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 Manchester United's decision to exclude Marcus Rashford from their Premier League match against Fulham has been clarified. The absence of our number 10 was due to injury as the team bounced back from consecutive home defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle United with a 1-0 victory over Fulham, courtesy of Bruno Fernandes' late goal. Although Rashford traveled with the rest of the squad, the Manchester-born forward was unable to participate in the match in west London due to a leg injury. During training, he suffered a significant knock to his leg, preventing him from completing the final session before the game. In the morning, Rashford underwent a fitness test where it was determined that he was not fit to play. Erik ten Hag confirmed this during his pre-match interview with TNT Sports, stating that Rashford had traveled with the team but his leg injury did not improve sufficiently. When questioned about whether Rashford would have been in the starting lineup considering r...

 Erik ten Hag may have been hoping for a stroke of luck to go his way, and finally, his moment arrived just in time for the embattled Manchester United manager. In the 90th minute, Bruno Fernandes struck a shot that secured the win for United after Fulham missed several opportunities to clear the ball. Fernandes, who had been relatively quiet throughout the game, seized the moment when it mattered most. With a clever touch to deceive his Portuguese compatriots Joao Palhinha and substitute Sasa Lukic, he found the back of the net. This victory for United was salvaged from what was one of the worst games in recent memory. If Ten Hag was searching for any signs of a brighter future at Old Trafford, he may have needed to squint, but a winning goal in the final moments at least indicates that progress is being made. Prior to Fernandes' goal, Fulham had shown as much determination in a game that lacked intensity. Ten Hag made the changes he could, introducing substitutes Facundo Pellistr...

The Unbreakable Journey: Ngannou vs Fury - From a labourer in the sandmines of Cameroon to the Baddest Man on earth  In a clash that transcended borders and captivated the world, Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury faced off in a battle that showcased the power of dreams and the unbreakable spirit of a man who journeyed from the depths of Africa to the pinnacle of combat sports. As we reflect on Ngannou's remarkable journey and his epic encounter with Fury, we are reminded that greatness knows no bounds. Let us explore the post-match analysis of Ngannou vs Fury, celebrating the indomitable spirit of a fighter who defied the odds. Ngannou's path to the Ngannou vs Fury clash was a testament to his unwavering determination and the incredible story of his journey. Born and raised in Cameroon, Africa, Ngannou overcame immense hardships and adversity, including poverty, before making the audacious decision to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter. His journey from the street...

 IRNA reports that Iran has revealed an underground air force base.   In this handout photo taken on February 7, 2023, Iran's Army Chief, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, tour the country's first subterranean air force facility, known as "Eagle 44." Iran's Army  According to the official IRNA news agency, Iran on Tuesday unveiled "Eagle 44," the country's first fighter jet-sized underground air force facility. According to IRNA, the "Eagle 44" base has the capacity to house and control combat jets and drones. The report didn't go into much detail on where the base was.According to IRNA, it is one of the most significant air force bases in the nation and was constructed deep below to house aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles.   In an effort to defend its military assets from potential airstrikes by Israel, Iran's army revealed information on ...

 NAIROBI, Kenya According to a recent assessment by the U.N.'s office for international development, s ub-Saharan Africa is now the world's hotspot of violent Islamic extremism , and people are joining more frequently for economic reasons than theological ones. When compared to the figures in a previous research published in 2017, the UNDP report released on Tuesday stated that 92% of recruits to extremist groups are joining for better jobs and escalating poverty. It claimed that the COVID-19 epidemic, rising inflation, and climate change had all had a negative impact on the livelihoods of several Africans.     According to the report, the number of persons joining extremist groups for religious reasons has dropped by 57%.   In eight African nations—Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan—nearly 2,200 persons were questioned for the report. According to the investigation, more than 1,000 respondents were both willing volunteers an...

  According to officials and agencies, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that slammed Turkey and Syria early on Monday left more than 4,300 people dead and thousands injured. Aid organizations are especially concerned about northwest Syria, where more than 4 million people were already reliant on humanitarian assistance and thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the greatest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometers (14.9 miles) beneath the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometers (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi. Following terrible earthquakes that claimed more than 5,000 lives and toppled structures across southeast Turkey and northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has announced seven days of national mourning, and Syria has asked the UN for assistance.  

