Nigeria: Stampedes

Mr Abiodun urges Nigerians to exercise restraint and adhere to security protocols during palliative distribution events. The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra and FCT, over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food

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Lamar Jackson Planning To Watch Beyoncé Halftime Show, ‘Sorry, Harbaugh’

Lamar Jackson I’m Going To Watch Beyoncé’s Halftime Show … ‘Sorry, Harbaugh’ The Baltimore Ravens better hope they don’t need to make many offensive halftime adjustments on Wednesday — ’cause Lamar Jackson says he’s skipping the intermission locker room talk for Beyoncé. The quarterback — who many feel is currently the frontrunner for the NFL’s

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Political nepo baby Matt Gaetz rose quickly to power in the House. It ended with a damning ethics report

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting

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‘SNL’ Presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ — Martin Short & Bowen Yang’s Version

Maybe this is the reason why you can’t hear the adults on Peanuts TV specials. Jane Wickline, Marcello Hernández, Michael Longfellow and Chloe Fineman during the “Peanuts Christmas” sketch on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images A local community theater director, accurately portrayed by Martin Short, comes in to critique a performance

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‘Sábado Gigante’ Returns in ‘SNL’ Christmas Sketch Starring Paul Rudd

Skip to main content Rudd doesn’t speak Spanish and is confused by the beloved, quirky variety show. Marcello Hernández appears as Don Francisco during the “Sábado Gigante Christmas Special” sketch on ‘SNL’ on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images Sábado Gigante ended in 2015, but SNL brought the long-running variety show back

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Did Allu Arjun lose an eye or kidney: CM Revanth Reddy slams Telugu film industry stars

In a heated Assembly session, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticized the Telugu film industry, particularly actor Allu Arjun, for their actions following the tragic stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre. The incident, which occurred during the premiere of the much-anticipated film Pushpa 2, left a 35-year-old woman dead and her young son hospitalized with serious

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Tunisia: Prime Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Local Governance and Regional Development

Tunis — Prime Minister Kamel Madouri reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to local governance and regional development during his opening address of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Public Service, Local Government, Urban Development, and Decentralisation (AU-STC n°8) at the ministerial level. The meeting, convened on Friday, brings together representatives from

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Listen to London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Original Song From Oscar-Contending ‘About Mannequin’ Film

The Aruszhan Dossymkozha-directed film was qualified for Oscar consideration in the short film category. London Philharmonic Orchestra has teamed up with Foresee Films and Women in Film Los Angeles to spotlight worldwide gender discrimination in a powerful way through music. Explore See latest videos, charts and news LPO interpreted the original song that soundtracks the

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Billie Eilish’s 6 Best Moments From Hit Me So Hard and Soft Tour’s Penultimate U.S. Date at Kia Forum

From an onstage family reunion to Eilish’s performance of a Christmas standard, here are the highlights from the star’s second-to-last U.S. show on this tour. HENRY HWU @HENRYHWU On Friday night (Dec. 20), Billie Eilish played the penultimate show of her five-night run at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. — not to mention the

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Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Algerian Delegation

Asmara 20 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday morning at Adi Halo with an Algerian delegation led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Bidari. Minister Kamel delivered a message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to President Isaias regarding the enhancement of cooperation and partnership between the two sisterly

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University of New Hampshire Space Tech Hub Partners with Rogue Space to Construct Prediction Model to Protect Satellites and Spacecraft

    DURHAM, NH, December 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — The University of New Hampshire Space Tech Hub, part of the Space Science Center, today announced plans to partner with Laconia, N.H.- based Rogue Space Systems to build a 3D learning model that will provide information on high-energy electrons in space, helping plan and protect satellites and spacecraft

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Nnamdi Kanu to be released, president poisoned, gov’s death, others – Primate Ayodele 2025 prophecies

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released his prophecies for 2025. In a press conference held in Lagos on Friday, Primate Ayodele presented a 95-paged booklet containing his prophecies for the year 2025. The prophet, who has always been the first to release New Year prophecies, highlighted several topical issues

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Somalia: Mogadishu Development Project Brings Hope to Somalia

Washington — In a landmark event for Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday officially launched the “New Mogadishu” development initiative, a transformative project that aims to reshape the capital’s economic landscape. The initiative includes construction of a modern airport, a port and a key economic zone, all focused on fostering growth and attracting investment.

