Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has extolled former military President, General, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), feting him as an icon and a role model worthy of emulation. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja said these on Monday, at the maiden annual IBB Leadership Lecture and Presentation/Launch of a book, titled:…
By Trust Africa News, Ayomide Otitoju To eradicate mass illiteracy and retain a smart city status, Lagos State Agency for Mass Literacy has embarked on an advocacy campaign. Director of the agency, Mrs. Olukemi Kalesanwo speaking at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs Conference Room, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja said ” you will observe…
The Cottagers already have one player of Nigerian descent in their squad, and could now increase the number to two Nigeria-eligible youngster Obafemi Micheal has been linked with a move to Championship side Fulham. The Southampton Academy product has fallen down the pecking order with the signing of Adam Armstrong from Blackburn. This summer, he…
Bayelsa State government has rewarded players of victorious Bayelsa United, Bayelsa Queens and Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu after their superlative performance in the 2020/2021 Aiteo Cup formerly known as Federation cup and the Japan 2020 Olympics. At the ceremony held at the Government House, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri announced a reward of One Million…
Sadiq Umar scored the first goal for Almeria as they secured a 3-1 victory against Cartagena in their season opener away at the Estadio Municipal Cartagonova. After scoring 20 goals in the Spanish second division last season, Umar continued from where he left off by opening Almeria’s account in the 2021/22 league campaign. The former…
Angry fans have rained abuse on Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi after his Instagram page was allegedly hacked. Zaidu struggled with injury towards the close of last season and even had to fly out to France to see a specialist in this regard. In the new season, the left-back has not been that enterprising so…
Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis says he’s delighted to play alongside Senegalese forward Ismaïla Sarr. Dennis made a wonderful start to his Premier League career by scoring a goal and assisted another in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa at Vicarage Road. The former Club Brugge man gift The Hornets the lead inside opening 10th minute…
Tom Dele-Bashiru has explained that he is happy to be fit and available for selection again after almost one year on the sideline. The midfielder, joined Sky Bet Championship club Reading on a season-long deal from Watford last week. The former Flying Eagles midfielder has been working on his fitness since he recovered from a…
Italian Serie A new boys Salernitana are on the brink of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, according to various reports in the Italian media. Salernogranata.it is reporting that the Super Eagle has agreed personal terms with Salernitana and an official confirmation of his transfer to the Garnets is expected within 48…
