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CBN Governor, Emefiele emerges President of African Central Banks

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has been elected as the President of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB). Emefiele, who was elected at the 39th Ordinary meeting of the Assembly of Governors of the AACB, will

Four die as Zaria Central Mosque collapses on worshipers

There was commotion in Kaduna State on Friday after Zaria Central Mosque collapsed on worshippers. At least four worshippers died while seven others sustained injuries in the incident. Daily Trust quoted the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, saying

North Central Governors liken Plateau killings to Rwanda genocide

On Christmas Eve, gunmen attacked 25 communities in three local government areas in Plateau State killing over 150 residents of the communities. The governors also urged President Bola Tinubu's government to get to the root of the recent killings in Plateau

CAN Writes FG Over Zaria Central Mosque Collapse In Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has suggested that the federal government and the government of Kaduna state should investigate the cause of the collapse of a section of the Zaria central mosque. Reports claimed on Friday, August 11, 2023, that

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Ten best central midfielders in history revealed (See list)

The best central midfielders in the history of football have been ranked. These are players who possess a wide range of qualities, such as excellent vision, passing accuracy and the ability to read the game. Contemporary midfielders also need to be comfortable

Ranking The Greatest Centre-Backs in Premier League history

Legends from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and both Manchester clubs make the list of the most elite centre-backs that have played in the Premier League The Premier League has been graced by some of the most iconic defenders in football history, players who

Transfer: Barcelona confirm deal for 20-year-old centre-back

Barcelona have confirmed that 20-year-old centre-back, Jean-Clair Todibo has left the club to join Schalke 04 on loan until the end of the season. Todibo, who has played five games for Barça since his arrival at the Camp Nou in January 2019, joined the German

Juventus hold talks to sign Chelsea centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly

Juventus are preparing a summer move for Chelsea centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports in Italy. Koulibaly joined Chelsea in a £34 million deal from Napoli last July but has struggled in his first season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, meanwhile

University of Ibadan Names Conference Centre after Otunba Subomi Balogun

The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria's premier tertiary institution, has again honoured the Founder of FCMB Group, Otunba (Dr.) Michael Olasubomi Balogun by naming its modern and multi-purpose conference centre after him. On Thursday, September 6, 2018,

Economic Community of Central African States ends sanctions on Gabon

The Economic Community of Central African States has reached a consensus to remove sanctions on Gabon and reintegrate the country into the regional bloc. This decision comes six months after Gabon's membership was suspended in response to a coup that led to

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JAMB candidate arrested with gun by NSCDC at Nasarawa examination centre

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State has arrested a 21- year-old candidate for being in possession of firearms in one of the centres of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the state. The state

Nigeria exact revenge on Central African Republic with 2-0 win

Nigeria on Sunday avenged their 1-0 defeat to the Central African Republic, with a 2-0 victory. The three-time African champions were shocked at home by the Wild Beasts on Thursday, in a 2022 World Cup qualifying game. However, on Sunday, Gernot Rohr's men

JAMB Begins Construction of 500-seat CBT Centre in Benin

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday laid the foundation stone for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board's 500-seat Computer-Based Test centre in Benin. The governor said at the event that the centre would add value to the state's education

EPL: Man Utd sign shortest centre-back in Premier League

Manchester United's new signing, Lisandro Martinez, is set to become the shortest centre-back in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports. Martinez, who arrived from Ajax for around £53.3million, stands at just 175cm (5ft 9in) tall. United confirmed a deal

Nigeria to buy banks acquired by deposed Central Bank governor

Nigeria is in the process of acquiring two banks that were purportedly acquired at a significant discount by the deposed Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. On Emefiele faced suspension shortly after Tinubu assumed office in late May and was subsequently