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Morocco, Mali End Aisha Buhari Cup Adventure After Stalemate

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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Morocco women’s team and their Malian counterparts played out a 0-0 draw in their last Aisha Buhari Cup match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.

The Atlas Lionesses were cruising from a shock 1-0 win against Cameroon, while the Eagles were looking to bounce back from a late 2-0 loss to hosts Nigeria.

The Moroccans struggled to match the physicality of Malians, who were desperate to avoid three defeats in a row.

Despite creating two clear chances, Reynald Pedros appeared satisfied with the draw as they maintained their unbeaten run to four straight games in 2021 under the watch of the French tactician.

As for Mali, their poor run of form continued as they failed to win for the fourth time in their last four matches ahead of their TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

“We played against Nigeria in our first game and they are one of the best teams in Africa,” Mali striker Aissata Traore said. “We lost to them and there’s no shame about it. Before our game against Morocco, we only had two days of rest.”

“We don’t feel bad about our performance because we are a young team and still in a developmental process.”

 

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Governor Diri Splashes N14m On Victorious Bayelsa United

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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An elated Governor Douye Diri has doled out N14 million to the state-owned football club, Bayelsa United, after its 4-2 victory against the visiting AS Ashanti Golden Boys of Guinea in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Before the match at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Governor Diri had promised to handsomely encourage the players if they emerged victorious. He said the team would get N10m for a win and N1m for any goal scored, a promise he redeemed immediately the game ended.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa

Governor Diri, who congratulated the club for the victory, urged the players not to allow it get into their heads but should rather spur them to more victories.

The Governor also presented a brand new Coaster bus to the team. He made the presentation to the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Daniel Igali.

 

Chidi Nwoke/CAF.

Clinical Real Madrid Overcomes Valencia At The Mestalla

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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Real Madrid forwards Vinicius Jr and Karim Benzema scored two late goals within the space of two minutes in the second half to propel the Spanish giants to a 2-1 win against Valencia at the Mestalla stadium in match day 5 of the La Liga.

Valencia had made a strong start to the season under new coach Jose Bordalas but suffered a setback in the build-up to kick off when captain Jose Gaya was ruled out injured. More problems followed as midfielder Carlos Soler came off injured in the 15th minute while right back Thierry Correia soon followed him in hobbling off in the 23rd.

However, Valencia still managed to outrun and overpower their opponents for most of the game and took a deserved lead when Hugo Duro fired in a bouncing ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and into the net.

Valencia’s Hugo Duro celebrates goal against Real Madrid at the Mestalla

Valencia continued to cause Real problems but eased off in the final 10 minutes and the visitors made the most of their deadly firepower.

Madrid equalised with a deflected strike from Vinicius, scoring his fifth goal of the season.

Real Madrid winger Vinicus Jr. celebrates goal against Valencia

The visitors weren’t stopping there and moments later, Vinicius turned provider when he set up the in-form French international Benzema.

The Brazilian’s cross found Benzema, who headed home the winning goal in the 88th minute. It was Benzema’s sixth goal of the season after bagging a hat-trick against Celta Vigo last week.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema (9) rises highest to score the winning goal against Valencia

The win was on the back of another Real Madrid late show in midweek when Brazilian forward Rodrygo struck in the 89th minute to secure a 1-0 victory at Inter Milan in their first Champions League group game.

Valencia would have gone top had they held on for the win but instead Carlo Ancelotti’s Real side lead the standings on 13 points from five games, with the hosts third on 10 points..

“It’s never easy to come here especially when you concede the first goal but we never gave in, we kept working and kept persisting,” said Vinicius.

“We’ve got a great result here thanks to the work of the whole team and things are coming off for us right now.”

La Liga results

Mallorca 0-0 Villarreal

Real Sociedad 0-0 Sevilla

Real Betis 2-2 Espanyol

Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid

 

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UNGA: President Buhari arrives in New York

Nnenna Okoronkwo
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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in New York to participate in the 7th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76).

The President touched down at 20:30 GMT.

President Buhari is expected to address UINGA 76 on Friday September 24.

The UN General Assembly is an annual gathering of heads of State government where critical issues concerning human development are discussed.

NCAC boss bags China Man of the year award

Aisha John-Mark
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The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has won the China man of the year award for 2021.

Runsewe received the award at the first SGEL cup Chinese Wushu championship final performance and award night in Lagos.

He emerged winner after a voting session within the Chinese consulate.

Matthew Uwaekwe, Coordinator, Nigeria-China Business Council, said Runsewe has over the years worked tirelessly to build a strong cultural tourism relationship between Nigeria and China.

Uwaekwe revealed that members of the Chinese community in Nigeria were elated at the pace and passion at which Runsewe brought to bear in his assignment as Nigeria culture chief.

