The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Friday 1st July 2022
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 01/07/22
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Olympic champion pulls out of Stockholm 100m
Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs was a late withdrawal from the 100m at the Stockholm Diamond League yesterday , the latest blow to his injury-hit season coming just two weeks out from the world championships. Meet organisers said Jacobs’ team had made the decision to scratch after the sprinter felt “pain” in training. “After feeling some
Oshoala launches football academy
Spanish Femini Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has announced the launch of her football academy in Nigeria in partnership with Nike Football and International Women Win. Oshoala had humble beginnings, starting her career at Mushin-based club Robo stars. However, she rose to recognition after her exploits at the 2014 Under-20 World Cup where she won the
DStv, GOtv to beam 2022 WAFCON in Morocco
DStv and GOtv customers can look forward to the 2022 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco from 2 to 23 July. This will be the 12th edition of the WAFCON and the first to feature 12 teams (split into three groups: Group A – Morocco, Burkina Faso,
Fury favours Joshua in Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury has surprisingly defended his fierce rival Anthony Joshua after recent criticism that his fellow heavyweight boxer ‘can’t fight’. Joshua came under intense scrutiny after being beaten by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September, which saw him lose the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles. The British boxer is now
Awoniyi leads Nottingham against Union Berlin July 23
A few weeks after quitting the Bundesliga club Union Berlin to join Nottingham Forest on a club-record fee, Taiwo Awoniyi will make a return to the German club in a pre-season friendly match. According to the pre-season itinerary released yesterday by Nottingham Forest, the Nigerian international will lead the attack for the Reds when he
Leeds, Nottingham lead chase for Ola Aina
Nottingham Forest and Leeds are interested in signing Torino defender Ola Aina, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Toro News. The versatile wing-back spent last season operating as a left-sided wing-back and he made 21 appearances in Serie A. Now, he could be allowed to leave and a return to the Premier League is likely
Abuja International Marathon debuts Dec. 17
The stage is now set for the first edition of the Abuja International Marathon (AIM). At a press conference yesterday in the Federal Capital Territory, AIM’s Managing Director Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo stated that the first edition of the much-anticipated race will hold on December 17, 2022. Ogunmiloyo, the CEO of Unicentral Resources, said she was delighted
Ex-Eaglets Godwin presents jersey to Buhari in Portugal
In a symbolic show of his love and commitment to sports in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari received in audience the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Saviour Godwin, who presented him with his Portuguese club’s jersey in Portugal. The President who is on an official visit to Portugal alongside Minister for Youth and Sports Development,
CAF award nomination thrills Moses Simon
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has dedicated his Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year nomination to his coaches, teammates, family and friends. CAF announced yesterday the 30 nominees for the 2022 African Player of the Year, with Nantes winger as the only Nigerian in the race for the prestigious individual award. The
Prioritising people
Apero Sessions 1 and 2 focused on how the Golden Era of the Yoruba prioritised people’s wellbeing as the ultimate responsibility of government. Speakers on education and healthcare emphasized The Awolowo Administration’s total commitment to this responsibility. Apero Session 3 focused on Rural Development and Employment Generation and the question of how it was done
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