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Driving Change: Diaspora Investments, Urban Farming, and Tourism Growth in Africa {Business Africa}

  –   Copyright © africanews africanews Last updated: 9 hours ago Business Africa Malian Diaspora Pioneers Sustainable Development At COP16 in Riyadh, the Malian diaspora demonstrated how innovative investments, like those by Ciwara Capital, are revolutionizing agriculture and building climate resilience in Mali. By leveraging diaspora resources, they are tackling food insecurity, creating jobs, and driving

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Billie Eilish Teams Up With Support+Feed & American Express to Provide Meals By Supporting Local Businesses

The partnership enables small businesses to provide over 30,000 meals to community members in need. Billie Eilish attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Billie Eilish has been giving back during her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. The superstar partnered

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Ghana: Ghana Supreme Court Upholds Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it into law. The Supreme Court of Ghana rejected on Wednesday two legal bids to block a controversial bill that punishes the country’s LGBTQ+ community for engaging in sexual acts. Known as the Sexual Rights and Family

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Doechii Rocks Grammy Museum With Riveting Performance & Q&A: ‘I Want the World’s Next Icon to Be Inspired by Me’

Moderator Killer Mike says the Tampa-bred rapper is someone “who’s going to change music forever.” Doechii performs at Spotlight: Doechii at GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on December 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images It was a lit scene inside the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening

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Luigi Mangione Changes From Orange Jumpsuit Into Street Clothes for Court

Luigi Mangione From Inmate to Preppy Chic … Street Clothes in Court Luigi Mangione’s leaving his orange jumpsuit at the courthouse door … ditching the prison garb for a more fashionable ensemble in federal court Thursday. According to reports, Mangione entered the Manhattan courtroom wearing “a white button-down shirt, navy three-quarter zip pullover and khaki

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Lil Baby Didn’t Love Kendrick Lamar Dropping His Name on ‘Not Like Us’: ‘I Ain’t Really Into That Side of Hip-Hop’

He told Charlamagne Tha God that he tries to treat being a rapper like work. Lil Baby at the ceremony hosted by ASCAP honoring Usher and Victoria Monét held at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on July 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Buckner There’s been a bunch of Lil Baby headlines

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Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley on ‘Last Christmas’ Hitting New Hot 100 Peak: George Michael ‘Would Have Been Utterly Delighted’

“Last Christmas,” which turned 40 this year, reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. Wham! ‘Last Christmas’ Courtesy Photo Wham!’s 40-year-old hit “Last Christmas” continues to find new fans, and new chart accolades, as the evergreen tune reached a new peak recently on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, rising

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The Creator of Shudder’s New Christmas Anthology on Spooky Holiday Traditions

If you’ve been creeping around Shudder looking for something to add a little fright to your seasonal viewing, you might have noticed The Haunted Season—a brand new anthology series from showrunner Kier-La Janisse, a genre expert whose many works include standout film-theory book House of Psychotic Women and recent folk-horror documentary Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched.

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Africa: Dr Motsepe Confers CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 to President Paul Biya of Cameroon and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt

The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe, on Monday, 16 December 2024 conferred the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 on Cameroon Head of State, President Paul Biya and Egypt Head of State President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award is in recognition and appreciation of the

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Pabrymo Ft. Davido – Bum Bum

Pabrymo Ft. Davido – Bum Bum Mp3 Download Woke Entertainment singer and Nigerian music sensation PaBrymo has released a brand-new, incredible song called “Bum Bum.” He enlisted the help of Davido, a well-known musician from Nigeria and the CEO of Davido Music Worldwide, to improve this masterpiece. Furthermore, listeners will be amazed by this recently

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‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ & More Films That Were Added to the National Film Registry in 2024

