AFRICA

UTAG, TEWU-GH et al declare strike from today

The leadership of four major labour unions, including the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), in the country’s public universities have declared an indefinite strike, starting Monday, October 17. This is due to the rejection of a “suggestion” by government as regards their demands, made at a meeting hosted by the National Labour …

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Missing 4-year-old girl confirmed dead

Four-year-old Bokgabo Poo, who went missing in Wattville, Benoni last week, has been confirmed dead. The little girl’s stepfather, Johannes Sibiye, who had lived with her since she was a baby, told News24 that police arrived at the family home on Saturday with a picture of the clothes she’d been …

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Popular pastor shot dead during prayer session by armed robbers

A church pastor and two congregants were attacked by gunmen who raided their church in Diepsloot. The unidentified gunmen shot and killed the pastor and injured two members during the armed robbery. The police confirmed the incident revealing that murder and attempted cases have been opened. A group of Christians …

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2022 BECE: WAEC, invigilators urged to up their game to avoid malpractices

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has asked examinations body, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to work hard to avoid malpractices in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GNAT also urged all the invigilators to do same. A statement issued by the association said “We believe this time round the West African Examinations Council would …

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‘Respectfully shut up’ – Tacha tells Tinubu

Natacha Akide better known by her stage name Tacha, a reality TV star, appears to have responded to a remark made by Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate. Remember when Tinubu advised Nigerians calling for a change in government to ‘SHUT UP’ and made a commotion on social media? Tacha, …

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Revert to trimester system – CHASS tells Government

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS has called on government to revert to the traditional trimester system in the 2023 academic year, since the current semester system puts a lot of stress on school facilities and infrastructure as well as staff and students. In a Communique released …

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Effective Ways To Store Food Without Using a Fridge

Foods like meat and fish spoil quickly without refrigeration, thus having a backup power source, such as a generator, is essential for most households. For this reason, it’s important that you learn about various methods of food preservation. How to Keep Food Fresh Without a Refrigerator First, smoking is a …

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Growing The Natural Hair In The Natural Way

The natural hair to most women  is an absolute perfection to their beauty. Some go extra mile to have long glowing hair. Others find it tiring because of the requirements for keeping it healthy and so they crop it while others believe in an everyday braid. Most people have an …

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Effect Of Grapes On Your Heart

Consumption of grapes has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to the findings of one study, individuals who drink the greatest quantity of grapes have a 44% lower chance of having heart disease compared to individuals who do not consume grapes. According to Healthine’s reporting …

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Man Kills His Roommate, Sells His Body Parts To Pastor For Rituals

Nigeria – Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Okpegboro Avwerosuo, who allegedly killed his roommate, dismembered the body and sold the vital organs to a pastor for ritual purposes. It was gathered that the incident happened at Mile 2 Sagbama Town, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa …

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If Your Urine Always Foams, Here Are Its 5 Possible Causes

Urine is one of the waste byproducts that are filtered from the bloodstream via the excretory system, with the kidney playing a chief role in the process.In the same way that foods often dictate how well the human body functions, urine is one of the best indicators of the general …

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T.I. AMASS withdraws from the 2022 NSMQ

T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. AMASS) based in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has withdrawn from the 2022 National Championship of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They were expected to be part of the competition which started on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Kwame Nkrumah University …

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US returns 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria

The United States has returned 23 looted artefacts to Nigeria. The Benin Bronzes were handed over to a Nigerian delegation at a ceremony on Tuesday in Washington. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, who received the artefacts, hailed the US and its institutions for the repatriation of the …

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More than 500 dead in Nigeria floods – authorities

The authorities in Nigeria say the number of people killed by floods ravaging the country in recent weeks has risen to more than 500. More than 1,500 others have been wounded while 1.4 million are displaced. Since the end of July, the West African country has been grappling with a …

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8 Foods That Help Burn Fat And Gain Muscle

Your fitness journey of weight loss and muscle gain can be a rocky one, but without the daily consumption of nutritious foods that promote your goal, you will find it more difficult to reach. Discovering the muscle-gaining foods that are right for you is easy. Even simply adding a side …

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At least 25 people killed in South Sudan communal land violence

At least 25 people have been killed in South Sudan on Tuesday, October 11, after youths from two neighbouring communities in the country’s north clashed over a disputed borderline separating their areas. Violence is part of daily life in parts of South Sudan where clashes triggered by localised disputes over …

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Effects Of Chicken Feet On Your Heart

Do you know that eating chicken feet regularly can improve your heart? Many people don’t know this; hence they don’t like eating this part of chicken. Various research shows that consuming chicken feet tend to come with some added benefit. According to Healthline, this article will show you how the intake …

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kidney, liver diseases rising due to galamsey – Fatimatu Abubakar

A Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has indicated that kidney and liver diseases are increasing in some parts of the country especially in mining areas due to the impacts of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey). In her view, the country needs a proactive response to the galamsey menace. Speaking …

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A Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS

What is HIV? HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of conditions and cancers. …

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