Nigerian afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has added her voice to the long-standing Ghana vs. Nigeria jollof rice rivalry, sparking renewed discussions among fans. In a recent interview on BET Amplified, the singer surprised many by revealing her preference for Ghanaian jollof rice, citing its unique garnishing and blend of ingredients. While acknowledging the distinct flavors of both, Ayra Starr emphasized that her fondness for Ghanaian jollof stems from its richer presentation. She contrasted it with the Nigerian version, often referred to as “party rice,” which is a staple at celebrations in Nigeria and is known for its signature smoky flavor…
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have already secured their sixth consecutive losing season and 28th in the past 34 years dating back to the start of the 1990 season. There are a lot of issues with the organization that have produced that run of futility. Bad player development. Bad player evaluation. Bad managing. Bad general managers. Just a lot of bad stuff. All of those areas fall under the same umbrella that is the true issue with the franchise — bad, penny-pinching ownership. That was on display again on Tuesday afternoon. Just before the Pirates opened their final homestand of the season against the…
Beirut, Lebanon – Twelve-year-old Zahra woke up afraid on Monday morning. “I was so stressed because of the bombs,” the little girl from Borj Qalaouiye told Al Jazeera. Zahra’s village lies between Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil in south Lebanon, but in October last year, she and her family fled to Laylaki in Beirut’s southern suburbs, shortly after Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging cross-border attacks. On the same day, she got another fright. “I was so scared and then I saw on the news they were going to bomb our building,” she said of the family’s refuge in Beirut. On Monday…
Federal prosecutors have charged the man who was spotted with a gun outside of Donald Trump’s golf course with attempted assassination of a presidential candidate. The indictment, unsealed Tuesday, alleges that Ryan Wesley Routh “did intentionally attempt to kill Former President of the United States Donald J. Trump, a major Presidential candidate” when he was camped out near where Trump was golfing on Sept. 15 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The charges carries a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. It also added two other charges: possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and assaulting a federal officer. Routh…
President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has announced the initiation of an Annual National Diaspora Dialogue aimed at forging a collective approach to national development. Speaking to hundreds of Diaspora Liberians on Staten Island in New York on Saturday, September 21, 2024, the President highlighted the potential benefits of coordinated engagement between Liberians in the Diaspora and those at home. He expressed the government’s desire to enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Diaspora Office in its interactions with Liberians abroad and acknowledged the significant role played by Liberians outside of Liberia in supporting the nation, especially during challenging times. He…
Nasboi and Chike LyricsPlaced as the second track on the I.N.I.T album, “Could This Be Love” by Nasboi mesmerizes listeners with Chike’s extraordinary vocals, explore the infectious song lyrics below.RELATED: Read ‘No Be So’ Lyrics by NasboiNasboi & Chike – Could This Be Love LyricsNasboiDey here soOh oh my heart ohI can’t even sleep for nightI carry you for my mindI don dey think of youCalamity for my headI can’t even hold myselfI want to take some selfiesOlorun onijeGod no fit gree, make dem take you away from meI don dey think ohMy mind dey loseOdo yewuWuyem ohCan I be…
Suffice it to say D.C. is riding high right now. Daniels appears to be the real deal, and the team has overachieved expectations. After a blowout Week 1 loss to Tampa Bay, the Commanders beat the Giants 21-18 before handling the Bengals and are now tied for first place with the Eagles in the NFC East. However, it’s also important to not get too carried away… yet.The Week 2 win against the Giants — a bad team that was expected to be bad — likely would have been a loss had it not been for New York’s special teams issues in…
Move means Qatari citizens will be allowed to travel visa-free to the US for up to 90 days, and vice versa.Qatar has become the first Gulf country admitted into the US visa waiver programme, the United States has announced, in a move that will allow Qatari citizens to travel visa-free to the country for up to 90 days. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the US State Department and the Department of Homeland Security said Qatari citizens would be able to apply no later than December 1. “Qatar’s fulfillment of the stringent security requirements to join the Visa Waiver Program…
NYC Schools Chancellor Banks to retire: sources NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks announced his retirement, according to a letter obtained by FOX 5 NY. He’s now the fourth high-ranking official to step down from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration in recent weeks. FOX 5 NY’s Morgan McKay has the details. NEW YORK CITY – NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks announced his retirement, according to a letter obtained by FOX 5 NY. He’s now the fourth high-ranking official to step down from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration in recent weeks. “I am immensely grateful and proud of the work accomplished in New York…
In a stirring address at the United Nations “Summit of the Future” held at the UN Headquarters in New York, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a passionate call for global unity, urging world leaders to adopt multilateral solutions to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, inequality, and global governance reform. Speaking to an assembly of Heads of State, government officials, and delegates from around the world, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the urgency of collective action, stating that the future is no longer distant but is here and now, shaped by the decisions made in this crucial moment. “Our…