Ethiopian distance runner Tirunesh Dibaba made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she became the first woman to win gold in both the 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre races. She defended her gold medal title in the 10,000 metres at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first woman to win the …
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Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH
President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. A formal letter from the ministry of health …
Read More »Constipation? Here are 4 simple ways to treat this menace at home
Not having a bowel movement every day can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Constipation is usually a result of dehydration, lack of fibre in your diet and physical inactivity which hardens your stool, That is why it hardens up and is sometimes painful to pass. Usually, this condition is …
Read More »5 foods that can prevent erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence. Erectile dysfunction is a condition that can make it difficult to get or maintain an erection. It can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. The main symptom is a man’s inability to get or keep an erection …
Read More »Here is how much Morgan Freeman is worth now
American actor Morgan Freeman hit global headlines when he headlined the opening ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Sunday. The veteran Hollywood actor has carved a niche for himself as one of the most talented actors to ever grace the screen. The octogenarian, whose deep, unique voice is …
Read More »Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari rushed to hospital after suffering leg fracture
Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari was rushed to an Abuja hospital after suffering a leg fracture at the weekend. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, sources said Aisha “fell down and suffered a leg fracture” but details of the incident leading to the injury were sketchy at the time of filing of …
Read More »KATH staff threatens to reject ‘stranger’ as next CEO
Staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have served notice that they will reject any appointment of non-permanent staff of the Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This comes on the back of speculations within the premier hospital that the President in consultation with …
Read More »Agogo State SHS teachers flog students for fetching water outside campus
Ten students of Agogo State Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have been mercilessly beaten by teachers for fetching water outside the school campus. According to the students, they went to the community near the school to fetch water following water shortage …
Read More »Woman:Three Habits You Should Stop To Avoid Cervical Cancer
The lining cells of the cervix (the structure that separates the uterus and the vaginal canal) are the first to develop cancer. Cancer of the cervix is caused by several strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are spread through sexual contact. The immune system usually attempts to fight against HPV after …
Read More »South Africans sign petition to oppose gender-neutral toilets in basic schools
A pan by South Africa’s department of basic education to introduce unisex or gender-neutral toilets in schools has been opposed. A group of concerned citizens launched an online petition against the plan some citing its needlessness whiles others insist that doing so will bring about social ills. The petition, as …
Read More »Investigative Report: Iloro Ekiti Concerned Citizens Faults Arrest of 100 Years Old Man, Seven Others On Trumped Up Charges
By Kehinde Yusuf An investigative report has revealed how an 100 years old man and seven others were arrested at Iloro Ekiti on the order of the Kabiyesi Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, Oba Femi Olugbesoye by concerned citizens of the community. 100 years old man arrested by Oba Femi …
Read More »Okocha is a master of the game – Asamoah Gyan praises Nigeria legend
Ghana great, Asamoah Gyan has arrived in South Africa where he will be working as a pundit for SuperSport throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The celebrated striker over the weekend arrived in South Africa alongside his Nigerian brother Jay Jay Okocha. Caught on camera, the pair were seen having …
Read More »4 Foods That Could Damage Your Eyes When Taken Regularly
Incredible eyes result from a sound eating schedule, while unwanted eyes result from a sad eating routine. Anyway, the saying “great counting calories” is extremely obscure. How should we pick which food sources to avoid for eye prosperity, then, at that point? Food assortments that are horrendous for your eyes …
Read More »South African court orders former President Jacob Zuma back to jail
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on ruled on Monday November 21, that the decision to release former President Jacob Zuma on early medical parole was “unlawful” and that he should return to prison to finish his sentence for contempt of court. Last year, Zuma was sentenced to …
Read More »All about African greeting positions and how they are used
“What’s for breakfast this morning, I just woke up and I’m hungry.” One may get away with this statement early in the morning after waking up from bed in just about any home, but not African. Greetings are an important aspect of African culture and apart from opening doors to …
Read More »This Cameroonian professor has been ranked second-best mathematician globally
