As the Muhammadu Buhari regime nears its end, Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has sought the forgiveness of citizens over her husband’s failure in progressing the nation’s economy having spent almost eight years in office. Aisha Buhari made the prayer of forgiveness at a special Juma’at service and public lecture to celebrate the nation’s 62nd …
Read More »18-year-old female drug addict wants to be a pastor in future, seeks help
An 18-year-old girl, Akosua Adepa, has disclosed that she would love to quit smoking, give her life to Christ and become a pastor someday. In an interview on Daily Hustle, Adepa noted she feels excited whenever she sees an evangelist and would like to preach God’s word one day. She …
Read More »Tanzania seeks to reach new record cashew yields target
The government has started distributing subsidised inputs to cashew farmers in its efforts to meet its target of producing 400,000 tonnes in the next season and 700,000 tonnes by 2025. Government aims at increasing the use of sulphur powder, liquid pesticide and motorised sprayers following evidence that increased application of …
Read More »Is Ghana Africa’s most expensive country to live in? – BBC report seeks answers
“In Africa, Ghana is one of the most expensive countries to live in, prices of goods and services have increased sharply since the beginning of the pandemic and some say the situation is becoming unbearable. Rising fuel and food prices are affecting all parts of society…,” this is the introduction …
Read More »Man accuses wife of battery, seeks divorce
A man, John Anya, on Tuesday, asked an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to grant him a divorce from his wife of 33 years, Egobeke. In his petition, Mr Anya, a haulage contractor who resides at No. 7, Unity Avenue, Akesan, prayed for divorce on grounds that his wife beats …
Read More »Sudan junta seeks support amid calls for elections
Sudan’s military junta is seeking regional support months after deposing Prime Minister Abdula Hamdok’s administration with pressure mounting from international partners to hold elections. Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made whistle-stop tours to South Sudan and Uganda this week as the Sovereign Council he chairs struggles to bring peace and calm …
Read More »Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up
Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group over the escalating tensions on its border. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia had ignored formal requests to explain the build-up of troops. He said the “next step” was requesting a meeting within …
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