Author: King Jaja

The illegal trade of pangolins—poaching, trafficking, and sale of pangolins, their parts, or pangolin-derived products on the black market—is thriving. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN), pangolins are believed to be the world’s most trafficked mammal, accounting for as much as 20% of all illegal wildlife trade. In the decade leading up to 2014, more than a million pangolins were poached.From 2013 to 2019, the scales of tens of thousands of pangolins were seized in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China alone, mostly from Africa. Based on these seizures, it’s estimated that a pangolin…

Bridgetown, Barbados – And then there were two. India and South Africa have made it to the T20 World Cup Final, each side undefeated through the group stage, the Super Eights and the semifinals. Both teams arrived in Barbados on Thursday night ahead of Saturday’s final, such is the hectic – even shambolic – nature of the congested fixtures. South Africa waited all day at the airport for a delayed charter flight from Trinidad. India flew after their semifinal win over England in Guyana, eventually landing around midnight. But both teams have been on far longer journeys, and faced greater…

Prom, a hallmark event in the lives of secondary school students, has seen a significant transformation in Uganda. Traditionally, prom was a relatively low-key affair, but over the years, it has evolved into a grand celebration that reflects changing societal norms, cultural influences, and the growing importance of social media. This evolution mirrors broader trends in the country’s education system and social landscape.Increasing Popularity and ExtravaganceIn the past, prom in Ugandan secondary schools was a simple event with modest decorations and basic entertainment. However, today’s proms have become much more elaborate, mirroring Western influences and global trends. Schools now invest…

From bad backs to eye strain, office work can take its toll on the body.But it seems such perils are nothing new: researchers have found Egyptian scribes experienced damage to their hips, jaws and thumbs as a result of their efforts.Experts studying the remains of scribes buried in the necropolis at Abusir, Egypt, between 2700 and 2180BC say that, compared with men who undertook other work, the administrators showed signs of degenerative joint changes.“Our study should provide an answer to the question of what occupational risk factors were associated with the ‘profession’ of scribe in ancient Egypt,” said Petra Brukner…

People migrate to South Africa for a variety of reasons but are primarily driven by the perceived opportunities the country offers compared to the rest of the continent. This helps explain why they endure the mistreatment and victimisation once they arrive in South Africa, which in turn lays the groundwork for further exploration. Migrants from Zimbabwe highlight the political turmoil, unemployment, and inadequate service delivery in their country. Robert Mugabe’s prolonged authoritarian rule exacerbated these challenges and led to widespread economic distress, which prompted significant emigration. Despite Mugabe’s resignation in 2017, substantial changes have not been forthcoming, and the political…

At the sprawling Guinness Nigeria brewery in Lagos, workers in high-visibility jackets churn out bottles of Guinness Foreign Extra, a superstrong variety of the Irish stout that has been a local favourite for more than 70 years. But the Nigerian beer market is a hard one to navigate. In the shadow of the factory, tuk-tuk driver Taiwo Oladunjoye said he now favoured Trophy, a cheaper domestic lager, over Guinness. “Everything is expensive in Nigeria now,” he added. “Even Trophy is going up.”Global drinks group Diageo announced last week it had sold its 58 per cent stake in Guinness Nigeria to…

Italian coach Roberto Landi, who recently expressed interest in the vacant Super Eagles coaching role, says the Nigerian national team is the dream job of every coach, thanks to the quality of talents in the country as well as the passion of Nigerians for the game, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria Football Federation is currently in search of a “foreign technical” adviser to take charge of the team following their poor form in the qualification series for the 2026 World Cup, which led to the resignation of ex-international Finidi George after only two games in charge. Finidi took over in…

Best 5 Places to Enjoy Cultural Tours in Uganda Besides Uganda being naturally blessed with multiple features like the legendary Mount Rwenzori ranges, Nile river which is the longest in the world, 10 national parks with vast species of wildlife, several tropical forests, continent’s largest lake Victoria with numerous islands like Ssese islands, it is also blessed with uncountable number of varied cultures. Uganda has over 50 cultures all with different practices, customs, norms, values and languages plus other aspects that make them different from each other. The Ugandan cuisine also differs with these tribes, different cultures have unique ways…

Old Drift Lodge is one of Hills of Africa’s FAVORITE properties. Sandy, Hills of Africa owner, even refers to it as her “home away from home.” It is an exquisite retreat situated in the heart of Zambezi National Park, upstream from the world-renowned Victoria Falls. The lodge rests on the banks of the Zambezi River, surrounded by 56,000 hectares of untouched natural beauty. Old Drift Lodge offers guests an array of activities that allow them to explore the park’s wildlife by road, river, or on foot, highlighting the abundance of animals that call the park home. The main lodge area…

Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team secured a dominant gold medal at the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon, on Monday. Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100m hurdles, anchored the team to victory with a flawless final leg clocking a time of 42.76s. The Nigerian ladies beat Team Liberia and Ghana to the title. Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, Olayinka Olajide, and Amusan executed a seamless baton exchange, solidifying their position atop the podium. This win marks Nigeria’s third consecutive gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the African Championships, extending their undefeated streak since 2018.…