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Dabiri-Erewa hails Ahmed Musa for being a great mentor, philanthropist
Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa for being an exemplary Nigerian Diaspora and a great mentor of Nigerians youths. Speaking while receiving the football player and his delegation in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa stated that the player has heeded to the mandate of being a good Ambassador, remembering the country and excelling in…
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FG to partner France on E-sport
Kunle Sanni The federal government said it will partner with the French government on e-sport facilities especially, sports development at the grassroots. This was revealed by the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh on Thursday in his office in Abuja, when he received on courtesy call from a delegation from the French Embassy and “Dream Team Africa. The Minister pointed…
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Lottery Management: Lanre Gbajabiamila wins big for Nigeria
…Receives accolades, awards at home, abroad In recognition of his stellar performance in the management of the lottery and gaming industry in Nigeria, Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila was, at the weekend, honored with the Africa Gaming Hall of Fame Award of Excellence at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) in London, United Kingdom (UK).…
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We shall bring gold at the next AFCON, says Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, Mr. William Troost-Ekong promised to work hard to surpass their achievements by winning the gold medal in the next competition. He stated this when the team visited President Bola Tiinubu at the Villa, Abuja. Read also: You have proven Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in our diversity, says Tinubu to Super Eagles According to him, ”We are very grateful…
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Lagos Island residents celebrate Ademola Lookman ahead AFCON final
The people of Adeniji Adele in Lagos Island, have started celebrating their son, Ademola Lookman, ahead of the final match between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Ivory Coast today. Sharing a video on his X handle on Sunday, February 11, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on new media, Jubril Gawat, wrote: “Meanwhile,…
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AFCON Final: Enoh advocates prayers for Super Eagles
The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has advocated prayers for the Nigeria National Team, Super Eagles at the AFCON final match between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire coming up on Sunday. The Minister stated this while receiving the President of the Nigerian Institute of Building and his entourage in his office at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Abuja…
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Kenyan man, Ethiopian woman win 2024 Access Bank city marathon In Lagos
A 25-year-old Ethiopian woman, Kebene Chala has emerged as the first woman to get to the finish line at the 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon held on Saturday. A Kenyan citizen, Bernard Sang, was the first person to cross the line at the City Marathon. Bernard Sang arrived at the exit at 2:16:51 secs to clinch the first position.…
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AFCON Finals: VP leads delegation to Côte d’Ivoire
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement issued by the Vice President’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha on Saturday, President Tinubu also directs maximum support and urges the Eagles to make Nigeria, Africa proud. The Vice President…
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Abiodun congratulates Super Eagles for reaching Afcon final
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the victory of the Super Eagles over their South African counterparts as well deserved.Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the national football team and the entire country, praised the players for their outstanding performance against the South Africans. The match had ended one apiece after extra time, but…
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