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After 30 months, FIBA still studying NBBF constitution

By Wale Mustapha on October 31, 2019 News, Sports

By Ajibarede Bello For the past 30months FIBA is still studying the final draft constitution submitted by the stakeholders from Nigeria. Meanwhile, it empowered its surrogates in Nigeria and they have gone for the overkill of anyone suspected of not being in their camp. International and national referees were barred from officiating and some call […]

FIBA appoints Kida, Joe Apu as board members

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

Two Nigerians have been appointed by the FIBA Africa Zone 3 board to serve for the 2019 – 2023 term in office. Engr Musa Kida was nominated to serve in the capacity of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Vice President while Joseph Apu was confirmed as Administrator. The Nigeria Basketball Federation President who was nominated […]

Akpeyi returns as Rhor picks 23 Eagles for Benin, Lesotho clash

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has empaneled his squad for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho, with Captain Ahmed Musa back after injury and midfielder Ramon Azeez retained after seeing action in this month’s 1-1 draw with five –time world champions Brazil in Singapore. Goalkeeper Daniel […]

Edo 2020 : Shaibu assures venues will be ready by December

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

Edo State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, (LOC) for the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has assured that all the venues and facilities earmarked for the festival scheduled for March 22 to April 1, 2020 will be ready for use by December 31, 2019. The Deputy […]

Kogi Speaker to train 200 youths in Vocational Skills

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Politics

Over 200 youths will be trained on various vocational skills to be sponsored by the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Prince Matthew Kolawole in collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment, NDE. The Speaker – a member representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency – who disclosed this through his Chief Press Secretary, […]

Club Owners preach fair-play as NPFL kick off on Sunday

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

…. names 6 – man Delegation to Iorfa’s mum burial ceremony Ahead of the November 3rd kick off date of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL 2019/2020 season, the Football club Owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners) have enjoined its members to imbibe the spirit of fair-play throughout the season. The Association said the sacrifices […]

Dare, Tallen storm Lagos for NWPL Super 4 grand finale

By Wale Mustapha on October 30, 2019 News, Sports

For the first time in the history of the Nigeria Women Premier League Super 4, the grand finale of the 2018/2019 edition will be graced by two first class Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, and the Minister for Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, have confirmed their presence at the […]

Brazil 2019: Sa’id reveals Golden Eaglets comeback secret

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Hat trick hero for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets at the FIFA U17 World Cup, Ibrahim Sa’id has revealed secrets of his team’s comeback victories. Nigeria have twice recorded victories coming from the losing notes. First was against Hungary in their opening group game and the latest was on the same version against Ecuador where Sa’id bagged […]

Brazil 2019: Eaglets stun Ecuador 3-2 to reach Round of 16

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Nigeria became the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil on Tuesday night on the back of a superlative hat –trick by forward Ibrahim Sa’id. Two goals in five second half minutes turned the table against a well –organized and cohesive Ecuador in Goiania. […]

Rivers United FC unveil new players ahead of 2019-20 season

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

Rivers United have unveiled its new players ahead of the commencement of the 2019-20 Nigeria Professional League season.The players were unveiled at an elaborate ceremony at the club’s home ground, the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.Addressing the team during the ceremony, General manager of the club, Chief Okey Kpalukwu urged […]