by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | controversies, ghana, government, nigeria, politics
Conflict escalated between Nigeria and Ghana towards the end of July as some Ghanaians marched through the streets calling for the expulsion of Nigerians after several crimes occurred in the nation, which were attributed to foreigners.
Several Ghanaian citizens organized a demonstration in Accra, calling for the swift removal of Nigerians from their nation due to claims of participation in criminal activities and societal issues.
Demonstrators held up signs bearing slogans like “Nigers Must Leave,” “Stop Abduction,” “End Sex Work,” “Cease Violent Theft,” “Combat Deception,” and “Put an End to Sacrificial Killings.”
They further blamed certain Nigerians residing in Ghana for contributing to instability and declining morality within their nation. Some protest signs held by demonstrators included messages such as “Who safeguards the rights and freedoms of Ghanaians?” “Nigerians are abducting individuals for ritual purposes,” and “Our children are disappearing.”
A popular online video showed multiple demonstrators wrapped in the Ghanaian national flag, with some wearing red attire – a customary emblem of defiance.
A woman demonstrator, wearing red and carrying a sign, stated, “Nigerians should leave because you can’t just do whatever you want in another person’s country.”
A different sign stated, “Our Health Is at Risk Because of Widespread Prostitution,” highlighting increasing public dissatisfaction with supposed health and safety dangers reportedly associated with the actions of certain Nigerian citizens within the nation.
A demonstrator, who was on a motorbike, stated that the influx of Nigerians into Ghana was contributing to rising instability within the nation.
He mentioned that there would be a moment when neither they nor their offspring could venture outside and return home without risk.
He referred to an event where a representative from the Ghana High Commission passed away in Abuja following a theft occurrence.
Development of conflict between Nigeria and Ghana
During the period of British rule, both Nigeria and Ghana (known as the Gold Coast at the time) experienced substantial movement between their populations. Nigerians, especially those from the Hausa community, were included in military and commercial groups operating within Ghana.
After gaining independence, Ghana experienced an economic surge that drew Nigerian immigrants, particularly from the Yoruba community, who were looking for prospects in trade and government roles. This period embodied an unofficial Pan-African vision: a sense of unity without borders.
Nevertheless, in 1969, the Ghanian administration led by Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia introduced the notorious Aliens Compliance Order. This regulation required all foreign nationals without proper documentation to depart from Ghana within a period of fourteen days.
The decision led to the removal of approximately 140,000 Nigerians, causing a serious diplomatic conflict. Ghana defended this step as essential for protecting employment opportunities and maintaining economic stability, although it created feelings of suspicion.
By 1983, circumstances had changed. Nigeria faced financial difficulties and increasing joblessness, leading to the expulsion of more than two million migrants, approximately one million of whom were from Ghana. This period became known as the “Ghana Must Go” era, named after the distinctive suitcases commonly carried by those who were sent back to Ghana.
Although Nigeria stated it was implementing immigration regulations, many viewed it as an act of vengeance for Ghana’s previous move.
Luckily, by the end of the 1980s, more reasonable approaches took over. Leaders such as Jerry Rawlings from Ghana and Ibrahim Babangida from Nigeria worked towards healing relations. A collaborative committee was set up, opening doors for improved commerce, cultural interactions, and resolving disputes. This initiative contributed to restoring political equilibrium and demonstrated a fresh dedication to ECOWAS ideals of open mobility.
However, migration challenges came back into focus during the 2020s. In Ghana, enterprises owned by Nigerians faced targeting during crackdown operations, leading to anger in Abuja. Nigeria blamed Ghana for being hostile towards foreigners, whereas Ghana maintained that they were following legal procedures. With rising nationalistic sentiments and economic protectionist ideas spreading worldwide, these trends influenced immigration regulations across West Africa.
In 2025, demonstrations arose in Ghana demanding stricter border regulations. Known as ‘Nigeria Must Go,’ this campaign echoed previous instances and caused new diplomatic worries. Although not backed by the government, the language used could threaten stability within the region.
Still no danger to our lives
Regarding the demonstration, a young Nigerian merchant from Kasoa village in Accra, Mr. Ezikpe Ukaku, stated to Weekend Trust that there was no direct danger for Nigerians engaged in lawful trade within Ghana.
“I learned about the demonstrations urging Nigerians to depart from Ghana, yet it appeared to have been organized by some individuals to promote a specific agenda, particularly following a 2013 video featuring Eze Ndigbo who claimed to purchase property for establishing an Igbo village,” he stated.
Regarding claims of criminal activity involving Nigerians, he mentioned worries over certain Nigerians involved in trafficking young women to Ghana for sex work, or using them as intermediaries to send them to Europe, where local women are also present.