A professor from the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa has been ranked as the second-best mathematician in the world and No 188 in all of science, technology, and engineering in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists in the World. Abdon Atangana is a Professor of Applied Mathematics …
Read More »Common Causes of Vaginal Infection
Yeast infections in the vagina and vulva are fungal infections that lead to irritation, discharge, and severe itching in those areas. Vaginal yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, affect as many as three-quarters of all women at some point in their lives. In many cases, women will have multiple …
Read More »Avoid Eating Kolanuts If You Have Any Of These 3 Medical Conditions
In many African cultures, the kola nut plays an integral role in religious ceremonies. Having better breath may also be a side effect. Kola nut is a common additive to drinks in the Western Hemisphere. Because of their evidence-based capacity to increase one’s alertness and concentration, kola nuts are frequently included as an ingredient in energy drinks. The …
Read More »Things You Should Not Do While Recovering From A Stroke
Do you know there are things you need to pay attention to while you’re trying to recover from a stroke? A stroke is a medical illness caused by the death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygenated blood reaching the brain. If enough of these cells die, the …
Read More »8 Ways To Improve Your Liver Health
The liver is significant for the expulsion of toxins from the blood, storing vitamins, and creating hormones among other functions. Changing certain lifestyle habits can help you to improve your liver health. If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, your doctor may suggest some kind of lifestyle for you. According …
Read More »VIDEO: Pupils of Obuasekrom D/A Primary school sit on the floor to study
Teachers, parents, chiefs, and pupils of Obuasekrom in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti region have expressed worry over a death trap school threatening the lives of the pupils and teachers. According to most of the parents who spoke to this reporter, some teachers, due to the poor nature …
Read More »Final-year student allegedly commits suicide over failed relationship
A final-year student of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra, has reportedly committed suicide. According to Daily Trust, the deceased allegedly took his life on Friday, November 18, because his girlfriend jilted him. According to a source, the young man whose identity is yet to be …
Read More »The 8 most beautiful cities in Africa
We take a look at some of the cities in Africa that will give you a serious wander lust. “The black continent” is perceived as one of the poorest continents in the world. However, these beautiful cities in Africa will rub shoulders with cities in the richest parts of the …
Read More »War in faraway Ukraine is suffocating Zimbabwe
A war in far-away Ukraine has worsened Zimbabwe’s decades old multi-layered economic crisis with the southern African country’s agriculture industry being the hardest hit amid heightened food insecurity and rising cost of living, United Nations agencies have warned. In a report titled: Impact of the Ukraine Crisis in Zimbabwe that …
Read More »17-year-old girl allegedly starved, brutalised and locked up by her aunt
The Plateau State Police Command has rescued a 17-year-old malnourished girl, allegedly locked up in a goat pen by her aunt, for over one week in Rikkos, Jos North Local Government Area of the state. A neighbour alerted the National Human Rights Commission in Jos after which the police …
Read More »Four die, three injured as car rams into cement-laden truck
Four persons were killed and three others injured when a car rammed into a cement-laden truck on the Abeokuta – Sagamu expressway. The spokesperson of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, made this known through a press statement he issued in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital on …
Read More »Kenyan Priscilla Sitienei: World’s oldest school pupil dies aged 100
Kenyan Priscilla Sitienei reputed as the world’s oldest pupil has died at the age of 100, local media portals have reported. The Standard newspaper quoted her grandson Sammy Chepsiror, as saying: “She died peacefully in the presence of some family members. We are thankful for the 100 years of her …
Read More »Zimbabwe frees 14 opposition activists jailed for months
A Zimbabwean court on Tuesday released on bail 14 opposition activists arrested after clashes with ruling party members at a funeral for an opposition supporter whose mutilated body was found in a well. The members of the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) were arrested along with leading lawmakers …
Read More »22-year-old man goes missing
The Osun state police command has declared a 22-year-old man, Oluwapelumi Akinbola, missing. A statement released by the command says Akinbola left home on September 25, 2022 to an unknown destination and has failed to return home since then. The police say efforts by his friends and family members to locate his …
Read More »VIDEO: Woman got divorced over Leaked video
A Kenyan couples have decided to dissolve their marriage over Leaked video of the woman The cheating wife sent her nudes to a pretender who promised to come and marry her off from her husband. The married woman happily set herself up in a room and recorded herself to the …
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