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Eagles don’t need Peserio to deliver, says ex-NFF board member

On: March 28, 2023

By Emmanuel Afonne Sani Fema, a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the Super Eagles are a group of talented players without good coordination and head coach. Fema, who is now a Special Assistant on Sports to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, made this known on MondayContinue Reading

IPO: Zimbabwe’s WestProp lists on Victoria Falls stock exchange

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 28, 2023

In: General News

By Adebola Adegoke A leading Zimbabwean property company, WestProp Holdings has announced its official listing on the Victoria falls stock exchange. Dr Michael Louis, Chairman of the board announced at a press conference held in Zimbabwe, on Monday that the company would formally be listed on April 29. He saidContinue Reading

United Capital records N14bn profit, total assets hit N602bn in 2022

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 28, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ginika Okoye United Capital Plc, a Pan-African financial services conglomerate, has announced its 13 per cent year-on-year increase in profit before tax to N13.50 billion for the 2022 financial year. A statement by the organisation said the amount was announced by its Board of Directors at the company’s 10thContinue Reading

52nd Independence: Bangladesh, Nigeria to deepen cooperation in agriculture, ICT

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 28, 2023

In: Foreign

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Masudur Rahman has expressed the desire of his country to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in the areas of agriculture, textile and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Rahman said this on Sunday evening in Abuja at a reception to mark theContinue Reading

Taiwan’s ex-president reaches China amid tensions

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Foreign

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou reached Shanghai on Monday for a 12-day trip. He becomes the first Taiwanese leader to visit China which refused to recognise the independence of the self-governing island. Ma’s trip comes amid increased tensions between China and Taiwan. On Sunday, Honduras broke off relations with TaiwanContinue Reading

Nigeria, Cameroon plan trans-boundary heritage site to protect endangered species

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: General News

By Christian Njoku Nigeria and Cameroon are planning to establish a world heritage site for the protection of endangered species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and elephants native to both countries. Dr. Inaoyom Imong, Director, Cross River Landscape for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), disclosed this on Monday in Calabar,Continue Reading

Protecting Nigeria’s animals through enhanced emergency response strategy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Features

News Ananlysis by Doris Esa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Animal welfare is an interesting global issue. In many countries it has received dedicated attention by researchers, conservationists, consumers and governments. The need to ensure the general well-being of both wild and domestic animals is mandatory now in many developedContinue Reading

How pastor allegedly defiled church member’s 17-year old daughter – Medics

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Adenike Ayodele A medical doctor, Mrs Maria Fadaka, on Monday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, how a pastor, Chris Mcdouglas, allegedly defiled a 17-year-old daughter of a member of his Church. Mcdouglas, a Pastor at Peculiar Generation Assembly Church, Lagos, is facing a nine-count chargeContinue Reading

ILO commends Nigeria’s commitment to tripartism, social dialogue

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 27, 2023

In: General News

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Sunday commended Nigeria for its unprecedented commitment to tripartism, social dialogue and decent work. The ILO Director General, Mr Gilbert Houngbo, made the commendation when he received the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, at the weekend in Geneva,Continue Reading

Twin penalty strikes earn Rangers Int’l 2-1 win over Bayelsa Utd in Awka

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 26, 2023

In: Sports

By Chimezie Anaso Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu on Sunday secured the three points at stake in their Day 10 match in the 2022/2022 abridged national league encounter with Bayelsa Utd at the Awka Township Stadium. The visitors from Yenagoa had gone ahead through Alax Oyowah in the 36th minuteContinue Reading

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