The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced Super Falcons’ match schedule for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The nine-time African champions will open their campaign against Tunisia at the LarbiZaouli Stadium, Casablanca, on Sunday, July 6.
Justine Madugu’s side will take on Botswana in their second group game at the same ground four days later.They will clash with Algeria in their final group stage game at the LarbiZaouli Stadium, Casablanca, on Sunday, July 13.
Nigerian singer HARRYSONG has asked the government to make available proper systems that will protect artists’ work and tackle widespread music piracy.
The Afrobeats star who spoke during a Youth Forum to mark Presiebt TINUBU’s 2nd year in office on said government’s intervention is crucial in solving these problems.
He therefore called for open dialogue between policymakers and experienced industry players.
In the same vein a Nollywood filmmaker, NIYI AKINMOLAYAN, attributed the withdrawal of some international movie streamers, such as Netflix and Amazon, from the Nigerian market to the devaluation of the naira.
The filmmaker blamed the government for not doing anything the cushion the effect of the withdrawal of these streamers. He lamented that the government is not engaging creators to find out what they really need to grow the industry.
The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow over the devastating flood disaster that occurred in Mokwa, Niger State, which tragically claimed the lives of several persons.
The incident also led to the submergence of numerous homes and the displacement of hundreds of families.
In a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, the government said its thoughts and prayers were with the bereaved families and all those affected by the tragic incident.
The Federal Government further commended the courage and dedication of first responders and volunteers who are risking their lives in the ongoing rescue efforts.
the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools – NAPPS in Akwa Ibom State has successfully resolved a prolonged leadership dispute that had caused division within the association.
In a significant move towards unity, the current chairman, Elder NSEOBONG UDOIDIONG, has voluntarily stepped down from his position, paving the way for a new leadership headed by Mr. RAYMOND IBUKHO to steer the association forward.
Trouble started on the 6th of October, 2023 when the association held its elective congress. There, RAYMOND IBUKHO – a candidate for the post of state chairman was disqualified from contesting; a decision that some members considered unjust.
Although the election observers declared elder NSEOBONG UDOIDIONG winner of the chairmanship poll, the association has never remained the same; as members deserted the association in protest of injustice.
Speaking in Uyo, ElderUDOIDIONGnoted that the decision to resolve the conflict was reached after several rounds of negotiations and consultations among stakeholders.
The resolution of the dispute has been welcomed by key stakeholders of the association.
In Statement jointly signed by the outgone Chairman, Elder NSEOBONG UDOIDIONG, Secretary, Reverend SOLOMON OTOYO and Vice Chairman, JOSEPH EMEH, the Association called on all members who have left as a result of the crises to return now that peace has been restored.
