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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria as the winner of the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Paris FC goalkeeper beat out stiff competition from Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco (AS FAR) and Andile Dlamini of South Africa (Mamelodi Sundowns) to claim the prestigious title. Nnadozie’s remarkable year included impressive performances …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of new Special Advisers, according to a statement released today by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.  Ogie said the swearing-in of the appointees will be conducted at a date to be announced later. The statement reads: “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has approved the appointments of …

In recent times, thousands of medical doctors in Nigeria have reportedly left the country to the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some European countries due to poor working conditions. This mass exodus of doctors from Nigeria has further added to the country’s healthcare burden mainly by shortage of professionals and lack of …

•as CISLAC calls for removal of proposed N15bn for construction of vice president office •tasks NASS on thorough scrutiny of inflated MDAs’ subheads The House of Representatives Committee on Finance chaired by Hon. Abiodun James Faleke will on Monday flag off the 2024 budget defence of key regulatory ministries and agencies responsible for revenue generation in the country. Those expected …

—Says no place for military rule in Africa—As ECOWAS announces re-engagement plans, demands short transition strategy President Tinubu also said that the regional bloc will re-engage member countries under military rule based on realistic and short transition plans that would deliver democracy and good governance. He said the new approach will help to achieve a quicker return to constitutional democracy …

The military junta in Niger is recalcitrant and has refused to release President Mohamed Bazoum and members of his cabinet and family, the President of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Touray, said on Sunday in Abuja at the ongoing meeting of ECOWAS leaders. Mr Touray also said the junta, which seized power in a coup in …

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday defended the emergency sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition and also called for quick congressional approval of more than $100 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine and other national security priorities. Blinken said the needs of Israel’s military operations in Gaza justify the rare decision to bypass Congress. “Israel is in combat right …

The federal government plans to kickstart a road infrastructure revolution in 2024, unveiling new projects nationwide with a budget exceeding N215 billion, it has emerged. Out of the N579,733,445,536 total expenditure, the Ministry aims for a personnel cost of N12,598,351,319, capital expenditure of N566,466,977,361, and a total recurrent cost of N13,266,468,175, as outlined in the 2024 budget proposal currently under …

• Says nation’s democracy will be nurtured to discourage coupists in Africa President Bola Tinubu yesterday sought the prayers and support of Nigerians towards the efforts of his administration to revive the ailing economy of the nation and bring about the good old days when the naira was at par with the dollar and other western currencies. He stressed that …

* Stresses need to re-engage nations under military rule to fast-track return to democratic rule * Reiterates body’s zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of govt * Hails President Weah for conceding defeat during recent Liberian poll President Bola Tinubu has charged West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeover of …