The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the team which has been without one for almost one year.Eric Chelle was appointed based on a recommendation for the job by the NFF technical and development sub-committee on January 2. The federation’s executive committee confirmed the recommendation a few hours before the announcement of the ex-Malian coach.Peseiro resigned due to unresolved tension with the federation and his decision not to renew his contract after a 20-month stay a the club.Who is Eric Chelle?Eric Chelle was…
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Meta is ending its fact-checking program Meta will stop using third-party fact-checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram. It will instead rely on users to add notes to posts that may be false or misleading, similar to a system used on X. Follow our live coverage.The reversal is a stark sign of how Meta is repositioning itself for the Trump presidency, and few other big companies have worked as overtly to curry favor. The company recently gave a heads-up to Trump officials about the change, according to a person with knowledge of the conversations. Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, also said…
Industry insiders continue to name the New York Mets as the “most likely” landing spot for free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso, but there’s been no indication since the conclusion of the 2024 National League Championship Series that the two sides have come close to putting pen to paper on the type of contract Alonso’s camp desires. On Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Jim Bowden touched upon how this stalemate could end in a way that may benefit both parties. “At this point, Alonso will almost certainly get an opt-out-laden short-term deal, and the Mets do have a gaping hole at first, and until…
Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against incumbent Nicolas Maduro in July’s presidential elections, says masked men abducted his son-in-law in Caracas.Edmundo Gonzalez, the leader of Venezuela’s political opposition, has accused masked men of kidnapping his son-in-law, who remains missing. Gonzalez, who ran in the country’s contested presidential election in July, announced the news on social media on Tuesday. “This morning my son-in-law Rafael Tudares was kidnapped,” Gonzalez wrote. “Rafael was heading to my grandchildren’s school, ages 7 and 6, in Caracas, to drop them off for the start of classes, and he was intercepted by hooded men dressed in black, who…
A behind-the-scenes Department of Investigation probe documented evidence that the white male director of the city’s election board routinely made racially insensitive and sexually suggestive remarks to two top-level minority female staffers, prompting the independent watchdog agency to recommend that he resign, THE CITY has learned.Michael Ryan, executive director of the Board of Elections, tried to touch the face of a Hispanic employee and once made comments to her about “how young is too young” for an older man to date a younger woman, according to a confidential DOI report obtained by THE CITY. In another incident, according to the…
BeachLife Festival returns for its sixth year, taking over the stunning Redondo Beach waterfront from May 2nd to the 4th, 2025. As southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event, BeachLife 2025 is a musical fest that promises an unforgettable experience, with an eclectic lineup of legendary artists, local emerging talent, and immersive cultural highlights that encapsulate the essence of the quintessential SoCal lifestyle. This year, BeachLife will make history with Sublime and Long Beach Dub Allstars sharing the stage — for the first time ever! These two exemplary LBC bands join an extraordinary headlining roster, featuring Lenny Kravitz,…
LAGOS, Nigeria, 7th January /African Media Agency (AMA)/- The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards convenes at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore the transformative power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in reshaping the continent’s economic future. Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships,” this year’s event promises to ignite actionable dialogue, foster groundbreaking partnerships, and showcase cutting-edge solutions for Africa’s growth. Organized by RegTech Africa, the premium event will convene over 1,000 global participants, including high-level policymakers, government leaders, global innovators, trade experts, investors, and industry leaders, to forge actionable solutions and build strategic partnerships. A…
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the contract extension of its captain, Son Heung-Min, until the summer of 2026 which is the end of the 2025/26 season.The club confirmed the news on its official website on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Tottenham decided to trigger the contract extension following his dedication and impressive performance to the club since the beginning of this season.The South Korean joined the London club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for £22m and has made 431 appearances for Spurs, putting him 11th on the club’s all-time list. He has scored 169 goals. Only Harry Kane, Jimmy Greaves, Bobby Smith,…
Night fell as the two scientists got to work, unfurling long nets off the end of their boat. The jungle struck up its evening symphony: the sweet chittering of insects, the distant bellowing of monkeys, the occasional screech of a kite. Crocodiles lounged in the shallows, their eyes glinting when headlamps were shined their way.Across the water, cargo ships made dark shapes as they slid between the seas.The Panama Canal has for more than a century connected far-flung peoples and economies, making it an essential artery for global trade — and, in recent weeks, a target of President-elect Donald J.…
This year’s NFL awards races are some of the most competitive in recent years.Several outstanding candidates are worthy of consideration for each award, including Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year and Coach of the Year.Below are our picks for this year’s awards, plus an honorable mention in each category.MVPBills quarterback Josh Allen The Bills needed Allen to be better than in 2024, and he delivered. After trading wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans and watching Gabe Davis leave in free agency, Buffalo’s season could have gone off the…