Tanzania has announced plans to allow pregnant schoolgirls to resume their education after birth, according to a new directive. Until now, secondary school dropouts were refused resumption of school after they went to give birth with government citing the negative moral impact of such girls on others. Leonard Akwilapo, a …
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South African woman’s claim of giving birth to 10 babies a hoax
The family of a South African man whose girlfriend reportedly gave birth to 10 babies last week concluded in a statement released Tuesday that they do not exist until proven otherwise. Last week, local media reported that Gosiame Sithole, 37, had delivered 10 babies — seven boys and three girls …
Read More »21-year-old boy drowns in a pond at Kenyasi-Truba
A 21-year-old boy has drowned in a pond at Truba, near Kenyasi in the Kwabre East Municipal of the Ashanti Region. Isaac Oppong, the deceased, is said to have drowned while fishing with his friends on Monday, June 21, 2021. This reporter who visited the scene on Tuesday morning said …
Read More »Nigerian court jails ex-lawmaker seven years over $3m bribery saga
In Nigeria, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo has convicted a former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, over $3 million bribery case and sentenced him to seven years in jail. The court also ordered for restitution of the collected sum of $500,000. …
Read More »HOT VIDEO: South Africa president’s iPad stolen at public function
South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa admitted today – June 22, 2021 – that his iPad had been stolen at a public function. He was on a visit to the Port of Cape Town, a logistics base for the country’s import and export business where he was supposed to deliver a …
Read More »684 students contract Coronavirus in Eastern Region
• Ghana is still fighting the deadly Coronavirussince the index case was recorded in March 2020 • Many Ghanaians, including high profile personalities have died from the virus • At the regional level, 684 students have contracted the disease in recent times A report from the Eastern Regional Health Directorate …
Read More »WAEC reacts to Africa Education Watch’s report on 2020 WASSCE
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says it is considering a lawsuit against education Think Tank, Africa Education Watch. This comes on the back of Africa Watch’s report on the assessment of the 2020 West African Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Think Tank, among other things noted, their investigations revealed that …
Read More »Gaddafi’s ‘Flying Palace’ returns home after nearly a decade
A private plane belonging to Libya’s late leader, Muammar Gaddafi, has landed in the capital Tripoli after nearly a decade in France for safekeeping and maintenance, domestic and pan-Arab outlets have reported. The giant plane, an Airbus A340, flew over the skies of Tripoli before landing at Mitiga International Airport …
Read More »Regina Daniels hospitalised again!
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, is in the hospital again barely a few weeks after she was discharged. Following a surgery for an undisclosed illness, she has been in and out of hospital, and the latest incident is the third time. The movie star took to her Snapchat page where she …
Read More »Coronavirus: President Ramaphosa Considers Another 21-Days Lockdown
The Founder of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has alleged that South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet are considering another 21- day’s lockdown. According to the outspoken opposition party Leader, the South Africa President only considers lockdown as a solution to the coronavirus pandemic and ignores vaccines …
Read More »Ex-Ivorian prez Gbagbo files to divorce wife Simone
Former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo has officially filed to divorce his wife Simone Ehivet Gbagbo according to a communique from his personal lawyer. The June 21, 2021 communication said Gbagbo wanted to amicably end his relationship with Simone. The press release was issued from the firm of one Maître Claude …
Read More »5 important things women must do immediately after menstruation
• These are some basic hygiene measures every woman should consider after every monthly flow • These tips when practiced will prevent women from sexually transmitting infections to their male partners • Women must endeavor to take their sexual reproductive health seriously A woman’s menstrual period can pass by smoothly …
Read More »You are lazy if you manage pain with painkillers – Doctor
Health expert, Doctor Muftawu Mohammed, has asserted that it is wrong to manage body pains, whether internal or external, with pain killers. According to him, managing pain with painkillers is simply a lazy man’s approach and not recommended. He said this during an interview with Nana Yaw Odame on …
Read More »WATCH: Frail Gbagbo attends church in first public appearance since his return
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo attended mass in Abidjan on Sunday, one of his first public appearances since returning home after nearly a decade in exile. To the surprise of churchgoers, Gbagbo showed up at St. Paul Cathedral, where he was greeted by Cardinal Jean Pierre Kutwa. The …
Read More »Dagbong SHS probes ‘sexual gestures’ by students
The management of the Dagban State SHS in Yendi in the Northern Region has begun probing circumstances that led to first year students of the school being ordered to perform sexual gestures as part of their initiation to the school by their seniors. The immoral gestures were videoed and disseminated …
Read More »Are you honourable members or horrible members? – Lumumba to Nigerian lawmakers