Industry legend Lou Adler produced two of the films that were selected this year, American Me and Up in Smoke. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” Vestron Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Twenty-five films have been selected for the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2024 “due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance

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Sudan: Chair Cardin to Secretary Blinken: We Need Bold Action at Upcoming U.N. Meeting on Sudan Crisis

Washington, DC — “Sudan is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and the continuing conflict is slowly extinguishing the light of hope for tens of millions of Sudanese inside and outside the country,” wrote Chair Cardin to Secretary Blinken. Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to

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SpaceX Reportedly Lost Communication With Private Astronaut Mission Before Historic Spacewalk

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission reportedly experienced an hour-long loss of ground control before two private astronauts exited the Dragon crew capsule for the first commercial spacewalk in history, according to a report by Reuters. The Polaris Dawn mission launched on September 10, carrying a four-person crew, led by tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman. The billionaire-funded mission

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Grammy-nominated producer Fatbabs, J’can Jah Lil make ‘End of War’​​​​

Up-and-coming reggae artiste Jah Lil (L) and Grammy-nominated producer Fatbabs join forces for ‘End of War’. (Photos: Contributed) From the Grammy spotlight to the heart of reggae, French producer Fatbabs, celebrated for his nomination at the 2024 Grammy Awards alongside Collie Buddz, unveils his latest single, End of War , featuring Jamaican up-and-comer Jah Lil.

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Sexyy Red & GloRilla Believe Critics Who Say Female Rap Is ‘Too Sexual’ Are ‘Haters’

The two rappers had a conversation for XXL’s latest cover story. Sexyy Red and GloRilla interview each other on XXL Courtesy Photo Sexyy Red and GloRilla have some interesting things to say about the conversations surrounding today’s female rappers. As part of XXL‘s new cover story, Glo and Sexyy asked each other questions, including about

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European powers question Iran’s nuclear intentions

View of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna. — AFP/File UNITED NATIONS: Britain, France, and Germany voiced serious concerns over Tehran’s nuclear intentions, accusing Iran of enriching uranium to “unprecedented levels” without any “credible civilian purpose.” The three countries known as the E3 said in a statement ahead of a UN Security Council

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New and Affordable Travel Support Program for Boutique Hotels and Tour Operators Impacts US Market

BDCG’s affordable marketing program for boutique properties, tour operators and other vendors is a one stop shop for PR, trade representation and social media. Delray Beach, FL, United States, December 16, 2024 –[Press Release Wire]– There are tens of thousands of independent boutique luxury hotels around the globe, thousands of tour operators curating incredible experiences and

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Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan proposed the new laws after arsonists damaged a Melbourne synagogue this month and protestors kept fearful worshippers trapped inside a Sydney synagogue for three hours a week earlier. | Photo Credit: AP An Australian state government on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism

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Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda take top CAF awards

Barbra Banda and Ademola Lookman   –   Copyright © africanews capture d’écran Last updated: 4 hours ago Football Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, was crowned the Confederation of African Football’s Player of the Year for 2024 at a glittering ceremony in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Monday. The Atalanta forward saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi

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The Hyrule Edition of the Nintendo Switch Lite Is Back In Stock on Amazon at Its Lowest Price for a Christmas Gift

Looking for the right gift for your friends, family, and loved ones? The Nintendo Switch is the perfect first gaming console for young gamers. It also makes for a great entry or re-entry point for adults who haven’t ever played video games or haven’t in awhile. Nintendo’s handheld only version—the Nintendo Switch Lite—has a special

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Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Seen Up Close & Personal at After-Party: Video

Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Arm In Arm At ‘Complete Unknown’ After-Party this publication.com Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were seen together at the after-party for Timothée’s new Bob Dylan biopic in L.A. last week — and this publication has now obtained video of their lovely outing. The couple attended the soiree at the Dolby Theatre on December

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Wendy Williams Smiling in First Sighting Since ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ Claim

Wendy Williams Smiling In First Sighting … Since ‘Permanently Incapacitated’ Claim Wendy Williams made a rare public appearance … seen out and about for the first time since her guardian’s claim she’s “permanently incapacitated” due to early-onset dementia. The former TV queen was all smiles, chilling in the backseat of a black SUV while grabbing

