Category: Sports

Chief Maichibi Meshach Mikailu surprises Maichibi United Football Club with a Golden Opportunity

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Chief Maichibi Meshach Mikailu, Jakadan Matasan Arewa, and the Plateau Man of the Year, known for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, surprised his boys at Maichibi United Football Club (MFC) with a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Chairman and Proprietor of MUFC secured his team’s participation in an international football scouting exercise, facilitated by Hon. Amb. Daniel Asama Ago, Member representing Jos North/Bassa in the Federal House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). This historic event was marked by the arrival…

PFAN President, Tijani Babangida thanks Roda JC former players, begs Nigeria players union to unite

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida has urged former footballers in Nigeria to put aside their differences and work together noting that it is only through that they can achieve their goals and aspirations. The PFAN president who was recently in the news when he was involved in a ghastly motor accident which resulted in the death of his younger brother Ibrahim and his son Fadeel, and his wife still recovering in a European hospital courtesy the efforts of the former Players of Roda JC of Holland noted that…

Continue to make Nigeria proud, Speaker Abbas charges D’Tigress

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has rejoiced with Nigeria’s D’Tigress for qualifying to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketball competition at the ongoing 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.   Speaker Abbas said the Nigerian female basketball team has been doing the nation proud, urging them to maintain the tempo.   The Speaker noted with delight how the D’Tigress made history by being the first African team to qualify for the quarterfinals at the Olympics.   In a press statement by his Special Adviser on…

RG CAC flags off monthly Staff Workout and Sensitization exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar General,Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN. has flagged off maiden edition of its monthly workout/sensitization exercise in a colourful fashion. The event, among others, is aimed at keeping the Commission’s workforce fit as well as sensitising the public on its activities and achievements.   Staff of the Commission turned out en masse as early as 6.30 am to be part of the history-making event flagged off by the Registrar-General/CEO of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN.   A light aerobics session was held within the Commission’s headquarters…

Football Tournament: Ex- Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shuaib to play as “Guest Player’ for NUJ Team

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Former Edo State Deputy Governor, comrade Philip Shuaibu has expressed his readiness to play as ‘Guest player” for the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) football team (Team Correspondents ) in the 2nd Edition of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel Football Tournament.   The 3-Day tournament with the theme: ‘Football for Friendship and Peace ‘ is scheduled to kick off on Thursday July 11th by 10:00am at Area10 football field by Old Parade Ground Abuja. The NUJ team would be facing the Nigerian Bar Association ( NBA )…

NUJ FCT Correspondents’chapel kick starts 3- Day Football Tournament,unveils Tournament Brand Ambassador in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel,will in month of July ,2024 record another milestone with the hosting of 2nd Edition of NUJ Football Tournament tagged “ Football for Friendship and Peace “ The 3- Day tournament is aimed at strengthening the relationships between the media and participating organizations. The Chairman NUJ FCT Correspondents’ chapel, Mr. Jide Oyekunle disclosed this at a press conference and unveiling of NUJ Football Tournament Brand Ambassador held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Tuesday 18th June,2024. Jide Oyekunle said”We are…

Football Tournament: FCT Correspondents Chapel parleys FCT Sports Director

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A delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, today visited the Director of Sports of FCT Sports Council, Mr Luka Istifanus. The visit, led by Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, was part of preparations ahead of the 2nd edition of the football tournament of the NUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel. Speaking during the visit, Comrade Oyekunle informed that a pre-tournament press conference and draws had been scheduled to be held on June 18th, 2024. Oyekunle disclosed that the pre-tournament press conference and draws will be…

After promotion to NNL, Deputy Senate President asks Barau Football Club to get ready for Premier League … Gifts car to club; motorcycles, N5m to players

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has applauded Barau Football Club (BFC) over their victory and promotion to the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) from the Nationwide League One (NLO).   Senator Barau made the commendation when he received the club’s management and players at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir. BFC defeated Yoca Crocodiles on Sunday in a penalty shootout that ended 3-2 in favour of the Maliya Boys.   Addressing…

NNPC condoles with Tijjani Babangida over loss of Brother, Son

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Yesterday, the NNPC Ltd paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s Ex-International, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil, and brother, Ibrahim Babangida, as a result of the ghastly road accident which occurred on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, along the Zaria-Kaduna Road. It would be recalled that in the unfortunate incident, Babangida and his wife also sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, represented by the Company’s Chief Corporate Communication’s Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, expressed the Company’s…

Brace up for best organized sporting event, organizers of Premiumtrust Abuja marathon urges residents

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Organizers of the Premium Trust bank Abuja City international half marathon, Nilayo Sports Management company has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to brace up for the best organized sporting event in the country.   Making this declaration recently in Abuja while speaking with a section of the journalist in Abuja, the company project manager, Oluwaseyi Johnson noted that their organization has developed the reputation of organizing some of the best marathon events in the country.   Seyi stated that having deliver first class marathon events in Lagos, Kaduna…