Senegal’s little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country’s next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election. While official results of Sunday’s vote were not yet available, the former prime minister who was the other frontrunner, and who was backed by incumbent President Macky Sall, conceded defeat based on preliminary results. Sall followed with congratulations, also naming Faye as the winner. Faye’s victory reflected frustration among youth with high unemployment and concerns about governance in the West African nation. In his first speech delivered as president-elect late Monday, the former tax inspector…
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AFRIMEK, the Association of Yoruba African Men Entertainment Kings, has issued a statement regarding the controversy surrounding Femi Adebayo. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Adeniyi Johnson, has defended Mayor Femi Adebayo in a statement. The association emphasized Adebayo’s commitment to integrity, dignity, and positive values and social norms. The Association of Yoruba African Men Entertainment Kings, popularly known as AFRIMEK, has issued a public statement about the Femi Adebayo controversy. Adeniyi Johnson, the association’s Public Relations Officer, made a statement defending Femi Adebayo, the organization’s Mayor. The association emphasized Adebayo’s honesty, dignity, and commitment to constructive values and societal norms. According to AFRIMEK,…
50 Cent has shared a new teaser for his upcoming documentary Diddy Do It? while also promising it will be a huge hit. The G-Unit mogul has been teasing the docuseries for several months, even though it has yet to be confirmed to be in production by any network. 50 has hinted the series will focus on the disturbing allegations against the Bad Boy boss, who has been sued by multiple people for rape, sexual assault and sex trafficking, among other crimes. The “In Da Club” rapper has now gone one step further and released a possible poster for the documentary that says…
Abuja police have refuted allegations of involvement in the arrest of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, a prominent social media activist known for his critical stance. There is speculation on social media about the alleged arrest of VeryDarkMan by Abuja police officers. VeryDarkMan’s legal representative claimed the social media critic’s arrest was initiated following a petition submitted by Tonto Dikeh, Iyabo Ojo, and Samklef. Contrary to early assertions, police in Abuja have categorically denied any participation in the arrest of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, a renowned social media activist known for his critical stance. Recently, there has been talk…
Diddy’s lawyer is adamant that this was an “Ambush.” Diddy had his home in Los Angeles and Miami raided on Monday. Overall, it was a massive story that stole the headlines for the last 36 hours. However, there is a lot of confusion about what is really going on. Some on social media made the claim that the music mogul had been restricted from flying. Moreover, there were others who said he flew to Antigua as a means of escape. Instead, the truth is that Diddy is not on the run, and Homeland Security told him that he is not under arrest. What the…
Eniola Ajao, a Yoruba Nollywood actress, spoke with her guests at the premiere of her film, Ajakaju (Beast of two worlds), on the pain and sleepless nights she had prior to and throughout production. The legendary actress stated that she struggled to finance the multi-million naira project and had to sell up all her properties. In her words, “I’m happy tonight comes fast. I’ve been working and working and hoping things get better. This project is so dear to my heart, honestly because I sold all I had at that moment. My buildings, I sold my land, my cars, my…
25-year-old Brendan Paul was taken into custody yesterday, according to the latest from “Rolling Stone.” Life has changed a lot for Sean Combs over the past six months, and despite constantly denying the harrowing allegations rising against him, it doesn’t look as though he’ll be restored to his former glory anytime soon. On Monday (March 25) Homeland Security raided two of Diddy’s properties, even putting his sons Justin and Christian Combs in handcuffs in the process. Reports about the New Yorker’s whereabouts initially suggested he was on a private jet fleeing the country, but we’ve since seen footage of him pacing back and…
Cape Town City have not won since the end of December and this weekend welcome Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership, a side they have enjoyed plenty of success against recently. City coach Eric Tinkler shares his views ahead of Saturday’s clash. You are winless in 2024 and now face Kaizer Chiefs. Has the Fifa break come at the right time for you? “Our start has not been great this second half of the season, so it was an opportunity to fix certain areas of our game that I think are extremely important. There were a lot of injuries and…
Six people, including a father of three originally from El Salvador, are now presumed dead after a container ship hit Baltimore’s iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge. The US Coast Guard said late on Tuesday that it had concluded the men had died and intended to suspend its massive search and rescue effort. All are believed to be members of a crew working on the bridge and are citizens of Latin American countries. Little information has been released about their identities, but here’s what we know so far. Boats and helicopters have been taking part in a huge operation to search for the…
A court in Tunisia has sentenced four people to death and two people to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of the prominent political leader Chokri Belaid in 2013. He was found shot dead in his car in the capital, Tunis, prompting outrage. The leftist politician had been a fierce critic of the then-ruling Islamist Ennahda party. He claimed it turned a blind eye to violence perpetrated by extremists against secularists. Although Tunisia hands out death sentences for the gravest crimes, no executions have gone ahead since 1990. Instead, they are usually commuted to life terms.…
