Some concerned students of the University of Ghana (UG), have held a protest dubbed ‘Ya br3 Mo’ to register their displeasure with the recent increment in Academic Facility User Fees (AFUF). The protest, which took place today, Friday, 3 February 2023, saw the students converge at the Obra Spot in …

Troops have killed at least 37 Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria and 13 arrested logistic suppliers of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The terrorists were killed during a raid on their camps in Kayamari, Habasha and Yuwe villages in the Konduga Local Government area of North East Borno …

Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian activist, has taken to Twitter to outline the requirements for a man to marry the mother of his ex or his wife’s girlfriend. According to Vanguard, Hisbah in Kano State reportedly freed a mother who had married her daughter’s suitor the day before. Aisha said in …

Human immune virus (HIV) refers to an infection that can be spread from person to person through intercourse, or the use of sharp objects with an infected person. It can lead to the weakening of your immune system thereby exposing you to diseases. According to Mayo Clinic, what people can do …

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, whose fortune dropped $400 million to $13.5 billion over the past year, has emerged as the richest person in Africa for the 12th year in a row. South African luxury goods magnate Johann Rupert places second in consecutive years, despite falling $300 million to $10.7 billion …

  If you have O positive or O negative blood, there are certain foods that you should avoid in order to maintain optimal health. These foods can have negative effects on your body, and can even increase your risk of certain health conditions. One of the main foods that you …

A motor accident which occurred at Umuokpu, along Onitsha-Enugu expressway, Anambra state has left 42 people injured.   The accident which occurred around 11:30am on Tuesday, January 31, involved two vehicles, a tipper and bus with the inscription of a private school.   It was further gathered that fifteen men …

Different types of people live in the world and they also have their own different and unique traditions. Some of these traditions are still fine, but sometimes we get to hear such things, on hearing which we get scared. A similar funeral tradition is followed in the South American tribe of …

Anestine, a disturbed Congolese woman whose husband killed their eight-month-old child during church services, describes the incident. The woman discloses that she completed her education before marrying her husband, their marriage was wonderful, and everything appears to be going well for them. But when her husband started having extramarital affairs …

Sales of diamonds from Botswana reached record levels last year due to Western buyers shunning Russian stones and steady global demand for diamond jewellery. Botswana generates almost a third of its revenue and around 70% of its foreign exchange earnings from diamonds. Almost a third of the world’s diamonds would …

A 40-year-old housewife, Charity Upev, and her son, Tertsea, have been remanded in a custodial centre in Benue State for allegedly beating in-law, Fanen, to death over meat.   The police charged Charity and her son with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.   Magistrate Roseline Iyorshe of the Makurdi Chief Magistrates? …

A Kenyan landlord has put up his tenant’s underwear for auction following a row over rent he’s being owed.   The auction notice appeared in the local dailies on Monday, January 30, 2023. Nyaluoyo Auctioneers said they were instructed by the landlord of one Zachariah Sichenje Masika, to auction 4 men’s underwear and 4 female underwear belonging to the …

The Korle Bu Doctors Association (KODA) is threatening to withdraw its services to the Out-Patient Department and elective surgeries over unpaid arrears. The strike is expected to commence from February 6 to 10, should Management fail to come up with clear timelines for payment of 13th-month salary areas. “If nothing …

Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is a widely used ingredient in cooking. While it can enhance the flavor of food, it is important to be aware of the potential negative effects of consuming too much salt on one’s health. According to WebMD, various studies have linked excessive salt intake to …

The 37 Military Hospital has been sued together with a doctor, the Chief of Defence Staff and government by a family of a 48-year-old man who died at the facility. The plaintiff is also demanding GH¢2 million damages for medical negligence leading to the deceased’s death. The family contends that …

Dr. Paul Adu said in a recent tweet that men who eat gobe (also called gari and beans) are more likely to get women pregnant faster than men who don’t. Many people may be surprised by this statement, but there is scientific evidence to back it up. Gobe is a …

Five persons have died and seven others injured when a mining pit collapsed on them in Rukku community in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.   The incident occurred on Saturday, January 28, 2023, when some local miners went to the mining site in the community to mine solid minerals.   …

Former President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana is concerned about the continued stay in office of some of his former peers. Mahama is questioning why octuagenarians and nonagenarians continue to run for and stay in political office despite the obvious challenges of capacity and health in some cases. But who …

Women and girls have been flogged by militiamen in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for wearing short skirts or trousers, the government said on Saturday, vowing to punish the perpetrators. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde “condemned the degrading and inhuman abuses by the militiamen” from the armed Malaika group, …

After a 19-year-old maid stole $200 from a couple, they tied her up, tortured her, and poured boiling water into her genitals. When Thembelani Moyo and Sibongile Mpofu, a Filabusi couple who lives in Vukuzenzele town and works at Senga Slope Pant Mine, discovered that the $200 they kept in …

  Two Nigerian nationals have been reportedly killed in Johannesburg, South Africa at the weekend.   Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report, however, it was gathered that one of the deceased identified simply as Dashu was shot dead at Midrand Hyper in Johannesburg …

Ghana recorded four deaths and 116 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox disease in 2022, in 14 out of the 16 regions. Two deaths were recorded in Upper East and one each in the Greater Accra and Central regions. The Savannah and Ahafo regions did not record any cases, Dr Farida …

Pupils of Wiaga Kpandema Primary School in the Builsa North municipality of the Upper East Region are forced to sit or lie on the bare floor for studies due to the lack of adequate furniture in the school. The pupils from KG one to primary six sit on the bare …

  African American man holding his chest. A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. If you were to suffer a heart attack while in the company of people, calling out for help is probably the …

Over its expectation that government debt and revenue will continue to deteriorate, global rating firm, Moody’s, has downgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings. In its latest assessment, the global rating agency also lowered Nigeria’s foreign currency senior unsecured debt ratings to Caa1 from B3 and changed the outlook …

A court in Uganda has ordered a woman who broke up with her fiancé to pay him financial damages for psychological anguish. According to the court, Richard Tumwine paid 9.4m shillings ($2,550) for Fortunate Kyarikunda’s law studies, which she must repay, including his legal fees. The presiding judge, Magistrate Asanasio …

America’s richest Black billionaire Robert Smith, the founder of one of the biggest tech-focused private equity firms in the United States, Vista Equity Partners, has solidified his place as a big name in the global tech industry. With a net worth of $11.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, …

The Zambian student who died in battle in Ukraine was buried Wednesday in a private ceremony in his home country, a family spokesman told CNN. Lemekani Nathan Nyirenda died on the frontlines of the Ukraine war while fighting for the Russian mercenary group Wagner in September last year. His family …

The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the subject results of 416 School candidates who took part in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This follows the completion of WAEC’s investigations carried out into some cases of examination malpractice detected during the conduct of the examinations. The results …

    An award-winning Ghanaian musician, Bashir Annan, popularly known in showbiz as Gambo, is billed to embark on his tour of the United States of America (USA).   The ‘Drip’ Rapper will commence his major tour of 2023 in Washington DC in February.     His tour will see …