Archive for: April, 2015

Buhari kicks out PDP’s Jonathan in a close election

by Kwabena Opong Nigeria’s fledgling democracy took a turn for the best as the country’s ruling PDP led by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was defeated in the just completed general elections on March 28. A four-time presidential candidate General Muhammad Buhari led his opposition APC to wrestle power from the PDP that had since 1999 […]

Cheese could be the reason why the French eat more fat but don’t get heart disease

by Ellie Kincaid The French are a perplexing bunch for scientists who study diet and nutrition — and for cheese lovers who want to stay healthy. On average, the French eat more saturated fat than the World Health Organization says is good for them. They also ate more cheese, which can be high in saturated […]

What Your Pee Color Really Means

At some point in your life you’ve heard, “Just pee in this little cup…” or some variation of this phrase and complied without question. Can the truth about your health really be revealed filling a cup up to that all-important line? Yes! With just one sample, your doctor can check for high protein levels, an […]

Malaria could be deadly if not diagnosed and treated early

By Lucy Ankrah Malaria is a common disease found in West Africa and south Asia. It is a disease which if not diagnosed and treated early may be serious and sometimes fatal. Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. It is very important that […]

A 65-year-old mother of 13 is pregnant with quadruplets

Elahe Izadi The last time Annegret Raunigk gave birth, to her 13th child, she was 55 years old. Now, the 65-year-old teacher from Germany is pregnant once again — this time with quadruplets conceived through in vitro fertilization, the German newspaper Bild reported. Critics have voiced concern that Raunigk purposefully sought out a high-risk pregnancy. […]

Ghanaian Educators Organization Founded in the U.S.

A not-for- profit corporation has been founded and incorporated for Ghanaian practitioners of the ancient and noble profession of teaching and educating the broad mass of humanity. The “Society of American-Ghanaian Educators”, better known for its acronym “SAGES Inc” attained its legal existence status last October and has its temporary offices located in the borough […]

A Likeable Losing Legacy

by M.O. Ene God must be a Nigerian! The fate of Nigeria was to be sealed in the 2015 elections, soaked in bloodbath and sundried in crude oil. The general elections were not supposed to end well; it ended too well that many pinched themselves to ascertain that the peaceful product is physical. It still […]

China to assist Liberia’s economic recovery program: Ambassador Zhang Yue

MONROVIA, April 13 Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Zhang Yue reiterated Chinese government’s commitment to providing more support in Liberia’s post-Ebola recovery programs. The ambassador made the remarks on Monday at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Stadium in Paynesville when he handed over to Liberia a huge consignment of donated items worth 5 million U.S. dollars […]

Conference Report Unravels Africa’s Marketing Challenges

A report on the state of marketing expertise and opportunities has been launched. The report which is fallout of a global marketing conference reveals the gap in consumer understanding that local and regional marketers say exists at a global level. According to a statement issued in Lagos by Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), the report […]

Uganda puts Australian doctor Aggrey Kiyingi on most wanted list

AN Australian-based doctor has been placed alongside warlord Joseph Kony as one of the most wanted men in Uganda. The names and photographs of the eleven wanted people have been published in all major newspapers in the country, and they include Aggrey Kiyingi. “He is a wealthy cardiologist based in Australia,” the ad says. “He […]

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