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  • Nigeria’s population highly dependent – Family planning group

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s population highly dependent – Family planning group

    Nigeria’s population pyramid shows a high dependency ratio of 80 per cent, indicating a surge of young persons dependent on only 20 per cent of the population for support. This trend is an indicator of […]

  • AFCON 2025: All 24 qualified teams confirmed [Full list]

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on AFCON 2025: All 24 qualified teams confirmed [Full list]

    All the 24 teams that will play at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have now been confirmed. This follows the completion of the qualifying series on Tuesday night. The last three countries to book […]

  • Alleged exploitation: Benue Assembly summons LG chairmen, directors

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Alleged exploitation: Benue Assembly summons LG chairmen, directors

    The Benue House of Assembly has summoned the 23 local government council chairmen and directors of general services and administrations to appear before it over allegations of exploitation. The House, during its Tuesday plenary, also […]

  • Naira appreciates against dollar – Media Talk Africa Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Naira appreciates against dollar – Media Talk Africa Nigeria

    The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the first time since last week. FMDQ data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,678.93 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,690.37 exchanged […]

  • EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea

    Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix signed for the Blues in a permanent deal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid in […]

  • FCT: Wike approves N1.1bn for structures affected by construction of Highway

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on FCT: Wike approves N1.1bn for structures affected by construction of Highway

    Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said that the FCT Administration will pay a compensation package of N1.1 billion for the structures affected by the ongoing construction of the FCT Highway 105, […]

  • CAFWCL: Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe in semi final

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on CAFWCL: Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe in semi final

    Edo Queens suffered a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League semi-final game on Tuesday. The Nigeria champions looked to be coasting home to a […]

  • North’s development key to Nigeria’s prosperity – Tinubu

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on North’s development key to Nigeria’s prosperity – Tinubu

    President Ahmed Tinubu declared on Tuesday that the development of Northern Nigeria remains fundamental to the nation’s prosperity. Shortly after making the assertion, the President unveiled a comprehensive youth development strategy spanning multiple key sectors […]

  • CBN uncovers fake SWIFT messages fraud, warns Nigerians

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on CBN uncovers fake SWIFT messages fraud, warns Nigerians

    The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has uncovered a fresh fake SWIFT message scheme and warned Nigerians and the general public against falling victim to fraudsters. The spokesperson of the apex bank, Hakama Sidi Ali, […]

  • NPFL: Amuneke wants derby spoils against champions Rangers

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on NPFL: Amuneke wants derby spoils against champions Rangers

    Heartland technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke has revealed what his players need to do ahead of their Oriental derby clash with Rangers. Amuneke charged his players to focus and prepare adequately for the game. He, however, […]

  • Minimum wage: Ekiti to commence payment November

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Minimum wage: Ekiti to commence payment November

    Ekiti State Government has approved the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage with consequential benefits for workers in the state civil service and local governments with effective payment from November. The State Head of Service, […]

  • Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in fraud case

    By Ifunanya | November 19, 2024 | Comments Off on Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in fraud case

    US rapper, NBA YoungBoy has pleaded guilty to charges of drug fraud brought against him. NBA YoungBoy on Monday admitted to two counts of third degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third degree felony […]

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