West Africa

Nigeria: Kay Wonder – Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity

[ad_1] Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes love, unity, and peaceful coexistence, especially in light of the nation's rising economic challenges. Speaking at his annual praise and worship concert, Praise Invasion season 5, held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Kay Wonder highlighted the unifying power of gospel music. He noted that gospel songs have long contributed to […]

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Entertainment

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 […]

October 17, 2024 2

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 2

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 2

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 3

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 3

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 3

News

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 […]

October 17, 2024 3

News

Nigeria/Libya: Govt Didn’t Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players – Minister

[ad_1] The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior national football team in Libya. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communication Strategy. It stressed that the report, which was published on Oct. 15 by the Libya Observer, claiming that Nigeria had […]

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