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Dakwa youths ruin the solar electrification of their community

Yesterday, Mandela Washington fellow, Olusegun Odunaiya was set unveil his solar power project. He had successfully powered 50 houses via solar energy in the Dakwa Community in FCT. I will be hosting @ABlinken this morning at our project site (50 solar powered homes at Dakwa community) in Abuja Nigeria @WashFellowship — Olusegun Odunaiya (@Victorsegnov) July... Read More

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How do you fix a problem like underemployment?

by Kayode-Alli Abiodun “To be of use in this world is the only way to be happy” Hans Andersen. One is compelled to agree with the thought of the Danish author who is viewed as a genius in storytelling and writing of fairytales, however, we must sometimes come to terms with the reality of events in... Read More

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The problem with the Nigerian graduate

Often times, I get requests from friends and sometimes strangers randomly to help with their job search. Fair enough as it’s important to leverage on one’s network for a thing like getting a job. The disturbing part and why I’m often unable to help is that about 80% of the CVs I get belong to... Read More

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Our generation is not lazy, we just work smarter

We are the generation that pops up Google to search for anything including love :-). We use Instagram to share the food we’re eating but can’t cook. We spend hours on Facebook daily with no “real connection” to show for it. We don’t even want to go to work. We prefer to hide behind our... Read More

#NigeriaDecides: You should see what Gen. Buhari is doing right now… (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Almost as if he is oblivious of proceedings at the International Collation Centre in Abuja where the election umpire, Prof. Attahiru Jega has called for a 30 minute break, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari is presently relaxing with party bigwigs in Abuja. With him is the APC Chairman, John... Read More

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“FIFA’s corruption sickens me, Blatter is a dictator” – Lineker is not holding back

by Mark Bassey Former England and Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker, has expressed his disgust and anger at the corruption within FIFA and called the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar “ludicrous”. Lineker was part of the England bid team for the 2018 tournament, which was eventually awarded to Russia and said the... Read More

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Van Gaal is ready for unwanted players

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Louis van Gaal has said he will hold face-to-face meetings with the Manchester United players that will leave, as the club rounds off its US tour. Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez, Wilfried Zaha, Shinji Kagawa, Marouane Fellaini and Anderson, are some of the players rumoured to be on their way out of Old Trafford.... Read More

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What I really said about curing Ebola – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo sets the records straight

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Senior Pastor of Trinity House in Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has come forward to clear misconceptions that arose, after a national newspaper reported that the man of God claimed to have powers to cure Ebola patients. The story also claimed that he advised victims of the deadly virus, not to seek... Read More

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Real Madrid vs Manchester United break US record

by ‘Ifreke Inyang A total of 109,318 spectators were in the Michigan Stadium, to watch Manchester United defeat Real Madrid 3-1, setting a new record for attendance at a football match in the US. The previous record stood at 101,799 and was set at the 1984 Olympic final between France and Brazil, at the Rose... Read More

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Louis van Gaal says Robin van Persie will miss start of Premier League season | “People can criticise me,” he says

by Mark Bassey Louis van Gaal has revealed that Robin van Persie will miss the start of the new Premier League season, after he was granted an extended break after the 2014 World Cup. The striker was a key member of Van Gaal’s squad in Brazil, to went all the way to clinch bronze at... Read More

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Yaya Toure has good things to say about Kelechi Iheanacho (READ)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, has tipped Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho, to go on and achieve greatness with the Premier League club. Iheanacho has put in some fantastic performances for City in the pre-season tour of the USA and even manager Manuel Pellegrini has praised... Read More

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Wenger explains why Arsenal could not win the Premier League for 9 years

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says the time has come for his team to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. The Gunners have not won the league since 2004 and only ended a nine-year silverware drought this year, after they beat Hull City 3-2 in the FA Cup final. Wenger,... Read More

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Does Ancelotti think Van Gaal will win the league for United? (READ)

by Mark Bassey Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, has said that new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, can forget about winning the Premier League in his first season. There has been a lot of expectations at Old Trafford among United fans, since Van Gaal was confirmed as David Moyes’ replacement. Although Ancelotti praised the... Read More

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Sudanese woman attacked for becoming a Christian has arrived America (LOOK)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Meriam Ibrahim arrived the United States yesterday to a heart-warming reception. The Sudanese woman, who delivered her daughter in prison with chains on her legs, has become a very inspirational figure to other women. She has endured persecution in her country, after she converted to Christianity from Islam. The 27-year-old was constantly... Read More

