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Gaming Platforms Gaining Ground in Africa; Nigeria’s ‘ChopUp’ Plans Launch

ICT professionals are rapidly exploiting opportunities that development of gaming software is gaining in the market. DEMO Africa, the launch pad for emerging technologies will be launching 3 gaming products; Spyros Entertainment from Egypt; Kenya’s Jooist; and Nigeria’s ChopUp. ChopUp

Afrobasket 2013: Coach Ayo Bakare Responds to 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers recently played at the 2013 FIBA Africa Championship (Afrobasket), hosted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 20th to 31st August, 2013. Basketball pundits across the nation were surprised that the team was ousted Senegal in

Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October

The National Project Director of Unity Cup football competition, Moses Ebahor, has announced that the event will be launched 3rd October, 2013 in Abuja, with an unveiling and fund raising ceremony. Then the games will begin 10th October from selected

Nigerians in the English Premier League

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham John Mikel Obi grabbed the headlines on Saturday when he scored his first goal in 158 games to seal a derby win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder had never scored in the Premier League

World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for the World Cup playoff against Ethiopia slated for October. The game, the first of two legs, will be played in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 12. Familiar faces like John

Mikel Obi’s First League Goal for Chelsea Ends 7-year Drought

John Mikel Obi scored his first league goal for Chelsea over the weekend in the side’s 2-0 home win over neighbours, Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder scored in the 84th minute to hand Jose Mourinho’s men their first win

Emeka Okafor Out Indefinitely with Neck Injury

Emeka Okafor, Washington Wizards Centre and University of Connecticut alumnus, is out indefinitely from the team roster after being diagnosed with a herniated C4 cervical disc. A statement from the 6’10 big man reflected a mood of devastation, noting that

2014 African Nations Championship Fixtures

The draws for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be hosted by South Africa was held yesterday. The tournament is strictly for all the home-based players in the local leagues around the African continent. The home-based Super Eagles, who

Ikeja City Mall Thrills Shoppers with Music and Fashion Show

The second edition of the Ikeja Mall Music and Fashion Show held at the Ikeja Mall on Friday, 13th of September. The event began at 5pm and by this time, the sitting area was packed, the runway and lights were

China to Provide Free TV Programs to Nigeria

China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to provide Nigeria with Chinese documentaries and other TV programs for free. Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the SCIO, and Mayaki B. Musa, director

WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS

The draw to determine Africa’s representatives at next year’s football mundial was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo today. Nigeria has been paired with Ethiopia who is seeking to make its World Cup debut in

“I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel

John Mikel Obi has refuted claims that he was not injured and decided not to play in Super Eagles friendly match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, last week in Kaduna. He said he was not fit, and for that

Enyimba Wins Federation Cup

Aba based football club, Enyimba defeated Warri Wolves yesterday in the finals of the 2013 Nigerian Federations Cup finals, triumphing 5-4 on penalties to lift the prestigious cup. The game ended 2-2 in regulation and went straight to penalty shoot-outs

Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League

EVERTON 1-0 CHELSEA John Obi Mikel played all 90minutes for the visitors as Jose Mourinho succumbed to their first defeat of the campaign. Birthday boy, Steven Naismith scored the only goal of the game for the Toffes. FULHAM 1-1 WEST

Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency

Long Jump Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World Athletic Champion, held in Russia in August, Blessing Okagbare, was hosted on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Okagbare, who also came third in the Women’s

Rita Marley To Attend Felabration

THE 2013 edition of Felabration, a concert which celebrates the life and times of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to hold soon. Rita Marley, widow of late reggae icon, Bob Marley, is expected at the event. Rita Marley will

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