South African former President Jacob Zuma is not ruling out a political comeback after he was forced to resign in 2018 amid a storm of corruption allegations. The former president who was accused of placing the interests of corrupt associates ahead of those of his country, said he was approached …
Read More »China backs Algeria’s application for BRICS membership
Chinese authorities have given their support to Algeria after its application to join the group of emerging countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). It comes after a meeting between the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Algerian counterpart, on the sidelines of the 77th General Assembly …
Read More »Image of villagers rejoicing after killing a 14ft python
Residents of Ajumako Ochiso in Ajumako Enyan Essiam District in the Central Region of Ghana have rejoiced after a 14ft python was shot and killed, Kasapa news reported. According to the residents, they had been leaving in fear and panic ever since the reptile was spotted in the town as …
Read More »Nigeria: human rights commission demands dismissal of police officers
Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission demanded the dismissal and prosecution of a number of police officers for torture, extrajudicial executions and unlawful detention. It comes after the committee’s investigations into police abuse against people protesting against police brutality in 2020. The panel headed by a senior judge, Sulaiman Galadima, ordered …
Read More »Ghana: Young people boo President Akufo-Addo during a festival
Young Ghanaians booed President Nana Akufo-Addo at a global citizen festival, scanding ‘away’ at his presence before he could make his point. The President had been introduced to the government’s moves in prioritizing women empowerment among other causes in line with the organizers’ mission for social justice. Young booed at …
Read More »“Ghanaians use contraceptives little” – UNFPA says
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 …
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