Singer Olakira (Adefemi Ebenezer) has expressed his displeasure over false reports claiming that Davido begged him for a verse on his 2020 hit song Maserati. The reports allegedly stemmed from an interview where Olakira shared his experience working with Davido on the track.Olakira took to social media to correct the misinformation, stating that Davido was actually enthusiastic and willing to collaborate on the song. Also, he revealed that Davido even called him via video while recording his verse in the studio.Additionally, the singer urged bloggers to verify information before posting. He said, “Bloggers abeg start verifying your information before posting…
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. has only been a member of the New York Yankees for 14 games but he has already made a massive impact on their roster. Now they are going to be without him for an extended period of time. Manager Aaron Boone told the New York media on Tuesday evening that Chisholm Jr. has a UCL injury and that a trip to the IL seems likely. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but there is a possibility this could sideline him for a while. The Yankees acquired Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins just before the…
More weapons transfers approved as Israel bombs Gaza and prepares for anticipated retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah.The United States has approved another $20bn in weapons transfers to Israel, despite concerns that Israeli forces are routinely violating international law in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The State Department announced on Tuesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had approved the arms sale, which includes dozens of fighter jets alongside tank munitions and air-to-air missiles. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain…
The Paris Olympics provided a platform for American women to shine. Team USA finished atop the Olympic medal count with 126 overall and tied China for the most golds with 40 largely thanks to the dominance, heroics and talent of its women across a wide range of sports. With the 2024 Summer Games in the books, let’s look back at all the ways American women made history in Paris. More women than men on Team USA Team USA had more women than men on its roster for the fourth straight Summer Olympics. There were 314 women named to the Olympic…
Government remains focused on keeping costs down and rebuilding Ontario’s economy TORONTO, Canada – Today, the Ontario government released the 2024–25 First Quarter Finances, the first update on the province’s economic and fiscal outlook since the release of the 2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario. The report, which provides updated information about Ontario’s finances as of June 30, 2024, for the 2024–25 fiscal year, demonstrates that the province’s fiscal outlook remains on track despite ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. “From day one, our government has been a prudent, responsible manager of Ontario’s finances,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, minister of…
As part of the International Youth Day celebrations, we congratulate 582 South Sudanese youth aged 15-29 who graduated from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Empowerment Activity (YEA) training on August 12 in Juba. USAID’s Youth Empowerment project collaborated with civil society organizations and volunteer youth trainers targeting 317 females and 265 males, aged 15 to 29. The four-month program included numeracy and literacy strengthening and work experience to build life and employability skills. Participants also received training on sexual reproductive health information and how to use non-violent advocacy and action to address personal and community conflicts.…
The referees who will officiate the Chelsea vs Man City Premier League fixture scheduled for this weekend have been confirmed. In an official announcement by the Premier League, the referees who will be in charge of the highly anticipated game of the Premier League, Chelsea vs Man City.It has been revealed that Anthony Taylor will be the lead officiating official in the Chelsea Premier League fixture againts Manchester City with Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn providing support from the side lines.Referees for all week 1 games in the Premier LeagueMan United vs Fulham:Referee: Robert Jones. Assistants: Ian Hussin, Simon Bennett. Fourth official: Anthony Taylor. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant…
After previously announcing the dates and groups for its second annual in-season tournament, the NBA revealed the schedule for the group-play portion of the event. The group-play stage of the tournament, which is now known as the Emirates NBA Cup, will begin on Nov. 12 and run through Dec. 3.The group-play games will take place on four Tuesdays and three Fridays during the fall. The NBA put out its schedule by date and by team.Each Tuesday will feature a nationally televised doubleheader on TNT, while ESPN will nationally broadcast doubleheaders on the Fridays. NBA TV will also air three tournament games on…
Thousands of doctors halt services across the country after 31-year-old trainee medic is found dead in a hospital.Hospital services have been disrupted in several Indian cities after a doctors’ protest spread nationwide following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in the city of Kolkata, authorities and media reports said. Thousands of doctors marched on Monday in Kolkata, capital of West Bengal state, and other cities in the state to denounce the killing at a government-run hospital, demanding justice for the victim and better security measures. The body of the 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead inside the RG…
A youth soccer coach is accused of using social media to solicit and distribute sexually explicit images of at least nine children and teens. A grand jury returned a 30-count indictment against Ryan Gunsauls, 32, of Union Beach, New Jersey, officials announced Tuesday. Gunsauls is charged with endangering the welfare of a child by manufacturing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), attempted endangering via manufacture of CSAM, distributing obscene materials to a minor, criminal sexual contact and other related offenses. The investigation began earlier this year when a child accused Gunsauls of using a social media app to solicit and distribute…