Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match

[ad_1] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all We commend the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for safeguarding its integrity by finding Libya liable of a serious breach in the botched AFCON 2025 Match qualifier with Nigeria. The Libya Football Federation (LFF), according to CAF, contravened Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF then awarded three goals and three points to Nigeria and […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Listed 14th in Ballon d’Or Ranking

[ad_1] Nigeria's nominee, Ademola Lookman, who was listed overall 14th in this year's Ballon d'Or, has said he has never been far away from his Nigerian roots even though he was born in South London and also played for England at various age-grade levels. "I've always been a Nigerian man," he said. Lookman who looked dapper in his black suit at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France last night, insisted he has always been in touch with his people. […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Officer Who Killed Enugu Ogene Musician

[ad_1] Enugu — The Nigeria Police yesterday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court, a Police Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of an Igbo Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, last weekend. His arraignment followed his orderly room trial and approval of his dismissal and arraignment by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Godwin Aghaulor. The police prosecution was led by the Officer-in-Charge of the […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Lack of Maintenance Culture Affecting Nigeria’s Sports Development, Says Pinnick

[ad_1] Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria's sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes' opportunities. Amaju Pinnick, former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and FIFA Council member, has identified inadequate maintenance as a major hurdle to sports development in Nigeria. On Tuesday at the University of Ibadan's Faculty of Education, Pinnick emphasised the urgent need for improved infrastructure upkeep to support the nation's athletic talent. His lecture, titled "The Challenges of Sports […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Nigeria Praises CAF Decision in Controversy Over Libya’s Treatment of Nigerian Footballers

[ad_1] Abuja, Nigeria — Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya following accusations Libya deliberately breached competition guidelines. Libya's football federation is appealing. The decision by the CAF puts Nigeria at the top of their division, Group D, and in contention for a spot at next year's Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, finals, in […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station

[ad_1] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a 'friendly' visit. Reports said Igbo-Jah was leaving the command's premises after the visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, a police inspector fired his rifle, hitting him. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, according to the police, but was confirmed […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy

[ad_1] The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Isn't it interesting that recent conversations around the octogenarian artist, Chike Aniakor, often tend to highlight his illustrious career as an art historian while seemingly--albeit, unintentionally--glossing over his studio life? Hence, a forthcoming group exhibition at Kó in Ikoyi, Lagos, opening on Thursday, October 31, offers a timely opportunity to rebalance this narrative. Curated by […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] African Fashion — Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his 30th in the needle and thread business tells Vanessa Obioha that probing the source of his wealth used to make him angry, but not anymore He was running late. The usual culprits, traffic and long fuel queues were to blame for his tardiness. Yet when Clement […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Combat Illegal Gambling, Signs MOU With UK

[ad_1] In a move set to reshape the gaming landscape in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom, marking a historic partnership to strengthen the enforcement of gaming and lottery operations across borders. The groundbreaking agreement, sealed at the prestigious International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Rome, Italy, is expected to revolutionise the regulatory framework for gaming in Lagos State and ensure […]

October 29, 2024

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