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Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Lose 0:1 to Czech Republic
Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Sports: Nigerian Super Eagles Lose 0:1 to Czech Republic

In its final friendly before traveling to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian Super Eagles this afternoon lost 0:1 to Czech Republic. In a game that was largely uninspiring, the Super Eagles conceded the only goal of the match in the 25th minute of the first half and were not able to get any past the Czech goalkeeper till the end of the first half. Upon resumption, the game was halted at about the 60th minute as a result of the heavy rains and wind that hampered play. When the game resumed, the Super Eagles took full control of the game, but could not convert the possession to a goal. Nigeria will be facing Croatia in the first of their 2018 World Cup games on June 16.
Nigeria: APC Crises Deepens As Rochas Threatens to Have Oyegun Jailed
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Nigeria: APC Crises Deepens As Rochas Threatens to Have Oyegun Jailed

The crises rocking the All Progressives Alliance took a new turn as Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State vows to move to have the party's chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun jailed. According to Rochas, the outgoing chairman was trying his best to have the party destroyed before he leaves. He noted that under Oyegun's leadership, the party had so retrogressed, that there was hardly any state that did not have one crises or the other. In a press release signed by Sam Onwuemeodo, his Chief Press Secretary, he said "He (Oyegun) is not patriotic. In the case of Imo, he disobeyed two Court Orders with regard to the Congresses in Imo and the inauguration of strange elements as the State officials of the Party just to get at Governor Okorocha because of the issue of elongation. "And we h...
Nigeria: Buhari To Be Impeached If These Conditions Are Not Met – National Assembly
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Nigeria: Buhari To Be Impeached If These Conditions Are Not Met – National Assembly

The National Assembly has resolved to exercise its powers to impeach the president if the 10 demands they are presenting are not met by the Executive. The resolution was announced today June 5 2018 after a 4-hour long joint session of the upper and lower houses held behind closed doors. The 10 demands made by the legislators are as follows: 1. A clear order to the security agencies in the country to immediately put a stop to the killing of innocent Nigerians. 2. The use of the Police by the Executive to harass its perceived enemies and political opponents. 3. A strict adherence to the rule of law by the executive. 4. The President taking responsibility for actions taken by those he appointed. 5. Sincerity in the fight against corruption. 6. The protection of the sancti...
Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery
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Nigeria: Senator President Implicated in Offa Bank Robbery

The Nigerian Police Force has invited the Nigerian Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to answer some questions regarding the Offa robbery which led to the death of a total of about 33 persons, nine of which were Police officers. According to the Police, the invitation became necessary when some of the arrested suspects confessed to being political thugs to the Senate President. Speaking on the invitation, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, Jimoh Moshood said "The Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki is being invited by the Nigeria Police Force to report to the Force Intelligence Response Team office at Guzape, Abuja to answer to the allegations levelled against him from the confessions of the Five (5) Gang Leaders and some of the other 17 suspects arrested for direct inv...
Nigeria: Successful Heart Surgeries Performed in JUTH
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Nigeria: Successful Heart Surgeries Performed in JUTH

Four patients over the period of four weeks had successful heart surgeries at the Jos University Teaching Hopsital, Jos Plateau State. According to the hospital's Chief Medical Director, Professor Edmund Banwat, the surgeries which are milestones in the nation's health delivery services, took place in the hospitals main theatre. He said "We have made a bold statement that cardiac hear surgery is very possible here in Jos University Teaching Hospital. We have exceeded our expectations. Achieving this great feat would not have been possible without all of you here." Though the surgeries which consisted of two closed and two open heart surgeries were carried out by a combined team which included experts from outside the country, Professor Banwat noted the capacity of the teaching hos...
Nigeria: Government has Created Almost 9 Million Jobs – Garba Shehu
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Nigeria: Government has Created Almost 9 Million Jobs – Garba Shehu

  Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Garba Shehu has once again given the Buhari led administration very high marks for performance. According to him, this administration has performed well with regards to fulfilling its campaign promises to Nigeria. He made this known while speaking on Channel Television program "Sunday Politics". Garba specifically mentioned Buhari's promise to create 3 million jobs yearly, saying “We have done as much as that if not more”. He claimed that the Agriculture sector and the N-Power scheme alone created about 6 million jobs. According to him, adding private sector jobs raises this number significantly. He said "If you follow what the Rice Growers Association of Nigeria are saying, in Agriculture alone...
2018 World Cup: Rohr Names Super Eagles Final 23-Man Squad
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2018 World Cup: Rohr Names Super Eagles Final 23-Man Squad

Coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has named his final 23-man squad. His team has 3 goal keepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six attackers. They include: Goal keepers: Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba), Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United). Defenders: William Troost-Ekong and Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor), Tyronne Ebuehi (Ado Den Haag), Elderson Echiejile (Cercle Brugge KSV), Bryan Idowu (Amkar Perm), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC), Leon Balogun (Brighton), Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa). Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda), Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor), Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City), Oghenekaro Etebo (Las Palmas), John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva), Joel Obi (Torino, Italy). Attackers: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow), Kelechi Iheanacho (Leice...
Football: Nigeria Loses 2:1 to England
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Football: Nigeria Loses 2:1 to England

As part of its preparations for the 2018 World Cup starting in Russia on June 14, the Nigerian Super Eagles lost by 2:1 to the English team in a friendly match played at the Wembly stadium. The English team took off to a quick start with a 7 minute goal headed in by Gary Cahill. They controlled the entire first half, missing a number of goals and then netting a second goal in the 39th through a Harry Kane shot. At the start of the second half, Nigeria made four changes, bringing in Etebo, Ogu, Ebuehi and Omeruo. Nigeria immediately took control of the second half and got a goal in the 47th minute when Iwobi nicely placed the ball beyond the reach of the English goal stopper after it rebounded off the upright from an Ighalo shot. The second half was a more balanced affair, with Nig...
Nigeria: PDP Tells Buhari to Fear the Rejection of Nigerians and not the Financial Capacity of the Opposition.
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Nigeria: PDP Tells Buhari to Fear the Rejection of Nigerians and not the Financial Capacity of the Opposition.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to President Buhari's claim that he is afraid of the financial capacity of the opposition. According to the party, Buhari should be concerned about his inability to fulfill his campaign promises to Nigerians in 2015. According to the party, Buhari has betrayed the trust of Nigerians. Speaking on the issue, Kola Ologbondiyan the National Publicity Secretary of the party said "He should be worried about the failure of his government, not about money in the hands of the opposition. In 2015, Nigerians trusted Muhammadu Buhari and voted him to become President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. One clear year to the 2019 general elections, the same people have rejected him for failing to do anything meaningful to impact on their li...
Nigeria: Ahead of the 2019 Elections Buhari Says He Fears the Finances Available to the Opposition
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Nigeria: Ahead of the 2019 Elections Buhari Says He Fears the Finances Available to the Opposition

President Buhari has declared that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) may not be able to match the financial capacity of the opposition. He also pointed out that the opposition was sponsoring attempts to discredit his administration. The president made these claims while receiving members of the Buhari Media Organization when they paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted the difficulty they were facing considering the mounting criticism and opposition against his administration. Buhari went on to appreciate their efforts, saying "I don’t think I can thank you enough for your steadfastness under very difficult circumstances. It is not easy to defend this administration and more in particular to defend me. "But your consistency has given me...