Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Aimee Alakija. Photo Credit: Aimee Alakija Gospel music sensation Aimee Alakija has released the stunning music video for her uplifting single, “Yahweh”. Directed by the talented Prince J. Arawole, this visual masterpiece brings the song’s themes of worship, reverence, and devotion to life. “Yahweh” is a soul-stirring ballad that showcases Aimee’s soaring vocals and heartfelt delivery.  The song’s message of surrender and trust in God’s sovereignty resonates deeply, making it a beloved anthem among gospel music fans. The music video, shot in a serene and majestic setting, complements the song’s spiritual essence. Prince J. Arawole’s direction skillfully captures Aimee’s emotional…

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Joel Embiid has been with the Philadelphia 76ers since being drafted with the third overall pick in 2014. The 2023 MVP is the Sixers’ crown jewel, having proved himself as arguably the most dominant big man in the NBA. On Friday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Embiid is signing a three-year contract extension with the Sixers. The extension is reportedly worth $193M, positioning the Sixers on the hook for $300M in salary over the next five years. Embiid will be 33 by the time he has to make a decision on his player option worth $69M. Securing Embiid’s long-term…

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Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed by rebels in Indonesia’s troubled eastern region of Papua 19 months after he was kidnapped. “Today, we have picked up pilot Phillip, who is in good health, and we flew him from Nduga to Timika,” Faizal Ramadhani, head of a special unit formed to handle the conflict in Papua, said in a statement on Saturday. Mehrtens is undergoing further health checks and a physiological examination, Indonesian police added. Fighters from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB)…

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Port of New York/New Jersey executives tell CNBC they are preparing for a complete work stoppage by the International Longshoreman’s Association, the largest union in North America. The ILA represents over 85,000 port workers, and a strike would shut down five of the 10 busiest ports in North America, and a total of 36 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. Close to half (43%-49%) of all monthly U.S. imports would be impacted, representing billions of dollars in trade, and logistics firms are preparing contingency plans last used during Covid and 2018 tariffs. Currently, there is an estimated $34 billion…

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By Jermi-Lee Nelson KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing public services and driving economic growth, through its public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatisation initiatives. General manager for Public-Private Partnerships and Privatisation Services at the DBJ, Denise Arana, informed a JIS Think Tank on September 17 of the bank’s critical role in supporting ministries, departments and agencies in developing and executing transactions. “We assist with identifying funding for project preparation, and we are passionate about building the capacity of Jamaican practitioners and officials to properly develop and implement PPP and…

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Man United manager, Erik Ten Hag has shared his thoughts on the form of the English player Marcus Rashford for the club in recent times.Since the commencement of the 2023/2024 club football season till the 2024/2025 season, Marcus Rashford’s form for Man United has been a topic of discussion among fans, and after the game against Southampton last week, his performance drew mixed reactions.While some cheered that the striker was finally getting his form back, others still criticised him that he seemed to struggle with consistency and his usual form when in front of goal.United’s head coach, Ten Hag in…

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College football Week 4 kicked off with a bang on Friday night. A West Coast team making its ACC debut pulled a wild upset on the East Coast while two ranked Big Ten squads duked it out to the very last minute.If you only watch college ball on Saturdays then you really missed out.Stanford wins ACC debut with walk-off FG over undefeated SyracuseHearing the words “Stanford” and “ACC win” in the same sentence is still taking some adjusting to, but that’s exactly what fans heard as the clock expired in the JMA Dome on Friday. Down one point with three…

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While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.Sri Lankans have begun voting in their first election since the collapse of the economy triggered mass protests that prompted then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee the country. Polling stations opened at 7am (01:30 GMT) on Saturday in a poll widely seen as a referendum on his successor Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has restored some stability through austerity policies backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The measures, including tax hikes, have left millions struggling to make ends meet and are unpopular with many…

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In a season already brimming with unprecedented feats, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani just cemented himself in baseball history in a way no one has ever done before. On a crisp September evening at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, Ohtani blasted his 50th home run of the season, an absolute rocket into left field that sent the opposing crowd into an absolute frenzy. In doing so, Ohtani officially became the first player in MLB history to join the exclusive, and unheard-of 50-50 club-50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. SHOHEI OHTANI HAS DONE IT50 HOME…

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The UK, US, and Canada representatives mark the trilateral agreement to collaborate on cybersecurity and AI research Military science and technology organisations agree to partner on critical research areas in support of defence and security. ENGLAND / USA / CANADA – The UK ministry of defence, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Canadian department of national defence will collaboratively pursue research, development, test and evaluation technologies for artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, resilient systems and information domain-related technologies. “The methodologies, algorithms, capabilities and tools created will be exploited by developing new concepts of operations that focus on…

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