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 …
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Mozambique to provide SA with 100 megawatts electricity: Ramokgopa
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 …
Read More »ANC expels Magashule from the party
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 …
Read More »NSS releases postings of 12,295 nurses
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 …
Read More »Your child may not be dumb, they may have low vision
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 …
Read More »Ninth suspect arrested in Thabo Bester escape matter
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 …
Read More »120 students displaced, 4-bedroom house razed down in 2 separate fire outbreaks
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 …
Read More »President Tinubu suspends Emefiele
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. …
Read More »Meet Princess Boateng, Ghana youngest Chartered Accountant
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 …
Read More »Court orders 37 Military Hospital to release report on relative’s death to family within 10 days
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 …
Read More »Six civilians killed, 10 wounded in Somalia hotel siege: police
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 …
Read More »How to Know If An Older Person is About Suffering Stroke
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 …
Read More »US urges Nigerian authorities to investigate killing of herders in early 2023
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, …
Read More »Basic school students asked to pay GH¢10 for water and electricity bills – Report
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 …
Read More »Kenyan woman stabs her husband and kills their two children before attempting suicide
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, …
Read More »Angolan President fires economy Minister amidst fuel subsidy protests
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 …
Read More »123-year-old says she is still a virgin and optimistic about getting a man
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 …
Read More »GES scraps tug of war and pillow fight as sports in school
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 …
Read More »Why You Should Sleep On The Side With Pillow Between Your Two Legs
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 …
Read More »Common Types of Vaginal Infections and Their Causes
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, …
Read More »Nutritious Fruits to Eat Regularly For Weight Loss
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 …
Read More »What Happens To You When You Accidentally Eat Watermelon Seed?
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 …
Read More »Low or high amount of alcohol could increase risk of over 60 diseases, new study finds
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 …
Read More »Woman sentenced to 3 months in prison for calling her friend a prostitute
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 …
Read More »Asuogyaman District: Pupils of Adomi basic school study on bare floor
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 …
Read More »Senegal shuts consulates abroad amid attacks and political tensions
Senegal’s foreign ministry announced Tuesday it was temporarily closing its overseas consulates amid raging political tensions that have fuelled attacks on its diplomatic missions in Paris, Bordeaux, Milan and New York. Deadly protests broke out last week in the Senegalese capital Dakar and other cities, following the sentencing of popular …
Read More »Pope Francis to undergo abdomen surgery
Pope Francis go undergo surgery on im abdomen on Wednesday afternoon for Rome Gemelli hospital. Di Vatican say dem dey expect am to stay for hospital for “several days” to recover from di hernia operation. Di hernia dey “cause recurrent, painful and worsening” symptoms, di Vatican tok-tok pesin Matteo Bruni …
Read More »Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni tests positive for COVID-19
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after one out of three tests conducted on him returned a positive result. The revelation came shortly after his State of the Nation address on Wednesday, where he informed the public about his slight cold and subsequent …
Read More »How 18-year-old crocodile give herself belle
Authorities for zoo in Costa Rica don identify first case of one crocodile wey give herself belle. She bin produce foetus wey be 99.9% genetically identical to herself. Di case of so-called “virgin birth” dey shele for species of birds, fish and oda reptiles, but never before for crocodiles. Di …
Read More »‘Sex for grades’: Nigeria parliament passes bill to jail offenders for up to 14 years
The Parliament of Nigeria has passed a bill that outlaws sexual harassment in universities. The bill, which was proposed in 2019, will criminalise sexual relationships between lecturers and students when signed into law. Lecturers who engage in such relationships with their students could be jailed for up to 14 years. …
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