NIGERIA – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate who clocked 85 on Saturday. Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Buhari described the octogenarian as someone who lives his life for others. “President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 85th birthday, July 13, 2019, rejoicing with the […]
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Nigeria have moved two places up the FIFA Women’s rankings, following their first Round of 16 appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 20 years. The rankings were released on FIFA’s website on Friday. The African champions are now ranked in the 36th position with 1643 points, but they remain the continent’s top placed […]
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Foremost African financial institution Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at its annual Awards for Excellence, which held in London on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane. GTBank was also named the Best Bank in Nigeria for a record ninth time, […]
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The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rains across the country for Thursday. NiMet’s weather outlook on Wednesday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over the northern states in the morning hours. It further predicted cloudy condition over the region later in the day with day and night temperatures of 28 to 30 degree Celsius and 21 […]
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William Troost-Ekong’s late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo. Samuel Chukwueze fired the Super Eagles ahead in the first half in front of a healthy, largely pro-Nigerian crowd at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium. But Bongani […]
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Tunisia defeated Ghana 5-4 on penalties Monday with Ferjani Sassi converting the decisive spot-kick to end a 54-year Africa Cup of Nations losing streak against the Black Stars. After a 1-1 draw following extra time in Ismailia, Tunisia scored from all five penalties while Ghana substitute Caleb Ekusan had his attempt saved by Farouk Ben […]
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The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather over many parts of the country for Monday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook for Sunday predicted thunderstorms over northern states in the morning hours. According to it, there are prospects of thunderstorms over Sokoto, Yelwa, Kebbi, Maiduguri, Gombe and Bauchi in the afternoon/evening hours with day […]
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Odion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday. China-based forward Ighalo bundled home a scrappy opener but Clarence Seedorf’s Cameroon hit back through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie with two quick-fire goals before […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has asked DisCos to improve electricity distribution across the country. Buhari said this as he assured the companies that the Federal Government will sustain efforts in building transmission infrastructure. The President stated this when he received a delegation of Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and chiefs led by Oba Ewuare II […]
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Another set of 20 loyal customers will join the rising number of millionaires to win a whooping N1,500,000 each, in the 3rd edition of its quarterly draw for the ongoing UBA Wise Savers Promo. The raffle draw which is set for July 31st, at United Bank for Africa’s Corporate head office will see new millionaires emerge in a […]
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