Victorious Golden Eaglets to arrive Nigeria Wednesday

Nigeria’s U-17 team, who won the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, are expected to arrive Abuja on Wednesday.
 
The Golden Eaglets will be hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival.

 


Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye scored for Nigeria, as they defeated African champions Mali 2-0 in the final played early on Monday.


It is the fifth time Nigeria will win the age group competition – a new record.
The Emmanuel Amuneke-led team departed Santiago for Nigeria on Monday aboard an Emirates Airline, according to a top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Also expecting the team is the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

Dgara posted on his Twitter page: “You have made us proud and proved your mettle. We await your return with the trophy.”


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Saraki congratulates Golden Eaglets

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday congratulated the Golden Eaglets for winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the fifth time and said the nation was extremely proud of their victory.


Saraki who was jubilant after watching the lads emerge winners’ and crowned champions of the world, reiterated his hope in the future of the nation’s football.

Victory over Mali shows indomitable spirit of Nigerians is alive – Buhari

President Buhari has hailed the Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets on its victory at the just concluded FIFA World Cup tournament in Chile.

DAILy POST reports that the Golden Eaglets defeated the African brothers 2-0 to win the world cup for a record of fith time.

The president said Sunday’s victory was a clear indication that the indomitable spirit of Nigerians was still active.

Buhari deserves a place in Guinness Book of Records for winning U-17 World Cup twice – Pinnick

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has said that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a mention in the Guinness Book of Records.


The NFF boss said this on Monday in Santiago as he boarded a flight to Buenos Aires on the way back home from a success story at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

2018 World Cup: Super Eagles begin training for Swaziland tie

The Super Eagles will begin training on Tuesday in preparation for Friday’s first-leg second round fixture in Lobamba for their FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier against Swaziland.


Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles Media Officer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the decision to begin training on Tuesday followed the slow pace of players’ arrival.

Mikel Obi, Iheanacho arrive Super Eagles camp

The number in the Super Eagles training camp, was swelled by the arrivals of Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi and Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho.


Mikel Obi arrived on Tuesday morning aboard a British Airways flight and was already speaking tough ahead of the match against Swaziland.

Most Nigerian musicians prefer red carpet to knowledge – Lagbaja

Popular Nigerian musician, born Bisade Ologunde, popularly known as Lagbaja, has come hard on his colleagues in the showbiz industry, saying they prefer to show off than to seek for knowledge.


The masked-musician, who was one of the guests at a workshop organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria, COSON, in celebration of the COSON Week, which recently took place in Lagos, disclosed to The Nation that entertainers do not like to gain more knowledge on things that are beneficial to their careers.

 



According to the multi-award winning Afro-beat musician, most of his colleagues in the showbiz industry are always interested in red carpets, where they show off their fashion items.


He said, “My colleagues in the industry who need this knowledge are not here, but will show up for the red carpet event, which they feel is more important.


“Lagbaja is happening today because I learnt to take care of the business side,” the ‘Omo Jayejaye’ crooner added.

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I’m still single, searching for the woman who can handle my greatness – Alexx Ekubo

Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, who is the first runner up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria contest, says he is still very single and searching.


In a recent chat with VillageSquare TV , he disclosed that he is single for now and still searching for that right person who can handle him. He noted that he is very prim and proper and likes things to be a certain way.

MC Abbey blasts comedians who ‘steal’ people’s jokes

Nigerian stand-up comedian and well-known master of ceremonies, MC Abbey aka the Prof, has blasted most of his colleagues, specifically the up-coming ones who, according to him, ‘pack people’s already-made jokes.


The pastor cum comedian, in a chat with National Mirror, addressed them as non-comedians, adding that there is more to being a comedian than just waiting to steal people’s jokes.

Envy, jealousy killing Ghana movie industry – Yvonne Nelson

Popular actress, Yvonne Nelson has said that the prolonged challenges confronting Ghana movie industry can be largely blamed on lack of unity and jealousy among movie makers and actors.


The actress speaking recently with Sunyani-based Suncity 97.1 Radio on her ban by Film Producers Association of Ghana, FIPAG, in 2010, said the industry, especially English-speaking movies, is currently limping on ‘one leg’ and risks a total collapse.

I don’t believe there is any all-powerful being called God – Ghanian actress, Anima Amoah

Ace Ghanaian actress, Anima Misa Amoah, has emphatically stated that she has no idea who God is.




The actress who appeared as a guest on Starr Chat, a weekly program on Accra-based Starr FM hosted by broadcast journalist, Bola Ray, said people should therefore stop the illusion that there’s a higher power above the skies controlling the whole universe.

According to the 60-year-old, there exists no such all- being as God who resides in the skies.
“We have this God that we attribute all these human qualities and the attributes. God is not a he or a she either.”


Anima who also agreed to the fact that there are things that remain mystical and inexplicable, said there is a force of some sort. He said “We are talking about something that is not human so a human name is not necessary,” she stated.


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I gave up my happiness for the father of my kids yet he left me – Biodun Okeowo

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, has explained that it was only recently she understood why her ‘husband’ left her.

Reflecting back on her relationship, the mother of two spoke with New Telegraph, saying she now understands that her man just wanted her out of his life which was why he always wanted her to stay late at locations.

I was embarrassed when Banky W saw me ‘naked’ – Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage, Marvin records first lady, has revealed the most embarrassing moment in her life where a male artist allegedly ‘saw her in the nude’.


The mother of one who is staging a come back after child delivery, said she has not had it all rosy in the music industry as she has had one or two embarrassing moments.

Niniola reveals the only challenge she has in music industry

Up and coming singer and MTN Project Fame Season Six Third Runner-Up, Niniola Apata simply known as Niniola, has said that the music industry has been kind to her, in the little time she had spent pursuing her career.

If it is God’s will, I will re-marry – Teddy Momoh

ddy Teddy Don-Momoh, husband to the late sensational singer, Kefee has opened up on life after his late wife’s death and why he is taking his time to find love again.

Speaking recently with Punch, the radio presenter said he still misses his deceased wife. According to him, “I miss her so much. Waking up in the morning and knowing she was still there were some of the memories I cherished. Today, I wake up and find books lying in her place. It is so sad.