As the race for 2015 Presidential election gathers momentum, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East Zone, has adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as the Party’s Presidential candidate. Speaking at zone’s rally held at Ekwueme square in Awka on Friday, Col. Austin Akobundu, the South East zonal Vice Chairman of the party, said they were convinced that President Jonathan should be given a second term to complete the good work he has started. According to him, “The PDP in the South East zone has declared its full support for Mr. President, Goodluck Jonathan, to contest a second term in…
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The Prophet (p.b.u.h) is reported to have said you should take time to reflect on Allah’s words or creation that is better than a night’s worship. It is in that light it pays so much to take time and ponder on creation itself and it will moderate your excesses making you an Ibadur-Rahaman. (A true worshipper of the ‘Most Merciful’) The next question is who is ‘The Most Merciful’? One might then ask who Allah is. Answer is Allah is the Most Merciful. The next question from a questioning mind will be who is Allah and what can He do?…
By: Gracious Akujobi The Executive Chairman of Delta State Sports Commission, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed optimism that current African record holder in 100m Blessing Okagbare will do well at the World Athletics championship which begins in Moscow on Saturday. Speaking on a live television programme monitored by our correspondent, the Delta State Sports Commission boss says Okagbare has gotten over her poor outing at the last Olympics and she is looking forward to doing well at the championship. He said Delta state has played a key role in getting the athlete to the level she is right now. “Delta State has…
By: Gracious Akujobi Fenerbahce of Turkey latest recruit, Emmanuel Emenike and youthful defence trojan, Kenneth Omeruo have dropped out of the August 14, Mandela Challenge contest between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana in Durban due to circumstances beyond their control. Eagles Media Officer, Ben Alaiya quotes Team’s Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor, as saying that Emenike opted out of the encounter in other to quickly settle down at his new club. “He may have been at the club before but he is highly valued in Turkey and he has requested that he be allowed to settle well at the club and…
By Gracious Akujobi Former chief coach of Super Eagles Austin Eguavoen, has predicted that Nigeria will not only qualify for the 2014 World Cup, but would reach the quarterfinal. In a chat with the media, Eguavoen, who is now the chief coach of National League side City of David (COD) FC, says after winning the African Cup of Nations Super Eagles cannot afford not to be at the World cup especially after experiencing what it means to play at that level with the Confederation Cup in Brazil. He said the Super Eagles would beat Malawi to set the stage for…
By Gracious Akujobi Former Super Eagles mid-fielder Mutiu Adepoju, has joined the growing list of coaches angling for vacant national Under-20 and Under-23 jobs. Adepoju, a member of the 1994 all conquering Super Eagles squad said he decided to aspire to coach any of the two national age-grade teams because he has what it takes to deliver The former general manager of Ibadan based Shooting Star Sports Club (3SC) revealed his desire to coach a national side when he visited the Sports Minister in Abuja, alongside five members of the 1994 Eagles to demand for redemption of the houses gift…
As Muslims across the world continue the celebration of Eid-el Fitri, Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Goodluck Jonathan, has felicitated with Muslims in the country over the completion of the Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-el Fitri. In a sallah message, she called for continued prayers for the unity, peace and progress of the nation. Mrs. Jonathan exhorts Moslem faithful to use the occasion of the Sallah celebrations to renew their commitment by being good ambassadors of their religion by their deeds and utterances. She further urged them to continually uphold the injunctions and sacred teachings of the Holy Prophet…
As part of its commitment to reward and empower its customers, leading telecommunications service provider Airtel Nigeria, has introduced an exciting trivia-based mega consumer Promo to delight and handsomely reward subscribers with millions of cash prizes daily. The Promo, tagged Airtel STEP UP Promo, is anchored on a point-based interactive SMS system where customers will accumulate points to increase their chances of winning by responding to questions. It is divided into three categories of Bronze, Silver and Gold with each category attracting a charge of ₦10, ₦50 and ₦100 respectively. Customers who wish to enter the Basic…
By: Gracious Akujobi Over one thousand youths and 200 coaches are expected to attend the maiden edition of the FCT Grassroots Football Coaching Clinic and competition at Bwari town in Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, August 10, 2013. These events organized under the auspices of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association FCT Chapter will be flagged-off by the Chairman of the Bwari Area Council, Peter Yohana Ushafa at Bwari Township Stadium. The Coaching clinic will be anchored by seasoned Football coaches and referees. They include Samuel Abimbola, CAF ‘B’ Licensed Coach, Gidado Usman, CAF ‘B’ Licensed…
By: Gracious Akujobi The Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, FCT Chapter, Godwin Bamigboye, has advocated the immediate establishment of the FCT Sports Development Fund. According to him, the Fund will accelerate sports development in the Federal Capital Territory and quick realization of projects like the Abuja Sports Academy and the Abuja Sports Village. The Coaches’ chairman stated that the establishment of FCT Sports Development Fund will serve as a catalyst for genuine and sustained sports development in the Federal Capital Territory in particular and also serve as a model or reference point to the 36 States of Nigeria…