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FRANZ BECKENBAUER GOES HOME

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The German football legend and income Franz Beckenbauer won the World Cup as both a player and a manager. He was also one of the greatest defenders of all time, and a key figure for Bayern Munich. Here are some facts about his remarkable career:
1. He was born on 11 September 1945 in Munich, Germany. He started playing football at the age of six, and joined Bayern Munich in 1959.

2.He made his debut for West Germany in 1965, and went on to play 103 times for his country, scoring 14 goals. He captained the team to their second World Cup title in 1974, and also won the European Championship in 1972. He was runner-up in both tournaments in 1966 and 1976.

3He played 582 times for Bayern Munich, winning four Bundesliga titles, four German Cups, and three European Cups. He was also the first player to win the Ballon d’Or three times, in 1972, 1976, and 1977. He is widely regarded as the inventor of the sweeper (libero) role, a versatile defender who could also initiate attacks.

4.He moved to the United States in 1977, and played for New York Cosmos until 1983, winning three NASL titles. He also had a brief spell with Hamburger SV in 1980-1982.

5. He became the manager of West Germany in 1984, and led them to their third World Cup title in 1990, becoming the second person to win the trophy as both a player and a manager, after Brazil’s Mario Zagallo. He also reached the final of the European Championship in 1988.

6.He was named in the World Team of the 20th Century in 1998, the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002, the Ballon d’Or Dream Team in 2020, and the FIFA 100 of the world’s greatest living players in 2004. He received many awards and honors for his contributions to football, including the FIFA Order of Merit, the UEFA President’s Award, and the German Federal Cross of Merit.
Mr. Beckenbauer died on 7 January 2024 in Salzburg, Austria, at the age of 78. His family announced his death on 8 January, and tributes have been pouring in from the football world and beyond. He is survived by his wife Heidi, his five children, and his grandchildren.

BLACK STARS FINAL PREPARATION DIDN’T GO AS PLANNED

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The friendly football match between Ghana and Namibia on Monday, January 8, 2024 was a thrilling encounter that ended in a goalless draw. Both teams displayed their skills and passion for the game, as they prepared for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The uninspiring performance left fans disappointed and questioning the Black Stars capabilities to make a significant impact in the upcoming tournament.
The Black Stars struggled to exhibit an intense style of play, apprehensions are growing ahead of their Group B opener against Cape Verde on January 14.

The Black Stars will face additional challenges in the group stage, taking on seven-time African champions Egypt before concluding their group fixtures against Mozambique.
We are wishing the team all the best in the tournament.

GENERAL MOSQUITO EDGES EC TO USE INDELIBLE INK DURING THE ELECTION 2024

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The national chairman of the NDC Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, General Mosquito as he’s affectionately called has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana to use indelible ink in the 2024 general elections.

He said this was to prevent multiple voting and ensure the credibility of the polls. He also accused the EC of deliberately removing the indelible ink in the 2020 elections to rig the results in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

General mosquito stated

“the officials serving in these institutions, security, judiciary and the Electoral Commission must constantly be reminded of their oaths of office”.

The NDC the biggest opposition party in Ghana are looking to wrestle power back from the current party in Governance at the NPP coming general election 2024.

FORMER FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TERRIFIED BY THE THOUGHTS OF UPCOMING ELECTION 2024

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Michelle Obama said she was terrified about the potential outcome of the 2024 US election because she believes that the leaders of the country have a great impact on the lives of the people and the state of the democracy.

She also expressed her concern about the double standards and the tone of the political discourse in the nation. She made these remarks in an interview with Jay Shetty on his podcast “On Purpose” on January 8, 2024.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama claims the looming 2024 presidential election keeps her up at night, and warned, “We cannot take this democracy for granted.”

FLYING INMATE FINALLY GETS HIS SENTENCE AFTER ATTACKING THE JUDGE

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Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom, law and justice concept.

The Nevada inmate who attacked the judge by flying over the bench is Deobra Redden, 30, who was facing prison time for a felony battery charge stemming from a baseball bat attack last year.

He leaped over the bench and assaulted Judge Mary Kay Holthus on January 3, 2024, injuring her and two other court officials.

The violent outburst means Redden will now be charged with battery on a protected person resulting in substantial bodily harm, two other counts of battery on a protected person, and one count of simple battery.

