Tag: politics
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Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa receives NDSF Torch, lauds NDDC
The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) Torch on Tuesday, made a stopover in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Receiving the torch at a ceremony held at the Ondo State sports complex in Akure, the governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, reiterated his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development and youth engagement. The governor, who was represented by his…
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I fought a good fight, say Amaju Pinnick as he tells his election story
Amaju Melvin Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation has given his side of the election story stating with all confidence that “he fought a good fight” like Apostle Paul. He lost his seat on the FIFA Council on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt but says he is full of gratitude to God and…
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Ola Olukoyede: Sailing through the storm -2
By Shina Philips Systemic corruption is the bane of many developing countries. In the words of a prominent anti-corruption crusader, corruption is a ‘force which drives poverty, inequality, dysfunctional democracy and global insecurity.’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently highlighted the dangers of allowing corruption to fester when he described the menace as a ‘scourge.’ Speaking…
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Super Eagles, NFF resolve to boycott Libya match
Pius Ayinor The Super Eagles players and the Nigeria Football Federation have resolved to boycott the AFCON 2024 qualifying game against Libya scheduled for Tuesday in Benghazi and return to Nigeria. The decision follows the very harsh treatment the Libyans have meted to the Nigerians since they arrived in the North African country on Sunday.…
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No food, no Wi-Fi, Boniface cries out as Super Eagles sleep at Libyan airport
Pius Ayinor It is still a very sad situation for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they remained trapped at the Al-Albraq Airport, Albraq by the Libyan authorities. The Eagles have spent over 13 hours at the cold airport and were forced to sleep there after the Libyan airport officials kept the gates shut. The Nigerian delegation…
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Governor Alia sets up audit panel for Lobi Stars
Governor Alia sets up audit panel for Lobi Stars The Governor of Benue State Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormen Alia has set up a forensic audit panel to examine the Lobi Stars Football Club’s finances carefully. The action became necessary due to persistent complaints of non-payment of salaries by players and officials, despite the Government’s financial…
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