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British High Commission: Nnamdi Kanu was arrested outside the UK, FIFA ban: Siasia lied | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. British High Commission: Nnamdi Kanu was arrested outside The UK The…
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Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit, Femi Gbajabiamila advocates Social Media regulation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit The family of Usifo Ataga,…
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Super Eagles AFCON squad of 1994 & 2013 set to lock horns for PVC Awareness this February
Super Eagles 1994 and 2013 AFCON Squad are set to play for the Tap iNitiative PVC Football Novelty Match at the Legacy stadium, inside National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on the 9th of February 2019…
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Samson Siasia, Joseph Yobo, others to play at the TAP iNitiative #PVCFootball Awareness Match
Super Eagles 1994 and 2013 AFCON winners will be playing a PVC novelty match at the Legacy stadium, inside National Stadium Surulere, Lagos on the 9th of February 2019. This…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out | N5bn found in Army General’s daughter’s account |Puff Daddy donates $1 million to Howard University
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out - YNaija Sale of national assets: Labour unions threaten strike action - YNaija Boko…
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Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out
Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The Vanguard reports. Siasia who is owed five months by the…
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Human trafficking: Dalung has apologised – Siasia
Bronze medal winning coach of the Nigerian Under-23 team Samson Siasia says he has no ill feelings against Sports Minister Solomon Dalung for labelling him a "Human trafficker" as he…
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‘I am not the problem of Nigerian sports’ – Dalung
The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Tuesday said he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria. He said this while speaking to State House Correspondents after briefing President…
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Dalung to NFF: Pay Siasia his salary
Minister of Youths and Sport Barrister Solomon Dalung has joined the campaigners over Samson Siasia/NFF saga. Dalung who spoke on Monday when Siasia visited him in his office, alongside his wife…
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Morning Devotion: A swap deal for the Chibok Girls?
Hope rises for a swap deal for the Chibok Girls; Dangote and Bono promise further assistance to the IDPs; and NFF still owes Siasia. Listen below:
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NFF should pay me every kobo they owe me – Siasia
Olympic bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has demanded that he be paid every kobo he is being owed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In an interview with The Punch on…
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I am done with Nigeria for now… – Coach Siasia declares
Coach of Nigeria's bronze medal winning under-23 team at Rio 2016, Samson Siasia has lamented the poor treatment meted out to him and members of the team. Speaking to The Vanguard he…
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#RioOlympics: Japanese Dr. Katsuya Takasu sidelines NFF, hands $390,000 personally to Dream Team
After winning Nigeria's only medal at Rio 2016, the heavens smiled on the Dream Team, as Japanese philanthropist Dr. Katsuya Takasu doled out the sum of $390,000 to the team -…
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#RioOlympics: We deserved to lose against Germany – Siasia, Mikel
Coach of the National Under-23 team Samson Siasia and captain Mikel Obi have said that Nigeria did not deserve to win against Germany as the Europeans were the better side on…
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#RioOlympics: We We have paid all outstanding allowances – Dalung
Minister of Youths and Sport development Solomon Dalung has stated that the national U-23 football team have been paid all outstanding allowances. The minister also said that footballers were not entitled to…
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#RioOlympics: Nigeria qualifies for semi-final
Nigeria's football team have qualified for the semi final of the Rio 2016 football event. The Under-23 national team defeated Denmark 2-0 to cruise into the semi finals. Nigeria started…
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#Rio Olympics: Dogara appeals to U-23 team not to boycott quarter final
The speaker of The House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has sent an appeal to the national U23 team not to boycott its quarter final encounter against Denmark on Saturday, at…
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#RioOlympics2016: NFF explains reasons for Dream team’s unpaid allowances
The U-23 Nigeria football team has resumed training after Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung and NFF President, Amaju Pinnick swiftly placated the team who had planned to boycott their quarter-final game…
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#RioOlympics2016: We are not street kids | U-23 team threatens to boycott quarter-final game
Nigeria U-23 team have threatened to boycott the Rio Olympics quarterfinal game against Denmark and have already skipped training in Salvador because they insist on receiving the balance of their…
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#RioOlympics2016: We want to play here until the last game – Siasia
The Olympics team coach, Samson Siasia has said the team is not ready to crash out at this stage of the competition, stating that the team wants to be in…
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#RioOlympics: Nigerian Twitter may or may not be happy about Dream Team’s loss to Colombia
Nigeria’s Dream Team VI were defeated 2-0 in the closing group stage encounter against Colombia at the ongoing #RioOlympics in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Nigerians who watched the match…
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#RioOlympics: Colombia beats Nigeria 2 – 0
Nigeria's U-23 team suffered their first defeat in the Olympics as they lost 2-0 to Colombia at the Arena dos Corinthians in Sao Paulo Samson Siasia featured a weakened team…
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NFF to pay Siasia outstanding salary
Nigeria's Under-23 coach Samson Siasia and his assistants will be paid their outstanding salaries, Africanfootball.com reports. According to the report, the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick said the coaching crew who…
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Mikel, others stop Siasia from quitting despite ‘not being paid for 5 months’
Chelsea star, Mikel Obi and other members of the Olympics football team have reportedly stopped Coach, Samson Siasia from quitting after their victory over Sweden, Sunday night. According to AfricanFootball.com,…
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Olympics: Nigeria’s U-23 team finally arrive Brazil (PHOTOS)
Nigeria's football team to the Rio 2016 Olympics have finally arrived in Manaus, venue of their Group B match against Japan. The team had been stranded in Atlanta and now have…
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Siasia announces Olympics 18-man squad (FULL LIST)
Samson Siasia, Head Coach of Nigeria's U-23 team, has named his 18-man squad that will fly the country's flag in football at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.…
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Siasia releases 35-man provisional list for the Rio Olympics
Samson Siasia, head coach of the U-23 team has released the 35-man provisional list for this year's Rio Olympics. He included in the list, Super Eagles players such as John…
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Opinion: What can Samson Siasia do for Nigeria?
As we all know, the Nigerian Football Federation recently named Samson Siasia as the caretaker coach for the Super Eagles, and is that news? Of course, it is. Many Nigerians…
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Opinion: What NFF must do (and not do) to avoid a repeat of the Sunday Oliseh saga
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) through its President Amaju Pinnick had told everyone that the country had found its own Pep Guardiola, in Sunday Oliseh. But eight months after, Oliseh’s…
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Samson Siasia appointed as new coach of Super Eagles
Following the shocking news of Sunday Oliseh's resignation from the national team, former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has been reinstated to his former role. The NFF made this announcement via…
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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
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- 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