NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
Ijamilusi Scores Hat-trick As Super Falcons Thrash Algeria
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies […]
U.S President, Joe Biden Backs Nigeria’s Bid for UN Security Council Seat
United States of America’s President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Nigeria’s pursuit of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, recognizing the country’s leadership role in Africa and its contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known to State House Correspondents following a 30-minute […]
Nvidia Is Now The World’s Most Valuable Company
In an unprecedented milestone for the tech industry, Nvidia has usurped Apple’s throne as the world’s most valuable company, with its stock valuation skyrocketing to an astounding $3.53 trillion during Friday’s trading session. This monumental shift signifies a new era in the tech landscape as Nvidia’s specialized AI chips cater to an insatiable demand in […]
Adele Shares Emotional Moments With Céline Dion
When Adele saw her idol sitting in the audience of a recent show, a slew of emotions and memories returned for the singer. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Adele, 36, shared an emotional moment with Céline Dion after spotting her in the audience of her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. In a […]
Spain’s Rodri and Bonmati win Ballon d’Or for best players in the world
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second […]
House of Reps. Member Detained for Assaulting Taxi Driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, is in police detention for physically assaulting an e-hailing app driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, in Abuja. FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Ikwechegh is undergoing questioning at the Maitama Police Station, after the taxi driver reported the matter to the Command The FCT command which also […]
US Announces Visa Restriction Policy for Ghana
The United States has slammed visa restriction on individuals Washington deems responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This comes ahead of the December presidential and parliamentary elections in the West African country. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said the visa restriction policy is not directed at the Ghanaian […]
World Bank Group announces new targets to accelerate the use of broadband internet, social protection programs
As the world grapples with the realities of gender inequality, the World Bank Group today (Thursday 24th October 2024), announced a set of actions and concrete goals that aim to boost economic opportunities for more women, toward implementing Gender Strategy 2030. President of the World Bank Group, Anjay Banga speaking at a flagship event on […]
Nigeria Set to Increase VAT on Luxury Goods
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has said the federal government plans to raise Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15%, primarily on luxury goods and services. The Minister while speaking at the Global Investors forum on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Washington DC, US, […]
