A shipment of medical supplies from the United Arab Emirates for Bulgaria’s fight against coronavirus consisted mostly of dried dates, OCCRP’s member center in Bulgaria, Bivol, has revealed. The boxes of dates received in Bulgaria. (Photo: with the authorization of Bivol)Bulgaria’s government announced on April 13 that it had shipped 32 tons of …

The years-long rise in international gold prices has driven a new artisanal gold mining and refining rush in conflict-affected areas in East and Central Africa and has turned the United Arab Emirates into the foremost launderer of such gold, according to a new report. The group is advocating for increased …

Step 1: Go Off Your Birth Control—Ahead of Time Have you been popping those little white pills since high school? Take a pass on your prescription a few months before you plan to start trying, says Christopher Williams, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia, and author of The …

Hands up if you want a toned stomach? Well, with a little hard work you can get the stomach of your dreams by doing these exercises. Below you’ll find a list of great abs exercises, pick a few of these to create your own flat stomach workout. Remember, you should …

As you get older, it’s important you continue to eat well. Changes in your body result in lower energy (calorie) requirements. It is therefore important to reduce portion sizes if activity is low, and to cut down on sugary snacks such as cakes and buns. The Eatwell Guide is used …

Apples are a popular fruit, containing antioxidants, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a range of other nutrients. Due to their varied nutrient content, they may help prevent several health conditions. Apples come in a variety of shapes, colors, and flavors and provide a range of nutrients that can benefit many different …

Tomatoes Tomato contains tannic acid and eating it on an empty stomach can increase acidity in the stomach and may lead to gastric problems. Eating of tomatoes on an empty stomach is not ideal for those who suffer from esophagus and ulcer problems. Carbonated Drinks It is important to know that …

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has confirmed that three hundred and thirty-three students are missing following an attack on Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina on Friday night.   The governor gave the figure when he received a Federal Government delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno on …

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) has launched a security outfit known as the Eastern Security Network (ESN), which it said will protect the south-east and south-south from criminal activities.   Spokesperson of the proscribed group, Emma Powerful who made the announcement on Sunday December 13, said the outfit is a replica of …

The 538 members of the US Electoral College will meet today to cast their votes on behalf of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to formally confirm Joe Biden as the 46th president and California Sen. Kamala Harris as vice president.   The Democrat candidate amassed a record-breaking …