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BREAKING: FIFA Bans ex Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, for life over fraudulent match mixing

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, Top Stories Friday, August 16th, 2019

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has been banned for life and fined $50,000 by Fifa for agreeing to ‘the manipulation of matches.’ Siasia was coach of Nigeria between 2010-2011 and for a spell in 2016 but the time period when Fifa believes he committed his infractions is unclear. He has also served as coach of […]

Kanu hails Okowa for developing sports in Delta

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Former Super Eagles Skipper and football legend Kanu Nwankwo, has commended the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa’s commitment to the development of sports in Delta State. In a tweet on his personal handle @PapiloKanu, the former Arsenal and PSG player thanked Okowa for receiving him at his office this week and acknowledged the great […]

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles now 3rd in Africa

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, July 25th, 2019

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after winning bronze at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. In the ranking table released by the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1, 481 points as against 1, 433 it had in […]

Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot & retires from international football

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 21st, 2019

Ebenezer Bajela With five goals and one assist at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations, retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo emerged the top scorer of the competition to take home the Golden Boot award for the top marksman. Ighalo netted the only goal of the game for the Eagles in Wednesday’s third-place win against […]

AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi finals clash

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 14th, 2019

By Tunde Eludini The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from The Gambia as the centre referee for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Algeria and Nigeria on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium. The 40-year-old FIFA badge referee is widely regarded […]

Nigeria eliminate holders Cameroon 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations classic

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, July 7th, 2019

dion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday. China-based forward Ighalo bundled home a scrappy opener but Clarence Seedorf’s Cameroon hit back through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie with two quick-fire goals before […]

2019 AFCON: Visa issues prevent Super Eagles’ supporters’ club from travelling to Egypt

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, June 30th, 2019

The National Chairperson, Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club, Bunmi Ogunfunwa, on Saturday said that the Super Eagles were missing the supporters club at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt due to visa hitch. Ogunfuwa made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on the sidelines of […]

$360m Abiola stadium taken over by weeds

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, June 15th, 2019

Adelani Adepegba and Sodiq Oyeleke The National Stadium, Abuja, now renamed Moshood Abiola National Stadium, is in a state of disrepair following the failure of the government to maintain the facility, which has been taken over by weeds. Findings indicate that many facilities at the complex, built at a whopping $360m in 2003, had deteriorated […]

AFCON 2019: Eagles to earn N5.4m each if…

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

Super Eagles players will earn N1.8 million for each match at the group stage and will earn a staggering and N5.4 million if they qualify for Round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Egypt, reports Bestchoicesports.com.ng. However, it was gathered that unlike Russia 2018 World Cup, Super Eagles players would not be […]

Russian deadend for scammed Nigerian footballers

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, May 27th, 2019

Names marked with an asterisk* have been changed to protect interviewees’ anonymity. Sochi and Moscow, Russia – At around the time of the 2018 World Cup, several Nigerian men travelled to Russia on a promise. Agents in the African country had led them to believe that they would enjoy professional footballing careers in Russia, and they arrived with “fan-ID”, […]

