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Dec

14

2023

CAF begins selling tickets for AFCON 2023.

SportsAfrica, CAF, Soccer, Sports

CAF, the Confederation of African Football, has begun selling tickets for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Locals will be able to purchase tickets for the biennial competition through over-the-counter sales. According to OHAFIATV News, the tournament's online ticket sales began on November 9, 2023. Over-the-counter ticket sales will take place in 12 cities and towns throughout Cote d'Ivoire. Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, Korhogo, San Pedro, Grand Bassam, Cocody, Plateau, Bingerville, Songon, Anyama, Yopougon, and Adjamé all have ticket sales outlets. Ticket prices range from 5000 FCFA (approximately $8) for Category 3, 10000 FCFA (approximately $16) for Category 2, and 15000 FCFA…

Dec

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu grants N9 billion to each state for infrastructure.

Economy, Metro, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

According to the Presidency, the 36 states that make up the Federation have received N9 billion from President Bola Tinubu's administration. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, stated that N7 billion had been given to states for the development of infrastructure, with the remaining amount going towards palliative fuel subsidy payments. He announced on X that the Federation Account Allocation Committee, or FAAC, had increased revenue allocation. Onanuga claims: "The Bola Tinubu presidency has provided the 36 Nigerian states with unprecedented support. They recently received N7 billion each for infrastructure support, on top of the N2 billion…

Dec

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Somalia wants Wike, FCTA to help develop Mogadishu.

News, Opinion, PoliticsAbuja, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Somalia

On Thursday, the FCT Minister hosted Somalia's ambassador, Jamal Mohammed Barrow, in his office. The ambassador asked the FCT Administration to help Somalia develop Mogadishu using his experiences. “We hope Nigeria is the best role model for Somalia now because we have gone through the same experiences as the civil war, and we feel Nigeria can be our example in the future, especially in Abuja,” he said. Wike said that the FCT Administration for Foreign Missions would support and approve the land allocation request for the Somali Chancery in Abuja. "Our goal is to make guests comfortable. Tell us what…

Dec

14

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Soldiers Allegedly Capture IPOB Commander of ESN in Enugu

MetroCrime, ESN, IPOB, Metro, Nigeria, Security

A commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed branch of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was alleged to have been captured by troops of Sector 1 Exercise Golden Dawn III in cooperation with other security agencies. Based on reliable intelligence reports, a statement released on the Nigerian Army's X account, @HQNigerianArmy, claimed that the operation happened on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Nirgeria Army The commander, identified as Uchechukwu Akpa, was apprehended at his hiding place at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ameta Mgbowo, in the Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, along with three other individuals.…

Dec

13

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

ECK-F Football Tournament Focuses on Youth Talent Discovery, Sponsorship

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Sponsored2027, Abia North Political Project, Abia State, Comr Amos Kalu, ECK Foundation, Emeka Kalu, Sports

Football has been one of the most unifying forces that has kept Nigerians together despite many problems. Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of ECK Foundation (ECK-F), laid the groundwork for youths to prove themselves worthy of identification, sponsorship, and talent training. With N1 million to compete for throughout the holidays, talent discovery and fun are certain.The US-based engineer, philanthropist, and astute politician has always expressed his intention to invest in youths as the nation's future, and this competition is a step in that direction. He said: "Capturing youths' minds and guiding them towards beneficial initiatives like discovering their potential…