Recovery efforts are continuing for dozens of people believed to still be missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central Nigeria three days ago, killing at least 106 people. Police told Al Jazeera on Thursday that at least 144 people have been rescued after Monday night’s accident on the Niger …

President Yoweri Museveni has rubbished social media reports that he was in the intensive care unit due to Covid-19. The President said on Tuesday evening that he is responding well to treatment and would have come out of isolation had he not tested positive for the disease on Sunday. “I …

  Award-winning Ghanaian disc jockey, DJ Mensah, has released three new mixes – containly perfectly selected songs – on Apple Music.   DJ Mensah whose real name is Michael Mensah Ayenu, dropped his Afro Beats Hitz Volume 1, Afro Beats Hitz Volume 2, and Afro Beats Hitz Volume 3 on …

A group of US lawmakers has called for a US-Africa trade summit planned for later this year to be moved from South Africa in response to what they said was the country’s “deepening military relationship” with Russia. In a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other senior …

Mebrahtu Tadesse (his real name withheld on request) calls himself a lucky man. In September 2022, the 22-year-old was an infantryman in a band of fighters loyal to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the governing party of the northern Ethiopian region. For almost two years, they had been defending …

More than 100 people have died in an accident on the River Niger after the boat capsized early on Monday morning. Eyewitnesses told Al Jazeera that the boat was carrying wedding guests who were returning to Kwara state from a ceremony in nearby Niger State, both in central Nigeria. Al …

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has confirmed that an emergency power purchasing agreement that will see Mozambique providing South Africa with 100 megawatts of electricity in the short term has been finalised. The announcement comes as the country records a seven percentage point improvement in generation capacity, which translates to a recovery …

Ace Magashule has been expelled from the African National Congress (ANC). The party’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) has confirmed the expulsion of its former Secretary-General after he failed to provide the Committee with reasons why he shouldn’t be expelled from the governing party. Magashule was given seven-days to make representations before the …

Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of a total of 12,295 nurses. The NSS released the postings on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The postings cover personnel who enrolled to undertake their one-year mandatory national service at various accredited health facilities across the country for the 2023/2024 …

It is crucial to recognize that a child’s struggle with academics or learning difficulties does not necessarily indicate a lack of intelligence. In many cases, these challenges can be attributed to low vision, a condition that affects their ability to see clearly. Low vision refers to a visual impairment that …

The police have made another arrest in the Thabo Bester escape matter. This brings to nine, the number of people arrested in connection with the aiding and abetting of rapist and murderer, |Bester to escape from prison. The suspect is a 31-year old Zimbabwean national. “The suspect was arrested on …

At least 120 students of the Anhwiaso Nursing Training College in the Western Region have been displaced with property worth hundreds of Ghana cedi destroyed when fire gutted the college, Monday evening. Three out of the eight rooms used as facilities to keep chop boxes and personal effects of the …

  President Bola Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor.   A statement released by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, says the suspension was due to an ongoing investigation into his office.   …

Wen pesin say dem wan be accountant, pipo dey reason am as di safe choice. Howeva, Princess Korkor Boateng take am personal wey make am run di Chartered Accountancy programme to become di youngest Chartered Accountant for Ghana. For May, di University of Ghana hail Ms Boateng for dis achievement …

The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) and the 37 Military Hospital have been ordered by the High Court in Accra to release an investigation report conducted on the circumstances leading to the death of a 48-year-old man, Solomon Asare – Kumah to his family. This was after the family of …

Six civilians were killed and 10 wounded in a six-hour siege by Islamist Al-Shabaab militants at a beachside hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, police said Saturday. “Six civilians were martyred in the attack… and 10 others were wounded. Three brave members of the security forces were martyred,” the Somali Police …

Are you aware that there are subtle signs or things to watch out for when you suspect an older person close to you is about suffering stroke? Stroke is one of the most deadly emergency conditions out there and it happens when blood flow to the brain for some reason …

The United States urged Nigerian authorities on Friday to investigate an air strike that Reuters reported killed dozens of cattle herders earlier this year and highlighted a pattern of deadly aerial assaults. Dozens of ethnic Fulani herders died in a January 24 aerial bombing in the central state of Nasarawa, …

Basic school students at Ngleshie Amanfrom Government School have been asked to pay water and power fees. Some parents have expressed their outrage at the situation. Each student has been requested to contribute 10 Ghana cedis to cover both the water and energy expenses. One of the parents, Prophet Nana …

Police in Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya, have launched investigations after a woman allegedly killed her two children, stabbed her husband three times in the head and neck after he returned home at midnight before attempting suicide. Christine Karimi, who was admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in critical condition, …

Angolan President João Lourenço has dismissed the country’s Minister of Economic and Social Development, Manuel Nunes Júnior, in the midst of widespread protests sparked by the government’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies. The move to end subsidies, aimed at reducing government spending, went into effect on June 1, causing a …

Growing up in Rwanda, Theresie Nyirakajumba’s culture did not allow girls to associate with boys. In other words, it was taboo for a girl to be found together with a man. Owing to this, she never developed any feelings for men and even when she was mature enough to get …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cancelled the introduction of tug of war and pillow fights in Senior High Schools. The Tug of War and Pillow Fight Federation pushed for the sport to be approved in the second-cycle schools and was initially approved by the GES. However, stakeholders contend that …

There are numerous sleeping positions available. People are asked to sleep on any side depending on the one they feel comfortable. But then there are some sleeping positions that may make you feel pain when you wake up, so for that reason, try as much as possible to sleep in …

Vàginal infections are a common health concern among women that can lead to discomfort and disrupt daily life. These infections can be caused by various factors, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms. Understanding the different types of vàginal infections and their underlying causes is essential for effective diagnosis, treatment, …

  When it comes to weight loss, incorporating a variety of fruits into your diet can be a smart and delicious way to achieve your goals. Fruits are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants while being low in calories and high in water content. In line with a …

We’ve all accomplished the snapshot of shock while gnawing into a watermelon and suddenly experiencing a seed. Our prompt response might be a blend of frenzy and the desire to rapidly let it out. In any case, there’s compelling reason need to stress. Incidentally drinking a watermelon seed is probably …

  Any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases, according to new research published Thursday, June 8 in the journal Nature Medicine.   The 512,000 study participants, of whom 41% were men, were recruited from 10 areas across China. Oxford …

A Kano State Sharia court has sentenced one Habiba to three months in prison calling her friend, Rukayya Muhammad, a prostitute.   Habiba was arraigned before the court by the police for calling and addressing her friend as “sharmota”, which means prostitute, on her WhatsApp status.   She sent the …

Pupils of Adomi D/A Basic school at Adomi, a suburb of Atimpoku in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, have no access to furniture such as dual desks to study on. The lack of furniture in the school has forced students at the lower and upper primary levels to …