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	1 Nigeria without Nigerians – by Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| July 1, 2019 – Today’s reflection was inspired by Buhari’s recent reiteration of [...]	2	3	4 RUGA: Okogie says Nigeria is now face-to-face with the truth By Sam Eyoboka OLLOWING President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of the controversial RUGA Settlement project across the country, the Catholic Archbishop Emeritus [...] How Buhari ordered suspension of Ruga programmeBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari suspended the controversial “Ruga” programme in anger, saying that its [...]	5 Press Release: Mosun Filani and her tailor: Setting the records straightMosun Filani and her tailor: Setting the records straight Our attention has been drawn to a report published by Information Nigeria [...]	6
7 Fulani herdsmen block Asaba-Benin expressway in Delta Ochei Matthew, Asaba The Issele-Asaba junction on the Asaba-Benin Expressway was on Friday blocked by Fulani herdsmen who were protesting the [...] Nigeria eliminate holders Cameroon 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations classicdion Ighalo scored twice and teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning goal as Nigeria eliminated defending Africa Cup of Nations champions [...] We’ve yet to trace Fatoyinbo’s record -UNILORIN Tunde Oyekola, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has said it has yet to trace the academic record of Biodun Fatoyinbo, the [...]	8	9	10	11 We’ll have a ranch in Ogun soon, says Abiodun By Ola Ajayi & Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA- GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that his administration would soon have [...] Lagos declares free tolls at Lekki-Ikoyi tollgatesLagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared toll free for motorists going and coming out of Lekki axis during [...] RUGA : DSS invites Ralph Uwazuruike By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI. The Department of State Security, DSS, has invited the protagonist of the Movement for the Actualization of [...] Breaking: New Nigeria passport has herdsmen inscribed on it – Apostle Suleiman alert The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has alerted that the new Nigerian passport has herdsmen inscribed [...] Health worker sleeps with man who killed husband in Rivers State Eric Dumo An employee of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Board in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of the state, Douglas Ajemine, [...]	12 Senate President Lawan, the Law equally Protects Females, Take Steps on Senator Elisha Abbo -By John Egbeazien OshodiBy John Egbeazien Oshodi \|Florida, USA \|July 12, 2019- Universally, from the angle of moral psychology the most sacred places on [...] Beyond the Symbolism of June 12 -By Tochukwu Ezukanma By Tochukwu Ezukanma \|Lagos, Nigeria \|July 12, 2019 – June 12 1993 was a milestone in the history of Nigeria [...] EFCC sponsoring fake petition against Goje, lawyer allegesJames Abraham, Jos A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Paul Erokoro, has alleged that the petition which the Economic and Financial [...] Ministerial list: Senate dumps resolution mandating President to attach portfoliosSunday Aborisade, Abuja The Senate has described as unnecessary the resolution passed by the 8th Senate which mandated the President to [...] South Africa grants Ghana visa-free entry, excludes NigeriaThe Department of Home Affairs says the country’s new eVisa system will launch in November 2019, and it has added new [...] Herdsmen apologise to Imo community after shoot community membersshot at their host community in Obokofia community in Ohaji/Egbema local government area, Imo State, have asked to be forgiven [...] Buhari asks Senate to confirm Muhammad as CJN, 15 aidesSunday Aborisade, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, to [...] Oyo recovers 13 vandalised vehicles from Ajimobi’s aidesAdemola Babalola, Ibadan The Oyo State Government on Thursday confirmed the recovery of 14 vehicles taken away by the officials of [...] Nigerian lawmakers, police, judges most corrupt, says TI, National Assembly kicks Sunday Aborisade, Leke Baiyewu, Oladimeji Ramon and Tobi Aworinde Transparency International has released a survey showing that the police, legislature and [...] Poor Nigerians rose from 86 to 98 million in 10 years –UNDPNigerians rose from 86 to 98 million in 10 years –UNDP Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The 2019 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has indicated [...] Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The 2019 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has indicated that “multi dimensionally poor” Nigerians increased from 86 million to [...]	13 Killings Of Thousands of Nigerian Christians: UK Report Indicts Buhari The global independent report on the persecution of Christians authored by the Rt. Rev. Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Truro in [...] REVEALED!!! How Elisha Abbo Abused Igbo Wife & Infected Her With HIV That Eventually Killed HerClick for Full Image Size Sun News Online in a special report has revealed how embattled Senator Elisha Abbo abused and [...]
14 AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi finals clashBy Tunde Eludini The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from [...] Obasanjo speaks on the killing of Fasoranti’s daughter by herdsmenBy Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said the country had ‘diminished’ after the killing of Funke Olakunri-Fasoranti, the [...]	15 Ogoni Women Reject Oil Resumption in OgonilandThe Federation of Ogoni Women’s Association( FOWA) have rejected plans by the Nigerian Federal Government to forcefully resume oil production [...]	16	17 Pirates Kidnap 10 Turkish Sailors Off Nigeria Pirates have attacked a ship off the coast of Nigeria and abducted 10 sailors from the Turkish cargo vessel. Shipping company [...] We were kidnapped by Fulani militias – Rev. Fr. EzeBy Ikechukwu Odu NSUKKA-The Catholic priest of Nsukka Diocese, Rev. Fr. Celestine Eze, released recently from kidnappers den has alleged that [...] Presidency reacts as CNN reporter Isha Sesay debuts book on Chibok girls British Sierra Leonean journalist and lead reporter CNN Africa, Isha Sesay, in her first book titled Beneath the Tamarind Tree, explores [...] Fasoranti’s daughter: We’ve made some arrests – Police Be mindful of your utterances, Presidency warns leaders Nigerians may resort to self-help – Deji of Akure, Oyinlola, others By Dayo Johnson, [...] Buhari replies Obasanjo, others, says those criticizing him are not patrioticBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday took a swipe at those criticising him on the insecurity situation in the [...] Herder caught with sack of bullets in Imo By Chinonso Alozie Owerri-herdsmen have been caught by the people of Obudi Agwa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area, with [...] Makinde declares N48bn firms, other personal assets on declaration form Ademola Babalola, Ibadan he Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday made good his campaign promise to publicly declare his assets. The [...] Binghamton University Nigerian-born basketball player, Calistus Anyichie, drowns at water park in US Binghamton University has announced the death of a student-athlete, Nigerian-born basketball player, Calistus Anyichie. He was said to have died in [...]	