Four private colleges described as being “dysfunctional” have been ordered to close in South Africa, leaving thousands of students in limbo. They had fabricated exam results, as well as other issues, said Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. The institutions have failed to submit audited financial statements since 2020, the education department said. The colleges are owned by Educor, one of the largest private education providers in southern Africa. Educor is yet to respond to a BBC inquiry about the allegations. It runs educational institutions on more than 60 campuses in South Africa and internationally. The colleges, Damelin, CityVarsity, Icesa City…
The floating piece of wood that kept Titanic’s Rose alive has been sold for $718,750 (£569,739) at auction. Ever since the release of the 1997 film, fans have wondered whether the panel was big enough to fit her love interest Jack as well, saving him from an icy death. The listing noted the prop “has caused much debate from fans”. The sale was made during an auction of props and costumes owned by restaurant and resort chain Planet Hollywood. In the blockbuster, the fictional Jack, played by Leonardo Di Caprio, insists the panel – part of a door frame -…
At least five people have been killed and others injured in a motorway crash involving a coach near the eastern German city of Leipzig. The coach, reportedly run by FlixBus, veered to the right on the busy A9 autobahn before falling on to its side. Unconfirmed reports said the FlixBus service had left Berlin and was on its way to Nuremberg en route to Zurich. Officials in the state of Saxony said their thoughts were with the victims. FlixBus runs coach services in Europe and beyond. Its Berlin to Zurich service had two drivers and 53 passengers on board when…
Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho has responded to Chelsea fans’ “fair” chants for him to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge. A section of disenchanted Chelsea fans were heard chanting Mourinho’s name during the club’s 2-2 draw against Brentford in the Premier League earlier this month. The Portuguese manager is currently without a club after his unceremonious sacking from AS Roma in January. Mourinho – who managed the west London club twice in the past – has now broken his silence on the fans calling for his comeback to Stamford Bridge, which he feels is a “fair” reaction to the club’s current struggles. Speaking…
Lionel Messi says he will know when the time is right to call time on his illustrious career but has yet to contemplate life away from the field. In a rare interview, Messi gave fans an insight into a host of topics including his dramatic Barcelona exit and his World Cup win with Argentina. When the discussion moved onto the subject of retirement, the megastar was adamant that he will recognise when the time is right but remains keen to keep playing as long as he feels content. “I know that the moment I feel that I am no longer ready to…
Harry Kane is set to make an emotional return to N17 this summer after Tottenham and Bayern Munich announced a prestige pre-season friendly. The two clubs made the date official on Wednesday morning, with the German giants to visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 10, a week before the beginning of the 2024-25 Premier League season and a fortnight before the Bundesliga resumes. Tickets are sure to sell swiftly for Kane’s return after his blockbuster move to Bavaria last summer, as he prepares to line up against Tottenham for the first time in his career. The 30-year-old departed on good…
Tottenham star Richarlison has opened up on his mental health struggles after Brazil’s exit from World Cup 2022. Richarlison has spoken out about suffering with depression following Brazil’s exit from the quarter-final stage of the 2022 World Cup. The Tottenham star, who has already revealed how therapy has helped him enormously, says he reached a point where he wanted to give up football before reaching out for help with his mental health problems. He told ESPN Brasil: “I’d just played in a World Cup, man, at my peak. I was reaching my limit, you know? I don’t know, I’m not going to…
Utah’s Alissa Pili dribbles against South Dakota State. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters CNN — The Utah women’s basketball team had to switch hotels after experiencing what head coach Lynne Roberts called “racial hate crimes” ahead of its first NCAA tournament game. According to Roberts, the team was staying at a hotel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, last week when the incidents occurred. This was before a first-round game against South Dakota State in Spokane, Washington, about 30 miles away. “We had several instances of some kind of racial hate crimes towards our program, and (it was) incredibly upsetting for all of us,” Roberts told reporters on Monday. She…
Amit Soussana has become the first Israeli woman to speak publicly about enduring what she says was a sexual assault and other forms of violence during her 55 days in captivity following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, according to reporting by The New York Times on Tuesday. Abducted from her home by at least 10 men, Soussana said she was subjected to a horrifying series of events that saw her beaten and dragged into Gaza. The details of Soussana’s captivity paint a grim picture of her suffering; from being locked alone and chained by her ankle to…
Protests erupt over tape that ‘proves’ government officials involved in corruption. Protests have erupted in Hungary as a leaked recording stoked a continuing scandal that has rocked the government. The tape, released by former government insider turned critic Peter Magyar, who claims that it proves top officials are corrupt, brought thousands out onto the streets of Budapest on Tuesday evening. The episode extends the pressure on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s populist government, which critics have long accused of systemic corruption. The protesters demanded the resignation of Orban, as well as his chief prosecutor. The nationalist leader, who has ruled since…