As football leagues across the globe resumed fully last month, the Nigeria Football Federation is proud to announce the launch of the much- anticipated NFF Monthly Awards. The Awards is a celebration of the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various Football Leagues including Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. With the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards aim to honor the brilliance, dedication and passion that Nigerian football players bring to the game, recognizing the top players who have left their mark on the pitch. Award Categories: Player of the Month (Male & Female) Goal of…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen was not part of Galatasaray’s travelling party to Latvia for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash against Rigas FS. The 25-year-old was omitted from the squad due to a muscle injury. Osimhen sustained the injury in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last Saturday. The Nigeria international,who scored twice in the encounter was replaced by Dries Mertens after the break. 24 players made the trip to Dugava for the matchday two encounter. The striker is also doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. READ…
It was a celebration galore for Isaiah Ebhodaghe Okonofua as the handicap 9 amateur player emerged the overall winner of the 2024 IBB International Golf and Country Club Independence Golf Tournament in Abuja. The 2022 CBN Governor’s Golf Cup Champion, on Tuesday, played a gross of 75 with a nett of 66 to beat other opponents for the coveted trophy. Reacting to his suprise victory, Okonofua, said he was humble and honoured to have emerged the overall best player. “At the beginning, I was nervous because when I saw the draw, I discovered that I was paired with two strong…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has listed conditions that would make him consider managing the team on a permanent basis. Eguavoen is currently managing the Super Eagles for the fourth time. The 58-year-old said he would only agree to be the substantive head coach of the three-time African champions if he is offered a long-term contract. “The Super Eagles job I’m doing right now, if I were to switch permanently, it’s something I’d need to sit down, reflect, and think deeply about because it’s not a small job,” he told Brila FM. ”It will be…
The Mediterranean Knights started preparations for the qualifiers in Benina on Monday.
Abuja’s top real estate developers, T-Pumpy Concept Limited has unveiled a new estate at Kusaki, close to Apo in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The real estate firm owns T-Pumpy Estates with over 100 locations spread across Abuja, Ado-Ekiti, Ibadan and Ilorin. Announcing the new estate, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T-Pumpy, Mr Akintayo Adaralegbe, says the land at Kusaki has verified Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) issued by the Federal Capital Development Authority, FCDA. According to him, interested subscribers, old or new, can get land at Kusaki for as low as N1.5 million for 200sqm.…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja A report by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) truck out fell to 20.22 billion in 2023, indicating a reduction in the use of petrol by vehicle owners. This is contained in the Petroleum Statistics Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS said, “In 2023, PMS truck out stood at 20.22 billion litres.” This shows a 16.96 per cent decrease relative to 24.35 billion litres recorded in 2022 before the removal of fuel subsidy. Based on the report, usage of PMS by vehicles has…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday, sentenced an 80-year-man, Ya’u Abdullahi to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting an eight-year-old girl. NAN reports that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Abdullahi of Layin Gidan Mai Unguwar Brigade Quarters Nassarawa Local Government with sexual exploitation. Justice S M Shu’aibu, held that the prosecution counsel had proven its case beyond the reasonable doubt. “I hereby sentence Ya’u Abdullahi to seven years imprisonment without any option of fine” Earlier, the Prosecution counsel and Kano Zonal Commander NAPTIP, Mr Abdullahi Babale, told the…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Samuel Chukwueze could leave AC Milan when the transfer window reopens in January, Prompt News reports. Spanish side Atletico Madrid as well as Premier League clubs, West Ham United and Aston Villa are reportedly interested in the Nigeria international. Chukwueze has struggled to make positive impact at AC Milan following his arrival from LaLiga outfit, Villarreal last summer. The winger has scored three goals in 39 appearances for the Rooseneri. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to England in the past. The former Villarreal player still has three years remaining in his contract with…
The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). When deployed for commuter service, the buses will significantly reduce transportation costs in the country, bringing hope for a more affordable and efficient public transport system. The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, led the government delegation…