 A 10-day contest held to raise awareness of the dangers the invasive snakes bring to the state's ecology saw a 19-year-old South Florida resident capture 28 Burmese pythons. The yearly challenge attracted 1,000 competitors from 32 states, Canada, and Latvia, including Matthew Concepcion, according to a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The competition resulted in the removal of 231 undesirable pythons. Concepcion received the $10,000 Ultimate Grand Prize as thanks from the Bergeron Everglades Foundation for his work. The longest python was removed by Dustin Crum, who received a $1,500 grand prize. It measured just over 11 feet (3.3 meters). A group of researchers caught the largest Burmese python ever recorded in Florida earlier this year. According to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, that female python measured approximately 18 feet long (5 meters), weighed 215 pounds (98 kilograms), and had 122 developing eggs. Since Florida's ant...

Tuesday marked Rishi Sunak's inauguration as the 57th prime minister of the United Kingdom. He has promised to correct the errors committed by his predecessor, Liz Truss, and has moved rapidly to establish a stable and enduring administration. Mr. Sunak chose Jeremy Hunt to continue serving as chancellor of the Exchequer in one of his most significant appointments. Early this month, Ms. Truss attempted to calm the market turbulence brought on by her massive tax cut plan by appointing Mr. Hunt to the position. He promptly retracted almost all of her suggestions. James Cleverly, who backed Boris Johnson in the most recent leadership election, was retained as foreign secretary by Mr. Sunak. Ben Wallace, the defense secretary with a prominent reputation, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, who has established a strong reputation, continues in his position. In the leadership contest, Wallace had backed Boris Johnson. Suella Braverman, who abruptly resigned from her position as home secretar...

 Meet Nji Ruth, an outstanding painter and a computer engineering student at Polytechnic institute Bambili. Nji Ruth has been into painting for more than half a decade, time enough to equipe her with the skills of a 'maitre' in the domain.  She chose painting as a side hustle while schooling because she had needs to meet and being  a victim of the crisis striken region, the options were  limited. However, painting turned out to be one of the best choises she made. Seeing her work, you would tell she was made for it, as she does it with so much cheer, the urge for perfection  and most especially, with the desire to satisfy every client. Ruth currently renders her services all over Cameroon. You just need to give her a call and she would be at your service. You can contact her through the telephone line +237650082792. #Timsblog

 Gambian born Bakary Gassama has been given the honor to officiate CAF Confederations cup semi finals slated for 15th May 2022.  The game shall be played between South African club Orlando Pirates and Libyan club Al Ahli Tripoli.  This responsibility bestowed on ref. Gassama is evidence that he did a great job at the world cup qualifiers game between the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Algerian national team, a game that kept the name of the professional on almost every lip.  BAKARY GASSAMA - GAMBIAN REFEREE It should be noted that Bakary Gassama was verbally attacked by some supposed men of repute in the sports discipline, including Coaches, colleagues and players.  However, a great majority of the football world sent congratulations messages to the "whistle wizard", applauding his mastery in the game that seemed to be the most decisive of his career.  While Algerians await a feedback from the major football governing body, FIFA, CAF serves Ga...

Everyday, we do come across one or two persons with some cool outfits that we just can't hold back our gaze at. At times, we go to the extend of even taking pictures so we can get ours done, or asking the person putting on the outfit where we can get one. Danshiki by Margo's Mode by Ngwane Liz This is the case with Margo's Mode. Her designs are very unique and as such, easily stand out amidst the millions that be. The designer behind this awesome pieces is called Ngwane Liz, and this is her raison d'être. Kabba by Margo's Mode "My name is Ngwane liz and i am an environmental engineer turned fashion designer. I create designs and produce clothes with durable African fabric and/or hand paintings portraying the beauty of the African culture which is our heritage. Thus, each piece is an art telling a unique story illustrated by the paintings.  Margo's mode #Madeincameroon My brand is therefore a  high pop culture brand. As an environmental engineer, my designs ...

Ayeah Leonette is her name and she is the smart lady who transforms waste tyres into beautiful and valuable home furniture and decoration. She started off with Tyre recycling as just an activity that kept her satisfied. Along the line, she found ways to be able to make some earnings through the marketing of her recycled items. She has been in this honorable domain for over 3 years now.   Her job/hobby doesn't just create value to her clients, but also helps solve pertinent contemporary environmental issues ( SDG 12, 14, 15). Ayeah also faces a couple challenges in this domain, amongst which are insufficient equipment for the processing/recycling process, a limited market for her products and the absence of incentives.  This at times leaves her with no choice than trying out other ways to make ends meet.  However, she always comes back to her true passion, the fabrication of valuable items from waste tyres. You may need to top up the glow of your living space with her...

