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Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye, the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Ghana, has enjoined Nigerians resident in that country to join President Muhammadu Buhari in rebuilding as Nigeria move to the Next Level. The Envoy made the passionate call in Accra, Tuesday, during the celebration of the 59th Independence Day of Nigeria attended by Nigerians in Ghana and members of the Diplomatic Corps. Amb Abikoye also used the occasion to call on Nigerians to continue to be law abiding, respect the traditions and norms of the host society as good ‘Ambassadors’ of Nigeria. Amb Abikoye in a handshake with a member…
Your Excellency Sir, It was Chinua Achebe who wrote “An Image of Africa and the Trouble with Nigeria” that said the most commonly enunciated Nigerian ideal is unity, with faith following closely. In spite the challenges our country faces today, many of which has done us more harm than good, by impeding our growth and development, we still remain hopeful, faithful, united and unapologetically resolute that things would work in our favour one day, especially with the recent influx of young minds in the business of governance and with leaders who remain ruthless in the quest for prosperity for their…
70 YEARS OF INSPIRING GENERATIONS FOR GREATER HEIGHTS BY PROF MICHAEL OMOLEWA, AT ADULT EDUCATION 70 YEARS ANNIVERSARY LECTURE, DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN. Preamble I must express my gratitude to the Department of Adult Education of the University of Ibadan for the honour given me to present the 70thAnniversary Lecture of the Department, the first to be established in Africa and in the first University in Nigeria. I would like to begin by congratulating the Department for the yeoman service which it has rendered not only to Nigeria but also to the global education community during these…
The Nigeria Football Federation says it is deeply saddened by the death on Tuesday night of two players of Nigeria Women Professional League club, Police Machine Female FC, who were killed by a hit-and-run Jeep driver that ran into about five persons in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. “It is with deep shock and sense of immense loss that we received the tragic news of the death of the players. It is a very, very sad situation for such young ladies to be cut down in their prime in such manner. “This is a tragedy of immense proportions. We…
By Amosu Adeboye Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has declared that Chelsea players Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori are not currently part of his plans. Abraham, 21, is eligible for Nigeria through his father and has been capped twice by England in friendlies and at youth levels. Tomori who is also 21, has 15 caps for the England Under-21 team but has previously said he could play for Nigeria as he is eligible through his parents. “They are both interesting players, but we have made our immediate plans without Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori,” Rohr told BBC Sport. “They…
By Harry Awurumibe, Head, Abuja Bureau Less than 24 hours to the crucial first leg of the African qualifier match of the women’s football tournament of Tokyo 2020 Olympics between Cote d Ivoire and Nigeria, Super Falcons’ interim Coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma said he will fancy an away win or draw in Abidjan. The Nigerian delegation comprising of players, coaches and backroom staff as well as few Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials have since Tuesday settled down in Abidjan.The team of 18 players are made up of 11 home- based and only 7 overseas professional players. But Danjuma is optimistic…
By Amosu Adeboye Club Brugge hero Emmanel Dennis is disappointed the club failed to grab all three points in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Dennis scored twice in the first half before the hosts rallied back after the break through strikes from Sergio Ramos and Casemiro to forced a 2-2 draw. The Nigeria international came close to recording a hat-trick in the game but was denied by Real goalkeeper in the second half. “The feeling would have been even better if we could have taken the three points home with us. Everyone expected…
Nigeria Customs basketball team Wednesday took absolute control of their second game at the ongoing Savannah Conference phase of the 2018/2019 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League by defeating Kaduna Angels 70-36. The Abuja-based Customs had struggled in the opening game of the conference phase against Plateau Rocks on Tuesday, which they managed to win 53-49. But against a less-fancied Kaduna Angels on Wednesday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, the former champions put up a better all-round performance. Customs settled into the game from the first quarter, which they easily took 27-14. As soon as the second quarter…
Cup holders Nigeria will battle Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia and South Africa at the group stage of the 3rd U23 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt next month, following the draw held in Alexandria on Wednesday night. All Group B matches will hold at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo – one of the venues for last summer’s 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals. Host nation Egypt will be up against Ghana, Cameroon and Mali in a hard-as-nails Group A with matches at the Cairo International Stadium. A simple but elegant ceremony, with the Montaza Palace at the foreground and the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on the passing of its Deputy President-General, Alhaji Sakariyahu Babalola. The President also extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alhaji Babalola and all Muslim Ummah who are mourning the loss of the accomplished businessman, whose life was defined by service to others. For his contributions to the Islamic community in Nigeria, particularly in his capacity as the President-General of the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN), President Buhari affirms that Alhaji Babalola will be long remembered for promoting peace, generosity, and compassion. The…