Kenya’s Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed separate bilateral treaties with China and Italy that will see Nairobi extradite its citizens to the two countries if they break laws there. The new arrangement now awaits the nod of the National Assembly to be formally ratified. China tried to have its nationals suspected …
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How men in ancient Africa domesticated wild donkeys for agriculture and transportation
For centuries, domestic donkeys have been of immense benefit to humans, especially in the area of labor and transportation – when it comes to getting to hard-to-reach areas. In some cases, they have been legs to wheelers and food to some families. As much as their roles cannot be overemphasized, …
Read More »Wenchi: Headmistress closes down school over her missing GHC2k
The Headmistress for MalamKrom L/A Primary School in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, Madam Gifty Pomaa has allegedly suspended teaching and learning activities over her missing GHC 2,000 at her bungalow, reports reaching MyNewGH.com suggests. The Headmistress according to a report by Kumasi-based Angel FM, closed the school …
Read More »American citizen held hostage for 6 years in Niger has been freed
An American aid worker who was kidnapped in Niger more than six years ago and held hostage by terrorists has been released, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan tweeted on Monday. “I’m gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years …
Read More »South Africans call president to resign amid high cost of living
South Africans have taken to the street to protest against high cost of living and the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Amid the protest, soldiers have been deployed to help protect major infrastructure, BBC.COM reports. The president has also warned protestors against harming people and damaging of properties. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Warning Signs Of HIV In Women
According to Healthline”, There are a few signs that happen only in women, often in the later stages of infection. Changes in your period. You may have lighter or heavier bleeding, skip periods, or have severe PMS. Stress or other STDs, which are common with HIV, can cause these issues. But they …
Read More »The Art of Skull Elongation by the Mangbetu Tribe in DR Congo
As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. What appears to be a major deformity of the skull is considered a symbol of great beauty and social standing in the society by the Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Found in the remotest parts …
Read More »Dozens arrested in South Africa protests
South African police say 87 people have been arrested across the country in connection with opposition protests. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Monday that most of the arrests were made in Gauteng province. “Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. …
Read More »Risks Linked to Starting Menstruation Before Age 12 In Women
Not all illnesses appeared out of nowhere; some developed because of anatomical or biomechanical irregularities or because of environmental factors that ran counter to what one would expect. You may be surprised to learn that young girls who begin menstruation before the age of 12, the earliest age at which …
Read More »Parts Of The Body You May Develop Wounds When Infected With HIV
HIV is a terrifying virus that can open wounds in various places of the body. While the symptoms have been sounded often and written about on several health websites, it appears that certain information has not been really paid attention to, as evidenced by the fact that some people only …
Read More »Why Egyptians are being asked to eat chicken feet
“Oh God, don’t let us get to the point of having to eat chicken feet,” says a man begging alongside the poultry sellers in Giza market. Egypt is facing a deepening economic crisis, a situation so acute its people are struggling to feed their families. The latest nutritional advice from …
Read More »Two years of Samia’s reforms make Dar economy competitive
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan spent her years in national politics playing second fiddle to her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli. But two years after assuming the seat of power, her leadership skills are worth studying. This week marks two years since she inherited the seat from Magufuli, who died in …
Read More »Ethiopia dismisses Egypt’s fresh warning on Blue Nile dam
Egypt and Ethiopia have once again locked horns in a fresh row over the latter’s massive dam project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile. The new development comes after Cairo issued a fresh warning saying that “all options are on the table” to deal with any …
Read More »Net 36 Vista ‘Walk For Life’ Draws Massive Crowd
The 2nd edition of the annual Net 36 Vista “Walk for Life” drew thousands of participants particularly from the entertainment industry. Celebrated movie stars – Akrobeto, Lil Win, Kalibos, Counselor Lutterodt, Geovani Caleb, Yaw Dabo, Caroline Sampson, Harold, among others led the 13km walk from the …
Read More »Kayan Mata: How women use this spell medicine to tie down men
They are herbs, potions, aphrodisiacs, or oil and they have just one purpose – to enhance sex or enhance love. It is a combination of two Hausa words – ‘Kayan’ which means; property, or things, and ‘Mata’ which means women. Put together, the word literally means ‘women’s things’. It appears …
