Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 14th August 2020
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Barca Vs. Bayern: Star Match Of The UCL Quarters
Arguably the pick of the quarter-final ties in this season’s Champions League is this tie between Barcelona and Bayern Munich in Lisbon tonight for a spot in the final four. To qualify for the quarters, Barca overcame Napoli 4-2, while Bayern breezed past Chelsea 7-1. These two teams are the only winners of the title …
COVID-19: HFN Awaits IHF’s $8, 000 Grant
LAGOS – The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has been informed by the International Handball Federation (IHF) of a financial grant to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on handball in Nigeria. In a letter written and signed by IHF President Dr. Hassan Moustafa to the HFN President, Mr. Sam Ocheho, the world handball …
Djokovic For US Open
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he will compete in the US Open. Djokovic announced his decision Thursday on his website, saying he is “excited” to play while acknowledging the “obstacles and challenges” of holding the major tournament amid the coronavirus pandemic. “I am aware that this time around it will be very different with …
We’ve Not Amended 2017 Constitution –AFN
LAGOS – A member of the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Rosa Collins says the 2017 constitution of the federation remains the working document guiding the activities of its officials and stakeholders. Collins, a former African triple jump record holder says the clarification becomes necessary following reports that the constitution was amended at …
It’s Good To Be Back On The Course –Odoh
Andrew Onche Odoh, Nigeria number one has expressed his delight to be back on the course for proper golfing practice after five months of closure. Odoh who has 43 titles to his credit asserted that it is now time for everyone to bounce back from his/her lost from occasioned by the “no action” period. He …
Golfers Set For Adesiyan @65 Kitty
Golfers are set to celebrate Alhaji Abdul Jelili Adesiyan, former Minister of Police Affairs @65 with a week-long golfing activities starting at the MicCom Golf Resort in Ada Osun State from Saturday 15 August and to end at the Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) on Saturday 21 August, 2020. Adesiyan, a golfer and educationist who had …
PGA Nigeria Hails FG, Seeks Sponsorship
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of Nigeria has lauded the efforts of the Federal Government on the reopening golf courses across the country after five months of closure following the Coronavirus pandemic as it is poised for partnership of its programmes. Jide Bolaji, the secretary of the association in a chat with DAILY INDEPENDENT on …
Why LPGA Cancelled Shanghai Tour
The LPGA Tour has cancelled its Shanghai tournament after China said it would not hold most international sports events this year because of coronavirus. LPGA Shanghai, won last year by American world No 2, Danielle Kang, had been scheduled for October 15-18 but has been scratched “given the current health concerns and significant travel restrictions”, …
Sponsors Withdraw From Korean Women’s Tour
The Korean Women’s Golf Tour (KLPGA) has lost another event due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with the KG-Edaily Ladies Open dropped from the schedule after both title sponsors pulled out, Yonhap news agency reported. The event, which had been scheduled for September 4-6, is the fourth on the tour to be …
Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Shanties, Kiosks At Agege
LAGOS – The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, on Thursday demolished over 150 illegal shanties, kiosks and shop extensions around Arewa Community Central Mosque popularly called (Masalashi Alhaja) in Agege area of the state. Speaking on the exercise, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, stated that the …
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