Abdallah el-Kurebe

Lagos

Investigative & Science Journalist: Editor-in-Chief @ https://t.co/63DBoBSImi; Coordinator, African Journalists Network for Agriculture (AJNA)

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AGRA, CGIAR partner to scale innovation for African smallholders

1 week ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) capped a significant presence at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CGIAR, aimed at accelerating agricultural innovation and delivery across Africa. The partnership was announced during the CGIAR Science Week, held from April 7 to 12, 2025, where AGRA played a central role.
Ghana dealers react to GAIA's call for ban on unusable secondhand clothes

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Jibrin Ibrahim |Abdallah el-Kurebe

The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) has reacted to the recent call by the Global Action Against Incinerator Alliance (GAIA) Africa for the ban on unusable secondhand clothes in Africa. ASHENEWS, on March 31, 2025, published GAIA Africa’s request for the ban, citing environmental issues as its reason. GAIA, in a statement by its Communications Coordinator, Carissa Marnce to mark the 2025 Zero Waste Day in Lagos.
How to grow peanuts (groundnuts) at home using old tires

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

Peanuts, otherwise known as groundnuts, aren’t just a tasty, protein-rich snack—they’re also an easy crop to grow at home. Packed with healthy fats and essential nutrients, peanuts make a nutritious addition to any diet. But what if you don’t have garden space? The answer: grow them in old tires! This innovative method is simple, eco-friendly, and ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or compact backyards.
[VIDEO] A revolutionary urban development project, Traoré City unveiled in Burkina Faso

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

A groundbreaking urban project is taking shape in Burkina Faso, aiming to transform the country’s cityscape and set a new standard for modern African living. Traoré City, a visionary initiative championed by President Ibrahim Traoré, promises to combine comfort, innovation, and sustainability in a single, futuristic city. The ambitious development will feature 1,000 modern villas and a cutting-edge metro system designed to ease urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion.
COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency - WHO

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, marking a symbolic end to a pandemic that claimed nearly seven million lives and disrupted the world for over three years. “It’s with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Forbes Black Billionaires 2025: 3 Nigerians among top 10 [FULL LIST]

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has once again emerged as the richest Black person in the world, topping Forbes’ 2025 list of Black billionaires with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion. Dangote, founder of Dangote Group, maintains his long-held position thanks to his vast empire spanning cement, sugar, and recently, oil refining.
IFAJ President urges Liberian journalists to champion agricultural transformation through media

2 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

The President of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Steve Werblow, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Liberia as a special guest of the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN). The landmark visit, marked by high-level engagements and capacity-building sessions, ended with a compelling call to action: Liberian journalists must take the lead in transforming agriculture through accurate, impactful, and solutions-driven reporting.
A bold whisper from the future

3 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

When the BMW i3 first rolled off the production line in 2013, it didn’t just signal a shift in automotive technology—it was a softly spoken revolution. In a world still addicted to fossil fuels, the i3 wasn’t trying to roar like a sports car or dominate like an SUV. Instead, it whispered a new kind of promise: that sustainability and soul could coexist. The i3’s design was like nothing the world had seen from BMW—a marque known for muscular sedans and performance coupes.
[EXPLAINER] Understanding popular myths and facts on ovulation

3 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

There are so many myths about ovulation that can confuse people trying to conceive, or avoid pregnancy. MYTH: Ovulation always happens on day 14. FACT: Many believe it happens on the 14th day of a 28-day cycle, but cycles vary from person to person. There are who women ovulate earlier or later depending on their cycle length, stress levels, health, and hormonal balanceTracking it through body signs or tests is more accurate than relying on the “day 14” rule.
[EXPLAINER] All you need to know about goiter

3 weeks ago | ashenewsdaily.com | Abdallah el-Kurebe

I recently saw a woman with goiter condition, and thought to talk about it. A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid is in charge of body metabolism, regulation of temperature, mood and digestion. It does this by releasing two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency, affecting an estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide.