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Nigeria-Born medical doctor wins three-ninute thesis competition in UK

By Admin on May 17, 2022 News, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye A Nigerian-born medical doctor and international multiple award-winning author, Dr Kennedy O. Obohwemu, has emerged winner of the ”Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition” 2022, organised by the University of Sunderland, United Kingdom. The three-minute thesis competition is an annual competition held in more than 200 universities worldwide. It is open to PhD students, […]

WAFU U-20: Muhammed confirms Nigeria’s readiness for Ivory Coast test

By Admin on May 17, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles winger Ibrahim Mohammed Beji has assured football lovers back home in Nigeria that the team remains committed to achieving their goal at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Zone B championship as they prepare to take on the Young Elephants in the semifinals. The Maikunkele FC attacker who is Nigeria’s top scorer […]

NPFL Roundup: Akila hits brace as Plateau close gap on Rivers

By Admin on May 15, 2022 News, Sports

By Fisayo Dairo Second placed Plateau United on Sunday secured a 3-1 win over Wikki Tourists in Jos to reduce Rivers United’s cushion at the summit of the table to four points. Plateau’s win was one of five home wins recorded out of the six Match Day 28 games decided on Sunday.With league leaders Rivers […]

KG-CARES: Kogi trains 63 facilitators for effective implementation of social transfer DLI 1.1

By Admin on May 14, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye No fewer than 950 vulnerable households will benefit from the social transfer (DLI 1.1) intervention under the Kogi State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (KG-CARES). Hajia Falilat Abdulrazaq, Head of Delivery Platform for Social Transfer and Livelihood Support Grant (DLI 1.1 & 1.3) KG-CARES, disclosed this on Saturday in Lokoja, at […]

Moses Orkuma sponsors Unity Football Tourney as a way to give back to native community

By Admin on May 11, 2022 News, Sports

Adams Jesse Umm Salal SC of Qatar midfielder, Moses Okurma has revealed that it was his act of giving back to the society that prompted him into hosting the annual Unity Football Tournament in his hometown of Gboko in Benue State. Moses Orkuma started his footballing career in Abaya Babes in Gboko, Benue state before […]

KSPHCDA calls for improved funding, holds inaugural board meeting

By Admin on May 11, 2022 News, Politics, Society News

By Stephen Adeleye The Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) on Wednesday held its inaugural board meeting, with a call for adequate funding to enhance quality healthcare delivery for the residents of the state. In her remarks, the KSPHCDA Board Chairperson, Hon. Ojonugwa Achimugu, congratulated the members, the Executive Director, management and staff […]

WAFU U-20: Ibrahim Muhammed vows to replicate fine form against Burkina Faso

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo Flying Eagles forward Ibrahim Muhammed Beji has promised not to drop his guard when they take to the field on Tuesday evening in their second game at the ongoing WAFU Zone B U-20 qualifiers in Niger as they bid to reach the semifinals of the competition. The Maikunkele FC striker grabbed the […]

Ayeni dedicates maiden managerial award to Akwa United family

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Following his emergence as Nigeria Professional Football League Best Coach in the Month of April, head coach of Akwa United Ayodeji Ayeni has dedicated his first managerial Award to God for His grace upon his career. Coach Ayeni made the declaration shortly after receiving the League Bloggers Award LBA at the training pitch […]

Pillars Ease relegation worries with comeback win over Kwara United

By Admin on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

By Clement Nwankpa Jr It was a result that boosted one side’s chance of beating the drop and the other side seeing their continental football hopes shattered as Kano Pillars beat Kwara United 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.While Pillars boosted their chances of getting out of the relegation, Kwara United slipped farther from […]

Dimunitive Fuad Ekelojuoti warns defenders on aerial contests

By Admin on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

By Abdul Raheem Nobody fancies the chances of height challenged players in aerial contests for balls, especially in seeking to score against taller defenders.But dimunitive Wikki Tourists’ forward, Fuad Ekelojuoti believes heading balls is one of his major strengths despite his short height. He insists that he is not surprised beating opponents to high balls […]