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Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools

Nasarawa State Government has ordered for the immediate closure of both public and private schools, as a proactive step to safeguard the lives of students from across the state. This follows on the heels of security threats across the country, particularly at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with government already in possession of reports suggesting… Continue reading Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools

Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the nomination of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022, and read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary on Tuesday.  The letter reads,… Continue reading Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate

Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm 19 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation request to the upper chamber was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022. The letter was read at plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari, in the letter,… Continue reading Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners

Buhari seeks Senate’s nod on four re-appointed nominees as Directors of CBN board

The Senate, on Tuesday, received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the re-appointment of four nominees as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria.     The request was contained in a latter dated 21st July, 2022, and read at the start of plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad… Continue reading Buhari seeks Senate’s nod on four re-appointed nominees as Directors of CBN board

World Championships: Tobi Amusan breaks world record and clinch 100m hurdles final Title 

OluwaTobiloba Amusan registered her name in gold as she broke the 100m Hurdles world record in the semi finals of her event before going on to win Gold in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. As she crossed the finish line in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships,… Continue reading World Championships: Tobi Amusan breaks world record and clinch 100m hurdles final Title 

WAFCON: South Africa Wins First title against Morocco 

South Africa’s Banyana Bayana defeated Morocco 2-1 on Saturday, in Rabat on Sunday, to win their first WAFCON title after trying to capture the title in four past editions. This has ended a run of five finals without success for Banyana Banyana, who completed the tournament in Morocco with a 100 per cent record, as… Continue reading WAFCON: South Africa Wins First title against Morocco 

Sadio Mane Named African Footballer Of The Year, Asisat Oshoala is the Woman player of the year

Sadio Mane has become the 10th player to win the African Footballer of the Year award more than once. The Senegal captain was announced the 2022 winner at the Confederation of African Football awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday. Mane was in Morocco to collect his award, less than 24 hours after making his Bayern Munich debut… Continue reading Sadio Mane Named African Footballer Of The Year, Asisat Oshoala is the Woman player of the year

CAF Award: Oshoala in the Final CAF Nominee List, As CAF drop Gift and Waldrum

Asisat Oshoala has made the final shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. Oshoala, who is in hunting for a fifth crown, faces stiff opposition from Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and new entrant Grace Chanda of Zambia. Super Falcons duo Monday Gift alongside their coach Randy Waldrum were among the nominees shortlisted… Continue reading CAF Award: Oshoala in the Final CAF Nominee List, As CAF drop Gift and Waldrum

WAFCON 2022: Morocco overcomes nine-woman Super Falcons on penalties in Rabat

Super Falcons of Nigeria fought gallantly against Morocco before narrowly losing 4-5 on penalty shoot-out, in a supercharged 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations semi final match in Rabat on Monday. A total of 45,562 spectators turned the Complexe Prince Moulay Abdellah into a boiling cauldron, and only their experience, guts, grit and determination kept the… Continue reading WAFCON 2022: Morocco overcomes nine-woman Super Falcons on penalties in Rabat