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CNN  —  Elizabeth Holmes made an “attempt to flee the country” by booking a one-way ticket to Mexico departing in January 2022, shortly after the Theranos founder was convicted of fraud, prosecutors alleged in a new court filing Friday. Holmes was convicted last January of defrauding investors while running the failed blood testing startup Theranos. In November, she was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison. She has appealed her conviction and does not start her prison sentence until this spring, a waiting period that prosecutors described as “generous” and due to her being pregnant. The claim that she…

Hopeson Adorye, a member of the Communication team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for treating the founder of the Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev Victor Kusi Boateng like a “thief”.The MP has accused Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, who is also the Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, of engaging in conflict of interest and being in possession of multiple identities among other alleged criminal dealings.According to him, Rev. Kusi-Boateng reportedly transferred GH¢2.6million from the National Cathedral Secretariat to JNS Talent Centre Limited, a company owned by…

37-year-old Ghanaian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Yvonne Nelson has revealed that she wants to give birth to twins this year. The mother of one made this revelation during an exclusive interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM. As disclosed by the award-winning screen goddess, she loves twins and it’s her fervent prayer that God blesses her with one. READ ALSO: Gyakie finally reacts to Kalybos’ marriage proposal to her; Spills it all in latest interview Although Yvonne Nelson claimed that she’s currently not in any romance tic affair but she’s ready to give birth to twins. She added that even…

Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor has revealed why she did not remarry years after her husband passed on. Speaking with Mercy Johnson on her kitchen show, Mercy’s menu, Patience Ozokwor disclosed that her children pleaded with her not to remarry. Patience disclosed that she got married at age 19 however, she became a widow after she lost her husband following a protracted illness in 2002. According to her, her children were all grown-ups and assured to be there for her and cater for her. She added that her children said their friends might mock them if she does, hence her decision…

A Labour MP has declared her party has a ‘woman problem’.Rosie Duffield spoke out yesterday after she was jeered by male colleagues in the Commons and then shunned by party leaders.She said it felt as if she was in an ‘abusive relationship’. And in a blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of becoming prime minister, the 51-year-old admitted she would struggle to convince voters that Labour was not sexist.Senior Tories claimed the damning assessment exposed the lack of equality in a party that has never had a female leader. Rosie Duffield (above) spoke out yesterday after she was jeered by…

Taipei, Taiwan CNN  —  Rising concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvers by China have prompted Taiwan to extend the mandatory military service period most of its young men must serve. But former conscripts interviewed by CNN say Taipei will need to do far more than that if it is to make the training effective. Outdated, boring and impractical. That was the verdict of six young men who spoke to CNN about their recent experiences of mandatory service in Taiwan’s military. They describe a process that was designed decades ago with a heavy emphasis on bayonet training, but lacking instruction in…

A federal judge on Thursday ordered former U.S. President Donald Trump and his attorneys to pay more than $937,000 in sanctions for suing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over claims the 2016 presidential election was rigged.U.S. District Judge John Middlebrooks, who threw out Trump’s lawsuit in September, said the sanctions were warranted because the former president had exhibited a pattern of misusing the courts to further his political agenda.”This case should never have been brought. Its inadequacy as a legal claim was evident from the start. No reasonable lawyer would have filed it. Intended for a political purpose, none of…

The National Communications Bureau of the NDC has concluded a training workshop for its National Communications Team and all Regional Communication Officers and Deputies, at the Peduase Valley Resort. The purpose of the workshop was to among other things, discuss the Communications Strategy of the party and equip communicators with the skills and information required for the effective discharge of their duties. The highly stimulating and thought-provoking discussions centered around the key planks of the National Communication Strategy and other important issues as the party prepares for the crucial 2024 elections. In attendance were the former President and 2020 flagbearer…

Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi better known as Tems has declared herself as a Goat (Greatest of all times). The “crazy things” crooner took to her twitter account to make this assertion after American rapper, Snoop Dogg asked her for a music collaboration. Recall that few hours ago Snoop Dogg told the “Essence” singer that he is a huge fan of hers and asked for the opportunity to work on a song with her. Reacting to this, Tems who has songs with Wizkid, Beyonce, Drake, Beyoncé among others in the tweet said she is undoubtedly among the Goat…

Controversial musician, Portable has stirred reactions from netizens after sharing his chat with billionaire Obi Cubana. The singer who had recently written a song was given offered money by Obi Cubana to promote the music and boost his career. In the screenshot shared online the businessman insisted on giving Portable some money. He inquired if he wanted the 3 million naira paid in installments or all at once on a specific day. See chat below; See some reactions below;In related news, Portable, took to social media to call out ace music video director TG Omori after the latter charged him…