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Enyeama Makes CAF Team Of The Decade
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has been included by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) in the CAF Team of the Decade, from 2011-2020. The former Lille of France shot-stopper, who also is the joint most capped player in the history of the Super Eagles with 101 appearances, … Continue reading Enyeama Makes CAF Team Of The Decade
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More Insinuations Questions The Real Identity of President Muhammadu Buhari
April 19, 2022
A few weeks ago when the Kankara Boys were kidnapped from their school, memories were refreshed of the kidnapped Chibok and Dapchi girls as well as the Buni Yadi boys that were murdered. But even more embarrassing and saddening was the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari was in Katsina state at the moment when … Continue reading More Insinuations Questions The Real Identity of President Muhammadu Buhari
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Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
April 19, 2022
Anyim Pius Anyim is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigerian Senate and was Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) during Goodluck Jonathan presidency. He was elected Senator on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform in 1999 to represent Ebonyi South constituency of Ebonyi State. He was elected Senate … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Anyim Pius Anyim
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App Of The Week: Ire
April 19, 2022
“A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein One of the ways we can preserve our heritage as a nation is by learning our history. Unfortunately, we’ve lost touch with our history and there are hardly any outlets left for reconnecting with it. Read more about App of the … Continue reading App Of The Week: Ire
What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian football world was shocked on Thursday, January 21, 2021, after the news of the demise of former Nigerian goalkeeper, Joe Erico, was made public. Nicknamed “Jogo Bonito”, information from his family revealed that he complained of stomach ache before giving up the ghost at the age of 72 in Lagos State. Tomiwa … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Late Joe Erico
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Over the past week, Nigerian sports witnessed some interesting and record-breaking moments on the domestic and global fronts. We bring you a recap. Read more about Sports In football, the Nigerian national Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, put smiles on the faces of Nigerians after beating the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 in … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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2021: Governance Vs Citizens
April 19, 2022
It is safe to assume that political consciousness in the Nigerian experience is making a gradual climb. And a number of accidental factors are responsible for it. First of all, as the American elections heated up, Nigerians who either had affiliations with the United States or were merely observers of global politics took to … Continue reading 2021: Governance Vs Citizens
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How to Bridge Nigeria’s SME Funding Gap
April 19, 2022
A majority of Nigerian SMEs aren’t getting the funding they need to scale. One report from the CBN says that between 2013 and 2017, only 5.3% of small and medium scale businesses in the country had access to bank credit. A staggering 85% of SMEs were unable to receive external funding. Read more about Business … Continue reading How to Bridge Nigeria’s SME Funding Gap
Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Nigerian sportsmen and women at home, on the continent, and outside suffered both wins and losses, last week. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba FC crashed out of the CAF Champions League despite a 2-1 home win against Al-Merrikh of Sudan on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Aba. The Sudanese advanced into the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Sportspersons To Lookout For In 2021
April 19, 2022
The year 2020 did not see a lot of sporting activities around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic which led to the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and on the local front, the Nigeria Professional Football League, National Sports Festival, alongside other major sporting events. Despite this situation, some talents gave … Continue reading Sportspersons To Lookout For In 2021
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Notable Events In 2020
April 19, 2022
Though the year 2020 has been ravaged by a pandemic which saw Nigeria embark on total lockdown for over 3 months and partial lockdowns which is currently in place, there were notable events which motivated hopes of a better Nigeria within the course of the year. Read more about 2020 #EndSARS Protest Top on … Continue reading Notable Events In 2020
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Where Were You? When Balarabe Musa Governed Kaduna (1979-June 1981)
April 19, 2022
Balarabe Musa, until his death, was not only renowned for being a one-time progressive governor of Kaduna state, he was also a major critic of successive Nigerian governments and friend of major pro-democracy movements. Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa was born on the 21st August 1936 in Kaya, Kaduna State. He attended Zaria Middle School (1947–1952) … Continue reading Where Were You? When Balarabe Musa Governed Kaduna (1979-June 1981)
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Chimezie Metu Joins Sacramento Kings
April 19, 2022
American basketball side, Sacramento Kings, have secured the signature of Nigerian basketball star, Chimezie Metu. The General Manager of the team, Monte McNaira confirmed this information though details of the deal remain undisclosed. Metu, 23, has been impressive with an average of 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.8 minutes per game out of 18 … Continue reading Chimezie Metu Joins Sacramento Kings
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#EndSARS: Iwobi Campaigns For Police Reform With New Boot
April 19, 2022
In a time when Nigerians have strongly pushed against police brutality with ongoing campaigns for police reforms in the country, Nigerian national team star, Alex Iwobi, has lent his voice to the movement after unveiling his new boot which has the ‘’end police brutality,’’ statement on it. Read more about Sports It will be … Continue reading #EndSARS: Iwobi Campaigns For Police Reform With New Boot
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Sulaimon Ruled Out With Injury As D’Tigers Camp Open, November 23rd
April 19, 2022
While Nigeria commences full preparations for the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers slated to hold in Kigali, Rwanda, from November 27-29, 2020, Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB, Spain star, Rasheed Sulaimon, who was listed by coach Mike Brown for the qualifiers have been ruled out with a torn muscle in his left abdomen and a … Continue reading Sulaimon Ruled Out With Injury As D’Tigers Camp Open, November 23rd
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