One word tells the story of this September’s weather in New York City: Dry. September has been an unusually dry month. Only one day this month has Central Park recorded measurable rain, and that only added up to about a quarter-inch. Three weeks into September we should be closing in on three inches of total rainfall – almost 10 times what we’ve gotten so far. And Central Park isn’t alone. From New Jersey to the Hudson Valley to Connecticut to Long Island, the entire area is running at least two inches below average rainfall this month. Month-to-date, 2024 is now our…
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Supporting clients operating in the CEMAC region, trusted legal adviser Daoudou Mohammad has been appointed as Director of Tax&Legal at CLG’s Pointe-Noire office (www.CLGGlobal.com). Mohammad brings a wealth of demonstrated expertise that will be instrumental to the law firm’s Africa-wide practices, as the Republic of Congo and wider Central African region sees rapid growth in the energy sector. Mohammad holds over 15 years of experience in business and tax law, developing a solid competence in handling complex legal issues and providing effective client support. Prior to joining CLG, Mohammad served as Senior Manager at PwC’s Tax&Legal Department in Pointe-Noire, managing…
The Afrobeats Star Extends His Record with the Highest Number of US CertificationsNigerian Afrobeats superstar Balogun Ayodeji, popularly known as Wizkid, has set another record as the Nigerian artist with the most RIAA certifications.The Grammy-winning singer recently earned another gold certification in the United States after his Starboy-owned record ‘Soco’ sold 500,000 units. Wizkid, who already held seven RIAA certifications both as a lead artiste and a featured artiste with songs like Essence (4x platinum), Come Closer (platinum), and One Dance (11x platinum), has now added more achievements to his name.READ ALSO – Asake & Wizkid display bromance at ‘Lungu…
The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Luis Guillorme has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.Gurriel landed on the 10-day IL at the start of the month due to a strained left calf. Before landing on the shelf, he had been producing at a rate a bit above league average. He has 17 home runs, a batting line of .274/.316/.428 and a 104 wRC+. He also has seven stolen bases and solid defensive metrics, leading to a tally of 1.8 wins above replacement on the year, per FanGraphs. Getting that…
Afghanistan’s cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.Afghanistan’s cricketers have sealed a historic one-day international series win against South Africa with a 117-run victory in the second match in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Friday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz chalked up a superb 105 as Afghanistan made 311-4, having won the toss. It was the seventh century in the 22-year-old’s ODI career, making him the first Afghanistan player to reach this mark, and included 10 fours and three sixes. Two days after winning the series opener by six wickets – their first ODI win against…
New York City’s Office of Asylum Seeker Operations Director Molly Schaeffer was hit with a request for information from federal investigators, an Adams administration source confirmed Friday.The subpoena, which was first reported by the Associated Press, points to widening federal inquiry that’s entangled a stunning number of top officials in Mayor Eric Adams inner circle, from the former Police Commissioner Edward Caban to his longtime advisor and confidant Tim Pearson. A former NYPD inspector who leads the Municipal Services Agency, Pearson reportedly had his electronic devices seized earlier this month by federal investigators. He worked closely with Schaeffer in his role…
Three organizations, Jamiii Forums, Smart Foundry Ltd., and The Launchpad Tanzania were today named the winners of the U.S.-Tanzania Tech Challenge, which brought together leading technologists, government officials, civil society, academia, and media professionals to address critical challenges and explore innovative solutions in the realms of civic participation, media literacy, and information integrity. Through the program, Jamii Forums will receive US$100,000, Smart Foundry will receive US$80,000, and The Launchpad will receive US$70,000. Guest of Honor Jerry Silaa, Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology, provided opening remarks at the event, which was also attended by Michel Toto, UNESCO Head of Office,…
Super Eagles’ forward player, Victor Boniface, made his UEFA Champions League debut for Bayer Leverkusen against Feyenoord.Victor Boniface has been in fantastic form for the Bundesliga Champions since the beginning of this season, the same form which he continued in the Champions League. The forward player expressed his delight and what it meant to him playing in the most lucrative club competition in the world.He posted on his official X account after the game on Thursday, September 19, 2024, about his childhood in Akure, Nigeria, where he paid just 30 naira to watch Champions League games at the 323 Army…
Unlike in the Western Conference, where 12 teams are vying for a playoff spot, the Eastern Conference presents a different landscape. Two distinct groups of teams have emerged: those aiming for the lottery and those battling for playoff seeding. Which Eastern Conference postseason contenders are primed to make the most significant leaps this season? No. 3: Orlando MagicLast season, Orlando’s defense was a force, allowing the second-fewest points per possession in the league. Jalen Suggs was an absolute menace, ranking in the 92nd percentile with a 2.6 steal percentage. He provided the type of point-of-attack defense that leads to deep playoff…
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.Israeli forces have killed at least 27 Palestinians in tank and air attacks across Gaza, as tanks advanced further into northwest Rafah near the border with Egypt. The unrelenting Israeli attacks in the enclave continued on Friday, even as a parallel conflict in the Lebanon-Israel border area involving Hamas’s allies Hezbollah intensified. In the southern city of Rafah, at least 13 Palestinians, including three children, were killed in Israeli air raids on two residential properties in the Mesbah area, medical sources told…