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Nigeria: Music – A Tool for Curbing Social Vices – Group

[ad_1] To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children's Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at an early age. Yahweh made this call during the group's annual musical programme, The Confluence, held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. He emphasized the role of music in diverting children from engaging in negative behaviors, stating that carefully selected musical works can serve as a powerful tool for curbing social […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 – Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World

[ad_1] As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024 GoalKeepers event in New York on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly , global leaders, health advocates, and innovators gathered to address a growing crisis--one where more than 400 million children worldwide are not receiving the nutrients they need to thrive. Chiemelie Ezeobi, who was in attendance writes that the event […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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North Africa: Libya’s Unacceptable Gamesmanship

[ad_1] There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour We condemn in the strongest terms the ill-treatment meted to the Super Eagles of Nigeria by the Libyan authorities, prompting the abandonment of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifying match. The Super Eagles had left Nigeria via Kano on Sunday but were left stranded at the Al Abaq Airport for over 15 hours by Libyan officials who strangely diverted the flight from Benghazi and forced the pilot to land […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: NPFL – Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers

[ad_1] Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by visiting Kano Pillars. And Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa who recently returned to the Nigerian topflight for a third stint was largely instrumental to the away victory of the Sai Masu Gida at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The former Leicester City winger scored his third goal of the season in the […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: First Touch Games – The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse

[ad_1] Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the studio has gained widespread recognition for its innovative approach to sports games, combining engaging storylines with intuitive gameplay. Their success, particularly with their breakout hit Score! Hero, has earned them a prominent place among top mobile game developers. From the outset, First Touch Games demonstrated a strong commitment to […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day

[ad_1] Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF), Professional Development Competition hosted at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. Olapade shot an impressive 64, seven under par to lead the field of 24 professional golfers that participated in the 18-hole event last week. He beat Emmanuel Aladekere (68) by four shots, while Francis Epe and Ogunwoye Shola were tied in […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job

[ad_1] Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. The 51-year-old Tuchel will be the third non-British permanent head coach of the England men's team when he officially starts work in January. The others are Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Tuchel, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, is tasked with leading England to the 2026 World Cup, where […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms

[ad_1] Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the strategies employed to retain its reputation, writes Iyke Bede Inarguably, the Nigerian sports betting scene has exploded. With over 60 million punters each day placing bets and generating more than ₦2 billion, the once unregulated sector has become every operator's dream destination, attracting newcomers and establishing a competitive market space led […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: Nile River Basin Commission – Regional Strife Could Make a Difficult Task Impossible

[ad_1] Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia's Red Sea ambitions. The newly established Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC) has been charged with addressing the contentious issue of the Nile River's equitable use. However, raised geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa region will make this difficult to accomplish. The Agreement on the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) came into force on 13 October, triggering the transition from the Nile Basin Initiative to […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: Joe Biden in Africa – U.S. President Has Ignored the Continent for His Entire Term – Why He’s Visiting Angola

[ad_1] US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021. The trip was postponed at the last minute because of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Milton in the US. It has been rescheduled for the first week in December. Angola is located in the western region of southern Africa. With 37.2 million people, it is the 11th most populous […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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