President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said the nation would remain grateful to Nigeria’s former Head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, for his role in managing the civil war which took place during his regime. In a congratulatory letter signed by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity to commemorate Gowon’s 80th…
How Falcao Trained Parrot to Celebrate His Goals
Radamel Falcao, the Columbian striker who plays for Manchester United Football Club, is known to be lethal in front of the goal. He must also enjoy cheers and applauds from his fans in different parts of the world. But that apparently is limited to the human population. So, would it be a bad idea if…
First Lady Arrives Adamasigba Stadium
Patience Jonathan arrives at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasigba, Ibadan, Oyo State, in continuation of the women empowerment initiative program and her visit to Oyo State.
Donors Pledge $5.4bn To Rebuild Gaza
International donors have pledged a total of $5.4bn to help rebuild war-stricken Gaza at a conference in Cairo, Egypt. Boerge Brende, the Norwegian Foreign Minister, who made the disclosure on Sunday, said the total pledge, which exceeded the $4bn the Palestinian government requested for, was a sign of solidarity with the Palestinian people in general.…
Ebola: IMF Restates Commitment To African Countries
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has reiterated its commitment towards tackling the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, outbreak in Africa. Christine Lagarde, IMF’s Managing Director, made the disclosure on Friday in Washington DC during a meeting with the president of Guinea. “On behalf of the Fund, my main message today to President Condé and to the…
No Change To African Nations Cup Despite Ebola – CAF
The Confederation of African Football, CAF on Saturday said there would be no change to its plan to hold the 2015 African Nations Cup, AFCON in Morocco. This follows a Moroccan Health Ministry’s request on Friday, appealing to CAF to postpone the tournament due to commence on Saturday, January 18, 2015 over the outbreak of…
‘Nigeria Will Rank Among The World’s Best In Soccer’ – Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, newly elected president of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, has said that his administration would ensure that Nigerian football is ranked among the world’s best. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, Pinnick said that his aim was to apply scientific methods in the running of the country’s football. “We have been in-scripted…
Pinnick Charges Super Falcons To Triumph
Amaju Pinnick, the newly elected president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has urged the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women football team, to triumph at the African Women Championship, AWC, which kicks off in Namibia on Saturday, October 11, 2014. While urging the girls to conquer Africa, Pinnick assured them of the country’s readiness to…
Keshi Drops Moses
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has dropped Victor Moses, the team’s midfielder ahead of the crucial two-legged clash with Sudan in the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifiers. He replaced him with Emem Eduok, Dolphins of Port Harcourt striker, after Moses was ruled out for three weeks over a thigh injury he sustained during a…
Keshi Worried Over Moses’ Injury
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed concerns over the recent injury sustained by Victor Moses, the team’s midfielder, in his club’s 3 – 1 defeat to Sunderland in the English Premier League, EPL, on Saturday. Moses, who created the opportunity that gave Stoke City a solitary goal in the encounter, was forced out at…
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