Nigerian Afropop sensation Young Jonn is set to thrill fans in North America with his highly-anticipated Jiggy Forever Tour. Following the release of his debut LP Jiggy Forever, Young Jonn will headline 10 venues across the US and Canada on his tour, kicking off in September 6.Meanwhile, the tour, organized by Duke Concept, marks a significant milestone in Young Jonn’s career. So, it solidifies his position as a fan favorite in the Afrobeats scene. Also, with a string of hit singles under his belt, Young Jonn is eager to connect with his growing fanbase in North America.”I’m excited to be…
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It didn’t take long for rookie wideout Xavier Worthy to showcase how dangerous he can be in the Kansas City Chiefs offense. With 5:55 left in the first quarter and the Chiefs trailing the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL season opener 7-0, Worthy announced his presence, not through the air, but on the ground. The former Texas standout sped past the defense on an end-around, taking it to the house for a 21-yard touchdown. For the 21-year-old, the rushing touchdown was a first. Over three seasons playing for the Longhorns, Worthy carried the ball seven times for 56 yards, but…
As the war enters its 924th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Friday, September 6, 2024. Fighting Ukraine emergency services said at least 55 people had been confirmed dead and 328 injured after they completed their search and rescue operation at a military educational institute in the Ukrainian town of Poltava that was hit by a Russian missile on Tuesday. Belgorod Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said one civilian was killed in Ukrainian shelling on the town of Shebekino in the southern border region. Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 60 out of 78 drones launched…
New York City police are searching for a murder suspect after a 47-year-old man was killed inside a Brooklyn subway station. The victim, Freddie Weston of Brownsville, was found around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday with a gunshot wound to his head near the booth area of Rockaway Avenue A/C line, according to investigators. Law enforcement sources said the MTA worker inside the booth heard a loud noise and ran out to find a man shot in the head on the mezzanine, then immediately called for help. Weston was rushed to Brookdale Hospital Police but his injuries were too severe. Law enforcement…
WASHINGTON, USA – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) launched the #TimeToActOnDementia campaign, a joint initiative to raise awareness about dementia and address the stigma that surrounds the condition in the region of the Americas. Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders affect an estimated 10.3 million people in the Americas and are among the leading causes of death in individuals aged 60 and older. Regrettably, persons living with these conditions are often subject to stigma and discrimination, and with the number of people living with dementia set to almost triple by 2050, now is the time…
The Premier League have confirmed the list of nominees for the Player of the Month for August 2024 in an official statement.With the 2024/2025 club football season commencing in full gear in August 2024, key players for their sides have continued from where they left off in the previous 2023/2024 season. Such players have been recognized once again by the organizers of the Premier League in their latest Player of the Month nominee announcement.Who are the nominees for the Premier League Player of the Month for August 2024?Here are the nominees for the Player of the Month award for August…
The USA Hockey Hall of Fame has announced that it will be enshrining NHL veterans Matt Cullen and Kevin Stevens, women’s hockey legend Brianna Decker, original Chicago Blackhawks owner Frederic McLaughlin and the entirety of the gold-medal-winning 2002 Paralympic Sled Hockey team.Cullen played in parts of 21 NHL seasons between 1997 and 2019. His career kicked off with six years in Anaheim, where he planted his feet as a routine, middle-six centerman and scored 200 points across 427 games. He was traded to Florida in 2003, serving as the main return in a deal that delivered Sandis Ozolinsh and Lance Ward to Anaheim. That move…
Medan, Indonesia – Indonesian workers who paid thousands of dollars to travel to the United Kingdom to pick fruit say they face the prospect of returning home heavily in debt after being sacked for not meeting unrealistic targets. Migrant worker Abdul said he departed for the UK in May with nine other Indonesians under the country’s seasonal worker scheme, which grants foreign workers six-month visas to work on British farms. Hired by UK recruiter Agri-HR, Abdul was sent to Haygrove, a farm in Hereford, about 215km (135 miles) southwest of London. “A friend of mine who had already been to the…
A serial groper who was dubbed the “Park Slope Prowler” was caught by police after a string of incidents that terrorized women in Brooklyn. William Nuesi was arrested Thursday and charged with four counts each of forcible touching and harassment for the incidents that spanned more than a month over the course of the summer, according to police. Police said the 23-year-old crept up behind his victims — all of them women, walking by themselves — and then grabbed their backsides, according to police. When the women reacted, he ran away. Police said the alleged groper went after at least…
PORTSMOUTH, USA – US Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) completed Operation Nanook, an annual exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and supported by the US 2nd Fleet and US Coast Guard, on August 26. Op Nanook is the CAF’s signature operation. It delivers Arctic training, develops partnerships, and improves readiness among its participants. Operation Nanook Tuuglaalik is the maritime multi-national cooperation with allied navies. It reinforces the CAF as a key maritime partner and expert in Arctic safety, security and defense matters in Canada’s high northern latitudes and within the circumpolar strategic context. A more persistent high…