MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES LOOKMAN, NNADOZIE, SUPER FALCONS ON CAF AWARDS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES LOOKMAN, NNADOZIE, SUPER FALCONS ON CAF AWARDS


 


President Bola Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year.


 


President Tinubu also hails Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year.


 


The awards were announced Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. 


 


The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating these athletes, describing them as worthy ambassadors for showcasing their talent and bringing honour to the country on the continental and world stage.


 


The President believes that this recognition by Africa's highest football authority will inspire other upcoming athletes to remain steadfast in pursuing their dreams.


 


He affirms that their determination, discipline and confidence underscore the administration’s resolve to build a better Nigeria where everyone thrives and succeeds.


 


‘‘These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them.


 


‘‘Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying.   


 


‘‘Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future,’’ the President said.


 


Bayo Onanuga


Special Adviser to the President


(Information & Strategy)


December 16, 2024

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