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  • CAF President congratulates Mali, Nigeria

    CAF President congratulates Mali, Nigeria

    The story was written a thousand miles from home, but its echo was resonating throughout Africa, with the highest frequency in Bamako, the Malian capital, where thousands took to the streets despite being in the wee hours of the night.

    This reflects no doubt the historic and unprecedented nature of what had happened with the qualification of the national U-17 team to the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup underway in Chile.

    A first for a Malian side, which made history on  March 1, 2015 in Niamey, Niger, by being crowned African champions for the first time.

    It is in the fervour and joy of the celebration of the semi-final win against Belgium, the Malian fans discovered the identity of their opponent for the final.

    This will be Nigeria, defending champions and record winners in the history of the competition with four titles, who beat Mexico 4-2 in the other semi-final, to set up an all-African final, narrowly missed during the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand last June.

    It is in this regard that CAF President Issa Hayatou on the morning of Friday, November 6  paid glowing tribute to the two teams, Mali and Nigeria on their impressive performances at the tournament.

    “There are times when words cannot express the feeling, and I think this is one of such moments. On my behalf, and that of the CAF Executive Committee, I congratulate the young players from Mali and Nigeria who have offered us moments of indescribable joy”, said Issa Hayatou, who has been carefully observing the proceedings of the tournament.

    “The results and performances of the two teams in the competition have left, in the opinion of many, much to be desired. But we had to realise the promise of the flowers and the young did so masterfully for the happiness of all the great African football family and the continent.

    “I am pleased that these results are obtained with essentially local technical persons, a testament to the quality and potential of African coaches. This reinforces the densification of our licensing programme for coaches and multiplying opportunities for capacity building of African coaches,” assured Hayatou, also currently Acting FIFA President.

  • Nwankwo Kanu congratulates Golden Eaglets

    Nwankwo Kanu congratulates Golden Eaglets

    Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup, but has urged the defending champions not to take their feet off the pedal in subsequent games.

    The Emmanuel Amuneke – led team continued with their attacking brand of football on Wednesday morning, making light work of Chile to advance to the last 16 with a game to spare.

    “Congratulations to our dear Eaglets,  we are proud of you all. Congrats Amunike and your coaching crew, keep flying and remain focused to the end, ” Nwankwo Kanu said on Twitter.

    The former Arsenal, Inter Milan and Ajax Amsterdam striker starred for the Golden Eaglets at the 1993 edition of the FIFA U-17s.

    During the tournament held in Japan, Kanu bagged a hat – trick against Canada before netting a goal each in the Group B fixtures against Argentina and Australia.

     

  • Buhari congratulates Team Nigeria

    Buhari congratulates Team Nigeria

    President Muhammad Buhari has expressed appreciation at the performance of Team Nigeria at the All Africa Games (AAG) which just ended in Brazzaville, Congo.

    He urged the Nigerian athletes, who came second  on the overall medals table to make Nigeria proud by constantly improving on their performance.

    In a press statement in Abuja released on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,  Garba Shehu, the President said he was impressed with the performance of Team Nigeria at the continental event, and that he was not in doubt about their zeal and determination to make Nigeria great.

    It also expressed the President’s deep joy that several of the teams did Nigeria proud and singled out for special commendation, the basketball team, D’Tigers Basketball Team which earned the nation a gold medal for the first time in 50 years, and by which feat, the country got an automatic ticket to the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

    President Buhari noted that the performance of Team Nigeria at the Congo games has yet again brought the massive potentials of Nigerian sports men and women to excel in their chosen areas against all odds.

    He implored the country’s athletes to do all they can to ensure that Nigeria regains its number one position in Africa and the world at large.

    The statement disclosed that a presidential delegation had attended the closing ceremony and conveyed the President’s congratulations to Team Nigeria and its officials.

    Promising the team a fitting ceremony, President Buhari assured Nigeria’s sports men and women that his administration would accord priority to sports, in addition to boosting the morale of the players and enhancing training for future challenges.

    He reminded the sports men and women not to rest on their oars because the challenges grow bigger and more complex each day.

  • PDP congratulates new president

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has joined millions of people around the world to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari on his inauguration as President Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic.

    In a statement yesterday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh the PDP wished the new President success in piloting the affairs of the country for the next four years.

    “The PDP wishes President Buhari a successful tenure as President of our dear nation. Indeed, we appreciate the fact that his success would be to the benefit of Nigeria as a nation. It is against this backdrop that we wish him good health, vigour and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the nation for the next four years.

    “We also join millions of Nigerians and the international community in commending and applauding immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan for a smooth transition as well as his democratic credentials and enduring legacies in ensuring the stability of the nation”, the statement said.

    The statement added that as a party that has nurtured and sustained democracy in the last 16 years, the PDP would remain committed to the democratic ethos as well as the unity, stability and prosperity of Nigeria at all times.

  • Group congratulates lawmaker-elect

    A group, Ojo Concerned Youths, has congratulated the House of Representatives member-elect for Ojo Federal Constituency, Tajudeen Obasa, on his victory at the recently concluded election.

    In a statement signed by its coordinator, Mr Opeseyi Joel, the group attributed Obasa’s victory to his outstanding virtues and hard work.

    “We will attribute his victory to patience, hard work and humility that have been his guiding virtues. We want to urge him not to depart from his good ways.”

    “ Ojo Federal Constituency has been yearning for social amenities and this was responsible for the need for change as reflected in the election Obasa. We therefore urge the people of the Ojo to support Obasa in his bid to bring the dividends of democracy to our great constituency.”

