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Late MKO Abiola This day, June 12 will always be remembered by those who have defied the culture of silence and conspiracy against a significant moment in Nigerian history, to remind us of how today, 23 years ago, the battle against the exit of the military from power was fought at the ballot by a determined Nigerian people. It is indeed sad that apart from the South West states of Oyo, Ogun, Lagos and Osun which have doggedly continued to celebrate the hero, and later martyr of that battle, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, there has been studied indifference to the June 12 phenomenon by the Federal Government and remarkably, the rest of Nigeria. This is sadder still because MKO Abiola was not an ethnic champion: he was a man of pan-Nigerian vision and ambition, who went into politics to give the people hope, to unite them and lead them out of poverty. His campaign manifesto was instructively titled “Hope 93- Farewell to Poverty: How to make Nigeria a better place for ...

Yahaya Bello, Kogi State governor Still basking in his victories at the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has called on the people, whether in the APC, PDP, LP, APGA, PPA, etc who have found themselves on one side or the other in the fallout from the last governorship elections to put aside all bitterness and rancour and join hands with him to develop the state. In a statement after his victories at the tribunal, Bello urged the people to remain peaceful and law-abiding. He warned trouble makers who may wish to use the failure of the petitions at the tribunal or any other reason for that matter, as a ruse to foment trouble anywhere within Kogi State to have a rethink. ”The Security Agencies have been placed on Red Alert, and you can rest assured that all troublemakers will be apprehended, and they will face the full wrath of the Law. This is the full statement: BEING AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF KOGI STATE BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR YAHAY...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the news of the death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation and former coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shaibu, as shocking. Osinbajo in a statement released in Abuja’on Saturday said Nigeria has lost yet another dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly to bring honor to our country. ”He led the national team to two World Cup Tournaments and answered the call to serve as National Coach on a number of occasions. ”In deed his life was dedicated to finding and grooming some of Nigeria’s best soccer talents and providing them the leadership and guidance that enabled them to excel. ”Amodu Shaibu’s work as National Coach of Nigeria’s national team brought gladness to the nation and fulfillment to many. His legacy is secured in the memories of Nigerians who will forever recall the exploits his teams recorded across the African continent and around the world. ”His dutiful service spanned many years and our country is ...

Emmanuel Amuneke Emmanuel Amuneke, Coach of the National U-20 team has dedicated the team`s victory over Burundi, to Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu, former Super Eagles coaches who passed on recently. Amuneke disclosed this to sportswriters on Saturday after the team, also known as the Flying Eagles, beat the Burundi U-20 team, 2-1 at the U.J Esuene stadium, Calabar. The Flying Eagles won with a 3-1 aggregate having defeated the Burundians 1-0 two weeks ago. The match is the second round qualifier for the African U-20 championship scheduled for Zambia in 2017. “I am dedicating this victory to the late coaches of Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shaibu. “It’s a pity that we lost our finest coaches and masters of the game, may their souls rest in peace’’, he said. Amuneke also said the Flying Eagles played very well and deserved the win. “Playing at home gives you an opportunity to excel,” he said. Victor Osimhen scored the first goal when he converted a penalty in the 72...

Nigerian soldiers on the move The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed the killing of 10 suspected Boko Haram fighters after a clearance operation in Gamboru-Ngala, Borno. Col. Sani Usman, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, revealed this in a statement in Maiduguri. Usman said that two other suspects were captured alive by the troops during the operation. He said based on information received that the terrorists earlier dislodged at Chukungudu and Hausari villages were migrating towards Muska village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade, conducted operations in the area. “During the encounter, the troops killed 10 Boko Haram terrorists, captured two alive and rescued a woman with her baby held hostage by the terrorists,” Usman said. He said that the troops also recovered arms and ammunition during the exercise. The army spokesman said items recovered included six AK-47 rifle magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62m (special) rou...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sadness and shock over the death of the former coach of the Super Eagles, Amodu Shuaibu. The president, in a twitter message, lamented that “it is heartbreaking to lose two of the finest and most accomplished members of our football family at the same time.’’ “This is indeed a sad week for Nigerian football, and Nigerian sports in general. “May the soul of Amodu Shuaibu rest in peace. Ameen,” the president added. Shuaibu, who died at 58 in his sleep on Friday, was buried at his hometown, Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo on Saturday.

Ogun Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Applicants for the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State have been charged to report any person or official that demands for any bribe or reward, in cash or kind. The Ogun Command also appealed to those who have no business at the screening centre at Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta to steer clear of the premises. In a statement released from the Command and signed by the Police spokesman, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi, applicants were asked to report such erring officials to either the State Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the screening exercise in the state, CP David Folawiyo or any senior officer of the command. The command announced that those who applied for recruitment, especially, Ogun indigenes, to report at the screening centre for the screening exercise according to their groups and schedules. “Applicants in group A and B,...