Read More »Putin becomes third president to face ICC arrest after Sudan’s Bashir, Libya’s Gaddafi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been slapped with an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) based in the Hague. The warrant is premised on accusation that Putin has committed the war crime of illegal deportation of at least 100 children from Ukraine, a country his troops invaded over …
Read More »Six top prime property trends in Africa you should know
There is a growing trend in the prime property construction market in Africa towards better living standards, with a focus on creating eco-friendly houses and apartments, as well as residential areas closer to natural habitats (forests, wildlife areas, etc.), safety, serenity, and many more. Estate living is becoming increasingly popular …
Read More »Why South Sudan is using an age-old dowry system to reverse girl dropouts statistics in school
In parts of South Sudan, a girl’s worth is tied to the number of cattle demanded from the prospective groom who seeks her hand in marriage. The cattle are not classified as just any other animal or source of food, but as baggage of wealth, security, and stability. In some …
Read More »Fumbisi Agric SHS closed over student unrest
The Fumbisi Agriculture Senior High School in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region has been closed indefinitely over student rioting. Mr Moses Akaatey, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the district, who confirmed the closure to the Ghana News Agency, explained …
Read More »KNUST unveils beautiful gold-plated statue of Otumfuo
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has unveiled a statue of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The statue, gold-plated shows the Asantehene who is also the Chancellor of the school, in a traditional Kente cloth, with what appears to be royal jewelry on his arms and wrists. …
Read More »Five Iranian girls arrested for dancing to Rema’s song
Five young Iranian ladies who danced to Nigerian Afrobeat singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ have been allegedly arrested. The video of the five girls went viral on Tuesday for dancing to Rema’s hit song without headscarves. The Times of Israel reported that there …
Read More »Tems explains ‘view-blocking’ white gown at the 2023 Oscars
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tems, has explained her fashion choice at the 2023 Academy Awards (Oscars), where she wore a white gown that some critics described as “view-blocking.” Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, the Grammy winner explained that she wanted to “go all out” for her first Oscars experience, and wearing …
Read More »Three Nigerians arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling could face death penalty
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, said they have arrested four foreigners including three Nigerians for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the country. The Nigerian nationals were arrested separately between January and March at Soekarno-Hatta international airport in Jakarta and several apartments in the capital, police spokesperson Trunoyudo …
Read More »Nurse slumps and dies on duty
A staff Nurse working with Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura specialist Hospital, Gusau in Zamfara State slumped and died while discharging her duties at the hospital. The late nurse identified as Asma’u Lawali Bungudu, was said to be hale and hearty when she arrived the hospital in the early hours …
Read More »Elephant attacks man who posed for selfie with it
A man is in critical condition in hospital after an elephant attacked him when he posed for a selfie with the animal in Tanzania. The elephant was part of a herd that escaped a conservation area in the northern Manyara region and was eating farm crops in one of …
Read More »Pay us our 8 months arrears – Rotational Nurses to government
The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association (RNMA) in Ghana are calling on government to pay them their allowances. Rotational Nurses and Midwives are newly qualified health professionals who are obliged do a mandatory one-year national service within the various hospitals across the country. The Rotational Nurses and Midwives number about …
Read More »Cyclone Freddy kills at least 99 in Malawi
At least 99 people were confirmed dead on Monday after Cyclone Freddy slammed into southern Malawi, the country’s Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs, Charles Kalemba, told CNN. Most of the deaths happened in Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital, according to Kalemba. “We have recorded 99 people dead in about seven councils, …
Read More »Newborn found in a gutter at Adabraka
A newborn baby has been found dead in a gutter in Adabraka, a suburb in the Greater Accra Region. The lifeless premature baby was found around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 by some residents. According to a Graphic.com.gh report, an eyewitness, Madam Ama Asare, she saw the lifeless …
Read More »“Someone might snatch my wife” if I go to jail – Suspect begs magistrate for bail
A Kenyan security guard facing assault charges left the court in stitches on Monday, March 13, when he implored the magistrate to buy him a plate of ugali as well as grant him a bail because someone might rob him of his beautiful wife if he goes to jail. Japheth …
Read More »Nigerian man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of South African artist
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 13, 2023, sentenced a 37-year-old Nigerian national, Onyeghani Ekene Dumkele, to life imprisonment for the murder of Limpopo artist, Shaun-Doughlas Chabalala, 23. Sunnyside police spokesperson, Captain Daniel Mavimbela said Chabalala was robbed inside the seventh-floor residential unit and then forcefully thrown …
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