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From Monday, August 20, Ghana’s national flag will fly at half-mast worldwide in honour of Kofi Annan who passed on today Saturday, August 18 in a Switzerland hospital. Confirming the reports, Ghanaian President  Nana Akufo-Addo took to Twitter to share: “I have been directed that, in his honor, … [Read more...]

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan dies aged 80. His family and foundation of Kofi Annan announced his death on Saturday morning. In a statement via social media, they said "Kofi Annan, former secretary-general of the United Nations and Nobel Peace laureate, passed away on Saturday" after a … [Read more...]

The Lagos State Government has banned the sale of rams on highways and major roads as Muslims prepare for the celebration of the Id-el-Kabir festival. The government also appealed to residents to be mindful of the environment. Speaking with journalists, the state’s Commissioner for the … [Read more...]

Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit. The late singer’s publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said Friday that the funeral, to be held at Greater Grace Temple, is limited to the Queen of Soul’s family and friends. Public viewings will take place Aug. 28-29 at the … [Read more...]

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to be out of action for around three months with a knee injury, Manchester City have announced. The 27-year-old was hurt during a training session on Wednesday. Tests have revealed the midfielder will not require surgery but is likely to be sidelined until … [Read more...]

The biggest monsoon to hit the Indian region of Kerala in nearly a century has claimed 167 lives so far, Express news reports. Forecasters predicted more extreme weather and rain to hit the region, prompting further fears from the state minister of more fatalities with over 60,000 people already … [Read more...]

Former cricket star Imran Khan is expected to be elected the next prime minister of Pakistan shortly in a vote at the National Assembly, BBC reports. His PTI party won the most seats in July's elections - setting up Mr Khan to become PM with the help of small parties, more than two decades after he … [Read more...]

China's military "is likely training for strikes" against US and allied targets in the Pacific, a BBC relays a Pentagon report. The annual report to Congress says China is increasing its ability to send bomber planes further afield. The report highlights its increasing military capability, … [Read more...]

Members of staff of Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM, and fans of the gospel artiste on Thursday protested against the planned demolition of the radio station by the Oyo State Government over alleged contravention of the state physical planning law. The building housing the radio station … [Read more...]

New York University said Thursday that it will cover tuition for all its medical students regardless of their financial situation. School officials worry that rising tuition and soaring loan balances are pushing new doctors into high-paying fields and contributing to a shortage of researchers and … [Read more...]