After his violent act he returned to face the judge to know his faith on Monday, 8 2024 in the same courtroom he attacked the judge. He was sentenced by her for 19 to 48 months in prison for felony battery charge.

ISRAEL MILITARY TO TARGET GAZA

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The Israeli military is saying that it is conducting a large-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip, with the goal of destroying Hamas and freeing the hostages taken by the militant group.

The military claims to have killed thousands of Hamas fighters and uncovered many tunnel shafts and compounds. However, the military also acknowledges that it has suffered significant casualties, with 14 soldiers killed in the past two days.

The military says it is acting in self-defense and in response to the Hamas-led invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 hostage.

OLYMPIAN MURDERER BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON

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Oscar Pistorius, the former Olympic runner who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was released from prison on parole on Friday, January 5, 2024. He served about nine years of his 13-year sentence.

He was granted parole by the South African correctional services department, which deemed him fit for social reintegration. His release was opposed by Steenkamp’s mother, who said he never accepted responsibility for killing her daughter.

Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder when he shot her four times through a locked bathroom door at his home in Pretoria. His case sparked a global debate about gender-based violence and justice in South Africa.

DUBAI THE HUB FOR NEW GENERATION OF CODERS

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The next generation of coders in Dubai is being developed by various initiatives and programs launched by the UAE government and its partners. The UAE National Program for Coders, which aims to attract and train 100,000 coders in the UAE, as well as establishing 1,000 digital startups by 2026.

The UAE National Program for Coders, which aims to attract and train 100,000 coders in the UAE, as well as establishing 1,000 digital startups by 2026. The Coders HQ, a community hub for coders that provides them with opportunities to enhance their skills, network with other coders, and find suitable jobs. The first Coders HQ was inaugurated in the Emirates Towers in Dubai, and five more will be opened across the UAE.

The UAE Codes, an annual event that encourages people to write a single line of code and learn about coding. In 2022, the event attracted around 88,000 participants. These initiatives and programs aim to consolidate the UAE’s position as a global hub for coders and a leader in the digital economy. They also aim to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among the young generation of coders, who can design solutions to address local and global challenges.

2024 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS NUMBERS STILL RELATIVELY LOW AS COMPARED TO THE PANDEMIC AUDIENCE

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The 2024 Golden Globe Awards were held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony honored the best in film and television of 2023, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The show was hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, who also won the newly added award for Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television.

On the night the movie “Oppenheimer” shined really bright as it won three awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor for Murphy, and Best Director for Nolan.
The film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, dominated the musical or comedy category, winning four awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress for Robbie, Best Actor for Gosling, and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.
The film Poor Things, based on the novel by Alasdair Gray and starring Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe, won two awards, including Best Actress for Stone and Best Supporting Actor for Dafoe.

The television series Succession, created by Jesse Armstrong and starring Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong, led the TV nominees with six awards, including Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor for Cox, Best Actress for Sarah Snook, Best Supporting Actor for Kieran Culkin, Best Supporting Actress for J. Smith-Cameron, and Best Screenplay for Armstrong
The television series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein, won three awards, including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress for Brosnahan, and Best Supporting Actress for Borstein.

These are some of the major highlights of the night yet he numbers the awards show was able to gather still couldn’t beat the previous audience during the pandemic season.

VIN DIESEL, TOMMY LEE AND JERMAINE JACKSON FACES THE LAW FOR SEX ABUSE

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Vin Diesel has not been charged for sex abuse under the California accountability law yet, however the Movie icon and fast and furious lead character is been accused for sexual assault by his former assistant for grabbing her inappropriately and masturbated right infront of her. The former assistant claims she was sacked by Mr. Diesel’s sister after the incident.
However, Tommy Lee and Jermaine Jackson have been accused of sexual assault by different women in separate lawsuits filed under the law. The law allows civil suits in cases of sexual assault that are now beyond the statute of limitations where one or more entities are legally responsible for damages and the entity or their agents engaged in a ‘cover up’.

The law also extends the filing deadline for such cases until the end of 2023 or 2026, depending on the date of the alleged assault. Both Lee and Jackson have denied the allegations and are seeking to dismiss the lawsuits .