The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced global music icon Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan entertainer Oualass as hosts of the CAF Awards 2025, scheduled for 19 November at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. The ceremony, which begins at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), will celebrate Africa’s top football talents while showcasing the continent’s cultural richness through its choice of presenters. Kidjo, one of Africa’s most decorated artists, brings more than 30 years of international acclaim to the role. The Beninese singer and five-time Grammy Award winner is widely revered for her fusion of world music and African rhythms. Beyond her musical achievements,...
Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Suspended 1 Game By NFL For Spitting On Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended without pay for one game on Monday for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Chase spat on Ramsey during a confrontation in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Ramsey grabbed Chase by the face mask and punched him, which resulted in Ramsey’s ejection. In announcing the suspension, the NFL said Chase was disciplined under a rule that applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.” Chase denied having spat after the Bengals’ 34-12 loss, but a Cincinnati television station had video of the incident. Chase...
Black & White: A Bold And Timeless Home Décor Statement
In the world of interior design, few combinations make a statement quite like black and white. This classic duo exudes elegance, balance, and bold contrast, making it a go-to for those who love simplicity with a touch of drama. The Black & White theme isn’t just a trend, it’s a timeless style that suits various home aesthetics, from modern and minimalist to industrial and even vintage-inspired spaces. Its beauty lies in its versatility. A black leather sofa against whitewashed walls, monochrome art pieces, or a patterned black-and-white rug can instantly elevate a room’s vibe. This color scheme also plays beautifully...
US Repatriate Famed Benin Bronzes
The Museum of Fine Arts in the US city of Boston has returned two of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, authorities in the west African nation said late on Monday. The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday received two Benin bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage. The artifacts, looted during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, were repatriated from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, United States. The move represents “the return...
Tanzania’s President Appoints Daughter And Son In Law As Ministers
In a nationwide broadcast on Monday, Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, as Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, and her son-in-law, Mohamed Mchengerwa, as Minister of Health in a sweeping cabinet reshuffle including 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers,Wanu Ameir, 43, the President’s only daughter and CCM Member of Parliament for Makunduchi Constituency in Zanzibar, will serve as deputy to Minister Prof. Adolf Mkenda.Mohamed Mchengerwa, 46, husband of Wanu Ameir and MP for Rufiji in Pwani Region, takes over the full Health portfolio.While seven former ministers were relieved of their jobs, Mrs...
Youtuber Jake Paul To Fight Two-Time World Heavyweight Champ Anthony Joshua Next Month
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout on Dec. 19. The heavyweight bout, which will consist of eight three-minute rounds, will take place at Kaseya Center in Miami and will be streamed live on Netflix. It will be the toughest fight yet for the 28-year-old Paul, who has a 12-1 record (7 KOs) and last fought in June when he beat former middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision. “This isn’t an AI simulation. This is Judgment Day,” Paul told Netflix. “A professional heavyweight fight against an elite world champion in...
Bangladesh Remains Calm A Day After Tribunal Issues Death Sentence For Ousted Prime Minister
Bangladesh’s capital and major cities were calm Tuesday despite a call for a nationwide shutdown by the former ruling party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after she was sentenced to death over her crackdown on a student uprising last year.The International Crimes Tribunal handed down death sentences in absentia to Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday for their involvement in deadly force used against protesters last year.Hasina’s former ruling Awami League party rejected the court proceedings Monday, calling it “a kangaroo court” and called for a nationwide shutdown the next day.Hasina’s opponents clashed with police and...
South Africa Foreign Minister Says Charter Flights Part Of A Plan To Clear Palestinians Out Of Gaza
South Africa’s foreign minister on Monday criticized a plane that arrived in the country with more than 150 Palestinians on board as part of a “broader agenda” to clear out Gaza and the West Bank through a network of chartered flights.Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola did not say who South Africa believed had organized the chartered plane that arrived in Johannesburg on Thursday with 153 Palestinians, but his comments were seen as accusing Israel of being behind a campaign to remove people from the Palestinian territories and send them to other countries.“Indeed, we are suspicious as the South African government about...
Everything Points To Russia Behind Railway Sabotage, Poland Says
Everything points to Russian intelligence services commissioning sabotage on Polish railways over the weekend, a spokesperson for the special services minister said on Tuesday.An explosion that damaged a Polish railway track on a route to Ukraine was an “unprecedented act of sabotage,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday as he vowed to catch those responsible for an incident he said could have ended in tragedy.The blast on the Warsaw-Lublin line that connects the capital to the Ukrainian border followed a wave of arson, sabotage and cyberattacks in Poland and other European countries since the start of the war in...
UK Jails Nigerian Doctor For Scamming NHS £268,000
The United Kingdom’s National Health service counter Fraud Authority, NHSCFA, has secured conviction of Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu, whoo was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the NHS of £268,000 through false representation. According to a statement made available on the NHSCFA website on Monday, Akinrolabu, a trust-grade specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Princess Royal University Hospital, misrepresented his availability to work between 2018 and 2021. Akinrolabu claimed was being excused on the grounds that he was sick and unable to work night shifts meanwhile, he secured employment with other hospitals and was working the...