The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Thursday 23rd January 2020
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 23/01/20
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With the fixtures for the next FIFA World Cup qualifiers now known, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and its marketing partner, HotSports have confirmed their readiness to transmit all the six matches involving the Super Eagles in the second round. This follows the confirmation by the right owners that the nation’s largest television network will
‘Imo sports need quality administrator’
Seasoned football technocrat, Prince Eleazar Onyewuchi Ogbonna, has called on the new Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to assemble a formidable cabinet including a good sports administrator to steer the ship of governance of the state. Ogbonna, who described sports as a big industry which had suffered neglect, emphasized the need to entrust the rebuilding
Polish star predicts tough test against Nigeria
By Olalekan Okusan After demolishing Lithuania 3-0 in the first round of the ITTF World Team Olympic Qualifying Tournament to set up a second round tie against Nigeria today, Poland’s Jakub Dyjas has admitted that the West African side is one of the most dangerous teams in the world. Ahead of today’s tie against the
Dare begins payment of athletes’ allowances
Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Dare Sunday , has fulfilled his promise to pay Nigeria’s youth and junior athletes to the CAA U-18/U-20 championships in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire last April allowances owed them by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The athletes competed in the competition under the harshest of conditions, travelling by road
Tambuwal engages Tikitaka
From Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has sealed a deal with a Swedish football and player Development Academy, Tikitaka football Development to fish out talents and promote the game in the state. Tambuwal while receiving the Chief Instructor, Development Clubs Coaches and Players, Tommy Johanson noted that football was and remain
Omo-Agege donates sports equipment to school
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege on Wednesday donated sports equipment to St. Peters Clervers College, Aghalokpe, Delta State. Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Omo-Agege, Yomi Odunuga, in a statement in Abuja, said the move was part of the Senator’s determination to revive sporting activities at the grassroots and also
Oborududu climbs to career high in world ranking
Nine-time African champion, Blessing Oborududu has moved up to a career high as the world number three in the women’s 68kg after her bronze medal feat at the just concluded Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in Rome, Italy. Also, Commonwealth champion and a gold medalist at the Italy’s ranking series, Odunayo Adekuoroye reclaimed her place
Why Amotekun can’t be rolled back, by Fasanmi, Okunnu
From Victor Oluwasegun, Bisi Oladele, Tajudeen Adebanjo and Toba Adedeji Critics of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), code-named Operation Amotekun got more knocks yesterday from notable Yoruba leaders, including two elder statesmen Second Republic Senator Ayo Fasanmi and former Works and Transport Federal Commissioner (Minister) Femi Okunnu. Others, include Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola,
Amokachi, Yobo to grace Oyo Unity Cup launch
All is set for the kick-off of the maiden Oyo Unity Cup on the auspices of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare. The Cup which will draw participants across the 16 Federal Constituencies the state, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be launched on
Army officer, seven soldiers die in Boko Haram ambush
From Okodili Ndidi, Abuja An Army officer and six soldiers have been feared killed in a battle with Boko Haram fighters in Mainok, close to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. It was gathered from security sources that the incident which occurred at about 1pm on Tuesday , also left five soldiers wounded and two others
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