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Ghana sack coach Chris Hughton after AFCON group-stage exit

[ad_1] Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after their group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars finished on two points in Group B, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique following a 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde in their opener. Ghana had distant hopes of progressing as one of four best-ranked third placed sides, but were eliminated on Tuesday when results went against them. Hughton had been appointed as Ghana head coach in February last year. “Chris Hughton […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Tanzania: Opposition stages protests over cost of living and poll reforms

[ad_1] Tanzania’s main opposition party is holding a protest over high cost of living and delays in constitutional reforms. The protest march is taking place in the commercial city of Dar es Salaam. Wednesday’s demonstration is a significant signal from the opposition that is kicking against proposed electoral bills. Last November, three electoral bills were tabled in the country’s parliament. The opposition said enough consultation did not take place on the bills. The main opposition party said it wants the […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: ‘I Could Have Died but Was Saved,’ Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour

[ad_1] Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death. The 74-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. In a two-minute nineteen-second video, Kollington expressed gratitude to God, the management of the hospital and others for his improved health condition. The septuagenarian revealed that his health condition was so bad that he would have died but his life was saved […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Japan

In New Hampshire, Trump continued to flex his muscle with Republican base

[ad_1] MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – Former U.S. President Donald Trump won his second straight nominating contest over challenger Nikki Haley, the only other Republican left in the race, by besting her in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary.Haley, who served as Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, was attempting to keep the margin close in order to argue she has a viable path forward.Meanwhile, President Joe Biden easily won the Democratic primary, even though he wasn't officially on the ballot. [ad_2] Source […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

News

Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16

[ad_1] Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. The young defender netted in the first minute of added time to earn the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon their first win at AFCON and with it, qualification to the knockout stage, Cameroon's 16th in their AFCON history. Cameroon finish in second place in Group C with four points and will face perennial rivals […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Yul Edochie Quits Nollywood, Announces New Calling As Preacher

[ad_1] Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has announced that he has answered the call of God by becoming a full-time preacher. Edochie had earlier told fans that he would make the biggest announcement of his life. Hours later on Instagram, he revealed that he would be doing the work of God fully as he started a Christian programme on YouTube, which he called 'True Salvation Ministry'. He wrote "It's time to answer the call of God almighty. It's time to do […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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Japan regulator will probe risks to banks from higher rates

[ad_1] Japan’s financial regulator will examine banks’ vulnerability to potential risks stemming from rising interest rates, including exposure to highly leveraged borrowers and real estate as the country’s central bank looks set to switch course.The Bank of Japan is widely expected to make its first rate hike since 2007 within a few months. This raises the possibility that some borrowers will struggle to make higher interest payments."Banks need to be able to respond to interest rate moves and other changes […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

News

Rwanda: Peace Cup – Crisis-Hit Kiyovu Eliminated as Rayon Advance to Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Kiyovu SC threw away their chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Peace Cup when Gorilla scored an away goal during their 3-1 loss to the Green Baggies i in the round of 16 at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Tuesday, January 23. The Mumena-based side had left their financial crisis behind and joined hands for the battle as they looked to come from their 2-0 first leg loss to Gorilla FC and secure a quarterfinal berth. However, their […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

News

Rwanda: Kigali – Rwf20 Billion Needed for ‘Ecotourism Lake’ in Masaka

[ad_1] In a bid to enhance ecotourism and bolster flood management initiatives, Rwf19.8 billion is required to construct essential facilities paving the way for an ecotourism lake in Masaka sector, Kicukiro district. Davis Bugingo, the Flood Management and Water Storage Development Division Manager at Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), told The New Times in an interview on Tuesday. The completion of a detailed design for the Masaka dyke, a structure crucial for creating the ecotourism lake in Masaka wetland within […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024

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