There was a mixed feeling on the Social Media, Twitter precisely, as a Nigerian man, by the twitter handle @ajibade_adedapo seek for a companion for her mother who is in her 60s. According to the the tweet, the would be Companion must be a widower or divorcee and must be rich. Though the post didn’t mention anything about what happened to the woman’s previous marriage or relationship. Some Nigerians have reacted to the post, while some think it is wrong for someone to look for a suitor for ones parent, others see the step as a bold one that must…
Author: Dele Atoun
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) on Wednesday honoured Dr. Oladega Adebogun, Visitor and Founder of Caleb University as ‘Icon Of Humanity and Trailblazer’. Presenting the award at Caleb University Conderence Room, Olasunkanmi Ijaduoye, National President of Polytechnic Students in Nigeria explained that the “Icon of Humanity” is the highest honour that the student body can bestow on any individual.”NAPS finds Dr. Adebogun the Founder of Caleb Group of Schools and Caleb University, worthy of the highest honour in our association, for his passionate professional capability; charismatic leadership acumen; ceaseless contribution to human development projects; unquestionable landmark achievement in socio-economic…
The Nigerian Ports Authority earlier this morning disagreed with the update of the Organisation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control over the numbers of the infected people with the deadly corona virus. The centre in a tweet released vis its handle @NCDCgov had released 14 new cases in wish 6 of them were claimed to be vessel passengers. Surprisingly to Nigerians, NPA via its tweeter handle@nigerianports questioned correctness of NCDC report as they claimed that they had their proper screening and there is no case or cases of an infected person or persons in the ports. A lot of…
The Super sand Eagles of Nigeria last night lost to Portugal in their opening game of the 2019 Beach World Cup. The most successful Nigerian Beach Soccer player, Abu Azeez struck home towards the end of the first period, to end the period in Advantage of Nigeria. As soon as the 2nd period commenced, Portugal began to fire from all cylinder which led to their equalizer from a corner kick as Belchior cleverly beat Danjuma Paul at the far corner before current world player of the year, Jordan Santos increased the tally for the Portuguese in quick succession. It was…
Nigeria U23 side this night failed to move beyond the the group stage of the CAF U23 Nations Cup which serves as the qualifying tournament for the football event of the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Nigerian Olympic Eagles played a goalless draw against South Africa in their last group game as Cote d’Ivoire defeated Zambia 1-0 to emerge as group leaders with 6 points. Imama Amapakabo led team lost their first game to the group winner, Cote d’Ivoire by a loan goal, won their second game against Zambia by 3 goals to one and drew the last game against South…
A star was born inside the pitch of Anwarul Islam Model College, Agege this afternoon as Okwudili Honour of Federal Government College Ijanikin, scored the first hattrick in the ongoing GT Bank Masters Cup, season 9. It was the third game of the day, between FGC Ijanikin and AUD Isolo. The boys from Isolo drew the first blood through Balogun Hafees when he scored in the 17th minute of play to put his school ahead. Okwudili restored parity in the 26th minute of play when he took on three defenders to calmly slot the ball into the net, to end…
Rivers Hoopers and Raptors have qualified for the semifinals of the 2019 President Cup National Final 8 currently going on in Lagos after two straight wins in group A and B respectively. Hoopers popularly referred to as the KingsMen defeated hard fighting Benue Braves 91-66 points with Abdul Yahaya scoring 19points and 8 rebounds while Solomon Ajegbeyi had 14 points and 8 rebounds. Benue Braves’ Umar Garba with 25% accuracy from the three points line sank 26 points, 3 assists and 5 rebounds. In group B, Nigeria Army also brightened their qualification chances with their first victory with a comfortable…
D’Tigress started their FIBA Africa Pre-Olympics Qualifiers started on a winning note after strolling over DR Congo, 20-0 points. The Coach Otis Hughley side performed a walk over ceremony over DR Congo who failed to show up for the competition holding in Maputo, Mozambique. Currently ranked first in Africa and 16th in the world, the team shot to the top of group A with one match to go. The reigning African Champions will now shift their attention to their last group game against Mozambique on Saturday after booking an automatic semi final ticket. Winners of the semi final encounters will…
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC head coach Tony Bolus has praised his players after their 1-0 win over Heartland FC in a Matchday One fixture of the 2019/20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season decided at the Okigwe Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. The Olukoya Boys gave a good account of themselves against the Naze Millionaires as they claimed an opening day win courtesy of a 39th minute header from Clement Ogwu when he connected a long throw-in from Najeem Olayinka. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men created lots of goal-scoring chances shortly after MFM FC’s goal but the Lagos-based team…
Ruth Okafor has won the Best Referee Award for the Nigeria Women Professional League for the 2018/2019 Football season. In a glamorous award ceremony organized to end the season, the “Nurse Referee” emerged the winner ahead of two other equally fantastic Referees, Serah Godwin and the last season winner, Mfon Friday. The former professional player herself joined the Referee Association in 2006 and attained the prestigious Grade One status in 2011. Awards winning isn’t new to Ruth, apart from winning the Referee of the week severally in the past, she also won “Life-Saving Award” for her bravery and quick reaction…