She drew from Debs and historic radical traditions, yet the author and activist was no nostalgic. She modernized the message for the 21st century. December 30, 2022 Barbara Ehrenreich was every good thing that was said about her, and more. The visionary author and activist, who died in 2022 at age 81, was, as her
2022 was a different year for the African tech ecosystem as the effects of the economic downturn shook the ecosystem. The year was filled with stories of triumph, failures, and progress. Here’s a list of 22 things that happened for the first time in the African tech ecosystem this year. Kenya became the first African
The Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) officially launched a nationwide integrated measles vaccination campaign on 22 December 2022 in an event officiated by honourable State Minister of Health Dr Dereje Duguma in Siriti Health Center at Akaki Kaliti Sub-City in Addis Ababa. The national launching event was conducted in the presence of government officials, donors
On 26 December 2022, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health led a consultative and advocacy meeting on the implementation of the National Cholera Elimination Plan (NCP), which aims to reduce cholera cases in to zero by 2028, and which was launched in May 2022 during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva Switzerland. The consultative and
Charlene Byukusenge fondly remembers the carefree days of her childhood. "Playing outside, dancing, sharing toys with friends – those were the days," she says with a nostalgic smile. But one hospital visit changed everything, revealing a harsh reality that would change her life forever. At age nine, Charlene learned she had been carrying HIV since
Friday, December 30, 2022 Okene bombing blast scene The Kogi government has described Thursday’s Okene bomb explosion as the handiwork of enemies of progress. Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, Governor Yahaya Bello’s security adviser, said this in a telephone interview in Lokoja on Thursday. The explosion occurred around 9:00 a.m. close to the old palace of
Friday, December 30, 2022 Farmers used to illustrate the story [PHOTO CREDIT: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture] The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in conjunction with the Ondo State government, has distributed farm inputs as palliatives to 50 farmers affected by flood in the state. Distributing the items on Thursday in Akure, Olayato
Friday, December 30, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari and football legend Pele President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in expressing grief over the death of Brazilian soccer legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, who died on Thursday. The world’s greatest ever football player succumbed to death after suffering a debilitating bout of cancer.
Friday, December 30, 2022 Senator Emmanuel Bwacha Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, on Thursday, urged aggrieved party members to close ranks and work for victory in the 2023 general election. Mr Bwacha’s admonition came after the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal endorsed his emergence as APC governorship candidate in Taraba. Aaron Arthimas, his campaign spokesman
A coalition of 223 women groups- Womanifesto has called for speedy trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, the policeman who allegedly shot a Lagos lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day. Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the Convener of Womanifesto and Executive Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
The Formula 1 record books are dominated by drivers that rack up the big numbers, such as Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, but there is a small group of racers who have just one victory on their CVs. Excluding the anomalous Indianapolis 500, 26 drivers have taken a single world championship F1 success. Some of
Image: Gemma Smith / Nintendo LifeOver the holidays we're republishing some choice features from the last 12 months. A mix of talking points, interviews, opinion pieces and more from NL staff and contributors, you'll find our usual blend of thoughtfulness, expertise, frivolity, retro nostalgia, and — of course — enthusiasm for all things Nintendo. Happy