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  • Efe Ambrose confirms Venezuela tie

    Efe Ambrose confirms Venezuela tie

    Celtic of Scotland defender, Efe Ambrose, has revealed to SportingLife exclusively that he would be on the plane to Miami, United States in the coming days for the Super Eagles’ friendly tie with Venezuela billed for November 14.

    Ambrose has been a regular player in the coach Stephen Keshi’s new look Eagles and in a chat informed that he would make the long trip to the USA to heed his fatherland call as the preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations competition gathers momentum.

    He said he would always honour Nigeria’s invitation in as much as he is in good condition and stable health.

    “Yes, I will play against Venezuela. I am ready and eagerly waiting for the day to come. I don’t have any other country so I will always come for Eagles’ assignment in as much as the coaches deemed me worthy to be in the squad,” Ambrose explained to SportingLife.

  • Pillars coach confirms Kwara interest

    Pillars coach confirms Kwara interest

    Kano Pillars coach Mohammed Babaganaru has confirmed to MTNFootball.com he has been approached by Kwara United.

    The NPL title-winning coach said he has been shortlisted by ‘The Afonja Warriors’ for interview for a possible employment, but said he is still a Kano Pillars Coach.

    “Kwara United want me. I have been shortlisted for interview by the club and they have contacted me to that effect. We are yet to talk, nothing is agreed, so I am still Kano Pillars Coach, where we have started training ahead of new season,” he told MTNFootball.com.

    “Even if I attend the interview, it does not mean I have joined Kwara United or I have left Kano Pillars, let us wait and see.”

  • Senate confirms ICPC boss Nta

    Senate confirms ICPC boss Nta

    The Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of Mr. Ekpo Una Nta as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) by President Goodluck Jonathan.

    This followed the consideration of the Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption on the screening of the nominee.

    Chairman of the Committee, Senator Victor Lar (Plateau South) while moving the motion for the screening report to be considered said: “That the Senate do consider the report of the Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption, on the screening of Mr. Ekpo Una Nta, or appointment as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and approve the recommendations therein.”

    The Senators approved the recommendation of the committee that Nta be confirmed through voice vote.