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  • Babajide, Monday earn praises  for  Tenerife’s home win

    Babajide, Monday earn praises  for  Tenerife’s home win

    Tenerife manager, Eder Maestre, said  he  was delighted with the performance of  Nigerian duo of Rinsola Babajide and Gift Monday and the rest of the team in the win over Valencia.

    Maestre disclosed that the win has boasted his team’s resolve to end the season impressively.

     “The assessment of the match is extremely positive, due to the result, to winning away from home and to winning by playing a good match, trusting in the plan and carrying it out in a superlative way,” Maestre said after the game.

     “The team is very much alive, it has soul and plays with heart. We seek to be a team that is contagious and feeds off of the energy that they transmit. As long as we continue training as we do and feel that passion that we feel when we play, the chances of getting ahead are very high. We will continue to earn the right to dream.”

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    Rinsola Babajide’s effort and Gift Monday’s 90th -minute goal earned UD Tenerife Women a comeback 2-1 win over Valencia in a Spanish Primera Division encounter on Sunday.

    Valencia took an early lead in the 13th  minute through Yasmin Mrabet. Tenerife came back strong in the second half and a stomp on Mari Jose inside the box was awarded as a penalty. Babajide put the penalty into the back of the net, her seventh goal of the season.

    Monday handed the visitors the winner in the 90th  minute. The former FC Robo and Bayelsa Queens striker in a one-on-one that the Nigerian did not miss, scoring her second of the game and her tenth goal of the season.

    With 10 goals this season, Gift Monday moves to third on the top scorers chart behind Granada’s Edna Imade (11 goals) and Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor (14 goals).

  • Monday is public holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Monday as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 58th Independence Anniversary.

    Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, according to a statement, congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary and urged them to sustain President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s efforts at maintaining and strengthening the unity and peace of the countr

     

  •  Oyo APC holds primaries Monday, douses tension over council poll

     Oyo APC holds primaries Monday, douses tension over council poll

    In preparation for the local government councils election slated for May 12, 2018, the All Progressives Congress (APC)  in Oyo State has slated party primaries for Monday February 19, 2018 to enable delegates pick candidates for all the chairmanship and councillorship seats across the state.

    The fixing of primaries will douse the tension hanging on the planned council poll in the state.

    The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) had shifted the deadline of February 14 given to participating political parties to conclude their primaries by a week ostensibly to pave the way for the inclusion of the new wards recently created in the much-awaited poll.

    Addressing reporters at the party’s state headquarters, Oke-Ado, Ibadan yesterday, the State Chairman, Chief Akin Oke,  said the Monday intra-party electoral process would be carried out in strict compliance with the provisions of the constitution of the party as it assured of a high level transparency and a hitch-free exercise.

    “For the councillorship primaries, all registered party members would gather at their ward headquarters to carry out the process of nominating one out of the available number of aspirants and this is expected to take place between 8am and 12noon. It is expected that aspirants and their supporters would play game according to the rule and ensure that peace reigned all through.

  • Monday, Tuesday, Jan 1 are public holidays

    THE Federal Government has declared Monday December 25 and Tuesday 26 as well as Monday January 1, 2018 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year.

    Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulralman Dambazau (retd), who said this on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined the Christian faithful and citizenry to use the period in praying earnestly for Nigeria’s betterment and growth.

    According to a statement issued yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, the minister called on citizenry to strengthen their resolve to maintain peace and unity.

    Dambazau urged Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination in improving the quality of life of Nigerians.

    He wished the citizens a Happy Christmas and New Year celebrations.

  • Friday, Monday declared public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir

    Friday, Monday declared public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir

    The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1st and Monday 4th as Public Holidays to mark Id-el-Kabir Celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, (rtd) who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country’s democracy.

    Dambazau further urged all Nigerians to join hands with the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country, where the rights of every citizen, are protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary (DOOPS),   Dr Rufa’i Kawu Attahiru, the Minister assured citizens of their safety in all parts of the country, emphasizing that security agencies have been directed to maintain the peace and protect lives and property.

    He condemned in strong terms the prevalence of Hate Speeches in the country and warned that the government would henceforth deal with perpetrators according to the law, while emphasizing that the government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potential of Nigeria.

  • Fed Govt declares Monday public holiday

    The Federal Government, (FG) has declared Monday, December 12 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration.

    Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to cooperate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he works tirelessly to build a strong, united and peaceful Nation.

    According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, the minister urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation, while calling on all to be patient and supportive of the present administration for the successful implementation of its laudable programmes.

     

  • REMINISCE TO DROP NEW ALBUM, EL-HADJ, ON MONDAY

    JUST recently parting ways with his management company, Edge Records, indigenous rapper Reminisce, is set to drop a new album titled El-hadj, on Monday, August 29, 2016.

    With the album jacket showing a sassy gold-teeth wearing and eyes shutting Reminisce, the artiste whose real name is Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, declared the arrival of his fourth album, following Book of Rap Stories (2012), Alaga Ibile (2013) and Baba Hafusa (2013).

    The album which has 16 tracks including songs such as Asalamalekun, Where I Come From, Ibadi, Konsignment and I.N.B.G (If E Nobi God)is already being sold on iTunes has production efforts from Sarz, TMXO, Camo Blaiz, T Spize, Sossick and Jomane. And collaborating artistes on the album include Eazi, Solidstar, 2baba, Olamide, 9ice, Oladips and Sojay.

    Reminisce, a brand ambassador for Samsung and Orijin is one of the most fast-rising African artistes. The release of Baba Hafusa made him become the first African to have and debut at number 12 on the Billboard Charts World Music category, selling over  half a million copies in two weeks and claiming number one spot on iTunes for more than a week.