“Only this month, the largest detention in Ghana was carried out by the U.S. FBI, targeting eight Ghanaians involved in online fraud directed at Americans,” he stated.
He cited the nation’s reliable power distribution and efficient law enforcement as reasons why numerous Nigerians remain in Ghana, even though the country faces significant price increases and challenging conditions.
Additionally, Chukwuemeka Nnaji, who previously served as president of the Nigerian Union of Traders Association, Ghana (NUTAG), stated that there are currently no dangers to their lives and assets.
We’re doing well. Not much is going on. Indeed, the demonstrations everyone saw took place on Sunday, and Sundays aren’t working days around here.
So, you can simply recognize that it’s merely individuals on social media attempting to generate some form of publicity. Nevertheless, as a group, we haven’t been targeted or had our companies harmed, nor have we faced direct attacks.
In the same way, Eddison Agbenyegah, who serves as Ghana’s Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria, reassured Weekend Trust that there was nothing to worry about.
Nigerians may proceed with their everyday tasks. The demonstrators are merely individuals who have assembled for an online campaign.
“There is no risk for Nigerians in Ghana,” he stated.
Cause for alarm- FG
In the meantime, the federal government has urged tranquility regarding the demonstrations.
In a declaration made by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, President/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), citizens from Nigeria residing in Ghana were advised against getting agitated or engaging in hostilities with others, emphasizing that the matter is being addressed through diplomatic channels.
She stated that the widespread anger directed at Nigerians residing in Ghana and labeling them as lawbreakers must be denounced by everyone.
Nigerians are not lawbreakers. They serve as positive representatives in every place they go, whereas those who engage in wrongdoing should be identified and subjected to appropriate consequences.
“Ghana and Nigeria resemble Siamese twins. They are siblings, and in line with the principles of ECOWAS and regional unity, they should maintain peaceful coexistence as brothers,” she stated in a declaration authored by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the representative of NIDCOM.
Dabiri-Erewa further urged Nigerians to ignore the videos spreading about Nigerian businesses and properties being damaged by Ghanaians, stating, “There is no proof of this, and we should do everything possible to avoid retaliatory assaults.”
Likewise, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the representative from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the government would address the matter through diplomatic means.
He stated, “We will handle them through diplomatic means.”
No space for bigotry – President of Ghana
From his side, President John Mahama of Ghana has emphasized the nation’s dedication to the rules of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), noting that there is no room for racism in Ghana.
Mahama revealed this during his meeting with President Bola Tinubu’s special representative, headed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the Presidential Palace in Accra, Ghana.
The President of Ghana reaffirmed his dedication to promoting ECOWAS agreements, particularly concerning the unrestricted movement of people and products within the area.
Mahama requested the ambassador to deliver his statement to President Tinubu, advising him not to worry about the latest demonstrations targeting Nigerians living in his nation.
He stated that Nigeria and Ghana are siblings with a common past, vowing that his administration would prevent anything from interfering between them.
He reiterated that the sharing of an old video created by a Nigerian living in Ghana more than 10 years back caused some unrest, yet he stated that the matter was quickly resolved.
He stated that the demonstrators did not exceed 50, reassuring the diplomat about the security and safeguarding of the lives, assets, and enterprises of Nigeria and Nigerians in Ghana.
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by admin | Apr 21, 2025 | government, government regulations, laws and regulations, money, technology
In an effort to enhance service delivery and boost internal revenue generation for the government, the Bauchi State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) has implemented and rolled out technological solutions into their operations.
As a result, to implement and refine the new initiative, the Board led by its Executive Chairman, Alhaji Mu’azu Umar, convened a roundtable discussion with several key stakeholders. During this meeting, certain common understandings were achieved.
Mu’azu who disclosed this in an interactive session with Journalists in Bauchi, stated that a meeting held between the Board and all the 20 LGCs Chairpersons was aimed to address major challenges especially of multiple taxation, thereby harmonizing collections and blocking leakages.
At present, various agencies are gathering revenues, and taxpayers often claim payment to specific entities without being able to verify either the exact amounts or timing. These issues will be addressed moving forward,” he stated. “We had an extensive conversation with the chairpersons who agreed with our stance.
The BIRS Executive Chairman stated that efficiency needs to be maintained throughout the procedure, noting that an automated system will be implemented since the capabilities at the state level surpass those available at the local government level.
As he stated, “Automation will be crucial, eliminating cash collection and doing away with the manual procedures involved in gathering and recording revenues.”
So, these measures will expedite the collection process, minimize losses, and simplify things since we aim to make it effortless for taxpayers. This way, their costs related to compliance will remain minimal. We planned to initiate this around late January and hope to commence it during this upcoming quarter starting in April, God willing.
