The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended the appointment of the former Coach of the senior men’s national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee. Chelle, who won five caps for the…
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In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, dismissed twenty seven (27) officers from its workforce in 2024. The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede reiterated the commitment of the Commission to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer is immune to disciplinary measures. Every modicum of allegation against any staff of the Commission would always be investigated,…
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State welcomes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Southeast and commends him for his profound leadership style as he visits Enugu State to commission developmental projects completed by Governor Peter Mbah. This is in line with Soludo’s usual display of regional cooperation and political decorum which underscores his commitment to fostering productive federal and state relations while promoting the collective interest of the Southeast region. In a release by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary. Christian Aburime, the governor said the visit signposts President Tinubu’s attention to the development of the Southeast region. Governor Soludo also…
Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. It looked as though Ruben Amorim’s United would go home empty-handed despite a vastly-improved display but Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn his side a point. United had gone ahead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle. But an off-key Liverpool responded seven minutes later with Cody Gakpo curling home a stunning equaliser before Mohamed…
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, says it will intensify efforts to eliminate ponzi and pyramid schemes, thereby fostering an environment for genuine investment opportunities to thrive in 2025. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, the Director General of SEC, said this in his New Year message to the capital market community on Sunday. He said that protecting investors remained a cornerstone of the commission’s mission. Agama also said the commission would prioritise key initiatives aimed at deepening market integrity, enhancing investor confidence, and driving economic growth. According to him, SEC is positioned with a dual mandate in regulating and developing the capital…
…Second consecutive year in SME Banking Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has once again solidified its status as the leading financial institution by topping the Retail Banking and SME Banking categories in the recently concluded 2024 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey. This remarkable achievement marks the fourth consecutive year Stanbic IBTC Bank has led in Retail Banking with a customer experience score of 75.5 percent and, the second consecutive year it has dominated the SME Banking segment with an impressive score of 77.3 percent. Stanbic IBTC Bank’s retail banking excellence reflects its unwavering…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The popular Akwa Ibom State-born cleric and gospel singer disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event. “See you on January 20, 2025.” The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the US prayer breakfast is a non-political and faith-based event that emphasises prayer and worship as a spiritual support for the US government and presidency. The event is held once in four years preceding every…