT SERVICES IN GHANA

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Cargo Bikes Africa is a startup based in Ghana, West Africa, that aims to solve some of Africa’s biggest transportation challenges with e-bikes and e-trikes. They design, produce, and offer subscriptions for their electric vehicles, which are suitable for moving goods and people in a sustainable and fun way.

They have partnered with pan-African e-commerce platforms to make delivery services more eco-friendly and efficient. They also want to create jobs and empower local communities with their innovative mobility solutions

The Cargo Bike, which can carry up to 100 kg of load and has a range of 60 km on a single charge. It has a front basket, a rear rack, and a removable battery. It is ideal for urban deliveries, personal use, or small businesses.

The Cargo Trike, which can carry up to 200 kg of load and has a range of 80 km on a single charge. It has a large cargo box, a rear rack, and a removable battery. It is perfect for rural deliveries, agriculture, or social services.

The Cargo Scooter, which can carry up to 50 kg of load and has a range of 40 km on a single charge. It has a front basket, a rear rack, and a removable battery. It is great for fast and easy mobility, especially for women and youth.