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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Akure-born defender plays for Sunshine Stars in the Nigerian Premier League and was born on 16th August 1990. He made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012 and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He was called up to Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Godfrey Oboabona

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Norway-based midfielder was born on 29th July 1987 in the country’s commercial city of Lagos. He started his career with Warri Wolves before travelling to Scandinavia to join Valerenga in 2010. He made his debut in African Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar. He was also named in the 2013 African … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Fegor Ogude

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a 17-year old for Enyimba of Aba and has gone on to play … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba

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Health

April 19, 2022

While the circumstances surrounding the demise of popular music artiste and TV personality, Susan Oluwabimpe “Goldie” Harvey, are still unclear, the need for regular medical checkups, especially for those who lead busy and stressful lives, cannot be overemphasized. Often times, certain illnesses creep up on unsuspecting people. They are usually without obvious symptoms, hence their … Continue reading The Silent Killers

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

  Sad news filtered in this morning about the demise of our own Susan Oluwabimpe Harvey popularly known as Goldie. The cause of her death remained unknown as at the time of filing this story, leaving many speculations as to what could have killed the Big Brother Africa star. Goldie, acknowledged by fans and colleagues … Continue reading Tribute: Adieu, Goldie…

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Arts

April 19, 2022

Nehi Igbinijesu Raving ravens ravaged O sleepless town of old Compromising covens concealed Once but now many told For they were revered once For fear did they embold Wimpering beast and man all Like chilly harmattan cold   Who may speak for us Most and many remanded Some Christ to die again In blood sin … Continue reading Poem of the Week: Redemption

By nehijesu

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles returned on Tuesday to the country after their victory at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Here are the pictures:

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

(Culled from Sahara Reporters) Remarks By the House of Representatives Speaker,  Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,  at the Special Session of the House Of Representatives to honour the victorious  National Football Team, the Super Eagles, the 2013 African Soccer Champions,  on Wednesday 13th  February 2013.   Protocols: 1.    On behalf of all my colleagues, the Honourable Members … Continue reading Nigerian House of Reps hold Special Plenary Session for Super Eagles

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude This versatile player, who can play as right back, centre back and defensive midfielder, is another member of Nigeria’s 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship squad. Born Efetobore Ambrose Emuobo in Kaduna on 18th October 1988, the tall defender plied his trade at Kaduna United for four years between 2006 and 2010. He … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile: Efe Ambrose

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The victorious Super Eagles team was given a hero’s welcome yesterday as they landed in the country’s capital, Abuja on Tuesday afternoon. Many dignitaries, school children, men and women of the press and fans were present at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to welcome Stephen Keshi and his boys from their … Continue reading FG and Individuals Reward Super Eagles for Returning With AFCON Trophy

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude This gifted winger cum striker was born on 12 December 1990 in Lagos but migrated to the United Kingdom after his parents were killed during the 2002 riots between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna. His parents (Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses) were missionaries and amongst those targeted by the muslims during … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Stephen Keshi has made a U-turn on his decision to walk out on the Super Eagles. Nigeria Football Federation says Keshi has rescinded his resignation and negotiations continue, following the team’s win at the African Cup of Nations. The nation’s football governing body issued a statement early Tuesday on behalf of ‘The Big … Continue reading Keshi Rescinds His Resignation as Super Eagles Coach

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Stephen Keshi stunned the Nigerian populace yesterday when he resigned a day after leading the Super Eagles to their first African Cup of Nations title in 19 years. Keshi confirmed on South Africa’s Metro FM that he has handed in his resignation after Sunday’s victory. Keshi said on air that his resignation … Continue reading Furore as Coach Stephen Keshi Resigns

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LIFESTYLE

April 19, 2022

 By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani ABUJA, Nigeria In America, all men are believed to be created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. But Nigerians are brought up to believe that our society consists of higher and lesser beings. Some are born to own and enjoy, while others are born to toil and … Continue reading In Nigeria, You’re Either Somebody or Nobody

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Hearty congratulations to the Super Eagles for winning Nigeria a third African Cup of Nations trophy. It was no small feat since winning it the last time almost twenty years ago; Stephen Keshi, again being at the centre of ending a lull in Nigerian football. His meteoric rise to become the second African to win … Continue reading 5 Lessons From Coach Keshi

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