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The University of Ghana has been ranked Ghana’s topmost university for the year 2022, and ranked 1,124th in the world ranks. The ranking which was done by  Webometrics.com  is aimed at promoting web publication and their primary target is to support Open Access initiatives, electronic access to scientific publications and to other academic material. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the Cape Coast University ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively in the local rankings and placed 1,532nd and 2,205th in the world rankings. The University of Ghana in Impact ranking once again placed first followed by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University for Development Studies. UG once again placed first in the Openness rank, followed by KNUST and the University of Cape Coast. In Excellence ranking, the University of Ghana placed first followed once again by KNUST and UCC, out of the 89 tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Webo

The greatest player of the 20th century as named by FIFA, the legendary Brazilian Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, passed away today, December 29, 2022. The Brazilian was 82. One of the greatest of all time who changed the game. A man with a god-given talent, one of the names who will remain forever in the memory. Pelé, winner of a record 3 World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970 and has been the standard-bearer for the beautiful game. As prolific as he was, he won his maiden world cup trophy at age 17. The “football King”, Pele, is the youngest scorer, youngest hat-trick scorer, youngest finalist, and youngest player to score in a final in World Cup history. His achievement in football was unprecedented. Pele was diagnosed with colon cancer in September 2021 and was hospitalized at Albert Einstein hospital, on November 29 for three weeks in Sao Paulo, where he watched Brazil’s quarter-final match against Croatia which got eliminated from the Qatar world cup. Today, the world has lost one

By the 19th century, after the Berlin conference, there was great European hunger for the resources and lands of Africa. The transatlantic slave trade was no more profitable for the Europeans and Americans and they had to focus on other resources that would enrich their continent and thrones. Between 1820 and 1911 in the 19th and 20th centuries respectively, the Europeans waged a full-blown war on African kingdoms, Kings and indigenous peoples but among the European countries that took the resolutions of the Berlin conference, the British sent more armies into Africa, and fought more wars, in a bid to rule over Africa’s ancient kingdoms. As the British embarked and continued on their conquest of Africa, some weaker kingdoms surrendered while other stronger African kingdoms gave them a fight to the finish. These kings/leaders/rulers were courageous and resisted the British for as long as they could. After long fighting, the British exiled many of these African kings and leaders into Sey

Lantana camara is an extremely intense and effectual homegrown plant. It accompanies a lot of restorative advantages to both the youthand the aged. The leaves of Lantana Camara are used in relieving menopause, dementia, stroke, get retentive memory. The new leaves of Lantana Camara are generally used in the cure of such problems. If your child is weak at school, and always fails in exams, If you are in your menopause and easily forget things and issues, please do this procedure  and your child will be so bright in school. SHARP BRAIN & RETENTIVE MEMORY METHOD 1: *Locate an "ananse dokono" as it is called in twi but Lantana camera in English. *Pluck enough quantity of the leaves and the flowers. *Wash it thoroughly. *Put them in a pot and add water. *Boil for 10-20 minutes. *Adults should drink half cup of brewed tea every morning, afternoon and evening. *Children above 10 years should be given a teaspoon 3× daily.                         OR METHOD 2: *Pluck e

The four weeks tournament Held in Qatar under the auspices of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) ended in a colorful moment for the world's acclaimed greatest of all time (GOAT), Lionel Messi leading his compatriots and country to a triumph over the 2018 champions in the grand finale at the Lusail iconic stadium. Argentina won their third world Cup 36 years after their last in 1986. Paris Saint-Germain duo Messi and Mbappe scored twice and a treble respectively in a dramatic six-goal thriller AET, with the Albiceleste emerging champions following a penalty shoot-out. Messi won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament and got his hands on the biggest prize in the history of football while Mbappe won the golden boot.

In 1974, Zaire (now DR Congo) became the third African country to participate in the FIFA World Cup- but they had a tournament to forget. About three months before the World Cup, they had emerged AFCON champions after beating Zambia in the final. And after they sealed their World Cup qualification, the then president Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu Wa Za Banga invited them to his residence and reportedly bought them all cars and houses. Zaire's opening game was against Scotland which they lost 2-0. After the match, their match bonuses were reportedly withheld by the government. The players were not happy with the development and refused to play in subsequent games. But after they were persuaded, they reluctantly agreed. In their second game against Yugolasvia, they suffered one of the heaviest defeats in World Cup history, losing 9-0. According to Zaire defender Mwepu Ilunga, President Mobutu threatened them after the match and warned them that if they lost by four goals in the last

The Health benefits of bitter leaf are rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Due to the presence of nutrients especially ß-carotene, it controls the synthesis of female gender hormones. This allows women to stay young and healthy for a longer duration of time. The wood ash of Bitter leaf can be used to treat fungal infections. It improves appetite. It helps treat skin infections such as Ringworm. It increases milk production in Lactating mothers. It cures a cough. It helps in treating itching and rashes. It detoxifies the whole body. It helps treat Hepatitis B. It tones ups the liver and the kidney. It provides instant relief from fatigue. It cures intestinal parasitic infections. It can be used for the contraction of the uterus during labor. It is a potent herb for STDs. It cures toothache. It is used in pharmaceutic medicines as anti-helminths, laxatives, and as fertility inducers for barren women. It helps to build up the immune system. It is a useful herb for

Africa's surviving representative in the ongoing FIFA World Cup held in Qatar played their quarter-final match versus Portugal in Al Thumama Stadium, Doha on Saturday, 10 December 2022. The fiercely competitive game ended with Morocco making a historic appearance in the semi-finals of the World Cup with the lone goal scored by Youssef En_Nesyri from a towering headed goal in the 42nd minute. This makes the "Atlas Lions" favorites in the semis having knocked out powerhouses in football history like Belgium, Canada, Spain, and Portugal. They now face defending champions, France,  on Wednesday at Al Bayt stadium for a place in the grand finale.  We take you through a recap of African Countries in the FIFA World Cup Knockout Phase; 2022: Morocco (Semi-Finals), Senegal (R16) 2014: Algeria, Nigeria 2010: Ghana (Quarter Finals) 2006: Ghana 2002: Senegal (Quarter Finals) 1998: Nigeria 1994: Nigeria 1990: Cameroon (Quarter Finals) 1986: Morocco

The Royal Reed Dance or better still know in the Zulu dialect as the Umkhosi woMhlanga is a popular festival ceremony for the Zulus in the Republic of South Africa, Swaziland and the Zulu people living in other parts of the southern Africa regions. The festival  started in the early 1940s from the umcwasho. The tradition was resurrected in 1984 by the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. Zwelithini responded to criticism by stating that his choice had a positive impact on the prevention of AIDS and premarital sex. When young girls were placed in a regiment to ensure that their virginity were intact before marriage. The festival also serves as an opportunity for the Zulu King to choose a wife from the virgins. The virgin girls known as imbali in the Zulu language are led to a river born by the Princess to cut a Reed. A reed is a strong cane that grows around small rivers.The reed is believed to be the symbol of virginity. The girls wear an attire known in the Zulu language as ‘izigege’ a