FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

 

The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034.

This was disclosed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, which held on Wednesday, December 11. FIFA also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup.

Russia confirms it smuggled ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad out of Syria

 

Russian President, Vladimir Putin's allies have confirmed for the first time today that Russia helped President Bashar al-Assad flee Syria to Moscow. 

 

Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, claimed that Assad was transported out of Syria 'in the most secure way possible' over the weekend. 

Syrian dictator Assad reportedly transferred $135 billion to Russia before fleeing to Moscow

 

Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad illegally transferred $135 billion to Russia, Khalid Bey, an intelligence officer for the ousted Syrian regime, has told the Turkish newspaper Turkiye Gazetesi.

Rebel forces swept into the capital of Damascus on Sunday, December 8, ousting President Bashar al-Assad and taking control of the country.

Ahmadu Bello University Wins Northwest Zone of 7 for 7 National Values Campus Debate 2024

 

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has emerged as the Northwest Zone champion of the 7 for 7 National Values Campus Debate 2024. ABU defeated the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, in a closely contested competition held on December 5, 2024, at the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS), Kano State.  

Adron Homes Leads Call for Innovation and Urbanization at Oyo State Real Estate Conference

 

The Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, delivered a powerful address at the maiden edition of the Oyo State Real Estate Conference, organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State Chapter.

Millionaire entrepreneur Dave Portnoy reveals his estranged wife still has 'full access' to all of his money 'forever'

 

Dave Portnoy has got everyone on the internet talking after he disclosed his unique setup with his estranged wife. 

The Barstool Sports founder revealed in an interview with Sage Steele that he still shares a bank account with his wife Renee, with whom he split with in 2017 but never formally got divorced from.  

Pastor Leke Adeboye Shades Prayer Warriors

 

Pastor Leke Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has shared his thoughts about women who attend serveral prayer programs but have refused to speak with their husbands, fathers and ‘sisters.’

Wema Bank Emerges Overall Winner for the Third Time at Nigeria Bankers Game 2024

 

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2024 Grand Finale. This remarkable achievement marks the bank’s third consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event.

CBN is building an economy for everyone to thrive "Don't JAPA" – Cardoso tells Nigerians

 

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerians to reconsider leaving the country, popularly referred to as "Japa." He assured that the CBN is working toward creating an economy where everyone and every business can thrive.

 

Cardoso made this appeal in his keynote address at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos.

 

US approves $385m arms sales to Taiwan despite protest from China

 

The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to Taiwan in deals valued at $385 million, according to a statement released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday.

 

Although Washington does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taipei, it remains Taiwan’s most crucial ally and largest arms supplier. The latest deals reinforce the US commitment to supporting Taiwan’s defense capabilities amidst increasing military pressure from China.

Kwara Hosts North Central National Values Charter Debate, Unilorin Emerges North-Central Champion

 

The 7 for 7 National Values Charter Campus Debate, powered by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the implementation of the National Identity Project(NIP), took place on November 28 at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.