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 …

A 35-year-old father of two, Kabiru Abdullah, has been arrested for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Kaduna State.   Daily Trust reports on Wednesday, June 21, that the vigilantes in Zaria City arrested the suspect on June 8, 2023, and handed him over to the police. Spokesperson of the …

Nigeria’s immediate past First Family spent a total of 301 days abroad seeking medical attention, at a time the health sector back home is bedeviled by multiple challenges from lack of funding, deteriorating infrastructure through to brain drain and more crucially, corruption. Former president Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha Buhari …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Hamza Umar, who set a young girl ablaze on the allegation that she is a witch sent to kill him. Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 19, 2023, said …

Snacking at night might not be the best habit to stay healthy, but it helps if you’re going to stay awake till midnight or thereabout, many people have become familiar with it and to this effect, different foods have been used as night snacks. Snacking is efficient if you’re working …

Twenty individuals have been apprehended by Ugandan authorities for their alleged involvement in a school massacre, as reported by the police. Among those arrested are the head teacher and the school’s director, suspected of collaborating with Islamist militants who carried out the attack on Friday. The tragic incident took place …

Being diagnosed with Hepatitis B is like a death sentence, says Anthony Holmes, a 30-year-old businessman. Anthony had to leave his business when he fell seriously ill and was diagnosed initially with an autoimmune disease. A few months passed and Anthony still did not feel well. One day, he decided …

The headmistress of the Keta Business College (KETABUSCO), Matilda Dzotefe, has appealed to government to do a proper assessment of the school and put in place measures to avoid future incidents of flooding. The appeal by the headmistress comes on the back of the recent floods that have hit the …

Disease prevention and cardiovascular health are two difficulties that affect a sizable percentage of the world’s population, and both can be helped by eating more vegetables. It has been reported that certain vegetables can help in the fight against heart disease, and I will inform you about these veggies according …

The female organ is a remarkable part of the female reproductive system, designed to be self-cleansing and self-regulating. However, like any other part of the body, it requires some care to maintain optimal health. Understanding how to take care of the female organ can help promote a balanced and comfortable …

The term “deadly diseases” typically refers to illnesses or conditions that have the potential to cause severe harm or death. These diseases often have high mortality rates or can lead to serious complications if left untreated or if treatment is unsuccessful. According to medicalnewstoday, we discovered some of those diseases …

According to Forbes magazine, South African billionaire Johann Rupert has ousted Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s richest man. Rupert’s net worth is currently pegged at $12 billion according to Forbes’ Real-Time Global Billionaires Ranking, while Dangote trails behind with a net worth of $10.8 billion as of Friday. …

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 …