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Osimhen, Boniface ranked among world’s best strikers
Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface have been ranked among the world’s top strikers, according to a recent report. Osimhen, who plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, before moving on loan to Galatasaray, was ranked 13th in the world, while Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga, was ranked 12th. The rankings were based…
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Ex-President Mahama wins Ghana’s election, ruling party candidate concedes defeat
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation’s presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday. Addressing a press conference from his residence, Bawumia said he had called Mahama to congratulate him, adding that Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) also won the parliamentary election. “Let me…
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Syrian President Bashar Assad reportedly flees, insurgents enter Damascus
Syria’s government appears to have fallen after opposition fighters said they had entered Damascus following a stunning advance, and a Syrian opposition war monitor reported that President Bashar Assad had left the country. Syrian opposition fighters said early Sunday local time that they had entered Damascus and residents of the capital reported the sounds of gunfire and explosions. Rami Abdurrahman…
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Siasia kicks against appointment of foreign coach for Super Eagles
-Urges Eguavoen to step down Former Super Eagles’ coach, Samson Siasia has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritise hiring a local manager for the national team. Siasia gave the advice in Abuja during a novelty football match, honouring Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission on Friday. The Bayelsa born ex Nigeria let this out, after…
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So, Baba Muhydeen Ajani Bello won’t be at my book lunch, by Ismail Omipidan
We were together in Kaduna for the 9th Triennial Conference of the Northern States’ Council of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society from October 25 to 27. Before then, he was in Abuja earlier where we had very frank discussion on burning development within the society. After the Kaduna meeting, we began another leg of conversation on certain misconception about a branch in the…
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Dikko, NUJ, Sanusi, Emeruwa, others discuss importance of Integrity in Sports
Olaolu Joseph The first ever Integrity Symposium by Sport Integrity Foundation known as Integrity Group, was held on Friday 6th December, 2024 at the media center of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Chairman National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko was in attendance at the fora on integrity, as he promised policy action and implementation that will ensure the integrity…
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NSC boss Dikko parleys Youth Development Minister on youth involvement in sport development
Olaolu Joseph National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko on Friday, held a strategic meeting with the Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande. The meeting, according to the minister, was “to discuss strategies to advance youth interest in the sport sector.” This partnership is apt considering the Commission’s resolve to create value chains around the industry to harness and…
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2024: A year of monumental achievements for NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau
Olaolu Joseph As the curtains draw close on 2024, it becomes crucial to pause and reflect on the remarkable tapestry of achievements woven by NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) throughout the year. Since assuming office in 2022, Gusau has poured his heart and soul into the advancement of Nigerian football, leaving an indelible imprint on the fabric of…
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Durbar festival inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
By Tosin Brown The Nigerian Durbar festival has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The inscription was a welcoming news that had Nigerian cultural representatives commending the UNESCO’s executives while urging other member countries to visit Nigeria to experience the Durbar festival. The Intangible Cultural Heritage is the global wealth of cultural traditions and practices, which UNESCO is…
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Burkina Faso’s military leader sacks prime minister, dissolves govt
Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday. The decree did not specify why the prime minister was sacked, but said members of the…
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