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Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor

[ad_1] Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list. Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unveiled his Christian ministry, an online church. The 42-year-old actor's big announcement left social media users shocked. Yul, on his official Facebook page, revealed that the ministry's name is 'True Salvation Ministry' (TSM), which would be held on Sundays on the actor's YouTube Channels. He wrote, "It's time to […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Japan

Kotonowaka stays in lead as Terunofuji and ozeki pair keep pace

[ad_1] Promotion-seeking sekiwake Kotonowaka retained sole possession of first place Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as he comfortably took care of rank-and-file opponent Oho. The 26-year-old Kotonowaka (10-1) inched closer to both a maiden Emperor's Cup and the 13 wins needed to meet the unofficial ozeki promotion benchmark of 33 wins over three consecutive meets as a sekiwake or komusubi. Lone yokozuna Terunofuji and both healthy ozeki, Kirishima and Hoshoryu, stayed in title contention on the second […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Africa

World’s first IVF rhino pregnancy ‘could save species’

[ad_1] However, Jan Stejskal, the BioRescue project coordinator from Safari Park Dvur Kralove in the Czech Republic where Najin and Fatu were originally from, said: "One thing that we have to understand is that behind the extinction of the northern white rhino is man. It's not because of some evolutionary pressure, it was greed, it was the consumption of a rhino horn. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Africa

Africa: Diplomatic Corp Encourages Angola’s Peace Efforts in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — The Diplomatic Corp accredited in Angola encouraged the Angolan Government on Tuesday to continue its efforts to pacify conflict regions in Africa for the stability of the continent. The encouragement is contained in a message read by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and Ambassador of Morocco, Saadia El Alaoui, during the New Year's greetings ceremony, at the Presidential Palace, in Luanda. Saadia El Alaoui highlighted the commitment of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, to […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Japan

Miyazaki anime, Godzilla film among Oscar nominees from Japan

[ad_1] An animated fantasy film directed by renowned artist Hayao Miyazaki and the latest Godzilla movie were among the Japanese films nominated for U.S. Academy awards on Tuesday. Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" took the prize for best animated feature at the U.S. Golden Globes earlier this month. The 83-year-old anime giant won an Oscar for "Spirited Away" in 2003. His nomination for this year's Oscar in the animated feature category puts his latest work up against four other […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

News

Nigeria: Babangida Backs Super Eagles to Reach Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Despite underwhelming performances so far at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire, a former international, Tijani Babangida, has said the Super Eagles are among teams that have what it takes to reach the finals of the continental showpiece. The Super Eagles had started their campaign with a lackluster 0-0 draw with Equatorial Guinea before the 1-0 win over host nation, Cote d' Ivoire in the second group match that raised the hope of revival. […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Japan

‘Oppenheimer’ to be shown in Japan, eight months after meme outrage

[ad_1] Japanese audiences will be able to watch the movie "Oppenheimer" in cinemas from March 29, distribution company Bitters End said Wednesday, after the epic on the creator of the nuclear bomb was nominated for 13 categories at the Oscar Awards. The release date is almost eight months after memes mixing visuals from the film "Barbie" with atomic blasts provoked anger from people in Japan — the only country to have been hit by a nuclear bomb during war. The […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Africa

Africa: Clubs Should Rethink About Giving Youngsters Playing Time

[ad_1] I don't think I have been glued to an Afcon tournament like this one ongoing in Ivory Coast. You have to give a thumbs up to the organisers for ensuring everything is running smoothly so far. That said, it is the quality of games that has stood out for me and in this case, there are no minnows in the tournament. It is a big plus to see the likes of Mozambique, even though written off before the tournament, […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Japan

Cancellations hit tourist-favorite Kanazawa after Noto quake

[ad_1] Kanazawa – Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, has been hit by an influx of reservation cancellations, as tourists hesitate to venture near the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.Tourism industry professionals in the area are calling on people to visit as a way to support the Noto region.Kanazawa, known for tourist attractions such as Kenroku-en, one of Japan's three finest gardens, remained largely unscathed after the 7.6 magnitude Noto Peninsula quake, which hit the northern part of the prefecture hard, […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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