Abidemi Rufai, the former Special Assistant to the Governor of Ogun State has been sentenced to five years in prison for pandemic fraud. This follows the May 2021 charges bordering on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft leveled against him by the U.S. District Court in Tacoma. Rufai is alleged …

Some pupils of Weweso M/A Junior High School (JHS) in Kumasi have revealed they save up portions of money given to them for food to purchase sanitary pads. The pupils lamented that the expensive cost of the hygienic pads on the market is worsening the discomfort associated with their monthly …

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has recorded an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from 3 to 45 from the week ending 11th September, 2022 to the week ending 23rd September 2022. In response to this alarming trend of sample positivity rate among staff and patients in the Hospital, a mop-up …

Kenya’s social media space has been the center of debate around the role of religion in politics. This follows an announcement over the weekend by First Lady Rachel Ruto that monthly prayer sessions will be held at the State House, the presidential complex located in Nairobi. “The doors of State …

The government is exploring comprehensive smoke-free policies as part of a mechanism to control tobacco use in Ghana. The Acting Director of Technical Co-ordination and Special Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) to the Minister of Health, Dr. Baffour Awuah, announced this in Accra during a stakeholder meeting by the Food …

ACCORDING TO International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 24 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes in the IDF Africa Region in 2021, among which 54% are undiagnosed. Moreover, IAF reported that diabetes led to 416,000 deaths in IDF Africa Region in 2021. Indeed, diabetes …

Level 400 students at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), have been migrated to a new Online Students Information system (OSIS) from Integrated Tertiary System (ITS), Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP). This was in a statement by the Management of the University, issued on September 26 from the Office of the …

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss …

The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has announced more sanctions on Guinea’s military government after it failed to establish a new schedule for a transition to democracy. In an extraordinary summit held on Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, leaders …

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana has said that it will no longer recognise degree certificates issued by Medical and Dental Schools from Ukraine, as some schools have resorted to studying online. According to a citinewsroom report, the council said that the training of these students online is not …

A woman was stabbed to death in her home on Thursday in Gogrial West County of Warrap State, and police believe her husband was the murderer. Adhar Angok, a local police officer, told Radio Tamazuj that the man identified as Mayen stabbed his wife Abuk Madut to death at Awan …

In addition to its exquisite flavor, mango also has several positive health effects. Minerals and vitamins A and C are plentiful in this fruit. Mango leaves are used to make a delicious and nourishing tea. Treatment of diabetes and blood sugar If you suffer from diabetes, you should definitely try …

The quiz mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Prof. Elsie Kaufmann, has given a breakdown of the processes that go into the setting of questions for the popular national program. According to her, the process begins with an extensive work done by a team of four consultants, …

Kenyan president, William Ruto, has disclosed that the East African country is open to buying fuel from Russia. He told the BBC in an interview that Kenya will consider the option of turning to Moscow for fuel needs in order to drive down prices of the commodity at home. “I …

Not even the country with Africa’s top mobile internet speed is close to the global average. This is according to the 2022 Speedtest Global Index published by US-based internet speed analysis firm Ookla. South Africa, the continent’s internet speed leader—with an average mobile internet download speed of 68.9 megabits per …

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It was dark when Sadia*, 25, climbed from the Libyan beach into the little grey inflatable dinghy, together with her three small children, one night in April 2022. As the first to board, they sat at the bow, while the others squeezed in around them. Men straddled the dinghy’s sides, …

High Cholesterol increases the chance of developing various illnesses, including heart disease, that can cause Erectile Dysfunction 5 ways to lower cholesterol quickly to avoid erectile dysfunction High cholesterol increases the chance of heart attack. Representational Image, News18 Cholesterol develops in the liver and has many essential functions. For example, …

From oatmeal to calamine ointment, here are various traditional and medical chickenpox remedies that can be given to children. 1. Oatmeal   The first natural remedy for chickenpox is a bath with oatmeal. This food ingredient is believed to relieve the itchy symptoms that are often felt by sufferers. Moreover, this …

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has lamented the state of affairs in the current education system where students are reluctant to ask questions of their teachers. The Minister, who doubles and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, believes that reluctance must be done away with if fully rounded children relevant …

Slide 5 of 6: “Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye,” can be another symptom of a stroke, per the Barnes Jewish Hospital. “The majority of visual processing occurs in the occipital lobe, in the back of the brain. Most strokes affect one side of the brain. …

Floods have destroyed more than 1,500 graves at a cemetery in the central Nigerian town of Mariga in Niger state. More than 500 graves have been swept away by the floods in the past week alone. The chief imam of the town, Alhassan Musa Na’ibi, told the BBC about 1,000 …

The word ‘diet’ has a negative connotation sometimes, but the ‘banana diet’ that many nutritionists praise these days is different. It lasts only four days and you can lose up to 4 kgs. Not only that, but also eating a lot of bananas improves digestion and therefore gives shine to …

The Doctor, identified as Onuke was caught on viral video in a sexual conduct with a teenage patient. The teenage girl had come to facility and admitted while doctor had sexual intercourse with her on the admission bed. Though, it was mutual agreement between the duo, but, the management of …

  The guava tree has nutritious leaves, fruit, and seeds. Extracts from guava leaves have been shown to help treat a number of diseases and symptoms. Examine the information carefully for the best results, figuring out where you need or want to follow up and doing so. People often think …

A video of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, trended on Tuesday, barely 24-hours after African leaders were shuttled in a bus in London when they attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19. In the short video clip, widely circulated on Twitter, Mugabe is heard saying: “We are …

ticle WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Email This The listed cities have a buzzing night life | File photo As a continent with diverse cultures and landscapes, Africa is blessed with many cities that prospective tourists should definitely keep on their ‘bucket list’. There’s no better experience in life than travelling and …

A 24-year-old man infected with Ebola has died in central Uganda in a fresh outbreak confirmed by health officials. The health minister has told journalists that the victim had exhibited symptoms before succumbing to the disease. He was a resident of Ngabano village in Mubende district, about 147km (91 miles) …

Despite only two African leaders having been photographed on a bus in London as they attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, social media users are mocking all African leaders. Only William Ruto of Kenya and Samia Suluhu Hassan were captured in the now viral photo first circulated on the …

An Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos has convicted Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, a kidnap kingpin better known as Evans, on charges of conspiracy and kidnapping. This comes a few months after Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos High Court in Ikeja sent him to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of conspiracy …