The annual Nine Lessons and Carols Service, themed “Immanuel, Our Restorer of Hope,” has been held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The gathering of notable Nigerians and leaders of faith featured scripture readings by personalities, including former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd); Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Honourable Benjamin Kalu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem; Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun…
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I congratulate Chiamaka Nnadozie, Adekunle Lookman and the Super Falcons for their remarkable achievements at the CAF Awards. This is the reward for your dedication, talent, and passion for the round leather game. You have brought pride to Nigeria and showcased the excellence of our athletes on the African stage. To the Super Falcons, you continue to represent the resilience and strength of Nigerian women, making us proud every step of the way. Congratulations to you all. Keep soaring to greater heights. Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The Nigerian women’s national football team, Super Falcons, have been crowned National Team of the Year at the CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. This feat, announced on Monday, 16 December, 2024 by the Confederation of African Football(CAF) at the presentation ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, has further cemented their dominance and excellence in African football. The prestigious recognition highlights the team’s outstanding performances and remarkable contributions over the past year, as they continued to represent Nigeria at the highest level of women’s football on the continent. The CAF Awards celebrate the best in African football annually, recognising teams, players, and…
Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, on Monday, 16 December, 2024, was crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This solidifies her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football, winning it last year in 2023. Last year, Paris FC of France shot-stopper beat fellow goalkeepers in the form of Moroccan shot-stopper Khadija El-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Olaminii. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on the night of Monday, 16 December, 2024 after a phenomenal year that saw her deliver consistent, match-winning performances on both…
Nigerian winger and Atlanta of Italy mercurial player, Ademola Lookman on the night of Monday, 16 December, 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, crowned 2024 African Player of the Year. This award bestowed on Lookman was as a result of his impressive performances for both club and country. He was the standout winner in a year he dazzled the world with his breathtaking skills and scoring abilities. Speaking after being presented with the award by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, assisted by his CAF counterpart, Patrice Motsepe, Lookman advised youths not to be deterred by failures. He advised youths to learn to turn failures into strength and…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt, have arrested 29 suspects involved in illegal oil bunkering and deactivated 42 illegal refining sites in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states. The Assistant Director of Public Relations of the division, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, who made this disclosure in a statement, said military operations, which were conducted from 9th to 15th December 2024, resulted in the deactivation of 42 illegal refining sites, arrest of 29 suspected oil thieves and confiscation of 197,000 litres of stolen products. Jonah, who said the troops demobilised 32 boats, 12 vehicles and eight motorcycles used…
A former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has explained the influence of cabals after Muhammed Buhari’s victory in 2015. He spoke on the Mic On Podcast published on Sunday, 15 December, 2024. Dalung, who served as minister in the first term of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, alleged how a powerful group hijacked power after the former president’s victory in 2015. Asked to describe what a cabal means, he said it is “a group of ambitious people who were also appointed by the same president to help him govern but they will run his presidency at their own expense and interest.” He…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr Umo Eno, has insisted that the N80,000 minimum wage for state civil servants will only be implemented after a thorough verification exercise. The governor said no threat of industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) would compel him to bypass this process. Eno, who stated this while speaking during the 17th annual State Christmas Carol Service in Uyo, themed “Peace and Holiness with All Men”, also assured civil servants of a 13th-month salary payment. However, he clarified that the bonus would be calculated based on the existing salary structure, pending the completion of the…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cautioned the public to refrain from bush burning during the harmattan season to prevent property damage and loss of lives. NEMA’s Head of Operations in Edo State, Ojuedene Kenoma, issued the warning at a workshop aimed at training local government officials and volunteers in disaster prevention, response and control measures. Kenoma stressed the need for preparedness, especially during harmattan when bush burning is prevalent. “Disasters such as tanker accidents, fire outbreaks, or other emergencies occur unexpectedly. It is essential to cultivate a culture of preparedness, awareness and effective response, particularly at the grassroots,”…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic collaborations with security agencies to enhance tax collection and enforcement. The revenue agency made this disclosure at the weekend in Abuja during a security briefing and meeting between top FIRS officials and law enforcement agencies. Highlighting the critical role of security agencies in achieving the organisation’s ambitious tax targets, the Director of Security, Safety and Fleet Management at FIRS, Gregory Wilfred Asuquo, said: “One thing we’ve come to understand is that we cannot do it alone. We need stakeholders across the board to work together with us. “Tax…