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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has never been “so sick” as he has felt in recent weeks. He was speaking to dignitaries in the capital, Abuja, after returning from seven weeks of medical leave in the UK. His absence led to some anxiety in Nigeria with people speculating about the president’s health. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was left in charge and Mr Buhari’s spokesperson has tweeted that he will formally return to power on Monday. The 74-year-old flew into an air force base in the northern city of Kaduna from London on Friday morning. Despite talking about how he…

Flatulence is the stuff of comedy for people young and old, and it’s not something often discussed in polite company. However, it is something that we all do once in a while. In fact, your farts can speak volumes about your health and wellness. So, even if it makes your nose wrinkle, go ahead—have a whiff! See (or rather, smell) for yourself what your farts say about your body. What Are Farts? Farts are a mix of swallowed air that enters the digestive system “accidentally” while breathing (that would be all the air that passes through your mouth — whether it…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home after weeks of medical leave in the UK and speculation over his condition. The 74-year-old, who flew into an air force base in the northern city of Kaduna, is now the capital, Abuja, an aide has tweeted. The former military ruler left Nigeria on 19 January and has been having medical checks in London. Details of his condition have not been disclosed. But, according to a tweet from his assistant Bashir Ahmad, the president has said: “I am pleased I am back, I am feeling much better now.” President Buhari has said that…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Agyenim Boateng Agyei as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority. Mr Boateng Agyei is heading back to a position he occupied between 2005 and 2010. The communication of the new appointment was contained in a letter dated March 7, 2017. PROFILE OF MR. AGYENIM BOATENG ADJEI Mr. AGYENIM BOATENG ADJEI currently the Managing Consultant of ABM Consult, a Procurement and Supply Chain Management Consultancy, is a seasoned procurement specialist. Mr Adjei was the first Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority of Ghana. Among his many accomplishments, he…

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to leave Accra on Thursday night for the Mauritian capital of Port Louis, where he is expected to be the Special Guest for the island nation’s 49th independence anniversary celebrations. Mauritius marks its 49th independence and 25th Republic Day – National Day celebrations – on Sunday, March 12. A statement from the presidency on Thursday said Vice President Bawumia will hold bilateral talks with Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth as well as other Mauritian government officials while in the East African nation. The talks will be aimed at strengthening…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper West Akim Constituency in the Eastern Region has implored his colleague MPs to be proactive on President Akufo-Addo’s promises to the people of Ghana. Derik Darko Ohene Assifo Bekoe said the President has promised constructing one factory for every district but if the leaders such as MPs and Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) sit idle waiting for the President to construct the factories, it will never come to pass. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP was speaking on Onua FM’s Ghana Dadwene on Thursday, March 9 hosted by Nana Yaw Opare.…

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Senegal will meet hosts Zambia in Sunday’s final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea 1-0 in Thursday’s semi-final. The Senegalese took an early lead in Ndola as Aliou Badji struck after 12 minutes. In first-half stoppage time, Ibrahima Niana had the chance to double Senegal’s lead but his penalty was saved by Moussa Camara. Senegal have reached the final for the second tournament running. They contested the final for the first time in 2015 but were beaten by Nigeria. Neither Senegal nor Zambia, who beat South Africa 1-0 on Wednesday, in have ever won the tournament…

The five-member ad-hoc committee set up by Parliament to investigate the bribery allegation by Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Mahama Ayariga against the Appointments Committee says it is not yet done with its works despite the elapse of the period. The committee says it is on it even though the ultimatum given to the five members has elapse. The committee was set up following a petition by  Mr Ayariga, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP for North Tongu) and Alhassan Sayibu Suhunyini (MP for Tamale North) to the Speaker of Parliament requesting thorough investigations into the bribery allegation. Chaired by a…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says boxing under his tenure will receive maximum attention in order to put sporting disciplines other than football back on the radar. According to him, Ghana boasts of enormous talents in other disciplines and not only in football. “Unfortunately, in the last few years, it has been made to seem that football is the only sport that we are good at. It is not true. “We have had outstanding talents and champions in athletics, boxing, table tennis, amongst others, and it is about time we nurtured all the talents in our country to make it…