50 African influential women
10 Mar 2024
Former African queen of the track, Mary Onyali, has been named among 50 ladies in the continent who have played key roles in advancing the sports industry. Africa Sports Venture Group, which is based in South Africa, released the list in celebrating the International Women’s Day 2024.
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Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says his administration has delivered over 120 quality roads in the five years of his administration. Uzodimma disclosed this while inaugurating the Mgbidi-Oguta Road in Oru West and Oguta Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state on Thursday. He said the feat was part of his 3R government initiatives aimed…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N3.6 billion for the construction of three police divisional headquarters and staff quarters in Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Kwali Area Councils. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director of the Security Services Department, FCTA, said this in Abuja on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the first FCT Executive…
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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the creation of a task force to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" in government,
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N36.5 billion for the execution of several projects in its satellite towns. Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT Executive Committee meeting, the first in 2025. Zulkiflu explained that out…
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The US Treasury announced financial sanctions on Thursday, the first under the new administration of Donald Trump, that target an
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command, has described fake number plate as a security threat that must be addressed. The Lagos State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, said this during the launch of an operation to combat the menace of fake number plates, on Thursday, in Lagos. “Today’s operation is specifically…
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Mission 89, the global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking in sports and athlete protection, has announced the appointment of professional footballer and Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre as a global ambassador. This strategic partnership underscores the organisation's unwavering commitment to safeguarding young athletes and upholding the integrity of football. Ashleigh Plumptre, renowned…
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US President Donald Trump's trade envoy nominee Jamieson Greer said Thursday that universal tariffs should be "studied and considered"