Most people have no idea that their favourite foreign artists could have Nigerian roots.The idea that Nigerians exist in every part of the world is not far-fetched, so we compiled a list of foreign artists you did not know possessed Nigerian roots.The acts have been viewed as influential people in their respective fields as musicians, songwriters, producers, fashion designers, and actors.1. Tion WayneInfluential rapper and songwriter Dennis Junior Odunwo is an English citizen of Nigerian descent, popularly known as Tion Wayne. Tion’s parents are both Nigerians by birth but later moved to England.Tion Wayne has connected with his African roots; he has…
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USC head coach Lincoln Riley has found an heir to 2022 Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams. On Monday, the third-year Trojans coach named Miller Moss the team’s starting quarterback. Riley’s decision isn’t surprising.Moss, a fourth-year junior, appeared in five games last season and started the team’s 42-28 Holiday Bowl win over Louisville. He finished 23-of-33 for 372 yards, six touchdowns and one interception.He must pick up where he left off for the Trojans to start the 2024 season on a positive note.USC plays Associated Press preseason No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas in Week 1. Fortunately for Moss and the Trojans,…
Chicago, Illinois – Rich Barnes says that opposing Israel’s war in Gaza is not a complicated issue. “Are we for mass murdering babies, or are we against it? To me, it’s a pretty simple equation,” he said, holding Palestinian and Irish flags near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday. Barnes was one of thousands of protesters who blanketed the grass of Union Park, blocks away from the Democratic National Convention, to demand an end to United States support for Israel’s war. As the Democrats gathered at the convention to present Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential…
What’s in a unique dog name? A whole lot of thought and care — and debate with fellow household members. These days, some interesting trends are emerging in the puppy-naming space. “It doesn’t come as a huge surprise to see that most of the trending dog names from 2023 and 2024 are dignified human names,” Brett Reynolds, CPDT-KA, a certified professional dog trainer and director of dog care at The Dog Stop, tells TODAY.com. Per Reynolds, it’s also interesting to note that pet name trends also tend to mirror baby name trends — serving as “further proof of our growing infatuation with our fur…
UNAIDS is calling on the international community to respond swiftly and decisively to the World Health Organization’s declaration of the mpox outbreak in several African countries as a public health emergency of international concern. The move came after the Africa Centre for Disease Control made a similar declaration for the region. “The emergence of a new and more contagious variant of mpox, and the devastating impact it is having on communities, across Africa, especially those most vulnerable including from HIV and AIDS, is alarming,” said Angeli Achrekar, UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Programme. “We must call on international efforts to focus…
Former Arsenal and Barcelona player, Thierry Henry has left his role as the head coach of the U-21 France national team weeks after they lost the final of the men’s Olympic football final against Spain.The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Henry’s decision on Monday, August 19, 2024, that Henry left his role due to personal reasons. He was under contract with the FFF until June 2025 and the conclusion of the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia.The FFF President, Phillipe Diallo confirmed the news in a statement where he thanked Henry for his time with the national team and what he…
It took two years, but Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh finally got revenge against quarterback Max Duggan. During the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinals, Duggan led TCU to a 51-45 upset win over Harbaugh’s Michigan squad.On Monday, the Chargers released Duggan two days after he didn’t play in Los Angeles’ Week 2 preseason loss to the Rams, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. In Week 1 of the preseason, Duggan was 4-of-7 for 41 yards. He added 15 yards on two carries.Other Chargers backup quarterbacks Easton Stick and Luis Perez were unimpressive against the Rams. Stick finished 8-of-13 for 85…
Survey finds a fivefold increase in concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) among top 500 companies.More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see artificial intelligence (AI) as posing a potential risk. That is a fivefold increase in just two years, according to a new survey. And some believe the technology could become a threat to their businesses. So what’s driving these fears? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Adrian Monck – Senior adviser on AI and technology and former managing director of the World Economic Forum Elaine Burke – Science and technology journalist who hosts the podcast…
What to KnowThe Democratic National Convention, during which Vice President Kamala Harris is set to officially accept the party’s presidential nomination, kicks off Monday night in Chicago.The first night will highlight President Joe Biden’s “leadership and legacy,” capped off by a speech by the president, the DNC said.Former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also set to deliver remarks Monday night.Around 1,000 protesters gathered Monday afternoon at a Chicago park with plans to march toward the United Center, where the convention is being held.Former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen.…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) began working in Abiy Adi, located in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, at the start of the region’s conflict in November 2020. We had to stop activities after the tragic incident of 24 June 2021, in which our colleagues Tedros Gebremariam Gebremichael, María Hernández Matas, and Yohannes Halefom Reda were brutally murdered. We returned to Abiy Adi in March 2023 to support the rehabilitation of Tigray’s healthcare system, which was deeply disrupted by the conflict. “We started by supporting the emergency department, then paediatrics, then neonatal intensive care and maternity,” says Mulgeta Abreha, nursing team supervisor for MSF in Abiy Adi.…