Former Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi, has been appointed as Honorary Adviser on Sports to Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State. Obi, who grew up in Jos, Plateau capital, made a mark in football during his heydays. Muftwang also appointed the renowned rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, as Honorary Adviser on Entertainment…
By Taiwo Adesanya Abia State Government has defended the appointment of Nwankwo Kanu and John Obuh as the chairman of Enyimba and Abia Warriors, respectively. Governor Alex Otti disclosed that the appointment was based on competence and track records. Otti admitted the importance of football to his government prompted his decision to appoint the duo….
On Thursday, the GWR reposted their Monday tweet where they confirmed Hilda as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon, saying it was its “best performing tweet of all time.” “Yeah, so this is our best performing tweet of all time with nearly 25 million news feeds reached,” the GWR wrote on the…
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has honored Victor Osimhen by gifting him a special jersey and ball following the striker’s outstanding performance for Napoli in the 2022/23 season. Osimhen played a pivotal role for Napoli and also helped win the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years. The 24-year-old scored 26 goals…
By Louis Amoke He became governor of Enugu State in 2015 when Enugu’s purse grew leaner and Nigeria’s economy was in recession as federal allocations dwindled to an all-time low – a major setback his predecessor, Mr. Sullivan Chime acknowledged during a thanksgiving Mass to commemorate the end of his administration. His administration was receiving…
No fewer than 10,000 Nigerians within and outside Enugu will converge to participate in the September 29th Enugu Fitness Walk with former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo PAPILO, in the ancient capital city of Enugu, the capital of old Eastern region, as part of the activities to mark 2022 World Heart Day. This year’s edition,…
…Lauds governor’s good works Nigerian former professional footballer and Olympic gold medalist, Kanu Nwankwo, has extolled the leadership virtues of #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State, describing the governor as a God fearing, peaceful and kind-hearted leader who has made a lot of sacrifices and frantic efforts to keep the state peaceful and progressive. Nwankwo…
Mercy and Yina are currently playing for Nigerian U-20 National Team, the Falconets at the ongoing Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. Mercy Michelle Idoko hails from Okpokwu Local Government and Adoo Yina from Konshisha Local Government of Benue State. Mercy gave the crucial assist to Flourish Sebastine who netted the only goal of…
Nigerian track and field athlete, Oluwatobiloba Ayomide, better known as Tobi Amusan has earned herself more respect after finishing a race in 12.30s count on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.The 25-year-old Ijebu-Ode-born athlete made it through the women’s 100m hurdles, defending her initial record at the ongoing event. Amusan on Sunday clocked a flash…
The legendary ex-international footballer, Kanu Nwankwo OON is a former professional footballer who played as forward: He played for the Nigerian national team, and also for Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch side Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, and English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. He is regarded as one of the best players in African…
