A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba has reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja. Family sources said the former lawmaker died in…
Month: December 2023
US rap star Kanye West apologizes to Jewish community
US rapper Kanye West apologized to the Jewish community Tuesday, after a series of anti-Semitic comments that sparked outrage and led to the star being dropped from lucrative commercial deals…
Israel strikes Gaza as UN voices grave concern
Israel on Tuesday kept up its strikes against Gaza targets despite grave concern expressed by the United Nations, which named a coordinator for desperately needed humanitarian aid. The Israeli army…
Ratcliffe pleads for patience after agreeing Man Utd deal
Jim Ratcliffe has directly contacted Manchester United fans to plead for patience after agreeing to take a stake in the struggling English football giants. United announced on Christmas eve that…
Hojlund ends goal drought as United fight back to beat Villa
Rasmus Hojlund capped Manchester United’s thrilling fightback from two goals down as the Denmark striker netted for the first time in the Premier League to seal a dramatic 3-2 win…
Liverpool go top as Nunez strikes against Burnley
Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League as Darwin Nunez ended his goal drought to inspire a 2-0 win against Burnley, while Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren…
Shakira’s Colombian home city unveils statue in her honor
Colombian superstar Shakira’s Caribbean home city of Barranquilla unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) hip-swaying statue in her honor on Tuesday. The towering bronze and aluminum creation depicts the singer in a…
How Africa Can Stem the Exodus of Talent: Strategies to Combat Brain Drain in Africa
The term "brain drain" refers to the movement of highly skilled workers from developing to industrialized nations in search of higher living and career opportunities. “Brain drain is a serious challenge for Nigeria. Our best and brightest minds are leaving the country in search of better opportunities, and this poses a significant risk to our development." - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Pele ‘would have been sad’ at state of Brazil team, says son
Pele “would have been sad” at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho has told AFP in an interview days before the first anniversary of his…
Serial attacks kill 160 people in central Nigeria
Armed groups have killed at least 160 people in central Nigeria in a series of attacks on villages, local government officials said on Monday. The toll marked a sharp rise…
Japan moon lander enters lunar orbit
Japan’s SLIM space probe entered the Moon’s orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country’s first successful lunar landing, expected next month. The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon…
Afghans marry in mass ceremony in bid to cut costs
Fifty couples married Monday in a joint ceremony in the Afghan capital — a growing practice to reduce the astronomical cost of traditional weddings in the impoverished country. The couples…
A Review on African Artists Who Made Their Mark in 2023
In 2023, African musicians achieved notable success in the international music arena, with a number of them taking home major honours and becoming well-known worldwide.
December Edition 2023
Welcome to the December Edition 2023 of Arabella Star Magazine. Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, brings joy and warmth to hearts worldwide. But have you ever wondered…
Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s £1.25bn partial takeover
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the…