The Executive Chairman highlighted numerous transportation unions along with several important stakeholders in the process of generating revenue. However, he mentioned that managing road taxes has posed significant difficulties for the Board historically. Despite these challenges, he conveyed his thanks to God as they are currently surmounting these obstacles.
“We encountered issues since there was no strict implementation of road taxes until recently, when Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed launched the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency BAROTA. The board is now collaborating with this agency to explore ways to enhance compliance with traffic rules within the state,” he mentioned additionally.
According to Mu’azu Usman, the BIRS has partnered with various transportation unions including NURTW, RTEAN, Achaba, and Keke Napep to implement regulations concerning road taxes. He mentioned that they have initiated weight billing and manifest systems through the collaboration of these unions.
“We are currently requiring updates from Achaba and Keke NAPEP operators to ensure accurate records. For the Keke NAPEP vehicles, we are implementing body numbering to identify those involved in this business effectively. This measure aims to enhance security, improve road safety, and increase revenue,” he stated.
Thus, the Executive Chairman expressed appreciation for the backing provided by State Governor Sen Bala Muhammad, acknowledging the conducive atmosphere he facilitated for the Board’s operations.
He urged the taxpayers to increase their efforts in making timely payments, as this would help the government deliver more benefits of democratic governance. He highlighted that from 2020 until now, all ongoing capital projects within the state have been funded solely through locally generated income.
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by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | commerce, government, news, playstation 5, video game consoles
The price of some
PlayStation
Five gaming console prices are expected to increase in the UK and other nations due to a ‘difficult economic climate,’ according to manufacturer Sony.
The leading game company announced that starting Monday, the cost of the PS5 Digital Edition — the model without a disk drive — will increase from £390 to £430.
In a blog post announcing the price increases, Sony stated that the “difficult choice” was made due to “a difficult economic climate characterized by factors such as high inflation.”
inflation
and fluctuating exchange rates’.
The announcement follows the U.S. President’s actions or statements.
Donald Trump
Let’s shift to implementing tariffs on various countries worldwide, leading to significant disruptions in international manufacturing supply chains.
Mr. Trump has subsequently declared a brief halt on certain tariffs, and over the past weekend came the verification that imports of electronic devices like smartphones and laptops will receive a temporary exemption until the administration clarifies its stance on levies imposed on the semiconductor industry. This development adds further uncertainty for those involved in exporting these goods.
In addition to their announcement, Sony also verified that there would be price increases for the PS5 in Europe, Australia, and more.
New Zealand
.
In Europe, the cost of the PS5 Digital Edition is increasing from 449 euros to 499 euros.
Sony stated that both the pricing for the regular PlayStation 5, featuring a Blu-ray drive and launched in 2020, and the PS5 Pro model, introduced last year, will stay the same across Europe and the United Kingdom.
The tariff policies implemented under the Trump administration have significantly impacted global supply chains, leading to increased costs for products such as the PlayStation 5—despite Sony being a Japanese firm.
Some uncertainty still exists regarding the application of these tariffs. On Friday, US Customs and Border Protection discreetly announced that iPhones, laptops, and other electronic devices would not have to pay either the 125 percent duty on imported Chinese products or the worldwide 10 percent tariff.
On Sunday, April 13, the Trump administration clarified that electronic items would be covered under different tariff regulations.
On Truth Social earlier that day, the President stated that no exceptions would be made.
He stated: “NOBODY will be let off the hook regarding the uneven trade balances and non-monetary tariff barriers that other countries have imposed on us, particularly China, which mistreats us more than anyone else!”
Trump added: ‘There was no Tariff “exception” announced on Friday, These products are subject to the existing 20% Fentanyl Tariffs, and they are just moving to a different Tariff “bucket”.’
The president stated that his administration would examine the entire electronic supply chain as part of their upcoming efforts.
National Security Tariff Investigations.’
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by admin | Apr 13, 2025 | courts, government, indian national news, politics, politics and law
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday granted relief to Baramulla MP
Engineer Rashid
By cutting down the amount to 50 percent of what was initially requested.
Tihar
Prison officials for his journey to
Parliament
in order to join the current session.
He received approval to join the event.
Parliament
session in custody.
He mentioned that
Tihar
The jail administration is imposing charges of Rs 1.45 lakh for a single day’s travel expenses. Permission was granted on March 25.
A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani reduced the amount and asked
Engineer Rashid
To deposit the half sum of Rs 8.74 lakh within three days so he can make his trip possible.
Parliament
for session in custody.
The Supreme Court has scheduled the application for an additional hearing on May 19.
MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh aka
Engineer Rashid
had moved to Delhi High Court for modification of order granting him permission to attend
Parliament
He was in custody during his session and wanted to waive the requirement for covering travel costs.
Tihar
Jail to
Parliament
and back to Jail.
It was suggested that the fees currently requested by the jail authorities are unreasonably high, and the applicant lacks the financial means to cover these costs.
Abdul Rashid Sheikh submitted an application via attorney Vikhyat Oberoi, requesting that the High Court modify its Final Order from March 25, 2025, and waive or remove certain conditions.
It has been suggested that following the upload of the order on March 26, 2025, during the afternoon, the counsel for
Engineer Rashid
Received an email from the worried jail officials on March 26, 2025, at 8:21 PM, stating that the appellant needs to pay around INR 1,45,736 per day for travel and associated expenses, amounting to a total of INR 8,74,416 for six days.
It is further contended that the applicant is in judicial custody and cannot manage to secure such a significant sum.
It is additionally contended that even during previous instances where the applicant was permitted to swear an oath,
Parliament
Regarding the order from July 2, 2024; and also when permission was granted for the applicant to attend
Parliament
In accordance with the ruling dated February 10, 2025, from an earlier hearing, he was not obligated to cover the expenses related to his travel or any associated arrangements.
The plea indicates that in previous cases, the responsibility for covering costs associated with travel and other arrangements was not placed upon the applicant.
Moreover, in this particular instance, the issue of cost has also not been brought up by either the prison authorities or the prosecution team, it noted.
It is posited that the applicant has been detained since August 9, 2019, and lacks the resources to pay such substantial and unreasonable sums.
It is further claimed that the applicant’s family has, despite significant challenges, gathered funds via crowdfunding and covered their expenses for one day, specifically March 27, 2025.
On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court permitted the Baramulla Member of Parliament to participate in the session from March 26 to April 4, 2024.
He will be transferred into custody.
Tihar
Jail to
Parliament
A house on each of these dates
Lok Sabha
is underway from March 26, 2025 to April 04, 2025, within the specified times.
Lok Sabha
“will remain in session on those specific days. Afterward, he will be returned to the prison,” stated the High Court.
The High Court stated that the appellant must cover the costs associated with the aforementioned travel and additional arrangements.
Engineer Rashid
had submitted a request to be allowed to participate in the event
Parliament
His previous plea was rejected by the trial court on March 10.
Nevertheless, he was permitted to join for the initial session lasting two days in February. (ANI)
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by admin | Apr 7, 2025 | government, highways, infrastructure, road construction, transportation
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Cabinet Minister for Road Transportation and
Highway
s
Nitin Gadkari
On Saturday, they approved a 15.34-kilometer-long, six-lane controlled-access road.
Vrindavan
The bypass initiative in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh has been approved with a budget of Rs 1,645.72 crores. This project aims to notably reduce journey times and alleviate traffic congestion surrounding the religious site.
Vrindavan
.
On X, Gadkari mentioned that the project would be carried out using the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). This approach combines both public and private funding to speed up implementation while minimizing the government’s fiscal exposure. The bypass will ensure uninterrupted connection to three key highways: National
Highway
44 (NH-44), the
Yamuna Expressway
, and NH-530B.
The construction involves a 15.34-kilometer-long, six-lane access-controlled roadway.
Vrindavan
The bypass project for the Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh has received approval at a cost of Rs 1,645.72 crores. This includes preliminary actions such as land acquisition under the Hybrid Annuity Model, according to Gadkari’s statement on X.
“The construction of the
Vrindavan
The bypass will offer straight access to NH-44.
Yamuna Expressway
Additionally, with NH-530B, the journey time will be shortened from 1.5 hours to just 15 minutes. This alternate route aims to decrease traffic congestion within the area.
Vrindavan
and enhance effortless access to
Vrindavan
By offering connection to the parking facilities suggested by the state government, ”
Nitin Gadkari
said.
The initiative will ease entry into sacred sites located in Mathura.
Vrindavan
Additionally, this will improve connections across the industrial corridors, he mentioned.
Earlier on March 25,
Nitin Gadkari
mentioned that within the coming two years, India’s road conditions will surpass those of the United States.
“I believe the road sector doesn’t have any issues at all. This year and next year will bring such substantial improvements that previously I mentioned how we aimed for our highways to rival those of the United States; however, now I can confidently state that within just two years, our highway system will surpass that of the U.S.,” he stated additionally.
Gadkari expressed certainty that India will overtake the US in both electric vehicle adoption and production within the next half-decade.
The Union Minister outlined the activities of the ministry and mentioned that the distances between cities like Delhi, Dehradun, Jaipur, or Bangalore would significantly decrease. (ANI)
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