Lupita Nyong’o condemns deadly crackdown on Kenya protests

[ad_1] Getty ImagesActress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June.Demonstrators were met with police brutality, according to rights groups, with dozens of people killed and numerous others abducted.Nyong'o, whose father was jailed and tortured under a former president, Daniel arap Moi, told the BBC: "It is chilling to know that this government is resorting to tactics that I had thought had […]

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Japan

A dangerous dance for Israel and Iran

[ad_1] STANFORD, California – Iran and Israel have long been locked in a volatile confrontation — a cold war chronically in danger of turning hot.Weaponizing a peculiar brand of Islam that denigrates nationalism in favor of an Islamic state, Iran’s clerical regime has partly defined its divine mission as requiring Israel’s elimination. To that end, Iran has created and armed proxies across the region, from Gaza and Lebanon to Syria […]

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Japan

Yankees advance in MLB playoffs as Guardians stay alive

[ad_1] The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday to advance in the MLB playoffs as the Cleveland Guardians kept their season alive with a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres and Giancarlo Stanton drove in runs for the Yankees, and pitching ace Gerrit Cole surrendered just one run over seven sparkling innings as New York clinched its best-of-five American League Division Series […]

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Japan

Widespread overwork and stress found in Japan’s arts and health sectors

[ad_1] The health ministry has found widespread examples of overwork and work-related stress in the entertainment and health care industries, it said in its 2024 white paper on karōshi (death from overwork) prevention measures released Friday.A survey conducted between October and December 2023 in the arts and entertainment sector found that over 40% of technical staff and stage directors worked 60 hours or more in a week. Meanwhile, 60% of […]

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News

Nigeria: Team Nigeria May Miss 15th African Scrabble Championship in Kigali

[ad_1] Unless a miracle happens, Team Nigeria may not participate in this year's African Scrabble Championships holding in Kigali, Rwanda this month. The Africa Scrabble Championship now in its 15th edition is the continent's flagship event featuring the best of African Scrabble players and it is held biennially. This year's edition coincides with the 30th anniversary celebration of PANASA. Nigeria has consistently dominated the event, with University of Lagos graduate Enoch Nwali holding the individual title and the country's contingent […]

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Federal Govt Declares Sept 16 National Symbols Enlightenment Day

[ad_1] The federal government has declared the 16th of September of every year as the national enlightenment day in Nigeria for the promotion of national symbols and values. This was made known on Thursday by the Kano State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Rabiu Ado during a press conference on the ongoing nationwide sensitisation on the national anthem and the national values charter Ado explained that in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the […]

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Mowaa Signs MOU With UI, Uniben to Advance Nigeria’s Heritage

[ad_1] The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to advance academic and scientific initiatives in the areas of archeology, cultural preservation and management of Nigeria's heritage. With this step, researchers from both universities will have access to the advanced laboratories of MOWAA, and its upcoming archival resources, in addition to opportunities to pursue joint research, targeted facility upgrades and technical training. […]

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Entertainment

South Africa’s 2wo Bunnies to Headline Vault Lounge’s 3rd Anniversary

[ad_1] Vault Lounge, known for its high energy theme parties, will be celebrating three years on the Ugandan entertainment scene this Saturday. The celebrations will be led by Don Julio tequila, the beverage sponsor, and will feature South Africa's 2wo Bunnies, a mesmerising DJ duo that is known to turn up parties everywhere they've performed. 2wo Bunnies have been making waves across the South African music scene, with their signature, high energy blend of house, Amapiano, and Afrobeats mixes. Their […]

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Africa

Africa: Nigeria Xi Vs Libya – Lookman, Boniface Start in Attack

[ad_1] Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface and Moses Simon will lead Nigeria's attack against Libya in an AFCON 2025 Qualifier. The match is expected to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 5pm Nigeria time. Also in the starting eleven are goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, captain and defender William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemeachi, in the midfield are Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi. Nigeria XI vs Libya: Nwabali, Aina, Onyemeachi, Bassey, Ekong, […]

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Month: October 2024