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A 35-year-old journalist identified as Ambrose Adishi is appealing for the sum of N19 million to enable him to undergo a kidney transplant. An appeal letter dated February 16, 2024, by Gifting Volunteer Network, made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday, said the 35-year-old required financial assistance following the failure of his kidneys. Adishi is

By Will Ferrell

George Orwell wrote, “The slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.” More colorfully and in a similar vein, it has been said that blurry words carry deplorable thinking the way mosquitoes carry malaria.

It behooves us all to pay attention when people use words deviously or manipulatively not to inform but to conceal.

How can people who are intolerant and authoritarian at every turn call themselves “liberal”? How... Читать дальше...

William is known to put family first, but he also takes his work seriously, and that includes red-carpet events like the BAFTAs.

Academics and other experts are set to launch the Regional Citizen’s Dialogue Programme for Preventing and Responding to Unconstitutional Changes of Government in West Africa. The RCDP, in a statement obtained Monday, noted the initiative, aimed at preventing the undemocratic change of government in the African sub-region, would be launched on February 27 and 28,

buenos aires, argentina — Poverty levels in Argentina skyrocketed to 57.4% in January, the highest rate in 20 years, according to a study by the Catholic University of Argentina released over the weekend. The study quickly unleashed a series of accusations between Argentina's former Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and the government of President Javier Milei, who came to power announcing a series of shock measures aimed at tackling the country's severe crisis. According to the report... Читать дальше...

The No. 3 Arkansas women’s golf team braved through tough playing conditions in the second round of the Moon Golf Invitational, moving one spot into fifth place.

Both Taipei and Beijing have said they will “enforce the law” in the waters between Kinmen island and China’s mainland after last week’s incident that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese men.

Ewan Huet made 38 saves for his first-career Western Hockey League shutout as the Regina Pats blanked the Calgary Hitmen 6-0 on Family Day Monday at the Brandt Centre. Leading 1-0 after the opening frame, the home side took control in the second period, scoring five times including a pair of goals from Tye Spencer. […]

Johnathan Logan said he will assess the financial viability of the project and try to identify various funding sources.

But Messi’s arrival helped boost the profile of MLS three years ahead of the World Cup being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with the final slated to be played at MetLife Stadium.

Nimmo finished at zero outs above average as a center fielder last year.

Late last year, Congress extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and, in doing so, secured “the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers” until April 2024. With that month fast approaching, House Republicans have unveiled a new package to reauthorize those same powers, within limits.

The Prince of Wales has been so horrified by the human suffering unfolding in the Middle East he's set to carry out a series of engagements to highlight the plight of all those affected by the ongoing conflict.

A public hearing for the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) reassessment of hydrogen cyanamide will be held from 26 February to 1 March 2024. Hydrogen cyanamide is widely used in the kiwifruit industry to help buds form and ensure even fruiting. ...

The Austrian watched from the stand as the Eagles drew 1-1 at Everton.

EACH season, America’s Got Talent crowns a winner to take home the $1 million prize.

The 22-year-old country singer has been on a rapid rise, but says he needs to prioritize his mental health

Body camera footage captured the moment a New York man lunged at police officers with a knife and stabbed a rookie cop several times before another officer killed the thug.

PIONEER, Ohio — Though still not committing itself to a restart date, Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies said it remains determined to finish construction of a massive, indoor salmon-rearing facility it has been trying to build inside the North Pioneer Industrial Park on the outskirts of this Williams County village.

One bright spot in Alibaba's quarterly earnings was its international e-commerce arm which posted revenue of 28.5 billion Chinese yuan, up 44% from a year ago.

The Lerner family, which two years ago announced it was looking to sell the Washington Nationals, said Monday it now intends to keep the Major League Baseball franchise for the foreseeable future.

We reached out, and Louisiana locals got real with us when it came to the things that are causing them to make tough financial decisions. Continue reading…