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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…
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Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a Wafcon play-off. The result ends the Super Falcons’ record of appearing at every previous Women’s World Cup and leaves South Africa still needing to progress through an inter-confederation qualifying tournament to reach…
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Virgin Music Group appoints Syaheed MSBI as Vice President of AMEA region
Virgin Music Group has appointed Syaheed MSBI as Vice President for Africa, the Middle East and Asia (AMEA), a newly created role overseeing its regional activities. The appointment strengthens the company’s leadership in emerging music markets as it expands its global independent-label and artist-services operation following its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings. MSBI joins after…
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Congo’s Fastest-Growing Ebola Outbreak Reaches A New Province
Africa CDC’s head said a death has been recorded in Bas-Uele, bringing the number of Congo’s affected provinces to six.
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French diplomat ‘had an endless parade’ of young African women visit his official residence for sex’
The article headline alleges that a French diplomat repeatedly received young African women at his official residence for sex. If substantiated, the claims could raise concerns about conduct in public office, possible exploitation and the use of state-provided premises. However, the supplied text contains no reported evidence, named sources, dates, location, response from the diplomat…
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Feline cute! One of UK zoo’s newest lion cubs is spotted taking its first steps
One of a UK zoo’s newest lion cubs has been photographed taking its first steps. The moment marks an early developmental milestone for the cub and has drawn attention to the zoo’s recent lion births. The article focuses on the cub’s first movements rather than providing broader details about the zoo, its location or the…
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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend
Vultures are declining sharply in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa, driven by hunting associated with traditional beliefs, poisoning, habitat loss and urban expansion. Conservationists warn that their disappearance matters because vultures rapidly remove animal carcasses, limiting the spread of potentially dangerous diseases such as anthrax and rabies. In Awka-Etiti, south-eastern Nigeria, a sacred forest around…
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Phylicia Rashad on Her Historic Career and the Current State of TV: ‘If There’s Something on That I Don’t Like, I Simply Don’t Watch It’
Phylicia Rashad reflected on her career, family heritage and approach to acting during a C-Suite Luncheon at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. She said legacy is shaped by how people live, relate to others and pass values to younger generations, while stressing the importance of finding humanity in every role. Discussing television, Rashad…