Tag: captain

Azeez November 13, 2017

Army constitutes board to investigate sergeant, captain’s death

The Nigerian Army has constituted a board of inquiry to investigate the shooting in Chibok. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Sani Usman, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.…

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Oludolapo Adelana December 1, 2016

Pres. Buhari is a tested captain, he knows where he’s going – Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says though the journey may be rough and tempestuous Nigeria will get to the harbour safely because it has…

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Ada Igboanugo June 8, 2016

‘Don’t speculate, autopsy will reveal what killed Keshi’

Following the untimely death of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, new reports have emerged debunking early claims that he died of a…

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Muyiwa Babarinde June 8, 2016

3 major moments of Stephen Keshi’s career

Stephen Keshi, former Nigeria captain and coach has died at the age of 54. His charisma, influence and contributions to football in Nigeria and in Africa can’t be understated. Keshi…

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Ada Igboanugo June 8, 2016

Stephen Keshi was ‘hypertensive and inconsolable’ over wife’s death

Nigerian football legend, Stephen 'Big Boss' Keshi was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8. While Keshi's family put out a statement confirming that he died of…

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Ada Igboanugo June 8, 2016

How former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi died

Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach has died at the age of 54 in Benin City, Edo state. Keshi is reported to have died as a result of…

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Oreoluwa Peters March 24, 2016

Mikel Obi is the new captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed the new captain of the Super Eagles by coach Samson Siasia. Mikel Obi takes over from CSKA Moscow winger, Ahmed Musa.…

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Kolapo Olapoju October 8, 2015

How Sunday Oliseh went from hero to villain in less than 3 months

by Desmond Akatugba In less than 3 months of Sunday Oliseh's reign as gaffer of Super Eagles, many a ox has been gored, several egoistic players have eaten the humble pie-…

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Kolapo Olapoju October 6, 2015

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh face-off with captain, Vincent Enyeama

There has been a face-off involving Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama, in the team's camp in Belgium. Goal.com reports that Enyeama arrived late to camp after…

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Ada Igboanugo February 16, 2015

How Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Joseph Yobo, others spent their Valentine’s Day (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Valentine's Day is that special day set aside to spend quality time with your loved one and these celebrities showed us how they spent theirs. They mostly…

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August 4, 2014

Ebubedike Akabuwa: Unity in Chibok storm

by Ebubedike Akabuwa Contrary to some reports that it took the government two weeks to respond, the government responded promptly. The captain walked briskly around the scene. His men had…

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November 18, 2013

Paul Bassey: Take a bow Super Eagles!

by Paul Bassey Four hours into the journey, there was an announcement. “ This is  your captain speaking. For those of you who are interested in the football match, Nigeria…

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August 4, 2013

#DivorceDrama: “My wife is pregnant for another man” – Husband tells court

by Isi Esene Captain Kliffy Madueke, 57, has pleaded with an Ikeja Customary Court to dissolve his marriage with his wife, Mercy, a banker over allegations of adultery and disrespect…

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