The Platform – a program organised by the Covenant Christian Centre – which took place on October 2, 2017, did not end without some interesting points that we as Nigerians should take note of. From Roman Emaghele: Poverty is leading to more crimes…Prison population increased by 26% from 2011 -2015 while Nigeria’s population by 10%.... Read More

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October 2, 2017

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How the Igbos used football to rule Africa after the civil war – Segun Odegbami

Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, known simply as Segun Odegbami, a retired Nigerian footballer on Monday, October 2nd, 2017, said sports has the power to change Nigeria, adding that it remains a unifying factor in the country. Speaking at The Platform, held at Covenant Christian Centre, a nation and governance building program, where he spoke on the... Read More

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February 16, 2014

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Tunde Fagbenle: Segun Odegbami’s close shave with death

by Tunde Fagbenle “These are bullet holes from an AK-47,” said the police when they saw Segun’s SUV. “Go get yourself drunk, or bury yourself in a church,” they told him. “It’s a miracle you are alive.” An anti-robbery squad officer said that corridor of the road – around the Obasanjo Farm, Akinale, Osuposi villages... Read More

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June 18, 2013

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: WANTED – Strikers for the Super Eagles

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It’s not time to press the panic button, but we certainly should be worried. Forget the 6-1 scoreline from Monday night. Nigeria desperately need players, who can simply tuck the ball into the net. The days when we used to have powerful, hungry and clinical forwards like Rashidi Yekini, Samson Siasia, Daniel... Read More

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June 6, 2013

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Africa’s first Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka to lead announcement of The Future Awards 2013 winners… Meet the Judges | See the Categories

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards, which is going Africa-wide this season, has formally announced the judges for 2013 awards, as well as the judges for Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize. The Africa Prize is presented in partnership with the youth office of the African Union... Read More

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February 19, 2013

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How sad: Former Super Eagle, Okey Isima dies

by Akan Ido Former Green Eagles defender, Okey Isima is dead. The former Rangers International FC player died in Abuja after a brief illness. Isima was part of the team that won the first African Cup of Nations for Nigeria in 1980 with the likes of Christian Chukwu and the ‘Mathematical’ Segun Odegbami. According to... Read More

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January 31, 2013

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Akintunde Oyebode: Fly Eagles, Fly (Y! FrontPage)

What we fail to realize is that football matches are rarely won on the match day, and the foundations for success lie in long term planning and the willingness to toil when no one is watching. There is an old residence in the La Corts District of Barcelona popularly called “The Farm House.” It was... Read More

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May 12, 2012

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“Rashidi Yekini was killed” and someone should ask his family questions – Segun Odegbami

by Segun Odegbami This is one of the most difficult articles I have ever written. I now believe that the universe sought me out some months ago for an assignment, to bear witness and to testify in the unfolding events surrounding the life and death of Rashidi Yekini! But why me? Within the football circle I believe... Read More

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