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May 1st, 2025, marks Labour Day across West Africa and the world at large—a day to honour the dedication and resilience of workers who drive our economies forward. From bustling markets to government offices, from cocoa farms to construction sites,…
A recent report by Afrobarometer has revealed a significant rise in support for military intervention in politics. The 2024 survey shows that 51% of Ghanaians now believe the military should intervene if elected leaders abuse their mandate, up from 40%…
The World Health Organisation says Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis and yellow fever are rising globally, and diseases like diphtheria, which have long been held at bay or virtually disappeared in many countries, are at risk of…
The death of Pope Francis on Monday, at the age of 88, has continued to spark deep emotion, especially in Africa. Political and religious figures paid tribute to the late Pope, saying he worked to consolidate peace worldwide. Recall that…
Nigeria recently declared a national emergency on food security, following the urgent need to expand irrigation infrastructure and implement participatory water resource management across the country. At the just concluded 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja,…
Commercial gambling markets have undergone unprecedented expansion and diversification in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This gambling boom has popularized the uptake of gambling products in existing circuits of popular culture, sport and leisure. Thanks to technology, it is now possible to…
The World Bank on Wednesday approved another loan of 1.8 Billion USD for Nigeria to fund education, nutrition and economic resilience. Citizens have been sharing their opinions on this development. Usman Umar on the Street Parliament segment engaged two citizens…
Our African Hero of the week comes from Nigeria. On Monday, April 7, was commemorated as National Police day in Nigeria. So in this edition of the African Hero segment, we shine the spotlight on the life and legacy of…
In this edition of the Book Review, we explore the intriguing narration in Tomorrow I Become a Woman, by Aiwanose Odafen. This is an easy-to-read and well-written book. It explored the realities of many women in Nigeria, even in 2022,…
President John Mahama has referred three petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo to the Council of State, setting in motion a constitutional process that could impact Ghana’s judiciary. In response, the Chief Justice has formally requested…
Childbirth in many African cultures is a big deal. It is usually marked with some ceremonies. But aside from the performative ceremonies, childbirth takes a physical toll on the new mother. Consequently, the Igbos from South Eastern Nigeria have a…
In this edition of our Woman of the Day, the spotlight is on Sister Mary Laurene Browne, a beacon of excellence in education. Sister Mary Laurene Browne is a distinguished educator whose unwavering commitment to academic excellence has transformed the…
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