AFRICA

Teacher Kwadwo rants as GES sacks him

Teacher Kwadwo bemoans ill-treatment from GES Teacher Kwadwo ousted out of teaching profession Teacher Kwadwo promises to teach GES a lesson Michael Owusu Afriyie popularly known as ‘Teacher Kwadwo’ has publicly reacted to the withdrawal of his teaching license by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Teacher Kwadwo’s teaching profession has …

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Teacher Kwadwo sacked

Primary four students to undertake National Standard Test Education Minister impressed with organization of National Standard Test Teacher Kwadwo embarks on campaign against GES over unfair treatment of teachers Ghanaian comedian and professional teacher, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has confirmed being axed by the Ghana Education …

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2 former African Heads of State join AWF Global Board of Trustees

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has onboarded two former African heads of state — H.E. Issoufou Mahamadou, former President of Niger and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Ethiopian Prime Minister ¬— to the organization’s global board of trustees to share their diverse and unique African leadership perspectives as AWF implements its …

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South Africa sees fewer hospitalisations as Omicron cases surge

COVID-19 infection rates are soaring across South Africa as a result of the highly mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but fewer people have died or required hospital treatment compared with previous waves of the disease, according to health officials. South Africa on Wednesday recorded its highest number of cases …

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UN rights council orders international probe into Ethiopia abuses

The UN Human Rights Council has voted to launch an international investigation into abuses in Ethiopia, despite protests from Addis Ababa, amid warnings of looming generalized violence. The 47-member council voted with 21 in favor, 15 opposed, and 11 abstentions on Friday to order the establishment of “an international commission …

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Over 40 ABUSCO students suspended indefinitely over gangsterism

About 45 students of the Abuakwa State College(ABUSCO) in the Eastern Region have been suspended indefinitely by management of the school for allegedly engaging in gangsterism. They are alleged to have formed a group known as “Above the Law”. The form 2 Green track male boarding students of Akyem Asafo …

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Unrest in Libya fuels doubts over planned election

Tensions have mounted in Libya in the past few days, raising doubts that an election, seen as crucial to restoring stability to the conflict-ridden country, will be held as scheduled later this month. Armed groups overnight took control of the area near the council of ministers’ premises in the capital …

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6 years SHS education in the offing – Adutwum

SHS system currently 3 years High schools in Ghana to be reduced from 13,000 to 2,500 – Dr. Adutwum 15 sites to be used for piloting Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has disclosed that the government will, from 2023, begin piloting a six-year Senior High School education system. The initiative is …

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Suicide machine that kills users goes viral

A coffin-shaped capsule that allows occupants to kill themselves has passed legal review in Switzerland, according to its creators. The Sarco machine can be operated from the inside –conceivably just by blinking if the person suffers from locked-in syndrome – and works by reducing the oxygen level in the pod to …

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Nigerian Embassy in France calls police over ‘Juju’

A video of a sacrifice in a calabash, locally called Juju, sitting outside the entrance of the Nigerian Embassy in France has been shared online. In the video, which went viral over the weekend, French policemen were called to the scene to remove the Juju. But rather than being helpful, …

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South Africa’s president tests positive for Covid

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for Covid-19 and is being treated for mild symptoms. Mr Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after leaving the state memorial service of South Africa’s last apartheid President FW De Klerk in Cape Town, according to a statement from the presidency. People who …

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Black Axe: Leaked documents shine spotlight on secretive Nigerian gang

A member of the Black Axe gang, one of Nigeria’s most feared “cults” A violent mafia-style gang in Nigeria linked to murder and fraud has infiltrated the country’s political system and launched a global scamming operation well beyond Nigeria’s borders, according to thousands of hacked documents and testimonies seen by …

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WAEC explains change of grades

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained that one of its platforms, ERESULTS.WAECGH.ORG, used for checking of results experienced a technical hitch last Friday, December 10, 2021 between 4.45 p.m. and 6.00p.m. A message posted on its website, explained that the hitch resulted in subjects which originally had Grade …

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17 African nations that participated in Biden’s Democracy Summit

Seventeen African countries were among over 100 nations invited to the first Democracy Summit organized by the Joe Biden administration. The summit held virtually, took place on On December 9 – 10, 2021, as the Biden administration brought together leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss …

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54 Nigerians deported by Ghana Immigration Service

Ghana’s land border closed to human traffic since March 2020 Foreign nationals being aided by locals to enter Ghana illegally Bus full of Togolese nationals repatriated by GIS The Bono East Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has overseen the arrest and deportation of some 54 Nigerians. According to …

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My husband loves dogs more than me – Wife tells court

A 40-year-old woman, Rashidat Ogunniyi, is seeking to nullify her 12-year-old marriage on grounds that her husband, Kazeem, loves his dog more than he loves her. Rashidat, a Nigerian trader, told a Customary Court that her husband was only concerned about the welfare of his dog. “Kazeem is an irresponsible husband and …

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5 ways to stay in love with your partner

In every relationship, there comes a moment when the fire goes out a bit, and things start to feel very routine. Those butterflies can’t keep fluttering in your stomach forever, and those rose-colored glasses will really come off at some point. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you should end …

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‘My product is working on you’ – Jaruma replies Ned Nwoko

Popular sex products seller, jaruma has reacted to businessman, Ned Nwoko’s statement about her products not influencing his decision to divorce Laila, a Moroccan woman he married for 10 years. Ned’s current wife, popular actress Regina Daniels had a fallout with Jaruma and many people speculated that Regina used Jaruma’s …

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Lagos governor approves monthly rent payment for the state

Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that a new policy of monthly tenancy for Lagosians seeking to occupy properties would kick off in the state. Sanwo-Olu explained that the move is not to punish or reduce the expected incomes of property owners. According to him, the move would …

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Once Africa’s richest woman sanctioned by US for corruption

One time Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, has been slapped with sanctions by the United States government. The Department of State announced on Thursday, December 9, 2021, that Isabel dos Santos, daughter of former Angolan President had been indicted in corrupt practices. “Isabel dos Santos, former Chair of an …

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Four killed, 17 injured after building collapses

At least four people have died and 17 others injured after a building under construction collapsed in Goba in the outskirts Dar es Salaam on Monday. The injured have been taken to hospital for medical treatment. Ubungo District Commissioner Kheri James said the building caused damage to houses that were …

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