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Mourinho just gave a BIG hint on who will be Chelsea’s number one goalkeeper (READ)

by Mark Bassey Jose Mourinho has hinted that Chelsea might be ready to let Petr Cech leave, to make Thibaut Courtois their first-choice goalkeeper next season. Cech has been a permanent fixture between the goal posts for the Blues, since he moved to Stamford Bridge 10 years ago, but his position is under threat from... Read More

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Here are the guidelines and dates you need to know for the NFF elections

by Mark Bassey The dates for all the processes leading to elections into the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), have been released by the Electoral Committee. Chairman of the NFF Electoral Committee, Amoni Biambo, said on Thursday: “We have taken into careful consideration, the yearnings of everyone in the Nigeria football family... Read More

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Guess who thinks Wenger is wrong to sign Sanchez?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, has said that Arsene Wenger did not need to sign Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona. as the club already have similar players. Sanchez became the second most expensive signing for the Gunners, after they paid about £31.8million to the La Liga club for his services after the... Read More

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“I’m confident” | Neymar reveals his return date to Barcelona

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Brazil’s golden boy Neymar, has revealed that he hopes to return to action when Barcelona play against Leon in the Joan Gamper Trophy match. The 22-year-old has been out of action for weeks, since he fractured his back during Brazil’s quarter-final win over Colombia in the quarter-final of the 2014 World Cup.... Read More

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Meet the new coach of Cote d’Ivoire

by Mark Bassey Herve Renard has been appointed as the new head coach of the Cote d’Ivoire national team. The 45-year-old Frenchman emerged as the top favourite to replace Sabri Lamouchi, who quit his position after the Ivorians were dumped out of the 2014 World Cup in the group stages. Renard, who has had two... Read More

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Why vanishing spray will now be used in all Premier League games this season

by Mark Bassey The Premier League has confirmed that the ‘vanishing spray’ will be used in all league games from the 2014/2015 season. UEFA had previously announced that the bright white foam, which became popular during the just concluded World Cup in Brazil, will be used during Champions League and Europa League games next campaign... Read More

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Nigeria gets another win at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigeria continues to get more joy in weightlifting at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, after Maryam Usman clinched gold in the women’s over 75kg category. It took a huge slice of luck for her to emerge tops, as defending champion Ele Opeloge of Samoa spilt her attempted 161kg clean and jerk, which would... Read More

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United fans, be warned! Van Gaal says it might take a while to get the club back on track

by Mark Bassey Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, has warned the club and fans, that it might take another three months, before he can make his mark at Old Trafford. The Dutchman has been brought in as a replacement for David Moyes, who led the Red Devils to a lowly seventh position in the... Read More

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“His British passport is due in October” – The real reason Mikel Obi is not keen to quit Chelsea

by ‘Ifreke Inyang John Mikel Obi is reportedly not ready to quit Chelsea yet, because he is due to receive his British passport in October. The Super Eagles midfielder’s close associate, told AfricanFootball that the 27-year-old could have considered one of the many offers he has gotten from clubs like Juventus and October, but that... Read More

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Sports commission boss says he didn’t want to pay athletes ’cause “it will distract them” (READ)

by Mark Bassey Nigerian athletes at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, UK, have been received six days competition allowances from the National Sports Commission (NSC). Thought if he had his way, the boss of the commission would have rather they didn’t. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Director-General of the Commission, confirmed the payment and added that... Read More

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Schneiderlin & Rodriguez to be sold? | See what Southampton chairman says

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger, has insisted that midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez will not be sold this summer. The two players have been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspurs. The Saints have already lost five players already ahead of the new season. Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren and Rickie... Read More

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“Moyes left a broken team for me” – Van Gaal pulls no punches in new interview

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, has claimed that he inherited a “broken” squad from David Moyes. The Old Trafford outfit finished seventh in the Premier League last season – their lowest ever league finish – and will not play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 19 years.... Read More

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2014 Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s first gold medalist Chika Amalaha fails doping test

by Mark Bassey Chika Amalaha, who clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, has failed a doping test. The weightlifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg. She trumped other competitors like Dika Toua from Papa New Guinea... Read More

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Blessing Okagbare breaks 100m record to win gold at 2014 Commonwealth Games

by Mark Bassey Blessing Okagbare won gold for Nigeria on Monday evening in the women’s 100m final. The sprinter finished first, ahead of Jamaica’s Veronica Campbell-Brown and Kerron Stewart in a time of 10.85 seconds – a new Commonwealth Games record. The 25-year-old told BBC: “I am so excited right now! A new season’s best... Read More

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