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South Africa: South Africa Wants to Make Alcohol More Expensive. Why It’s a Good Idea

The harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year. Alcohol consumption is linked to over 200 diseases and other health conditions. These include liver diseases, heart diseases and different types of cancers. This is a significant burden on public healthcare systems around the world. Governments must bear costs related to medical treatment

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Progressive trailblazer Rep. Barbara Lee bids farewell to Congress: ‘Public service is in my DNA’

Now Playing UP NEXT EXCLUSIVE: New York City Mayor denies seeking pardon from Trump 09:50 Why Trump is backtracking on his pledge to lower grocery prices 08:18 Trump’s army of loyalists has botched the party of Lincoln: Jonathan Capehart 04:53 ‘Vengeance tour’: Panel reacts to Trump’s interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker 06:57 First Korean-American senator

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Rachel Reeves skewered over inheritance tax as 160,000 businesses demand rethink

Liz Webster protests with farmers against Labour’s budget Rachel Reeves is facing further pressure to reverse one of her key Budget tax rises, as thousands of family-run businesses demand a U-turn on inheritance tax changes. Thirty two Trade Associations, representing more than 160,000 family-run firms in Britain, have written to the Chancellor demanding a full

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Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event Is On Now: Here Are 13 Deals From Celeb-Loved Brands

Skip to main content Featuring musician-founded brands and previously worn skincare and makeup. Amazon Beauty Haul Iryna Veklich/Getty Images All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. If you

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Timothée Chalamet Channels Bob Dylan’s Blonde Look at ‘A Complete Unknown’ Premiere in NYC

The Dylan biopic, starring Chalamet, is set to open in theaters on Christmas Day. Timothée Chalamet attends the premiere of Searchlight Pictures “A Complete Unknown” at SVA Theater on December 13, 2024 in New York City. Dominik Bindl/WireImage Timothée Chalamet channeled Bob Dylan‘s blonde-haired look at the New York premiere of his upcoming biopic. During

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Ivy Queen, Gente de Zona, Christian Alicea & More Celebrate Celia Cruz at Latin Grammy Foundation Event

Stars performed nearly three hours of hits to benefit the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. Celia Cruz (1925 – 2003) performs at the JVC Jazz Festival concert ‘Two Divas and a Lion’ at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, July 1, 1995. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images A who’s who of tropical music royalty, including Ivy Queen, Tito

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Africa: African Development Bank to Make $30 Million Equity Investment in Africa Finance Corporation to Catalyse Climate Action

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative “green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects, including wind and solar power plants

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Gracie Abrams Makes ‘SNL’ Debut With Performances of ‘That’s So True’ & ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’: Watch

The pop star delivered tracks from her album “The Secret of Us” and its deluxe edition during the Chris Rock-hosted episode on Dec. 14. “Saturday Night Live” musical guest Gracie Abrams performs “I Love You, I’m Sorry” on December 14, 2024, in New York City. Will Heath/NBC Gracie Abrams made her first-ever appearance on Saturday

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Conrad Humphries

Home In Memoriam Posted Dec 16, 2024 8:00 AM Share by Email Share on Spaces Share on Facebook Share on X Share via Text Message It’s been 8 years since our Dad passed away on Dec. 16, 2016. Thank you Dad for all the wonderful memories. We miss you, love always Connie, Cathy, Marty, Brent and

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The Comic Book History Behind Kraven‘s Wildest Spider-Man Connection

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe—as far as it pertains to being a place where a series of films of questionably varied quality starring Spider-Man adjacent characters are never allowed to acknowledge that they are, indeed, adjacent to Spider-Man—is dead. Long live Sony’s Spider-Man Universe? The cinematic half-universe formerly known as SPUMC breathes its misguided last with the

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Africa: Brain Inflammation May Be the Reason Behind Muscle Fatigue After Infection and Injury

analysis By Diego E. Rincon-Limas and Aaron N. Johnson Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link between inflammation and muscle weakness, the molecules and processes involved have been unclear. In

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