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2024

Man accuses father and stepmother of witchcraft before burning down house and car.

The normally peaceful village of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe was shocked to learn that a heated family argument had resulted in a destructive act of arson that destroyed a car and a house. The Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court has rendered a ruling on the incident that has garnered significant attention. Understanding Knowledge Jani, a 21-year-old Shackleton Mine resident, […]

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Traditional medicine practitioners should be regulated on social media

Regulatory institutes have their work cut out for them, with the rise in unchecked claims on social media by unverified practitioners. Potential health crisis looms when traditional medicine practitioners are left to run amok on social media with little to no regulatory checks. When 32-year-old Kolapo discovered that he had stage three haemorrhoids, he was

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Hydroquinone: how to apply correctly to treat hyperpigmentation

While there have been age-long controversies surrounding the use of hydroquinone, experts have agreed that it is an effective lightening agent for clearing dark spots. It should, however, be used in moderation. Hydroquinone is a popular active ingredient in skin lightening creams that acts as a tyrosinase—enzyme responsible for melanin production—inhibitor in the skin. It

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When we compare ourselves to countries that gained independence around the same time, Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the general election of 2023, has offered his opinions as Nigeria marks its 64th anniversary of independence on October 1.   Obi said in a social media statement that today is a day of sober reflection for all Nigerians, especially for leaders whose actions and

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Countries with the lowest IQs

Based on the most recent research and data available from the World Population Review, these are the countries with the lowest IQs. A person’s cognitive prowess and intelligence are measured by their IQ, or intelligence quotient, with an average IQ score usually hovering around 100. An IQ of less than 70 is said to be

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