50 THINGS THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT AFRICA

1. The human race is of African origin. The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans (or homo sapiens sapiens) were excavated at sites in East Africa. Human remains were discovered at Omo in Ethiopia that were dated at 195,000 years old, the oldest known in the world. 2. Skeletons of pre-humans have been …

FACTS ABOUT AFRICA

Africa is the world’s hottest continent, and the world’s second driest continent. Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, making up approximately 22% of the Earth’s total land area and 6% of Earth’s total surface. Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, with over 1.1 billion people, or about 16% of …

Serial thief stole 120 hotel TVs

Indian police have detained a man who stole 120 TV sets from hotels over four months, officials said Wednesday. Vasudev Nanaiah booked into budget hotels in states across southern India with oversized bags to put the televisions in when he left. If the room television did not fit his bag, the 34-year-old Nanaiah would go …

As many go ga-ga over royal engagement, China asks: Harry who?

Prince Harry’s marriage to US actress Meghan Markle next May promises to be the wedding of the year and this week’s engagement news made headlines around the world — but not in China. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle The vast majority of Chinese are better acquainted with Harry Potter than …

Nigeria not afraid of any team, Rohr says

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr says he is calm ahead of Friday’s Final Draw for the 21st FIFA World Cup finals as his team has no fear of any team. Gernot Rohr Gernot Rohr According to a statement by the Communications Department of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday, Rohr spoke from the …