NIGERIA

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Muhammad Jega, said on Saturday Nigeria currently faces tremendous and wide-ranging challenges, which would put its future if not addressed. Jega stated this in a paper titled: “Safeguarding Nigeria’s Future: Prioritizing Citizen’s Welfare and Security Amidst Challenges,” presented at a pre-convocation lecture of Bauchi State-owned Sa’adu Zungur University, …

Chippa United goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to injury. Nwabali was taken off the pitch during Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. The 27-year-old featured for 73 minutes in the keenly contested encounter. The severity of what is suspected to be a knee injury will only …

Experts in the Marine sector have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finally creating a ministry to be known as Marine and Blue Economy. Tinubu had on Wednesday assigned portfolios to minister designates, with Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Reacting to the development, the blue wealth experts in a statement signed by Lady Nduka …

Alex Iwobi is full of excitement following his winning debut for Premier League club Fulham. The 27-year-old made his first appearance for Marco Silva’s side in the 1-0 victory against Luton Town at the Vicarage Road on Saturday. The Nigeria international replaced Harrison Reed two minutes after the hour mark.Read Also:EPL: ‘Winning Is Important’ –Sanchez Speaks Ahead Bournemouth Vs Chelsea …

Recently, the ancient city of Katsina was agog and in very high spirits as Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda, supported by Governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Abba Yusuf of Kano, Kauran Gwandu of Kebbi, Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto, Maimala Buni of Yobe and Aminu Usman, Jigawa State Deputy Governor who stood in for his Governor. It was the occasion of …

Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma is in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s opening fixture against Morocco at the 13th African Games. Danjuma’s side will begin the defence of their title against the North Africans at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday (today). The gaffer underlined the importance of his side making a good start in the competition. “Thank God …

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has said Taiwo Awoniyi is progressing well with his injury. Awoniyi is not expected to return to action until the new year after undergoing groin surgery last month. Cooper confirmed the Nigeria international is doing well with his rehabilitation. “Taiwo is the obvious long-term one,” Cooper was quoted by Nottingham Post. Read Also:Melbet Review: How …

Social Democratic Party (SDP) Candidate for the Kogi State Governorship Elections, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka has reiterated his absolute confidence in the resolve of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a transparently free and fair election on November 11,2023. In a statement by Faruk Adejoh-Audu, his spokesman, Director Communications, for his campaign, Alhaji Ajaka passed the vote of confidence …

Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell FC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Moses Ebiye. Ebiye, who left Norwegian outfit, Aalesund in January, penned a contract until 2025. The 26-year-old scored 19 goals in the Norwegian top-flight. “This has been a long and arduous process,” manager Stuart Kettlewell told the club’s official website. Read Also:Africa Games 2023: Sports Minister Charges Athletes …

Nigerian fashion house, IBCouture has its mind set on becoming a global fashion brand that engenders sustainable empowerment of talented local tailors. Founded in 2016, by Anthony Iboro, the design house was formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2017, as a fully operational company. In the six years of its existence, IBCouture is gradually establishing itself to be …