18 Thousands of visitors to Canada turned back at airports across the worldA record number of Canada-bound visitors were turned away at airports overseas on the advice of Canadian border officials last [...]	19 Herdsmen: Yoruba group gives Buhari 14-day ultimatumOPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. BY THE NEW OODUA YOUTH [...] Press Release: Imo government to partner FRSC on road safetyGOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR PRESS RELEASE IMO GOVT. TO PARTNER FRSC ON SAFETY OF ROADS Imo State Government says [...] Ogoni Professionals Kick Against Oil Resumption in OgonilandThe Council of Ogoni Professionals (COP) have reacted to calls by allies of Shell and the oil industry for the [...] Canadians should expect to give up personal information on crossing U.S. borderThe Canadian Politician – Canadians travelling to the United States can now expect to give up some of their personal information [...] U.S. House calls for more security for members in the wake of “Send Her back” chants at Trump’s rally The Canadian Politician – U.S. House Democrats are calling for more security for its members in the wake of chants at [...] U.S. House rejects resolution to impeach Trump over racist commentsThe Canadian Politician – U.S. Democratic House leadership rejected a resolution on Wednesday to impeach President Trump for his alleged [...]	20
21 Declare state of emergency on security, PDP advises FGBy Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on [...] I don’t want ministerial position, I prefer to be senator, says ex-Gov. AjimobiEx-Gov. Abiola Ajimobi The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has said he prefers going to the Senate than [...] Picture: Panic as man climbs aircraft at Lagos Airport Passengers aboard a Port Harcourt-bound flight panicked on Friday after a yet-to-be-identified man climbed the aircraft while it was about [...] We’re conscious of war, will react if killings continue – Gani Adams…Yoruba generalissimo, Ganiyu Adams warns over herdsmen attacks …Reacts to Olakunri’s death, says Tinubu’s statement uncalled for …Blasts S’West governors on failed [...] South-West Govs flay call on Fulani herdsmen to leave regionBy Dayo Johnson, Akure OUTH West governors yesterday described the statement credited to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), asking all Fulani [...] Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot & retires from international football Ebenezer Bajela With five goals and one assist at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations, retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo [...] Joshua: My uncle predicted Ruiz’s defeat in 2014 Anthony Joshua’s uncle labelled Andy Ruiz Jr as an “upset king” five years ago. The British superstar has vowed to bounce back [...] Insecurity: Ooni of Ife pays second visit to Villa under 24hrs John Ameh, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, paid a second visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, [...] Why women use charms to attract men – Lydia Forson Actress, Lydia Forson has revealed why women buy charms to attract men. The Ghanaian actress in her tweet which came [...] Opinion: See what Presidency has done to Osibanjo VP Osinbajo Emmanuel Aziken The sight of Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo walking majestically with his United States counterpart, Mike Pence last Wednesday on [...] Abolish herdmen’s North-South movement, Gov Ganduje of Kano State tells FGAlexander Okere with agency report Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on the Federal Government to abolish the movement of [...] Nigerian woman executed in Saudi ArabiaBy Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Victoria Ojeme Nigerian woman and three others have been executed in Saudi Araba for drug trafficking, bringing [...]	22 Kenya finance minister Henry Rotich arrested for corruptionKenya’s finance minister has surrendered himself to the police after the chief prosecutor ordered his arrest over allegations of corruption. Henry [...]	23	24 BREAKING: EFCC seals Rochas Foundation College, supermarket, daughter’s school Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri he operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission have sealed Rochas Foundation College, Owerri, Imo State. The anti-graft agency [...]	25 FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles now 3rd in AfricaNigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after [...] Tunisia president dies, replaced by parliamentary speakerTunisia’s parliamentary speaker, Mohamed Ennaceur, has been sworn in as the country’s interim president, the official Tunisian news agency TAP [...] Senate Screens 14 More Nominees on ThursdayThe Senate on Thursday screened 14 nominees out of the 43 sent to it by President Mohammadu Buhari. The figure is [...] American arrested by Murtala Muhammed International Airport police for allegedly assaulting a towing service officialMaureen Ihua-Maduenyi An American national has been arrested and detained by the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Police [...]	26	27
28	29 In remembrance of Biafran Heroes – By Tochukwu EzukanmaBy Tochukwu Ezukanma \| Lagos, Nigeria \| July 29, 2019 – The indigenous Igbo eschatology demands the mourning and remembrance of [...] The Otedola Example – By Dr. Jideofor AdibeBy Dr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| July 29, 2019 – “Otedola has made me, I can play football again,” [...] South-East governors plan forest guards Raphael Ede, Enugu The South East Governors Forum rose from a meeting on Sunday to announce that it would establish forest [...]	30	31

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BREAKING: FIFA Bans ex Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, for life over fraudulent match mixing

Kanu hails Okowa for developing sports in Delta

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles now 3rd in Africa

Ighalo wins AFCON Golden Boot & retires from international football

AFCON 2019: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi finals clash

Nigeria eliminate holders Cameroon 3-2 in Africa Cup of Nations classic

2019 AFCON: Visa issues prevent Super Eagles’ supporters’ club from travelling to Egypt

$360m Abiola stadium taken over by weeds

AFCON 2019: Eagles to earn N5.4m each if…

Russian deadend for scammed Nigerian footballers

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