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Kofi Anna   Former UN Secretary-General and Ghana's most remarkable diplomat has sent in his congratulatory message to the president elect ; Adama Barrow who defeated the incumbent president, Jammeh to become the president-elect of Gambia in the just concluded presidential election. Kofi however, urged both parties to

Falcons jubilating after winning the trophy Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Saturday in Yaounde won the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) for the eighth time after beating hosts Cameroon 1-0 before a capacity 40,000 crowd. An 84th minute goal from Desire Oparanozie was enough for Nigeria to retain the trophy they won in Namibia two years ago, when they beat the same Indomitable Lionesses 2-0. Super Falcons have dominated this competition, winning all but two of the 10 editions played so far. In a repeat of the 2014 final, Cameroon finished as runners-up again despite enjoying massive home support. In front of Cameroon president Paul Biya, the hosts had the best of the first half, with a number of chances for Aboudi Onguene. But the Indomitable Lionesses failed to make the most of their opportunities, even with the Falcons looking like an average team and not the defending champions. In the second half, Oparanozie, who also scored Nigeria’s winner...

Actress- Omotola Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been  unveiled as the brand ambassador for the Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, NLPGA. At the event in Lagos on 1 December, Omotola spoke about the importance and benefits of educating millions of Nigerian women and families on the health hazards surrounding the use of firewood and even kerosene in preparing meals. “We must now reach out to more women and indeed families on the need to embrace the use of liquefied gas, which is cleaner, healthier, safer and even more cost effective”. Mr Dayo Adeshina, the President of NLPGA said; Omotola is a great addition to the fight for renewable energy and total conversion to liquefied petroleum gas in Nigeria. Omotola would also be working with WINLPG (Women in LPG) as they introduce other women into the LPG world. In attendance were bank executives and captains of the oil and gas industry. Among the speakers were Chairperson ...

Falcons “We have come this far and I don’t see the Cameroonians stopping us from retaining our trophy, which we are going to present as Christmas gift to Nigerians.” Those were the words of Super Falcons team captain, Rita Chikwelu, yesterday ahead of today’s final of the 10th African Women’s Nations Cup clash between Nigeria and host Cameroon. The Falcons, who have won the title seven times, are aiming for another historic moment, and Chikwelu says it is a mission possible. Speaking with The Guardian at their Djeuga Palace Hotel base in Yaounde yesterday, the team captain said another victory over the Camerounians is possible. She said they would have to tread with caution, considering the fact that the Lionesses are playing in front of their home crowd. “If you look at the history of our past matches in recent years, you will agree with me that the two teams have a lot in common,” Chikwelu said. “But we will find a way to overcome them, no matter their home supp...