“Otunba Olusegun Runsewe has done well for the country, he has the vision to promote the cultural relations between China and Nigeria, and we, therefore, confer on him China man of the year award.

“He has emerged the China man of the year after a voting session within the Chinese consulate, so this award is from the Chinese community,” he said.

APPRECIATION

On his part, Otunba Runsewe expressed NCAC’s commitment to continue serving as a catalyst for consolidating and sustaining China and Nigeria’s Bilateral business, cultural and diplomatic relations for years to come.

He said that the relationship between NCAC and the Chinese community was simply a true reflection of the overall bilateral relations Nigeria and China had in all facets of economy and life.

“Today, we are once again gathered in continuance of this tradition to renew and rejuvenate the bonds of this strategic partnership, which has continued to wax stronger over the past half a century.

“I assure you of the NCAC commitment toward serving as a catalyst for consolidating and sustaining China-Nigeria bilateral business, cultural and diplomatic relations for many more years to come,” Runsewe said.

He noted that this was due to both countries’ shared similarities with regards to their strategic positioning in their respective continents; their political and economic influence; as well as population strength.

 

News Source: NAN

NYSC national carnival celebrates Nigeria’s cultural diversity (PHOTOS)

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The  National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has celebrated Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity by organizing a national cultural carnival.

The event was  held at the NYSC FCT Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja.

It was aimed at driving all Nigerians in every facet of life to work towards uniting the country to achieve national growth and development.

Suleiman Abdul, the NYSC FCT Coordinator, said that the carnival which is held during every orientation course for corps members, was aimed at reawakening the cultural consciousness amongst Nigerian youth.

“The cultural carnival which was introduced to the orientation course programme a few years ago by the management of the scheme is aimed at reawakening the cultural consciousness in Nigerian youth.

“It also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and integration particularly for the young Nigerians who may not have had the opportunity to appreciate other cultures other than their own,” he explained.

He added that the cultural carnival was an avenue to unwind after the rigorous orientation course programme and called on the corps members to be good Nigerian Ambassadors wherever they find yourselves adding that the NYSC recognized the need to keep the diverse and rich Nigerian culture alive especially by Nigerian youths.

PROGRAMME

The National Carnival at the Abuja orientation camp – in fact the event was also held simultaneously across other NYSC orientation camps across Nigeria – included a display of traditional attires, food and dance steps from diverse cultures in Nigeria by corps members.

The cultures represented at the carnival included the Benin culture from Edo; Nupe and Gbagyi cultures from Niger; Idoma and Tiv from Benue; Igbo, Fulani, Yoruba and Hausa culture as well as Ibibio from Akwa Ibom.

Others were Fulani, Yoruba and Hausa cultures from the South East, North East, South West and North West regions, respectively.

 

 

Tourism Transportation Summit to promote African Integration through AfCFTA

Hauwa Abubakar Anaja
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The Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), says the 2021 tourism transportation summit and expo is aimed at complementing the African Union’s efforts to integrate African countries.

Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, National President of ITPN and Chairman of the organising committee said in a statement released in Abuja, Nigeria, that the 2-day summit would begin on Monday Nov. 15 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja as planned.

Odusanwo said the  programme would draw wider participants, stakeholders, investors and target audience interested in promoting the key objectives of regional integration efforts of the African Union and the ECOWAS.

The ITPN President said it is believed that these initiative could become not only a reality, but a positive socio-political asset to member nations and citizens when transportation and its value chain becomes efficient, safe, cost effective and sustainable.

He emphasized that, this will be done through the exploration of  the International Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo platform for the desired outcome.

Odusanwo noted that the summit theme: “Tourism, Transportation, Connectivity and Partnership: Leveraging the AfCFTA regime for economic sustainability” is timely and assured of achieving the desired results by exhibitors and stakeholders.

The ITPN President said the theme was informed by the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goals for inclusive and sustainable development, through accelerated intra-African trade.

He said the summit had, since inception, offered unique opportunity to meet with national and international regulators, policy makers, operators, investors and clients in the industry.

“It equally offers participants the avenue to showcase and market their transportation and tourism services to over a thousand relevant and highly engaged national and international cross-sectoral delegates.”

“From aviation, maritime, railways, airport operators, road transportation, national and international travel, and mass transportation operators in the tourism and hospitality value chain,” he said.

Odusanwo stressed that the aim of the summit was to boost Africa’s trading rankings in the global market by strengthening Africa’s common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations.

“This is based on an agreement for establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area which was adopted on March 21, 2018, and came into force on May 30th, 2019 and took off on January 1, this year,” he said.

Odusanwo added that the event would help highlight the policy implementation modules developed for successive rounds of negotiation among trading partners in Africa.

