The headteacher of Afedzi D/A primary school and doubles as the CEO of Showboyz Farms in the Twifo Atti-morkwa district of central region Mr. Isaac Agyiri (Showboy) has made a passionate appeal to the Ghana education service and the ministry of education to consider the introduction of national agricultural …

Finland’s minister for economic affairs resigned on Friday (June 30), a little more than a week after taking office, amid a flurry of scandals linking him to neo-Nazi ideology. Vilhelm Junnila, of the far-right Finns Party, quit amid a new furore over comments he made in parliament where he said …

One mayor of one small Mexican town don wed one crocodile bride inside one long-time-old ritual for prosperity. Video show hoe e dey kiss di reptile, wey dem tie im mouth shut. Reports say di seven-year-old crocodile, wey dem nickname ‘little princess’, represent one deity wey dey linked with mother …

Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote has been spotted in a video showing off his smooth dance moves. The 64-year-old richest man in Nigeria who was at an event hit the dance floor as Teniola’s famous song ‘Case’ was been played. He was captured dancing with a woman as they vibed together …

Snails, often considered a delicacy in many cuisines around the world, are not only tasty but also offer numerous nutritional and health benefits. These small mollusks are packed with essential nutrients and have been consumed for centuries in various cultures. In this article, we will explore the nutritional and health …

The Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technician and Vocational Education Training (TVET), Gifty Twum-Ampofo has made a paradoxical statement that teachers must be blamed for the current economic challenges facing the country and not the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta. Gifty Twum-Ampofo explained that for any country’s economy …

In Caribbean nations with substantial populations of West African origin, such as Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico, plantains, cassava or yams are mashed with other ingredients. In Cuba, the dish retains its original African stem name, termed simply as fufú or with added descriptive extensions like fufú de plátano or fufú de plátano pintón. On other major islands, fufú goes by the names of mangú in …

Pig snouts are healthy and palatable. Pig snouts contain natural oil. Pig snouts contains high level of proteins which can help promote strong bones and teeth. Pig snouts helps/encourage healthy skin and shiny fur. Most people prefer eating pig especially its SNOUTS (nose). Pig has a natural nutrients in its …

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is unwell and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Eswatini. This has been confirmed in a statement by amaZulu Traditional Prime Minister Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Buthelezi says he was informed of this by the King’s brother, Prince Vumile. In a statement, Buthelezi says it is believed …

The University of Ghana (UG) has issued a statement to clarify the recent viral video and pictures circulating on social media, showing a UG-branded vehicle with the misspelled word “University.” According to UG’s management, the incident was a result of a poor branding job carried out approximately one month ago. …

Almost 700 migrants reached the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa in boats overnight, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday morning. According to the report, a total of 14 landings were registered. The boats either arrived at the port without help or the people were rescued at sea, off the …

The Chronicle Newspaper on May, 29, 2023, reported the death of a 17-year-old student at the St Monica’s Senior High School. The deceased student identified as Patience Amaning and a General Art student of the school is said to have been unwell for some time. According to the newspaper, despite …

In Ghana, masturbation is a very sensitive topic as it is woven into cultural, spiritual, or religious beliefs. Meanwhile, according to a publication by Healthline, an estimated 27 to 40 percent of women and 41 to 65 percent of men reported masturbating within the past few months. However, Chief Executive …

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has bemoaned the delay in the release of funds to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) from the Controller for the disbursement to trainees across the Public Colleges of the country. This comes on the back of the recent release of GHS241 Million …

Five civilians have been killed by armed assailants who attacked two villages in southeast Kenya, police said. The attack on Sunday occurred in the villages of Juhudi and Salama in Lamu County, which borders Somalia, the police source said. The attackers also burned houses and destroyed property. A 60-year-old man …

Africa is one of the continents with the fastest-growing consumer markets in the world; with a population of over 1 billion people who are characterized as intelligent and brand-loyal. Experts anticipate that household consumption in Africa will reach $2.5 trillion by 2030 as a result of the continent’s rising rates …

Body scarification or body modification was an integral part of African culture that helped distinguish one person from the other in ancient Africa and is still a part of many African cultures in modern times. For the ancient African, names were not enough identification. For them, body scarification served a …

A revolt by the Wagner force in Russia poses a diplomatic quandary for Mali and Central African Republic (CAR), where forces from the mercenary group have played an increasingly central role in long-running internal conflicts. As the Wagner fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, …

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sees the armed uprising by Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin as a clear sign of the weakness of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war against Ukraine. “Russia’s weakness is obvious,” Zelensky wrote on Twitter on Saturday. “Full-scale weakness.” The longer Russia keeps its troops and …

President Bola Tinubu says a naval officer once slapped him for overcharging him unintentionally when he was a taxi driver in the United States. The president made this known as his shared stories of humble beginning in a biography published on the back page of a national daily. The biography …

In a recent case, in Rivers State, the General Overseer of Altar of Solution and Healing Assembly, Pastor Chidiebere Okoroafor, blamed the devil after being sentenced to death by a Port Harcourt High Court for the murder of his choir mistress, her friend and 11-month-old toddler. And the response from …

Several African countries will in July be grappling with increased fuel prices as governments impose more taxes and drop subsidies, moves which, players in the industry argue, present both risks and benefits for the continent’s development. As Kenya doubles the value-added tax on petroleum products to 16 percent from July …

Dr Derrick Akpalu,   Ghana-based precision medicine company Revna Biosciences (RevnaBio) has received historic approval from the Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana (FDA) to use the NeuMoDx™ 96 diagnostics platform supplied by the global biotech company QIAGEN.   The registration comes in addition to FDA permissions for RevnaBio to …

    Zipline, the global leader in aerial logistics, and Cowtribe, a pioneer in technology, have announced their strategic collaboration to assist the Veterinary Service Department (VSD) of Ghana in responding to the recent anthrax outbreak.   In the wake of the anthrax upsurge in the Upper East and Northern …

With over 50 nations worldwide offering some form of citizenship based on ancestry, the opportunity to move abroad, reconnect with ancestral roots, or obtain a second passport has become increasingly accessible. However, it’s important to be aware that the application process for dual citizenship can be time-consuming, complex, and hindered …

African traditional dances, like most cultural dances, are choreographed for specific times and purposes to reflect the heritage, customs, and history of specific tribes and ethnic groups. The dances, music, and attires are reserved for occasions, such as rites and ceremonies to commemorate and announce different events, including the coronation …

  Mr. Saeed Adam Banda, the C.E.O and Publisher for SUCCESSLINK PUBLICATIONS, a seasoned educationist has contributed to the debate of the National Teacher Licensure Examination (NTLE) by giving some policy directives to improve the system. The government of Ghana introduced the NTLE in 2018 backed by the Education Act …

Cameroon has formally rejected a visit by France’s LGBTQ rights ambassador, with Yaounde stressing that homosexuality was criminalized under existing laws. Ambassador Jean-Marc Berthon was due to visit the Central African country from 27 June until 1 July to discuss gender rights, the BBC reports. But foreign minister Lejeune Mbella …

The police in Adamawa state has arrested a 24-year-old man identified as Amos Christopher for allegedly beating up his younger brother to death. The suspect who is said to be battling with epilepsy, allegedly killed their last born, 4-year-old Thyson Christopher and subsequently beheaded himon Monday, June 19. According to …

A 15- year-old boy identified simply as Sallah has been killed when a storey building marked for demolition collapsed in Minna, the Niger State capital.     The incident occurred along Shiroro Road on Tuesday morning, June 20, 2023.   According to Daily Trust, the staircase of the building fell …