An anti-corruption advocate told federal lawmakers on Wednesday, June 16 that Nigeria’s development has been slow for far too long, owing to a lack of visionary leadership. Patrick Lumumba, a former director of Kenya’s anti-corruption commission, also asked the Nigerian legislators whether they are “honourable members” or “horrible members.” He …
Read More »Africa’s 10 most peacful countries, Mauritius leads the pack – 2021 Peace Index Report
Mauritius has been ranked Africa’s most peaceful country according to the 2021 Global Peace Index, GPI, report released last week. The island nation ranked first on the continent and 28th most peaceful country in the world according to a ranking of 163 nations. Mauritius garnered 1.592 overall score which was …
Read More »Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Niger show off presidential jets at ECOWAS summit in Accra
• Some countries within the ECOWAS sub-region showed off their presidential jets in Ghana • Ghana’s presidential jet has been described as the smallest and oldest compared to its neighbours • ECOWAS held its 59th ordinary session in Ghana Some countries within the ECOWAS sub-region showed off their presidential jets …
Read More »Zambia CJ dies while on official visit in Egypt – Local media
Zambia’s Chief Justice, Ireen Mambilima, has died in Egypt whiles on official duty to the north African country. The 69-year-old has been head of the southern African nation’s judiciary since 2015 after serving as depyuty CJ for seven years prior to her elevation president Edgar Lungu. Mambilima also oversaw elections …
Read More »TUTAG suspends strike
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has suspended its strike. A Press statement dated Saturday, June 19, 2021 and signed by the National President, Dr Michael Brigandi said the suspension of the industrial action is based on trust and confidence in the assurances by the Education Minister. TUTAG …
Read More »‘I no ever believe say as Nurse wey I be I go born pikin wey get cleft lip’
When Dental Nurse, Omomosi Ukarusuo born her daughter seven months ago, she really surprise to see say her daughter get cleft lip and cleft palate. Dis na because she say she attend all her ante-natal classes and follow all di instruction doctor tell her to do as she get …
Read More »WATCH: Full NUD£ Video Of Mukhisa Kituyi And Girlfriend In Bed Leaked Online
Mukhisa Kituyi In the same month he was accused of assaulting a slay queen at a 5-star hotel in Mombasa, former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has this week booked himself a potentially lasting spot on top of Kenyan trends following the emergence of a shocking butt naked video of the …
Read More »Teachers and students missing after attack in Nigeria
A university for girls in northwestern Nigeria was targeted Thursday, June 17, in an attack that left one police officer dead, three teachers and an unknown number of students missing, police have said. It was the third attack targeting schoolchildren or students in less than three weeks in northwestern and …
Read More »VIDEO: Boko Haram gets new leader following death of Abubakar Shekau
Reports have stated that the Boko Haram has installed a new commander following the death of its leader, Abubakar Shekau. According to the widely acclaimed reports from ISWAP, a rival jihadist group of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau blew himself up to avoid been captured by the group. In a …
Read More »Nigerian cultists in UAE clash in bloody fight, leaving several dead
Several people have been reported dead after a fight broke out between some Nigerian cultist in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Although it’s unknown what led to the bloody fight between the two rival cult groups. According to reports, some innocent people were caught up in the clash and have …
Read More »Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal
Former Ivory Coast President, Laurent Gbagbo, has returned home, 10 years after he was taken to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity. Mr Gbagbo has been living in the Belgian capital Brussels since his release from detention three years ago. His successor and rival President …
Read More »Rare Video Of The Point Between Lybia and Italy Where The Mediterranean Sea Does Not Mix
Rare Video Of The Point Between Lybia and Italy Where The Mediterranean Sea Does Not Mix Pedawan.com has chanced On a New video Circulating online where the Mediterranean Sea between Lybia and Italy do not mix Apparently ,the video has got Netizens talking considering the fact that the two sea …
Read More »Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda has died
• A former Zambian president has died • Kenneth Kaunda was at the forefront of Zambia’s independence struggle • He was 97 Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, a former president of Zambia, has died. The man who was one of the men at the forefront of the struggle for Zambia’s independence from …
Read More »18-yr-old boy arrested for using a gigantic fake gun to rob a couple of ₵8,600
A young armed robber, Emmanuel Peace A young armed robber, Emmanuel Peace has been arrested for specializing in robbing people with a huge dummy gun. The suspect was arrested on Sunday night, June 13, 2021, by men of the Okpanam Police Division in a response to a distressed call received …
Read More »Wesley Girls, six others awarded best WASSCE performance
Best performing schools in the 2020 National West Africa Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) rankings for the Central Region have been awarded with citation of merit. The ceremony, which was to motivate hard working teachers, students and their schools, saw seven schools receiving the awards. Wesley Girls Senior High School …
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