Archives Tag: Ban
‘This is Nigeria’ and the Choking of Contrarian Thought
April 19, 2022
As Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, decided to sue the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning his music in August, he has finally made good his threat. I have observed since its release, a number of opinionists critique the song itself, ‘This is Nigeria’, by Falz and I do not consider it ban material. … Continue reading ‘This is Nigeria’ and the Choking of Contrarian Thought
By adedoyin
Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) escaped FIFA’s big gun on Monday, following the resolution of an internal conflict that rocked the country’s football governing body in the past months. An ultimatum was given to the NFF to succumb to FIFA’s ruling or face a ban by 12 noon on Monday, and many stakeholders and citizens … Continue reading Nigeria Escapes FIFA Ban
By achem
Nigerians Support Law to Restrict and Regulate Smoking
April 19, 2022
According to the latest weekly poll released by NOIPolls Limited, majority of Nigerians have expressed support for laws that would restrict and regulate tobacco smoking in Nigeria, with more support generally from respondents who have never smoked and least support from respondents who smoke regularly. The Anti-Tobacco Special Edition Poll was conducted in the week of February 17th … Continue reading Nigerians Support Law to Restrict and Regulate Smoking
Match Fixing Scandal: NFF Bans Players and Officials for Life
April 19, 2022
A few weeks ago, Nigeria witnessed basketball scores in two football league games. Plateau United Feeders demolished Akurba FC 79-0, while Police Machine FC trashed Bubayaro FC 67-0 in Nigerian Nationwide division promotion play-off games. With promotion to the Nigerian Nationwide League division up for grabs, Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine went into … Continue reading Match Fixing Scandal: NFF Bans Players and Officials for Life
By arinzeude
