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Agency Report President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who died at the age of 77 on Thursday. In a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commiserated with the Cameroonian Football Federation, the people of Cameroon, and the African football community. He described the passing of the legendary football administrator as a huge loss, underlining his contributions to the development of the sport in Africa and beyond. Hayatou was also a one-time acting President of FIFA — the world’s football governing body. The President…
Anthony Kila Give me freedom, Give me fire, Give me reason, Take me higher. See the champions, Take the field now. Unify us, Make us feel proud. In the streets, our, Heads are lifting’ As we lose our Inhibition. Celebration. It surrounds us. Every nation. All around us. Staying forever young, Singing songs underneath the sun. Let’s rejoice in the beautiful game. And together, at the end of the day, We all say, When I get older, I will be stronger, They’ll call me “Freedom”, Just like a waving flag. Dear Readers The above words come from a song that…
Safiu Kehinde A heavy downpour has severely split the highway linking Kano to Maiduguri in Bauchi State. As seen in a viral video shared on X, the Kano-Maiduguri highway split in two under the pressure of the torrent flood that emerged as a result of the heavy downpour. The double-lane road network was serrated between Malori and Guskuri villages in the Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi state. Villagers could be seen at both ends of the severed road as they watched the damaged caused by the flood. Reacting, to the incident, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed, called for the…
Safiu Kehinde #EndBadGovernance Protesters have on Friday held a mourning session for victims of extra judicial killings recorded during the protest. The organisers who held a press conference turned the event to an opportunity to hold procession to mourn those who died or were badly injured. While mourning the deceased, the protesters declared the protest a success on account of their ability to defy court orders restricting their movements across the nation. Addressing the Press was human rights Lawyer, Festus Ogun, who knocked the Federal Government for their attempts in foiling the protest. “The only language that the Nigeria state…
Agency Report President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritise the health and safety of Nigerians as well as the host communities. The president stated this while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) on Thursday in Abuja. Tinubu also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country. The participants of Course 32 were tasked with researching topical national issues, and their findings…
Safiu Kehinde “There are mistakes that may have been made, and enhancements that can and should be done, but if we endure and succeed, it will be for our good. Leadership is critical, but if we retreat from the difficult road, we will have suffered for nothing.” In the face of current economic hardship ravaging Nigeria, the Chief Executive Officer of RTC Advisory Services- a strategy and business advisory firm, Opeyemi Agbaje, has urged Nigerians to endure as reforms are not a cup of tea. The economy and policy expert, in a statement made available to the NPO Reports, called…
Agency Report Mr Oyakhilome Bello, All Progressives Congress (APC) U.S. National Youth Leader, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu time to address and resolve the nation’s current challenges effectively. Bello made the call on Friday in Abuja at the party’s national secretariat while speaking to newsmen. Bello, alongside other leaders of the APC U.S. chapter, earlier held a closed/door meeting with Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman and members of its National Working Committee (NWC). The delegation included: Prof. Adesegun Labinjo, Alhaji Sama’ila Maigyara, Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye and Felix Miliku Bello described the meeting as productive, saying strategies…
Agency Report Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to listen to the concerns of the youth which necessitated their nationwide protests. Obasanjo, who spoke while playing host to six members of the National Assembly on Friday in Abeokuta, said what the youth were seeking through their nationwide protests was legitimate. He said there could be dire consequences if their demands were not met as soon as possible. NAN reports that the six legislators are co-sponsors of a bill seeking a single six-year term for presidency and rotation between the North and the South. The former president urged…
Safiu Kehinde Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 78. Hayatou, who presided over the football body from 1988 to 2017, reportedly passed away yesterday. He was also the acting president of FIFA between 2015 and 2016 after the suspension of Sepp Blatter. Reacting to his death, current FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased whom he described as a passionate sports fan. “Saddened to hear of the passing of former Caf president, former Fifa president ad interim, Fifa vice president and Fifa council…
Safiu Kehinde Nigerian Athlete and World Record holder, Tobi Amusan, has failed to qualify for the Olympics 100 meters Hurdles final despite finishing third earlier today. In her heat, Amusan reached the finish line in 12.55 seconds alongside Polish runner, Pia Skrzyszowska. While she topped the heat ahead of the Polish athlete, Amusan missed out the third spot at the end of the semi-final heats to Jamaican Ackeran Nugent who also came third in her heat but finished in 12.44 seconds. Meanwhile, Nigeria also suffered another loss following the disqualification of its 4*4 Relay Race male athletes. The Nigerian relay…