Alena Analeigh was only 12 years old when she gained admission into Arizona State University last year to pursue a course in engineering. Around that same period, the teen was also enrolled at Oakwood University. And though simultaneously studying at two different universities may come off as a herculean task, …

As the teacher’s strike drags on, students at the Walewale Senior High Technical School in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region are being forced to assume the duties of the school caterers by making their own meals in the dining hall. The students were spotted eating rice …

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardiit has suspended all dredging activities on Nile tributaries following opposition within his government, environmentalists, and activists over the deal with Egypt. Mr. Kiir’s order put to end weeks of public debate sparked by the arrival a month ago of a 21-truck convoy from Cairo …

What would have resulted in a major fire outbreak was, on Tuesday, averted in Costain, Lagos, after a fuel-laden tanker fell while ascending a bridge. The incident occurred at about 2 pm, causing the tanker to spill its contents. However, it was promptly attended to by emergency responders. The tanker …

A row has erupted over the burial of former Angola President José Eduardo dos Santos who died on Friday at a Spanish hospital. The dispute arose after President João Lourenço decreed the setting up of a government commission to arrange a state funeral for his predecessor in the capital Luanda. …

Over 5000 residents living in Pokuase, Amoako and Esienkyem communities in the Ahafo Ano East District in the Ashanti Region are without electricity or standby generator forcing nurses and midwives to deliver to deliver pregnant women using torch lights and lights from their mobile phones at various CHIP compounds. Residents from the three communities …

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Monday, described his seven years in office as “tough” saying “I am eager to go.” This was as he called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities to consider the plight of the future generations of the country as the strike stretches into …

The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA), in Eastern Region says it is planning to meet heads of secondary schools to see how best the association could help ameliorate the intermittent food shortages in the schools. Delays in delivery of nonperishable food items to most schools intermittently result in shortage of …

The Greek company awarded the contract to print ballot papers for the August 9 Kenyan elections and started delivering the same to Nairobi on Thursday, even as presidential candidate Raila Odinga sought to link its officials to the rival coalition led by Deputy President William Ruto. Mr Odinga’s coalition — …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed a team of experts to support Ghanaian health workers after Ghana confirmed two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease. The two cases were found in the Ashanti Region after preliminary tests done in the country on two patients came back positive.The two affected …

Senior High Schools hit by food shortages will receive supplies by Tuesday (July 12), authorities have announced. That’s according to the Education Ministry as it races against time to avert an imminent closure of second-cycle schools whose students have been affected by an ongoing strike by members of four teacher …

Twelve years ago, siblings Christine, Stephen and Patrick Campbell dreamt of owning a bed and breakfast that will also serve as a “holiday house” for the family. The siblings materialized their dream after acquiring the Keystone Inn in Gettysburg. Led by Christine, they acquired the 109-year-old property located at 231 …

At least 15 people have been shot dead in a bar in the South African township of Soweto, police say. Police said gunmen entered the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning and started firing randomly at a group of young people. They then fled the scene …

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbornu has blamed the government for the shortage of food in some Senior High Schools. Mr, Carbonu said the current centralized system that authorises only the National Buffer Stock to distribute food to Senior High Schools has largely contributed …

Zimbabwe will start selling gold coins this month as a way to tame inflation that has weakened the local currency, the country’s central bank said. The governor of the central bank, John Mangudya, noted that the coins, known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, would be available for sale from July 25 in local …

Seven passengers kidnapped during the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, have been released. It was reported that the terrorists attacked the train, bombed a section of the rail track, killed 9 passengers and abducted 62, including children. Confirming the release, Malam Tukur Mamu, a member of the negotiating team and …

A daughter of Angola’s former president José Eduardo dos Santos is demanding an autopsy after the death of her father on Friday in Barcelona. Welwitschia dos Santos, 44, said the hospital should retain his body for a postmortem, alleging foul play. Welwitschia dos Santos “has requested… that the Teknon medical …

One year after what South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa called a violent “insurrection” that led to more than 300 deaths, the country is still wrestling with profound political and economic challenges and enduring fears of more unrest. The black skeleton of a burnt-out chemical plant looms over the N2 motorway …

A 31-year-old mother and her two children were killed in a shack fire early on Friday morning. Police said it happened at Klarinet Extension 3 in eMahlaleni, Mpumalanga. “The mother could have left a two-plate stove on, and it is suspected that the family might have been using the stove …

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said he is looking at running again in 2024. The 64-year-old has been in power for more than 20 years, but he said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. “I consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with …

The Education Ministry has downplayed concerns being raised about shortage of food items in secondary schools in parts of the country. Speaking on Eyewitness News, the Ministry’s PRO, Kwasi Kwarteng, said his ministry has “not had any such official complaint.” Despite reports indicating that certain schools currently lack key ingredients like …

Saudi Arabian authorities have deported seven pilgrims from Kano State. It was reported that the deported pilgrims who departed Jidda on Thursday, five of them had fake visas issued to them travelled to Saudi Arabia for hajj through tour operators and the other two were from the Kano State Pilgrims …

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the presidency have contradicted each other regarding the number of Boko Haram suspects who escaped the Tuesday attack on Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja. After inspecting the level of destruction at the custodial centre, President Muhamalmadu Buhari on Wednesday said 63 terrorists were …

Information reaching us by one of our news correspondent, Abdulazeez Okikiola Saheed is that a 26years old man, Abdulbaki Salaam popularly known among his people as BLACKY, was beaten blue and black late hour of Thursday night during Aiye confraternity annual initiation. Abdulbaki, happened to be a fashion designer in …

Some parents have raised concerns over food shortages in some senior high schools across the country. In an SOS audio currently in circulation, some parents raised concerns over the quality of food served to their wards in the affected schools. The Parents Teacher Association Chairman of Mfantstpim, Minister Kwarteng, lamented …

A shocking video of a crocodile exhibited for sale in a marketplace in Nigeria has triggered mixed reactions on social media. The cold-blooded animal was spotted lying on a table with its fore and hind legs tied behind its back with ropes. The crocodile’s lengthy snout was additionally secured from …

Sierra Leone’s information minister has defended plans to decriminalise abortion – a contentious issue in the West Africa nation. Rahman Swaray said it was not a gimmick – and the government intended to pass the legislation. “This is not about pleasing the international community, it’s about addressing key and critical …

The former President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, has arrived back in his country after spending seven years in exile. The government says he is there to hold talks with the military junta as part of reconciliation efforts. One journalist has been tweeting pictures of the return: In April this …

Police in Uganda has arrested a woman identified as Tilutya Suzan for allegedly killing her 7-year-old daughter, Namugaya Mercy. The lifeless body of the girl was found dumped in a sugar cane plantation at Nkalenge village in Busede Sub County, Jinja District on Thursday, July 7. According to local media, …

The management of Ideal College says 23 of its students have been left injured after they were manhandled by land guards and police, supposedly coming from the counter-terrorism unit of the Ghana Police Service. According to the Public Relations Officer of the school, Naphtali Kyei Baffour, three of the students …