Super Eagles Call-up Was A Shock To Me — Slavia Prague Star Suleiman
Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman has said his call-up to the Super Eagles, for their Group L AFCON 2027 qualifiers with Tanzania was a shock to him. Suleiman was named in Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad for the double-header billed for today (Friday, November 13) and Tuesday November 17. “I’m happyContinue Reading
4% Economic Growth Insufficient To Lift Millions Out Of Poverty — Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has said Nigeria’s current economic growth rate of about four per cent is insufficient to significantly reduce poverty, create enough jobs, and accelerate the country’s industrial transformation. He said Nigeria must achieve sustained double-digit economic growth, supported by massive investments exceeding 30 perContinue Reading
Religion, Tribe Not Criteria For Appointments Under Tinubu — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has declared that competence, capacity and the ability to deliver results, rather than religious or ethnic considerations, remain the guiding principles for appointments under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Akume said the Federal Government was committed to ensuring thatContinue Reading
Cross River Eyes Economic Rebirth With $2bn Afreximbank Facility
Afreximbank has expressed interest in financing about $2 billion in bankable projects in Cross River State to boost the state’s economic fortunes. The Director, Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion, Afreximbank, Dr Gainmore Zanamwe, stated this during the flag-off ceremony of the 6th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network Investment Conference (AfSNET 2026),Continue Reading
‘The time is ripe’: ex-helicopter engineer poised to be Germany’s first female president
Backed by MPs from across the political divide, Bavarian Ilse Aigner offers an approachability and warmth the chancellor lacks Germany has had 12 presidents since the end of the second world war, all of them men. Now, for the first time, the federal republic is on the brink of gettingContinue Reading
Over 40% of people with diabetes unaware of condition – WHO
The World Health Organisation says over 40% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, warning that a lack of early detection prevents access to needed care. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-40-of-people-with-diabetes-unaware-of-condition-who/Continue Reading
NDC attack: Lagos APC won’t jump to conclusions – Spokesman
The Lagos APC has denied involvement in the disruption of an NDC political gathering in Ikeja, stating it will not jump to conclusions over the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-attack-lagos-apc-wont-jump-to-conclusions-spokesman/Continue Reading
Nigeria must invest in young leaders, says Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has called for deliberate investment in young Nigerians to prepare them for leadership and public policy roles. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-invest-in-young-leaders-says-chidoka/Continue Reading
Global oil supply to exceed demand in Q4 – IEA
The International Energy Agency reports that global oil supplies are expected to exceed demand in Q4, with a market surplus recorded in October. Read More: https://punchng.com/global-oil-supply-to-exceed-demand-in-q4-iea/Continue Reading
From Messi to Pele: Footballers with most goals in calendar year
Lionel Messi holds the record for the most goals in a calendar year with 91 in 2012. See the full list featuring legends like Pele, Ronaldo, and Muller. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-messi-to-pele-footballers-with-most-goals-in-calendar-year/Continue Reading