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The Fed’s favored measure of inflation rose last month, fueled by higher energy costs. Photo: SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPThe U.S. central bank’s favored measure of inflation rose last month on rising fuel prices, government data showed on Friday, but the gauge that strips out volatile food and energy prices continued to decline.The data show that inflation is still broadly on the Federal Reserve’s bumpy path to its long-term target of 2%, despite the recent pick-up.But the higher headline number will likely cause concern for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign as the Democratic incumbent…

The directive was issued yesterday following a series of engagements between the government, represented by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations, the Fair Wages and Compensation Commission (FWSC), and Ghana’s teacher unions. The National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the Ghana Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT-Ghana) are working towards resolving the impasse that led to the strike. This followed a complaint by the FWSC regarding unfair labor practices by three teachers’ unions in violation of Section 127(3) of the Labor Law 2003 (Act No. 651). The petitioner stated that…

The roots of Valentine’s Day go back to ancient Rome with the Lupercalia festival. Fast forward to the 3rd century, and we meet Saint Valentine, a Roman priest. Legend has it that he performed secret weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. His defiance for the sake of love led to his execution on February 14. Over time his suffering became synonymous with love. From pagan holidays to love letters By the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day had changed from a pagan ritual to a day of romance. It is believed that Chaucer and Shakespeare romanticized it in their plays,…

CHILAVERT CRIMES AGAIN ‘VINI JR’S’ ATTITUDE José Luis Chilavert, historical exguardameta of Paraguay’s selection, is remembered, among other things, for his remarkable goleadora ability (he converted 48 comments in his career) and for his excellent steps from clubs such as Real Saragossa, Vélez Sársfield and Racing Club of Strasbourg. Recently, he has courted controversy due to some controversial statements issued through his X (formerly Twitter) profile, in which he urged Vinicius Jr. to leave the victimizarse as a result of the recent events in which he saw wrapped up. “Bread and circus, the first to abuse and attack opponents is…

Kwame Yogot has caused an uproar after the lyrics of his Kuami Eugene song were posted onlineThe song released by the musician is spectacularly different from the original song as it has a rap verse in it Many people who reacted to the post shared different opinions, with some urging him not to create a rift between himself and Kuami EugeneGhanaian rapper Kwame Yogot has caused massive backlash on social media following the release of Kuami Eugene’s new single.This comes after the rapper posted a video on his Facebook page in which a netizen said that Kuami Eugene’s new song…

No world sporting event has ever been such a procession. East Africa’s dominance of the World Cross Country Championships is not a recent trend and all the evidence from Saturday’s races in Belgrade suggests that this is not going to change.The unusual heat in the Serbian capital did not help the European cause, but of the 27 medals on offer across the five games, all but one were shared among three countries: Kenya (11), Ethiopia (10) and Uganda (5).Great Britain, which won bronze in the team medley relay, was the only other country among the 51 competing countries to reach…

The petroleum price stabilization and recovery levy will be suspended from April to June 2024Government instructs National Petroleum Authority to suspend implementation of Price Stabilization and Recovery FeeThe Energy Sector Levy Act 2015 (Act 899) allows the National Petroleum Authority to stabilize the prices of petroleum productsThe oil price stabilization and recovery levy is to be suspended from April to June 2024.The government has instructed the National Petroleum Authority to suspend the implementation of the levy, Joy News reports.The Energy Sector Levy Act 2015 (Act 899) allows the National Petroleum Authority to stabilize the prices of petroleum products.Source: UGCThe levy…

In the digital age, where technology plays an important role in education and skill development, ensuring students have access to essential tools such as tablets is paramount. Recognizing this, the Government of Ghana’s introduction of the ‘One Student, One Tablet’ initiative aimed at providing tablets to high school students in the country for their academic needs is a step in the right direction. It was a call. This initiative is of great importance to Ghana’s youth as they navigate an increasingly digital world, and its implications extend to the country’s competitiveness in the global digital and technology sector. The Government’s…

The strategic partnership brings the NFL to South America for the first time – more … [+] specifically, in Sao Paulo.AFP via Getty Images In an era where cross-border partnerships are defining new frontiers in global economic and cultural exchange, the National Football League (NFL) is expanding its reach to bring its product onto the field in more countries. While the NFL has a long history of playing games outside the United States, it upped its game in 2022, announcing will play at least four international matches each season. The latest expansion includes a partnership with São Paulo Turismo (Spturis)…

Tiwa Savage’s son Jamil Balogun is trending on the internet after he shared how he felt about people going crazy over his momIn a video that has gone viral, the Afrobeats queen’s only son said he has accepted the reality of his mother having many crushes due to her celebrity statusJamil Balogun’s comment on the video, however, has drawn mixed reactions, with some netizens wondering how he knew the meaning of crush at a young ageNigerian music star Tiwa Savage and talent manager Teebillz Jamil’s son Balogun has sparked backlash after a video showing his feelings about people crushing his…