  • Falcons return to camp on Monday

    Falcons return to camp on Monday

    Interim Coach Chris Danjuma has invited to the camp of the Super Falcons a total of 35 players in preparation for the Women’s Football Tournament of next month’s 11th All-Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo.

    Onome Ebi, Francisca Ordega, Halimat Ayinde, Esther Sunday and Josephine Chukwunonye – who all missed Sunday’s defeat in Equatorial Guinea which meant ouster from the 2016 Olympics race – have been called again, but injured star forward Asisat Oshoala is left out.

    Osinachi Ohale, Ngozi Ebere, Desire Oparanozie, Ngozi Okobi and Evelyn Nwabuoku, who were at the FIFA World Cup in Canada in June, are joined by junior internationals Yetunde Adeboyejo, Chinaza Uchendu and Chinwendu Ihezuo.

    All the players are to report on Monday, August 10 with their international passports and training kits. The Super Falcons will play host Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the Women’s Football Tournament of the All-Africa Games. Cameroon, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt are in Group B.

    THE FULL LIST

    Namchi Jeriam (Arkansas FC, USA); Onome Ebi (FK Minsk, Belarus); Osinachi Ohale (Rivers Angels); Francisca Ordega (Washington Spirit, USA); Kemi Fatuyesi (Confluence Queens); Tochukwu Oluehi (Bayelsa Queens); Kemi Adetunji (Delta Queens); Sandra Chiichii (Bayelsa Queens); Charity John (Rivers Angels); Joy Jegede (Delta Queens); Mariam Ibrahim (Nasarawa Amazons); Halimat Ayinde (Western New York Flash, USA); Ngozi Ebere (Rivers Angels); Onyinyechukwu Okere (Inneh Queens); Esther Sunday (FK Minsk, Belarus); Alaba Adenusi (Adamawa Queens); Charity Uchebe (Capital Queens); Desire Oparanozie (En Avant De Guingamp, France); Josephine Chukwunonye (Washington Spirit, USA); Anam Imo (Ibom Angels); Ngozi Okobi (Washington Spirit, USA); Evelyn Nwabuoku (BIIK Kazygurt, Kazakhstan); Gladys Akpa (Sunshine Queens); Alheri Jummai Ayuba (Adamawa Queens); Lilian Tule (Bayelsa Queens); Amaka Enzor (Taraba Queens); Osarenoma Igbinovia (Bayelsa Queens); Blessing Edoho (Pelican Stars); Yetunde Adeboyejo (Bayelsa Queens); Chinaza Uchendu (Nasarawa Amazons); Gloria Ogbonna (Ibom Angels); Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons); Sarah Nnodim (Nasarawa Amazons); Mercy Amanze (Rivers Angels); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Delta Queens).

  • Dream Team VI hits Port-Harcourt Monday

    Dream Team VI hits Port-Harcourt Monday

    • To lodge at Presidential Hotel 

    U-23 national team will hit Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital on Monday as against the Sunday initially circulated as the team step up preparation for the CAF U23 Championship qualifier against Congo slated for July 19 at the Liberation Stadium.

    The team started training in Abuja where they played some friendly matches against premier league and lower league clubs but they have perfected plans to shift to Port Harcourt on Monday ahead of the July 19 tie.

    The Media Officer of the team, Timi Ebikagboro told NationSport that the U23 side would arrive Port Harcourt on Monday and that they would be lodged at the Hotel de Presidential in the heart of the city.

    The Dream Team VI are striving to stage a return to the Olympic Games after they missed out on the 2012 London edition after they lost the ticket in the CAF U23 Championship held in Algeria in 2011.

     

  • The Monday after

    What would Hardball not pay to acquire some special powers that would make him capable of embedding in the lives of men of power and influence? Imagine, dear reader, what juicy morsels of information I would regale you with everyday. Imagine that I was fly on the wall, the ubiquitous gecko or even a lice, tucked somewhere in the crease and crevice of that high office of the president.

    It would have been most interesting to find out what our brand new president, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari, would do in office on his first day in Aso Rock. Hardball would have loved to record it for you minute-by-minute, breath-by-breath and motion-by-motion. Of course, no president would want to miss the very first day in office. Not after contesting for such an office four times would he miss the first glorious day at work.

    First day, what historically significant day it is. Hardball could write a book on it. It is not only of utmost significance that he misses not this day, the time of arrival, the manner of arrival, the mode of dressing and  speech and body language to the ground staff would all be matters of great import. He is coming in with a distracting retinue shuffling after him?

    He does not want to arrive late on first day. He must set the code of dressing and the tone of speech and conduct. Would he spend a few hours doing the extended greeting routine or taking a salubrious walk around the exotic grounds? Or would he alight sharply from the car and walk briskly to his office barely nodding acknowledgements to greetings from Aso Rock denizens.

    Now in the power office: Monday June 1st, 2015. The president takes his seat. Being a Muslim, he would have had his morning observances much before dawn so no question of beginning with a prayer session as a Christian president may have done. Of course, his close aides would immediately gather and try to lay out both the plan of the complex and the work plan. Would he sit back and listen to them for the next few hours or would he rather seek a few hours to allot his time, gather his thoughts and marshal his day? Would he embark on an elaborate tour of his pristine environment? Would he call a meeting of the key Aso Rock old guards for a welcome pep talk?

    The day, the day, what really is the task for the day? There are of course, urgent appointments to finalise and announce. Of course, the stream of visitor would commence without let; especially party wigs who seek final inputs in the hot lists. Would he break for prayers; would he break for lunch; what time would he be done for the day and head home? Some former occupants Hardball knew never closed; they ‘worked’ and wearied themselves as if the country would collapse if they closed for work at 5 .00 pm.

    How would it be for Mr. Buhari and most important, how would the first day be? What an interesting day this special day could be in the life of a man. It’s a day of destiny isn’t it?