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Osinbajo, Jonathan, Sambo, Govs, Ministers bid Ekwueme farewell as ex-VP is interred at Oko

— 3rd February 2018 FG renames Federal University Alike, Ebonyi after him Geoffrey Anyanwu, Awka and Jeff Amaechi Agbodo, Onitsha The remains of the first elected Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme was yesterday, laid to rest in his Oko, Orumba North local government of Anambra State in a blaze of glory. Security operatives […]

CHAN 2018: Ajiboye takes Eagles to final

Joe Apu Super Eagles substitute goalkeeper, Dele Ajiboye’s heroics last night saw Nigeria landing in her first ever CHAN final. The Eagles managed a 1-0 victory over hard fighting Falcons of Sudan in a game in which Nigeria played one-man down for most part of the second half. The Eagles also lost first choice goalkeeper, […]

Nigeria’s first ever Winter Olympians gear up for games

The trio of Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga will fly Nigeria’s flag for the first time at the Winter Games. Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere and Akuoma Omeoga are the force behind the team, which officially qualified for the games in November last year. “When people see us, they’re like ‘oh you guys are […]

Soccer: Enugu FA Produces FIFA Badge Referee Plus Other Achievements

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state football Association (ENSFA), says despite numerous challenges, associated with soccer development in Nigeria, it has recorded impressive feat in the last few years, including producing a FIFA badge Referee, Miss Patience Ndidi Madu. It hinted that aside the newly graded Madu, who was decorated in Enugu yesterday, scores of Referees […]

UN blasts Nigeria over Cameroonian separatists extradiction

– The UN refugee agency on Thursday criticised Nigeria for breaching international agreements after the leader of a Cameroonian anglophone separatist movement and his supporters were extradited at Yaounde’s request. The UNHCR said it learned “with great concern” about the case of Sisiku Ayuk Tabe, who was sent back to Cameroon this week with 46 […]

Nigerian governors are toothless bulldogs –Gov Ishaku

Nigerian governors are toothless bulldogs –Gov Ishaku — 1st February 2018 Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has described governors in Nigeria as toothless bulldogs, even though they are regarded as chief security officers of their respective states. Ishaku also said governors have no control over any security establishment to help them work as […]

Benue killings by the infidels: Senate summons IGP

ULTIMATUM ON BENUE KILLINGS : Senate summons IGP — 1st February 2018 •Buhari faults lawmakers’ position Fred Itua, Abuja Twenty-four hours after the expiration of an ultimatum given to Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, to arrest perpetrators of recent killings in Benue State, the Senate yesterday ordered its Committee on Police Affairs to summon […]

Outrage after French journalist asks Chimamanda Adichie if there’re bookshops in Nigeria

“Are there bookshops in Nigeria?” The question posed by a French journalist last week incensed acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. At an event held in a ritzy Paris government building under crystal chandeliers, Adichie launched a blistering assault on perceived French arrogance.y READ ALSO:US Secret Service warns about new method of ATM robbery “I […]

Falcons get Swedish coach

The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday signed an agreement with former Sweden coach Thomas Dennerby to manage the Super Falcons.

The eight-time African champions have been without a coach since they won the 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Stephanie Otobo apologies to Apostle Johnson Suleman

Sunday, January 28, 2018 Stephanie Otobo, the Canada-based singer has apologized to Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries saying that she was manipulated by some politicians. Otobo begged for forgiveness while apologizing to the body of Christ. Recalled that the she claimed Apostle Johnson Suleman had an affair with her in Canada. Speaking in […]