John Mikel Obi was called four hours before Nigeria’s most crucial game against Argentina that his father had been kidnapped – what sort of a country is this? We keep complaining of poor leadership but it truly stems from the people – where is the empathy? I imagine he must have felt sad and worried... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured, The Sports Blog

January 7, 2017

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N200m box office earnings, N5000 stipend | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N4.7 million – Anti-graft agency, ICPC recovers this sum of money extorted from students by authorities of FUNAAB. 952 students were refunded in the process. $153 million – A Federal High Court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of this sum of money allegedly stolen by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. 140,000 pounds – Former... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

by Simon Utsu There’s something called patriotism- it’s not every time we must allow our country to be ridiculed on the international stage. What am I even talking about? Well, I’m actually reacting to the ugly scenario that played out earlier today, where #teamNigeria athletes donned tracksuits instead of the usual native attires during their... Read More

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September 29, 2015

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Mikel Obi’s baby-mama no longer looks like she swallowed ‘two balloons’

Less than a month after football player, Mikel Obi and his girlfriend, Olga Allegra, welcomed a set of twins- post baby pictures are out. Having lost most of the baby-fat, the next step was to let the world know about her accomplishment. Naturally, she shared the photos on her Instagram page. Olga wrote: ”It’s pretty incredible what... Read More

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July 30, 2014

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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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October 18, 2013

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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 shine in Brazil but we must appreciate our shortcomings and correct them. I received many messages especially in the first half of the game. Nigerians could... Read More

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August 12, 2013

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Protest on Benin-Ore expressway as truck kills ‘footballer’ (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo A young man, popularly known as ‘Mikel’ was crushed to death by a trailer at Kajola in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State’ along the Ore-Benin road. According to witnesses, the accident occurred when , the victim, a footballer,was crossing the expressway. The accident sparked protests among the villagers, setting the trailer ablaze... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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Too many madmen on the loose – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze What I will like to hear, will be the defence that will be presented by the person who will defend the three idiots who raped a pregnant woman because of an offence allegedly committed by her husband in Kebbi state. Depending on which twisted philosophy you subscribe to, punishing a woman is... Read More

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