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In a tumultuous event on Tuesday around 8 p.m., the city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, was engulfed in confusion following an explosion that reverberated through various neighborhoods. Residents were caught off guard, scrambling to find safety as uncertainty loomed. The cause and precise location of the explosion …

In her first public address since the release of the BBC Africa Eye documentary, “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” Pastor Evelyn Joshua, leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), urged members to remain faithful and focused on Jesus Christ. The documentary featured former disciples accusing the late …

Patrick Amenuvor, the ambitious contender aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest-standing marathon, has announced the cessation of his official Stand-a-thon attempt. Just under three hours into the grueling challenge, Amenuvor, driven by a commitment to fair play and integrity, decided to halt his endeavor. Amenuvor candidly …

Renowned chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has voiced her disappointment after popular Ghanaian musicians Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Samini, and others failed to attend her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cooking marathon in Tamale. Despite Shatta Wale hinting at his visit on Facebook, he and other musicians did not show up …

A statue of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, adorned with a Palestinian scarf, has been unveiled in Cape Town. The symbolic gesture serves as a testament to Tutu’s vocal criticism of Israel’s policies, drawing parallels to actions reminiscent of apartheid. The statue will stand as a powerful and visually striking …

In response to escalating concerns among the 2023/2024 National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel awaiting their monthly allowances, the NSS has urged patience, citing a delay in budget approval from Parliament. Ambrose Entsiwah Junior, the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs for the National Service Scheme, explained that the disbursement of funds, …

In collaboration with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has implemented a 15% increase in monthly pensions for the year 2024, adhering to Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). Pensioners on the SSNIT pension payroll as of December …

In an incident event that rattled parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred on Thursday, causing panic among residents. The quake’s epicenter was identified in the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, 45 kilometers from Jurm village, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Despite being the third …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has implemented a comprehensive dress code policy across all Second Cycle institutions, aiming to regulate students’ appearances and discourage certain practices deemed inappropriate. The recent directive, part of the newly adopted harmonized Code of Conduct for pre-tertiary students by the Ghana Education Service Council, explicitly …

Authorities in Ecuador have detained 13 masked individuals who forcibly entered a television studio during a live broadcast in Guayaquil. The armed intruders, carrying guns and what seemed to be explosives, disrupted a live news program broadcasted nationwide. This incident occurred on January 9, 2024, following President Daniel Noboa’s declaration …