Apple cultivation in the tropics has for a long time, been a myth, given the climatic conditions that prevail in the tropical region of the globe. The Apple Revolution by Fai Kennedy However, it has been realised that some species of apple can actually thrive in some parts of the tropical region, producing high yields. Young Cameroonian farmer, Kennedy Fai stands as the very first person to unravel the myth on apple cultivation in Cameroon. Kennedy FAI is a young Cameroonian from the North West Region who has broken the myth that apples can not be grown in this part of the globe. His apple farm in Kumbo is already yielding much fruit and he hopes to supply apples to the local market and export to other countries. His activities are carried out under the brand name; The Apple Revolution . This young agriculturalist also holds in mind, the objective of spreading the techniques of cultivation to other Cameroonian youths such that the cultivation of this rare fruit goes vi...

H.E President Paul Biya My dear young compatriots, Last year, on the same occasion, I drew your    attention to the changes that were taking place in the world, which pointed to declining solidarity between nations and a recrudescence of national egoism. Unfortunately, recent trends in relations between States confirm this assertion. My intention was to make it quite clear to you that we had to prepare for such eventuality by first counting on ourselves and then being less dependent on the outside world. That is why I made the emergence of our country a “national cause”. It is obvious that you already are and will, in the coming years, be the key actors of such emergence. In that regard, it is not futile to recall that for most nations, and ours in particular, each generation, at one moment or another, had to mobilize to uphold a cause that is considered just and necessary. For our founding fathers, the cause was independence which is inextricably linked to...

Joseph Dion N. was born on March 12, 1954 in Bongongo Barombi in the Ndian department of the South West region. H.E Joseph Dion Nguti, New Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon From 1966 to 1971, he did his secondary and high school in Buea, where he obtained the GCE Advanced Level. From 1973 to 1977, he studied at the University of Yaounde ll and obtained a degree in law. From 1977 to 1978, he enrolled at Queen Mary College, University of London, where he obtained a Master's degree in Law.  From 1978 to 1982, he attended the Ph.D. program in Law at the University of Warwick in Great Britain. From 1980, he served as a lecturer at the University of Yaounde II. On June 19, 1986, he was appointed Deputy Director General of the National Center for Administration and Judiciary. On March 11, 1991, he became Director General of ENAM, cumulatively with his duties as Acting Director General of CENAM (1993 - 1995). Since December 7, 1997, he has been Minister Delegate to the Mi...

Samuel Eto'o's meddling in Cameroonian politics finally stirs a battle between him and Cameroonian football veterans in the likes of Roger Milla, Antoine Bell and others. After Samuel's involvement in the CPDM campaign strategy, AFCON Hosting in Cameroon via the bringing of Ahmad for a closed door meeting, he now steps into FECAFOOT'S affairs. It all broke out over the ongoing elections of the president of Cameroon's football governing body  FECAFOOT. Roger Milla vs Samuel Eto'o  Football veteran Joseph Antoine Bell, one of those contesting for the post of the FECAFOOT President saw an opposition from Samuel Eto'o. Considering Eto'o's fame and influence,  Antoine saw his actions as displeasing given that he was not even one of those contesting for the post. Eto'o's actions attracted the attention of the veteran football community and Roger Milla in particular took the lead, having a press brief in response to Eto'o's decision....

79 years old former CIA worker Bill Oxley on his dying bed at the Mercy Hospital in Maine confessed to have carried out a series assassinations (over 17) for the U.S government,  one of his victims being legendary music icon Bob Marley in 1981. Bill Oxley and Bob Marley

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels after receiving a coup from fans for mentioning she was 16 years old, decided to prove herself right by sharing her childhood pictures. Regina Daniels " Why do many not believe my age? Am I too big to be 16? See from my pictures... I am still a child " Regina Daniels childhood Though with all the childhood images, it's still not possible to consider her a minor given her social class without the age aspect.

Cameroonian afro pop singer and songwriter Magasco took to his S.M Saturday 8th Dec. 2018 to share some facts about his past with his fans. Magasco aka Bamenda Boy

For the year 2019, the Cameroonian government's budget is estimated at 4850.5 billion CFA francs, an increase of 161 billion francs (+ 3.4%)  when compared to that of 2018. Prime minister, head of government Philemon Yang