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“Fashion is bigger than football in Nigeria” – Top Twitter reactions to Lanre Da Silva’s comments
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian fashion designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was a guest on Channels Television programme, 'Sunrise Today', on Saturday, 25 October, and she harped at length on her…
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Amodu warns – Don’t expect miracles | Read what else he said…
by Mark Bassey New coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shaibu has urged Nigerians to be modest in their expectations of the team as they seek to qualify for next…
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Stephen Keshi denies being sacked, as Ethiopia woos him
by Mark Bassey Erstwhile coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has categorically refuted the claims that he was axed by the Nigeria Football Federation. While speaking in Ilorin during the…
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“No shaking, other countries are waiting to hire me” – Stephen Keshi is not scared of being sacked
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed that not less than three countries are on standby to employ him, if/when his services is terminated by the Nigerian…
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“Nobody should ask me about Uche again” – Keshi is tired of talking about Ikechukwu Uche
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, has revealed why Villareal FC forward, Ikechukwu Uche, has not been invited to play in the ongoing African cup of nations…
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Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo
by Isi Esene Super Eagles safe hands, Vincent Enyeama has sent a message of encourage to his team-mates and Nigerian footballs fans at large urging them not to lose hope…
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All fans going to Calabar to watch Super Eagles will be screened for #Ebola
by Olorunwa Lawal Ahead of the September 6 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Red Devils of Congo, officials have said that spectators will be…
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Who’s the Boss? Keshi says Ike Uche wanted Nigeria to beg him
by Olorunwa Lawal Super Eagles head Coach, Stephen Keshi has revealed why striker, Ikechukwu Uche, has continually been left out of the national team. According to the Big boss, Uche…
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Rwanda wants to cancel match with Nigeria because of Ebola | Read their letter
by David Cyril The African Cup of Nations (AFCON ) qualifier match scheduled for Nigeria Vs Rwanda to hold in Calabar on September 6, 2015, has been declined…
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Omeruo believes the Super Eagles will defend AFCON trophy, do you?
by Mayowa Aboah Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has expressed optimism over the Super Eagles ability to defend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy won last year in South…
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Minister of Sports admits Keshi’s future is in NFF’s hands
by Mark Bassey The Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, has admitted that it is the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), that will ultimately decide if Stephen Keshi gets a new deal…
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Opinion: Super Eagles’ 180 minute journey to Brazil
by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo Ever since Stephen Keshi took the Super Eagles job, we all can testify that things have been quite different, especially after the AFCON 2013 in South Africa…
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For the kids killed in Yobe – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Reacting to shocked looks and queries by some of the passengers in the moving bus he had just jumped into, Chibuike Ibe, 9, simply said, "Even my junior…
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Thompson Oliha’s wish was not fulfilled – Wife
by Akan Ido Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha who died on Sunday was said to have died expecting the houses promised by the Federal Government to members of the Tunisia…
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Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Chisom Mbonu… SEE the most influential young people in sports #YNaijaPowerList
by Yomi Kazeem John Mikel Obi Everywhere you look, sports is big business. The global appeal is clear to see when major events take center-stage and Nigeria is not left…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Is it your money? (Y! FrontPage)
One thing I have found particularly problematic about our country’s culture is our consumerist addiction to the short term. Even though many people will likely be offended by this example,…
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Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses
Chelsea forward Victor Moses has revealed how former internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu talked him into choosing Nigeria over England, especially after he was overlooked by England…
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Why I chose to play for Nigeria, and not England – Victor Moses
Chelsea forward Victor Moses has revealed how former internationals Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu talked him into choosing Nigeria over England, especially after he was overlooked by England…
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Abimbola Adelakun: Nigeria and the irony of success
by Abimbola Adelakun For what it is worth, sports (wo)men deserve what they are paid. The problem here is the manner the Super Eagles players have been showered with money…
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This one will die, he must die – Widow narrates how robbers shot her husband and waited till he breathed his last
Nigeria won the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 10. That night, many people celebrated Nigeria’s victory. Like other families in the country that night, the family of Mr.…
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Another one: Ghanaian footballer stabs wife in eye – after argument over prostitutes
Ghana defender John Paintsil has been arrested by the Legon Police in Accra for allegedly stabbing an eye of his wife, Richlove Paintsil on Friday afternoon. He has been denied…
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“Only one cup? I beg” – Is Osaze Odemwingie attacking Keshi (again)?
by Isi Esene Osaze Odemwingie has taken some time to vent on the social media network, Twitter, in tweets which appeared to be directed at Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi.…
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Simon Kolawole: A lesson or two from the Super Eagles
by Simon Kolawole Those who play up ethnic and religious sentiments for political purposes in Nigeria may wish to look at football, or sport, more closely. They need to…
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D’banj set to perform at the AFCON 2013 finals
by Akan Ido Nigerian superstar artiste, D'banj is reportedly getting ready to entertain spectators tomorrow at the finals of the African Cup of Nations taking place in South Africa. The…
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Dele Momodu: The narrow path to South Africa
Nigeria deserves joy for once after the spate of tragedies we’ve suffered in recent times. Let’s have cause to pretend that all is well even if we know we are…
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“T.B. Joshua, I love you” – Super Eagles’ Onazi Ogenyi after Nigeria’s victory
As soon as the final whistle went off after the Nigeria vs Cote D'Ivoire game, both players and officials ran onto the pitch in sheer delight, screaming and hugging each…
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Keshi may leave Eagles, as Mali drops goalkeeper ahead of Nigeria clash
by Rachel Lawal Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has hinted that he may leave the team after the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The former national team…
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Una watch dat ball yesterday? – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze But for those of you who watch footie on the regular, you'd know that Big Boss achieved that rarity in football where a game is won even…
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Our one-week free sex offer made it happen for the Eagles – Nigerian prostitutes
by Akan Ido For those who somehow believed that the Super Eagles victory yesterday over the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in the ongoing African Cup of Nations was due to…
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Jonathan congratulates Super Eagles; He watches all the matches – Presidency
by Isi Esene Following the well-deserved victory of the Nigeria Super Eagles over the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the team coached by Stephen Keshi. In …
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy