Tag Archives: YEARS

Doreen Moraa Moracha, an HIV/AIDS activist and social media influencer, posted on her social media accounts to mark World AIDS Day. Moracha Doreen was born with HIV, but she didn’t find out about it until she was 13. Her parents knew about it when she was eight, but they didn’t …

Nigeria’scabinet, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across Africa’s most populous nation. The major highlight of the policy is that the first six years of basic education should be undertaken in the mother tongue of pupils. Minister of Education, …

Ghana’s oldest former president, John Agyekum Kufuor, has suggested that the tenure of office for a president or an elected government should be relooked at. According to him, the current four-year tenure is quite problematic, leaving very little room for any leader to effectively cause a major developmental change in the …

BBC News Pidgin reports that Margaret Joshua, an 11-year-old house help in Jos, died of injuries sustained in an assault by her Madam Mrs Nnaemeka Nwachukwu. It is said that prior to the tragic events, Margaret was rescued from their doorstep by a kind-hearted Nigerian named Madam Comfort Moses. On …

The Awutu Krodua Police Command has reportedly arrested an alleged serial goat thief. The suspect, Kofi Bondour, is said to have been on the police wanted list for about four years for committing a similar offence. According to a report by Onuaonline.com sighted by GhanaWeb, the 25-year-old suspect is known …

Nigeria, with crude oil reserves of more than 37 billion barrels and the 6th largest world producer, has discovered and launched the first oil drilling project in the north after decades of exploration. The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) unveiled the discovery of hydrocarbon deposits in the Kolmani River …

Thieves have invaded the Saglemi housing project to steal the fittings, electrical parts, doors, and control board. This came to light after a tour of the abandoned million-dollar project by the minority in parliament. The project, which was begun by the MDC government, was meant to give Ghanaians affordable housing …

  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 …

In the past, cancer was solely associated with people who are aged or above 50 years. However, since the 1990s many more people below 50 years are currently suffering from different kinds of cancer. Cancer which is the second leading cause of death globally is caused by a genetic mutation …

Africa’s oldest president and one of the continent’s longest-serving rulers – President Paul Biya – will mark 40 years in power this weekend. Nationwide commemorative activities have been planned and his supporters are celebrating his achievements. But the 89-year-old’s opponents are lukewarm, calling on him to step down and hand …