Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so the war with Russia ends in 2025 ‘through diplomatic means’.Leaders of the G7 alliance have reaffirmed support for Ukraine “for as long as it takes” as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants to end the war through talks next year. The Ukrainian president said in a radio interview aired on Saturday that his side will do everything possible so that the war with Russia ends in 2025 “through diplomatic means”. The previous day he said that the re-election of Donald Trump as United States president means that the war will likely…
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article NEW YORK – A fast-moving third-alarm fire in Newark, New Jersey ripped through three homes overnight Saturday. Many reports suggest the fire may have started inside an abandoned building on Seymour Avenue. The blaze displaced dozens of residents who were put on a city bus to stay warm. Neighbors said they have repeatedly complained to the city about squatters in the abandoned home. Fanta and Nfaly, two residents, said the fire began in an abandoned house next door, which they believe was occupied by squatters. “We complained to the city, but they have yet to do anything about…
The Humanitarian and Social Affairs Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, which is committed to improving its standards of implementation of humanitarian programmes in the West African region, recognises the indispensable role of robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and financial mechanisms to assess the impact of its programmes and interventions. Accordingly, it has developed models and tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of ECOWAS humanitarian programmes by its Member State Institutions, through well-structured M&E and financial systems. To enable its focal points in the Member States involved in implementing ECOWAS humanitarian programmes to better master these tools,…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka better known as Ruger has openly expressed admiration for Wizkid’s dedicated fanbase, known as FC, on social media.Ruger took to X to praise Wizkid’s impressive chart numbers, crediting his loyal fanbase. He jokingly asked Wizkid to include him in his “music will,” requesting to inherit the FC fanbase if Wizkid retires and his son, Zion, doesn’t pursue music.The tweet read: “@wizkidayo if you ever decide to not do music again, and Zion no wan do music Sef, pls write my name RUGER as the person to inherit your fanbase in your music will.”Soon after, Ruger…
Adam “Pacman” Jones seemingly found himself in trouble with the law after the festivities surrounding Friday’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Jones was arrested early Saturday in Arlington and booked for alleged public intoxication, resisting arrest, evading arrest and assault on a police officer, according to TMZ Sports. The arrest took place at the Loews Arlington Hotel, a short walk from the venue.It was not clear if Jones had actually attended the fight, but TMZ added that he was wearing the same outfit while being arrested as he was in an Instagram video he shared from…
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.Ghana have failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in their qualifying match. The Black Stars needed a win in their penultimate group game on Friday to keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2025 tournament in Morocco. Ghana, four-time Africa Cup champions, have played in 24 editions of the tournament. Only seven-time champions Egypt (26) and defending champions Ivory Coast (25) have appeared in…
Gunshots were reported near Dallas Love Field Airport in Dallas, Texas with a bullet striking a plane late Friday night, according to a Dallas Love Field spokesperson. According to the Love Field spokesperson, the Southwest Airlines plane is being inspected after a bullet struck the plane with passengers on board. Dallas police responded to a shooting call around 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller Way. According to a preliminary investigation, police say a Southwest Airlines aircraft was hit by gunfire. No injuries have been reported and the reported shooter has not been found. According to a Southwest Airlines spokesperson, Southwest…
On November 8, 2024, Minister Counsellor Shen Jian attended the opening ceremony of the Hoachanas library in Hardap Region and read Ambassador Zhao Weiping’s congratulatory messages. Hon. Yvonne Dausab, Minister of Justice attended the event and delivered remarks. The ceremony was attended by about 150 people including the officials of Hardap Regional Council, local teachers, students, and residents. The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation covered the event. In his messages, Ambassador Zhao expressed his congratulations on the opening of the Hoachanas library and touched upon the successful bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Nangolo Mbumba on the sidelines of Beijing Summit of the…
Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim has explained why he decided to the Red Devils midway into the 2024/25 season.The Portuguese international officially joined Manchester United on Monday, November 11, 2024. Ruben Amorim was speaking in his first official on the club’s website where he revealed why he decided to join the Old Trafford club.”First of all, I think I felt a connection with the club, and when I say with the club, everybody knows Manchester United. But I feel the connection with the people in the club and that is very important for me because I want to work…
One of the most expensive field goals ever kicked was successfully converted on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Saturday.A Georgia student hit a 33-yarder for a grand prize of $800,000 — half of which is going to hurricane relief efforts. Co-host Pat McAfee selected a Georgia student from the crowd to participate in his weekly kicking challenge. That student, Belle, opted to nominate another student, Henry, to kick for her and split the prize money.McAfee accepted this proposal because Henry was from a town near Indianapolis, Indiana, where McAfee broadcasts his daily show. The kick was supposed to be worth $200,000 —…