The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Ghana said though the country has made progress in the use of contraceptives since 1988, the rate of growth is slow, at less than one per cent a year. According to the agency, among married women, the use of modern contraceptives had increased …
Read More »Some popular street slangs in Nigeria
Nigeria is a beautiful place no doubt, but to survive on its streets and especially in the capital Lagos, you will need to be “smart” and also know the street language known as “Naija”. There are several slangs Nigerians uses to communicate with each other whenever they see their fellow: …
Read More »These Nigerian artists starred in Hollywood movies
While Nigerian films are still struggling to gain international recognition, Nigerian musical artists are now recognized worldwide and some appear in Hollywood films. Nigerian artists are now winning global awards, charts and competitive spaces. Here are 5 Nigerian artists who have appeared in Hollywood movies: 1. Davido David Adedeji Adeleke, …
Read More »Nigeria: police arrest suspected notorious kidnapper
Nigerian police announced the arrest of a notorious suspected kidnapper known for flaunting his wealth on social networks, local media reported. Many knew John Lyon as a banker whose posts always advised people to work hard and to stay safe, local media report. South Bayelsa state police spokesman Asimi Butswat …
Read More »Samuel Eto’o’s ambition for the next World Cup
Samuel Eto’o has ambitions to see Cameroon win the next World Cup and it’s not the Lions’ last friendly loss to Uzbekistan that will affect his ambitions. Two months before the World Cup Qatar 2022, Cameroon, one of the African representatives at this great mass of soccer is sharpening its …
Read More »“Kenya ready to buy fuel from Russia” – President Ruto
Kenya’s new president, William Ruto, said in an interview that his country is ready to buy fuel from Russia, the BBC reported. Several countries have refused to engage with Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine but Mr Ruto said he’s considering all available options, the report said. “I am now …
Read More »Ebola cases on the rise in Uganda
The number of suspected Ebola infections continues to rise in Uganda as the health ministry reported 34 suspected cases and 21 deaths possibly caused by the virus. Health teams are continuing to trace any people that may have come into contact with it. The outbreak began in the central district …
Read More »Ethiopia: childhood diseases rise in Tigray – officials
Childhood diseases such as measles, tetanus and polio are on the rise in Ethiopia’s Tigray region after vaccination rates declined amid the ongoing war in the region, according to regional health officials. Data from the Tigray Health Bureau shows that the percentage of children in the region receiving routine vaccines …
Read More »CAR: Constitutional court rejects president Touadéra’s plan
The Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic on Friday rejected the drafting of a new constitution wanted by President Faustin Archange Touadéra. The court’s decision follows a referral from the opposition, which feared that a fundamental law would allow President Touadéra to run for a third term. “This is …
Read More »South Africa: mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation
The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said. A dam holding liquid mine waste from a tailings reprocessing operation near the historic Jagersfontein …
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