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November 13, 2016 No Responses

FG congratulates Super Eagles for defeating Algeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles on their 3-1 victory over Algeria in the African qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Buhari commended the team and its handlers for their determination and high professionalism...

September 16, 2016 No Responses

FIFA rates Nigeria 14th in Africa

New ranking released by FIFA on Thursday indicates that Nigeria has moved three places higher, placing 64th in the world and 14th in Africa with a cumulative score of 534. According to the report, Nigeria was in the 67th...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

Workers differ on Aero Contarctor’s suspension of operation

(NAN) Leaders of aviation workers’ union have expressed different views on Aero Contractors’ plan to suspend flight oeprations from September 1, 2016. Isaac Balami, president, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, applauded the decisio...

August 21, 2016 No Responses

Jubilations as Dream Team beat Honduras

Finally, we have something to take home. Some say half bread is better than none. It was a great relief as Nigeria now has a medal at the Rio Olympics and it came from the Dream Team VI which beat...

August 18, 2016 No Responses

Germany defeats Nigeria

Germany on Thursday disrupted Nigeria’s dream of picking the Rio Olympic football gold with 2-0 defeat. The Germans had shot into the lead through a ninth minute strike from Lukas Klostermann which they held on to until the 89th...

August 14, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria defeat Denmark, to face Germany in semi-final

Nigeria has qualified for the semi-final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil after the U-23 team on Saturdaydefeated Denmark 2-0. Captain of the side, Mikel John Obi, opened scoring in the first half. He was followed...

August 9, 2016 No Responses

Shareholders, NUATE seek support for NAHCO’S Board, Management

By Moses Ebosele – Citing sustained growth and development, shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO)have urged all stakeholders to support the board and management of the company. According to the shareholders, the company in ...

August 5, 2016 No Responses

Minister congratulates football team for their victory over Japan

By Moses Ebosele – The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has congratulated the National U-23 football team for their outstanding 5-4 victory over Japan in their opening Group B game. Dalung said “The Dream ...

July 25, 2016 No Responses

FIFA President arrives in Nigeria

The President of Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, yesterday arrived Abuja, Nigeria on an official visit. The President of world football –governing body, Gianni Infantino, and the Secretary General, Fatma Samoura...

July 21, 2016 No Responses

NFF appoints Yusuf as Le Guen’s replacement

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Salisu Yusuf as the new Super Eagles Head Coach following Frenchman Paul Le Guen’s rejection of the job. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Technical and...

July 20, 2016 No Responses

Le Guen rejects Super Eagles job

Barely 24 hours after Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appointed Paul Le Guen as the technical adviser for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Le Guen has turned down the offer. NFF had on Monday announced Le Guen as the new technical adviser...