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Angola: Can’2023 – Angolan Ombudswoman Praises National Football Team’s Qualification

[ad_1] Luanda — The ombudswoman, Florbela Rocha Araújo, praised the qualification of the national football team for the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CAN'2023), taking place in Côte d'Ivoire. The Palancas Negras (Black Sable) nick name of the national football team beat the similar team from Namibia 3-0 on Saturday in the city of Boauké, with goals from Gelson Dala (twice) and Mabululo, to reach the quarter finals. In the first round, Angola drew 1-1 against Algeria and won […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Burna Boy Performing At Grammys Is Like Being Knighted, Says Grammys Scribe, Bartee

[ad_1] Next Sunday, February 4, 2024, Nigerian superstar singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy will mount the stage alongside five others, namely; Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott and Luke Combs to perform at the 66th Grammy Awards. This is a feat no African music artist has achieved. According to a member of the Recording Academy/Grammys, Richardine Bartee, an African-American, it is like being crowned or knighted by the music industry of the world. In a WhatsApp chat […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

Yamaguchi rushes to prepare for tourists after New York Times pick

[ad_1] Yamaguchi – The city of Yamaguchi is scrambling to prepare for an anticipated influx of tourists after it was selected by The New York Times as one of the "52 Places to Go in 2024."The newspaper said Yamaguchi is a "compact city" that offers "an assortment of experiences," referencing a pottery kiln on the grounds of Toshunji temple, chic and old-style coffee shops, and shops that serve oden hot-pot […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

News

Kenya Thrash New Zealand Before Collapsing to Trinidad and Tobago At Hockey 5s World Cup

[ad_1] Nairobi — The national men's hockey 5s team began their World Cup campaign in Oman on Sunday with a win over New Zealand and a loss to Trinidad and Tobago. The team thrashed New Zealand 6-1 in their early Sunday morning match in which Moses Ademba starred with a brace. Danstone Wabwire kicked off proceedings with a field goal in the 1st minute before Ivan Ludiali added a second, five minutes later. Sheldon Kimutai scored Kenya's third in the […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Japan

Teenager Aonishiki wins second sumo title in Japan after fleeing war in Ukraine

[ad_1] A teenage wrestler who fled the war in Ukraine continued a flawless start to his sumo career on Sunday. After going unbeaten to win the bottom-tier jonokuchi title in his debut as a ranked wrestler in November, 19-year-old Aonishiki maintained a perfect record to claim the fifth-tier jonidan championship at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The 125-kg, 180-cm wrestler, whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishin, won a championship […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

News

Rwanda: Heroes Cup – Police FC Overcome Rayon to Set Final Date With APR

[ad_1] Police FC defeated Rayon Sports 4-3 on penalties at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, January 28, to book their place in the 2024 Heroes Cup final with APR FC. Vincent Mashami's side was on the brink of elimination when Heritier Luvumbu netted a stunning free kick in the 57th minute but Peter Agblevor rescued the law enforcers with an equalizer in the 67th minute to force the game into the penalty shootouts which Police won to qualify for the […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted for Drug Dealing

[ad_1] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she fled her Lekki, Lagos residence. NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate, Lekki, on Wednesday, 24th January, following credible intelligence that she was involved in illicit substances. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said, "The suspect was Miss Commonwealth Nigeria Culture 2015/2016 and founder of the Queen Christmas Foundation. Recovered from her home during […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour

[ad_1] The trial started on 18 November 2021. Former BBNaija housemate Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is facing charges of disorderly behaviour and turning the Murtala Muhammed International Airport into a public nuisance. Tacha appeared before the trial court, a magistrate's court in Ogba, a suburb of Lagos, on Friday, in a trial that only came to the attention of the press on Friday after over two years of quiet criminal proceedings instituted against the TV reality show star […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? – South African News Briefs – January 29, 2023

[ad_1]   Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? The City of Johannesburg is facing financial turmoil, marked by allegations of non-payment, budget "rebase," and threats to cut off electricity, reports News24. A leaked memo revealed a proposed budget adjustment of R8.7 billion for the 2023/24 fiscal year, and the city's revenue collection fell significantly below the norm at 75%. The centralization of billing, as per a leaked document from City Power, has purportedly led to poor performance, debt, and low […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

Africa

Africa: Gates Foundation Says 0.5% of World Billionaires’ Wealth Could Prevent 7 Million Deaths

[ad_1] The foundation said there are existing and emerging solutions that will improve and save lives despite challenges. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has said as small as 0.5 per cent of the wealth of billionaires around the world can save millions of lives if invested in meaningful philanthropism. The organisation said this in its recent call for increased philanthropism among global rich individuals and organisations to advance solutions to improve lives. Giving a breakdown in the latest 2024 […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024

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