Sekondi court sentences kidnappers of Takoradi girls to death

 

A Sekondi High Court has sentenced to death, the two accused persons behind the kidnapping and subsequent murder of the 4 Takoradi girls.

However, the Judge has given a 30 day window for the accused to appeal, if need be.

Samuel Udoetuk Wills and John Oji, second accused, both Nigerians, were facing trial in connection with the kidnapping and murder of four girls; Ruth Quayson, 18; Priscilla Blessing Bentum, 21; Priscilla Koranchie, 15; and Ruth Abekah, 18, who got missing between August 2018 and January 2019.

The two pleaded not guilty to eight counts of conspiracy and murder.

After months of fruitless search for the ladies, on January 4, 2019, relatives, friends and some residents staged a demonstration demanding justice for the girls.

This compelled the Western Regional Police Commander, DCOP Benson Redeemer Dedzo hold a first and official press conference during which he gave details on how the kidnappings happened.

The kidnapping of the girls became a national issue dominating discussions in the media.

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COVID-19: ANGOLA RECORDS 58 NEW INFECTIONS, 44 RECOVERIES

Luanda - The Angolan health authorities on Thursday announced the report of 58 new infections, 44 recovered patients and one death, in the last 24 hours.

 

According to the secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who was speaking at the usual Covid-19 update session in the country, 38 new cases were diagnosed in Luanda, 11 in Huíla, eight in Uíge and one in Cabinda.

The list of new patients, whose ages range from one month to 76 years old, includes 29 men and the same number of women.

He said that of those recovered, 38 were from Huambo, three from Luanda and one each from the provinces of Bié, Cuando Cubango and Uíge, aged between seven months and 57 years old.

In relation to the death, Mr. Mufinda said that it was of an Angolan citizen aged 73, resident in Luanda.

Angola has a record of 20,981 cases, with 511 deaths, 19,553 recovered and 917 active.

Of the active cases, one is in critical condition with invasive mechanical ventilation, 11 are severe, 24 moderate, 20 with mild symptoms and 861 asymptomatic.

National laboratories have processed in the last 24 hours 1,322 samples, and the cumulative, to date, is 399,228 samples processed. 

NEW JUDGES FIT TO PERFORM DUTIES – PRESIDENT

Luanda – President João Lourenço Friday in Luanda said the just sworn in Audit Court judges are professionally fit to successfully perform their new duties.

 

The Head of State was speaking at the ceremony of swearing in of the newly appointed judges for the Audit Court.

“Their being the top best in the tender, gives us the guarantee that they are the ones in the best position to perform this duty,” said President Lourenço.

The President swore in as Audit Cut judges Fausto Tavares de Carvalho Simões, Manuel José Domingos, Olinda Maria França and Arlete Maria Bolonhês da Conceição, following an indication by the Higher Council of the Judiciary.

The Audit Court is entrusted to control the legality of the financial and administrative management of the State and other public and private institutions in terms of the law, seeking to secure the right use of the public resources to the benefit of the people of Angola.

Enel Foundation Open Africa Power Program 2021 for African Students.

Application Deadline: April 6th 2021 

Enel Foundation announced the call for applications for the Open Africa Power 2021 program, which this year will begin in May.

Open Africa Power is an education venture initiated by Enel Foundation in 2018, in partnership with top Academic institutions such as Strathmore University and University of Nairobi in Kenya, University of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, University of Cape Town in South Africa, and Italian institutions such as Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, Bocconi University, Florence School of Regulation, and Venice International University.

After receiving more than 750 applications last year, Open Africa Power is welcoming candidates who want to acquire a holistic know-how of the electricity sector, enhancing their technical, regulatory and business skills required to work in the private and public sector towards the electrification of Africa. African Nationals currently living abroad, but wanting to relocate back to Africa, will also be admitted, as one of the program’s aims is to contribute to talent retention in the continent.

Requirements

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be between the ages of 24 and 35 by May 3rd, 2021;

• Be a citizen of an African country;

• Currently resident in an African country or planning to relocate in Africa within the end of 2021;

• Be eligible to travel to Italy. All candidates are invited to check well in advance the procedure applicable to their specific case;

• Having graduated from or being a student (having an admission letter is also acceptable) of a PhD, MSc, LLM, MPP or MBA degree.

 Undergraduate students or people who are not at least enrolled in a master’s degree are not eligible for this program. One of the two degrees (Bachelor or Masters) must be from an African University;

Click Here to apply: http://bit.ly/3c0TkwC

International Leadership Conference by Reimagining Society

Chance to win a Fully-Funded trip to Dubai and prizes worth $1000

Dear Wellbeing and Peace enthusiasts, 

 

We are pleased to inform you that the Reimagining Society has come up with an unparalleled opportunity, i.e., our Virtual Summit Programme. Virtual Summit Programme offers us (Reimagining Society) to provide you and others with an opportunity to interact, share and discuss ideas for a better world in Reimagining Society's Global Wellbeing and Leadership Campaign. With a remarkable buffet of exciting events and competitions, the Virtual Summit Programme is all set to make a splash in the waters of wellbeing and development, with international participants from all walks of life!

 

The Virtual Summit of the Reimagining Society calls upon extraordinary, young at heart, diligent and enthusiastic Peace and Wellbeing enthusiasts. The annual Virtual Summit Programme convenes the brightest talent from 100+ countries and an array of sectors, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 100+ countries are counselled by influential political, business, and humanitarian leaders such as Dr. Saamdu Chetri (Founder, Gross National Happiness Center, Bhutan), Mr. Joseph Cataan (Prime-Time journalist, CNN the Philippines), Mr. Karan Shah (Digital Marketing expert, Harvard Graduate), Ms. Oluwaseun Ayodeji (Nigeria Hero Award Winner 2020 and Commonwealth Young person of the year 2019), and many more.

 

Intriguing and Skill enhancing competitions, workshops and sessions added with a selected panel of keynote speakers lined up for different sessions, just acts as an icing on the cake! 

 

Some lucrative benefits include 'A fully-funded trip to Dubai' to the best performing delegate and prizes worth USD 1000+ for various competitions. 

 

So what are you waiting for? Apply now, Limited Seats available.

 

Registration Deadline: March 8, 2021 

 

Feel free to get in touch in case of queries/concerns. You can contact us at summit@reimaginingsociety.com.

 

 

With Warm Regards,

 

Abhinav Goyal

Lead Operations Executive

Reimagining Society