The Late 5: Drama in Benue Assembly as two speakers emerge; Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ikeme retires from football I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: There was a mild drama at the complex of the Benue House of Assembly on Friday when the impeached speaker, Terkimbi Ikyange (APC Ushongo) and his successor, Titus Ubah, (APC Kyaan) arrived at the premises, both laying claim to the speakership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)... Read More

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July 15, 2017

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Pinnick, Rohr visit Carl Ikeme

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and head coach of the national team, Gernot Rohr, have paid a visit to Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme. Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed of acute leukaemia, but is undergoing treatment. The duo travelled to London to see Ikeme, who returned abnormal blood tests at the... Read More

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July 7, 2017

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The Thread: “This is devastating” “Our prayers are with you” | Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute Leukemia and the football world empathises

The football world cloaks Nigerian Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme with strength as news of his diagnosis hit social media. Wolverhampton Wanderers, the English Club Ikeme has played for his whole career, confirmed this on their Twitter page. According to the BBC, Carl Ikeme “returned ‘abnormal blood tests’ during pre-season testing and further checks confirmed... Read More

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July 6, 2017

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Super Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme diagnosed with acute Leukeamia

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced that Super Eagles goal stopper, Carl Ikeme has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia. Ikeme, 31, a Nigerian international goalkeeper returned some abnormal blood tests during his pre-season testing, and a further medical investigation has revealed he is suffering from leukaemia. The club said Ikeme will start an immediate course of chemotherapy as... Read More

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