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Opinion: How Nigeria failed Stephen Keshi
by Ololade Ajekigbe The third and fourth lines of the Nigerian national anthem read "The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain." It's supposed to be a profound…
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NFF to immortalize Amodu, Keshi
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that plans are underway to immortalize coaching legends Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi, who both passed on last month. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed…
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Stephen Keshi to be buried July 29
The funeral rites of the late former Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has been fixed for July 29, 2016. The burial will hold at his country-home of Illah town in…
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Keshi’s children shocked over ‘fixing of burial date’
The children of the late Nigeria captain and coach Stephen Keshi are presently in the country for the funeral of their father. The bereaved children of the late Keshi expressed surprise…
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Simon Kolawole: Buhari’s changing body language and 4 other things
By Simon Kolawole At the end of the day, President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be loosening up. He came to power with a set of ideas, with the best of…
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‘Most Nigerian football coaches are hypertensive’
About 75 percent of Nigerian coaches are hypertensive, says the President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Bitrus Bewarang. Bewarang's statement comes on the heels of the deaths of two…
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‘Amodu Shaibu’s legacy is secured in the memories of Nigerians’ – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, expressed his shock at the death of former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football, Amodu Shaibu. Osinbajo made this known in a statement personally…
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How Stephen Keshi spent his final moments
The family of late Stephen Keshi has narrated how the former Super Eagles coach died. The cause of his death is believed to be cardiac arrest but an autopsy is…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Jonathan's cousin granted N500 million bail An Abuja High Court has granted bail to the cousin of Jonathan,…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news to monitor today. 1) The big boss is dead Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has died of cardiac arrest at Benin City, Edo…
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Ungrateful Stephen Keshi demands N1 billion compensation
Former President Goodluck Jonathan's good luck juice that Stephen Keshi drank, ran out after he left office. And now, the sacked former Super Eagles coach is demanding N1 billion compensation…
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Why Stephen Keshi was sacked
Stephen Keshi was sacked as Nigeria coach on Saturday after a committee of the Nigeria Football Committee put together a damning report that recommended his sacking. Although Sunday Oliseh has…
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The NFF, Keshi and Enyeama Brouhaha
by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Since the inception of the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation there have been different chronicles of crisis at different levels which is causing a great…
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Amokachi blames Keshi for Nigeria’s defeat to Uganda
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi, has tried to distance himself from the limp display in the 1-0 loss to Uganda on Wednesday night. The former Nigeria…
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“Keshi did not turn down Nigeria contract” – Addo
by Mark Bassey Emmanuel Addo has rubbished stories that claimed that his client Stephen Keshi, turned down a new deal from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Keshi has been out…
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NFF lied to Nigerians, I’m not interested in coaching Super Eagles – Keshi
by Mark Bassey Stephen Keshi has blasted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), for making Nigerians think he was keen on continuing as Super Eagles boss. The national team has been…
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NFF tells Stephen Keshi to shape in or ship out
by Mark Bassey Felix Anyasi Agwu has warned Super Eagles' coach Stephen Keshi, that he must be ready to adhere to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) term of reference, if…
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“Keshi does not deserve to be Super Eagles coach” – Akpoborie
by Mark Bassey Former Nigeria international Jonathan Akpoborie, has criticized the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to offer coach Stephen Keshi a new deal. The Big Boss is…
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The hide and seek over Stephen Keshi’s new contract continues
by Mark Bassey First we heard that Stephen Keshi was set to continue as coach of the Super Eagles. From the mouth of two witnesses of course - in which…
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@Simonkolawole: The #BokoHaram peace deal was long overdue
by Simon Kolawole Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education and a leading figure in the Bring Back Our Girls movement, called me on Friday afternoon, clearly desperate to hear…
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“This is not the end of the world for me” – Keshi remains upbeat despite sack
by Mark Bassey Despite being sacked as Head Coach of the National team, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains upbeat about the prospects of his coaching career. Shortly after being axed as…
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Vincent Enyeama makes Goal 50 list, as Cristiano Ronaldo reigns supreme
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been named in the Goal 50 list, where he finished in 27th spot after impressive performances with Lille and the Super Eagles…
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#WorldCup: Why I cannot promise victory against Bosnia – Keshi
by Zara Mustapha Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, says he cannot promise Nigeria victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Saturday's World Cup game because he is not God. After a disappointing goalless draw…
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APC chided for electing 52-year-old Youth Leader, Keshi explains why Nigeria couldn’t defeat Iran & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Nigerians condemn APC for electing 52-year-old Youth Leader Nigerians across political divide have criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC, for appointing 52-year-old Ibrahim Jalo as its youth…
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‘Ifreke talks Sports: 10 players Keshi CANNOT drop from his final 23-man squad to Brazil 2014
by 'Ifreke Inyang Last week, I compiled a list of five players Stephen Keshi should drop after the Nigeria vs Scotland friendly in London. Today is FIFA's deadline for teams to submit…
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Onochie Anibeze: Brazil 2014 – The next thing Nigeria needs to do
by Onochie Anibeze And before we get to Brazil, Keshi must be bold to take some brilliant and courageous steps to make his team stronger. We have the potential to…
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Simon Kolawole: A federalism ruined by allocations
by Simon Kolawole Now, how can states become more economically stable and viable? There are two avenues I can think of straightaway. One, solid minerals. The laws are currently skewed…
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Onochie Anibeze: What Keshi must do to beat Ethiopia
by Onochie Anibeze You can lose to a weaker team when you underrate them. With all your finesse and techniques, a fighting team, with guts and stupendous will, overpowers you.…
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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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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
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