  • APC chieftain congratulates Ambode, hails Tinubu

    APC chieftain congratulates Ambode, hails Tinubu

    Former Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benjamin Olabinjo, has congratulated the governor-elect of Lagos State, Mr. Akin Ambode, on his victory at the governorship poll.

    Olabinjo said Ambode’s victory signified the fact that Lagosians are satisfied with the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of its National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

    The former council boss also congratulated the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an epitome of discipline and leadership virtues in Nigeria.

    Speaking on the victory of Ambode, he said: “I want to felicitate with Akin Ambode for emerging victorious at the governorship election despite the noise made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Jimi Agbaje, that the days of APC were over in the state.

    “Indeed, the outcome of the election has further confirmed that the people of Lagos are happy with the sterling performance of our great party, APC. The victory of the party is an undisputed testimony to the uncommon leadership qualities of our leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.”

     

  • Adefuye congratulates Buhari, others

    Adefuye congratulates Buhari, others

    Senator Anthony Adefuye, Chairman and Secretary of Executive Secretaries of Local Governments in Lagos State, Kolade Alabi, and. Ahmed Seriki, have congratulated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress for their success in the recent polls.

    The trio especially congratulated the President-elect, gen Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, for their dogged stride to wrestle power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    They called on the incoming president to unfold programmes that would liberate the country from poverty.

  • Shagari congratulates Buhari, commends Jonathan

    Shagari congratulates Buhari, commends Jonathan

    Second Republic president, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, has described the victory of APC president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as an indication of his track record of service to his fatherland, which endeared him to the Nigerian populace who massively voted for him.

    Shagari made the remark in a congratulatory message signed and made available to reporters in Sokoto on Friday.

    The former president and elder statesman, who also described Buhari as a true patriot, said: “I trust that you will put your vast experience and knowledge of the country, its people and the connections you established with other countries of Africa and the world during your almost two years of leadership of the country to bare in the running of a united and all-inclusive government that will revitalise all sectors of Nigerian life,” he said.

    He also used the medium to congratulate “Nigerian men and women for their support and perseverance as well as listening to the wise counsel of leaders, elders and our well-wishers in ensuring a rancour-free general election, especially the discipline, tolerance and maturity they exhibited before, during and after the last election.”

    Shagari also commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his foresight, courage, maturity and patriotism for conceding defeat even before the final result was announced. “Even more, for calling you to congratulate you,” he stated.

    According to the elder statesman who is also the Turakin Sakkwato, noted that “ this singular act has earned him my respect and that of the people not only of Nigeria but the world over, and provided him special place in the annals of Nigerian history as a true statesman and democrat.”

    “I wish to join my compatriots, former Nigerian leaders, millions of Nigerians at home and in diaspora, world leaders and the international community in congratulating the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, over his victory at the just concuded elections.

    “Once again, accept my heartfelt congratulations. I pray Almighty Allah to guide and guard you (Buhari) in steering the ship of our nation. May we also live to reap from the bounties under your leadership,”  he said.

  • U.S. based Nigerian actor congratulates Buhari, Ben Bruce

    U.S. based Nigerian actor congratulates Buhari, Ben Bruce

    Hollywood based Nigerian filmmaker, Pascal Atuma, has congratulated Nigeria’s president-elect, General Buhari and Mr. Ben Murray Bruce on their victory at the poll.

    About a week ago, Atuma had stated his preference for Nigeria’s next leader, saying: “If I have to choose between former President Buhari and President Jonathan Goodluck, and they are the only options available as it stands, I will vote for Buhari.”

    He said: “At this moment in time, Buhari is the best option for Nigeria and I am happy that the good and wonderful citizens of Nigeria did the right thing, they have spoken and their voice did the job. I am happy that Buhari will be leading us for the next four years and I believe he will do a fantastic job.”

    Speaking further, Atuma said, “I also want to remind the new President to take care of Nollywood , support Nollywood at all cost and levels and remember that Nollywood flies the flag of Nigeria positively across the globe and that we all supported him from day one because we knew he was the best for us and is the best for us. Together we will move Nigeria forward in a positive direction.”

    The Hollywood filmmaker also congratulated Mr. Ben Murray Bruce, Chairman of Silverbird Group, on winning a Senate seat. He went on to say:

    “I know Mr Ben very well and what he stands for, so with people like him now in the seat of power and involved in decision making, the future of Nigeria is bright, brighter than it has ever been, it is a beautiful season for Nigeria, season of great hope, I am happy and excited and looking forward to the new Nigeria, full of hope and development.

    “This election will serve as lesson to all, the days are gone when politics in Nigeria is business as usual, today, this day the people spoke loud and clear, and their voices echoed the change that we desire for the future of Nigeria.

    “May God bless Nigeria and I wish the new regime the best, and call on all Nigerians, home and abroad to help this new regime to achieve a better Nigeria.”

  • Emerhor, UPU congratulates Buhari/Osinbajo

    Emerhor, UPU congratulates Buhari/Osinbajo

    THEAll Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, has hailed the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and the vice president-elect Prof. Yemi Osibanjo for their victory.

    A statement by his Director of Media & Political Communication, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, described Buhari/Osibanjo’s victory as a divine democratic phenomena crafted by God to bring a positive change to the nation.

    He enjoined Nigerians to join the APC and its leaders  to collectively benefit from the dividends of democracy.

    Similarly, Acting President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Tuesday Onoge described Gen. Buhari/Osibanjo’s victory as timely and well-deserved, adding that Urhobo, with over one million votes, cannot be in opposition in the present arrangement.

    Onoge called on Deltans to vote for Emerhor as governor.