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Authorities in New Mexico have charged a 16-year-old boy with four counts of first-degree murder after he called 911 to report killing his family early Saturday morning. The teenager contacted emergency services at 3:32 a.m., reporting the deaths at a residence near Belen, a small city approximately 33 miles south of Albuquerque. Upon arrival, New Mexico State Police officers discovered four victims—ages 42, 35, 16, and 14—dead inside the home. A handgun was found on the kitchen table. The suspect, described by police as “extremely intoxicated,” left the house and surrendered to deputies with his hands raised. The victims were…

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been named the CAF African Footballer of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at the CAF Awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta and the Nigeria national team, had an outstanding year, scoring a hat-trick in the Europa League final and helping Nigeria reach the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Four Nigerian female footballers have been named to the prestigious CAF 2024 XI List, showcasing their exceptional talent and contributions to African football. The players are: Other members of the XI include: This recognition highlights their outstanding performances and solidifies their status as some of the best players in African women’s football. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This marks her second consecutive win in this category, solidifying her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football. The award ceremony took place in Marrakech, Morocco, where Nnadozie was honored for her consistent, match-winning performances both at her club, Paris FC, and with the Super Falcons. Her heroics in penalty shootouts during the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers earned her global acclaim. Expressing her joy, Nnadozie said, “This is for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) to Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. This decision was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Tinubu. The renaming honors General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former head of state, in recognition of his contributions to the country’s unity and progress. The proposal will now be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal legislative approval. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, have been crowned the Women’s Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. The prestigious recognition was announced at the award ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This achievement highlights the team’s outstanding performances and remarkable contributions over the past year. The Super Falcons edged out strong contenders from Morocco and South Africa to win the award, cementing their dominance and excellence in African women’s football. This marks a back-to-back title for the nine-time African champions, who finished 2024 as the continent’s best women’s team on the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – GCFR has approved free train rides for Nigerians nationwide from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, aims to ease transportation costs during the festive season. The free train rides will be available on all routes where train services are currently operational. This measure is consistent with President Tinubu’s commitment to cushioning the impact of transportation costs, especially for vulnerable Nigerians. Similar initiatives were implemented during the last Christmas and Sallah periods. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online…

The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit seeking to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office over allegations of drug-related activities and ties to the CIA. The suit, filed by Chief Ambrose Owuru, a former presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), claimed that Tinubu was unfit for the presidency due to his alleged forfeiture of $460,000 to the U.S. government in a drug-related case and his purported role as an active CIA agent. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani Musa Abba-Aji, dismissed the suit and imposed a fine of ₦5 million…

Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 34.60 percent in November 2024, up from 33.88 percent in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase indicates worsening hardship for Nigerians as the cost of living continues to rise. The report highlighted that food inflation also saw a significant rise, reaching 39.93 percent in November, compared to 39.19 percent in October. Urban and rural inflation rates stood at 37.10 percent and 32.27 percent, respectively. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy interventions, including a recent interest rate hike to 27.50 percent, prices of goods and services have remained…

Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and power, and its production is a key economic activity for many countries. Here’s a look at the top ten gold-producing countries in the world: Related || Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Money Supply in 2024 These countries play a crucial role in the global gold market, contributing to the supply of this precious metal and supporting their economies through mining activities. Related || Countries without Their Own Currency Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.