The Chairman organizing committee expressed the need for developing programmes of international cooperation within the continent in order to improve and strengthen the basic conditions for sustainable development of tourism transportation industries.

The summit’s organisers believed that tourism and transport connectivity were critical to bridging transport and tourism policies and the creation of a liberalized market for easy and free movement of goods and services.

He said the summit also aimed to deepen the economic integration of the African continent in accordance with the Pan-African vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.

 

 

 

Hauwa Abu

 

Big brother evicts two housemates

FELA OLAGUNJU
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Big Brother Naija ‘Shine ya eye’ saw the eviction of two housemates on today’s eviction show. Yousef and Saskay came to the end of their BBN journey as housemates.

Starting off with a recap of the week’s activities and a brief chat with the housemates, the show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Yousef as the first housemate to exit Biggie’s house.

After another round of chit-chatting with housemates, Ebuka announced the eviction of Saskay.

As usual, show host Ebuka Obi-uchendu interviewed them on the stage and they made their final exit.

 

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 President Buhari Directs Incorporation Of NNPC 

Ime Njoku
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President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Minister of Petroleum Resources, has directed the incorporation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

This is in consonance with Section 53(1) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, which requires the Minister of Petroleum Resources to cause for the incorporation of the NNPC Limited within six months of commencement of the Act in consultation with the Minister of Finance on the nominal shares of the Company.

The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, has, therefore, been directed to take necessary steps to ensure that the incorporation of the NNPC Limited is consistent with the provisions of the PIA 2021.

Also, by the power vested in him under Section 59(2) of the PIA 2021, President Buhari has approved the appointment of the Board and Management of the NNPC Limited, with effect from the date of incorporation of the Company.

Chairman of the Board is Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, while Mele Kolo Kyari and Umar I. Ajiya are Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, respectively.

Other Board Members are; Dr Tajudeen Umar (North East), Mrs Lami O. Ahmed (North Central), Mallam Mohammed Lawal (North West), Senator Margaret Chuba Okadigbo (South East), Constance Harry Marshal (South South), and Chief Pius Akinyelure (South West).

 

 

 

 

Ime N

 

Sahel Military Games: Irabor Charges AFN Athletes On Winning Laurels

Chidi Uduma Nwoke
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has charged sports men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces (AFN), selected to participate at the Sahel Military Games slated for 9 – 17 October 2021 in Abuja to ensure that they make the nation proud by winning laurels.

Addressing the athletes during the closing ceremony of the Armed Forces Inter-Service Competition held in Abuja, the CDS spurred those that will be selected for the 3 weeks camping to commit their energy and concentration to the training in order to top the medals table at the Organization of Military Sport in Africa (OSMA) Sahel Games.

General Irabor, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Dahiru Sanda, also commended the athletes for high level of discipline and sportsmanship which won them  laurels, thus leading to their selection for the Sahel games.

Chief of Defence Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Dahiru Sanda

The Defence Chief remarked that the first OSMA Sahel Military  Games for “Peace and Solidarity”is aimed at exploring the non-kinetic aspect of military operations to mitigate the war against insurgency and banditry ravaging some countries in the Sahel region.

He said as a combat force, “the Nigerian military will continue to prioritize the mental and physical fitness and readiness of its personnel to defend the nation.” According to General Irabor, aside the modern weapon system, it is  physically and mentally prepared personnel that will make the difference in any conflict.

The CDS reassured Nigerians of the commitment of the military in the executing of its Constitutional roles, and also meeting the statutory responsibility of protecting the nation’s territorial integrity. He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the operational engagements of the military. 

The Chief of Defence Training and Operations (CDTOPS), Major General Adeyemi Yekini, earlier in his welcome address, said the Armed Forces Inter-Service competition was another landmark achievement under the current leadership of the AFN.

General Yekini said this feat has“brought to the fore, the CDS strategy to promote and inculcate the core values of sporting activities, which are integrity, excellence and service delivery.” 

The CDTOPS further identified service efficiency and effectiveness, as well as fostering of espirit-de-corps, among the reason for hosting the Inter-Service Competition.

Speaking on preparation for the Sahel games, General Yekini disclosed that a total of 189 athletes are expected to compete in 3 sporting events which are football, marathon and golf, according to him, the games would be decided on medal-scoring basis.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army won the first position at the Armed Forces Inter-Service competition, with a total of 19 medals, including 9 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze. Team Nigerian Navy came second by winning nine medals, including 3 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze, while the Nigerian Air Force came third with 7 silver and 1 bronze.

The Commandant, National Defence College, Departmental and Branch Chiefs from the Defence and Services Headquarters were among the top military brass that graced event.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of medals to individual winners and trophies to winning teams in each of the games.

 

Chidi Nwoke.

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