Following the recently added nine new NUC-approved programmes to its academic curricula shared by six new departments, it has now been officially confirmed that The School Of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU) has become a full faculty on its own in the fast-rising, top-targeting Nigeria’s Best State University. With the announcement imminent, the school will now go by the name: Faculty of Communication and Media Studies as has just been approved by the 290th Senate Session of the Lagos State University. Indicators from the LASU community the school stakeholders have lauded the effort of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola…
Author: Patron Akindele
11 candidates are set to jostle for the post of the president of the Nigeria Football Federation along with 35 others seeking elective positions into the NFF board with the elective congress taking place today in Benin city, Edo state. Top aspirants include the current NFF 1st Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi; the current 2nd Vice President/and defunct LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and the current Chairman of Chairmen, Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Others include former international player Idah Peterside, CAF’s Head of Safety and Security, Christian Emeruwa, and former Chairman of Kano Pillars, Abba Abdullahi Yola. Rounding up the list are…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Fennecs of Algeria in the international friendly at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran. The defeat means Nigeria have now lost four consecutive matches against Algeria, including a 2018 World Cup qualifier which was forfeited in Algeria’s favour after former manager Gernot Rohr fielded an ineligible player. The Nigerian team had earlier played a test game against the home-based Algerian national team on Friday which ended with a 2-2 scoreline. But they met a stiffer opposition with the top Algerian stars on duty…
John Mikel Obi has announced his retirement from football after 20 years. The former Chelsea man has put an end to a blistering career which saw him win several titles. The following are the titles he won: Premier League – Two FA Cup – Three Champions League – One Europa League – One League Cup – One AFCON – One Olympics – Bronze Medal The most decorated Nigerian footballer.
England and Germany served up a classic with the English rallying from 2 goals down to lead before eventually playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw in their group game in the ongoing UEFA European Nations League on Monday with all six goals coming in the second half. Second-half goals from Ilkay Gundogan and appeared to have Germany on their way to victory at Wembley, but use Shaw and and Mason Mount levelled the score in a span of five minutes. VAR then awarded England a penalty, which Harry Kane converted to give the home side a brief lead, before…
The Super eagles of Nigeria are aiming to put up a better showing against the Foxes of Algeria in their upcoming encounter on Tuesday following their 2-2 draw on Friday with many Nigerians have expressed optimism ahead of the tie. The eagles had played out a somewhat disappointing draw with the Algeria B team after initially falling behind as a result of a Maduka Okoye’s error. The team then deservedly came from behind to earn a 2-1 lead following goals by substitutes Alex Iwobi and Cyriel Dessers. However, a penalty late in the second half earned the Foxes a…
The Chairman, senate committee on Finance, Hon Solomon Olamilekan has questioned the leadership of Universities in Nigeria under the leadership of ASUU as regards how Internally generated funds are utilized. Speaking on day 5 of the interactive session of the Finance committee, while talking about the lingering ASUU strike and possible solution said; How do we explain to the World for a University system that generates average of about 15 to 16 billion naira annually and that 16 billion naira is being spent. And aside that, the federal government will still go ahead to pay their salaries, pay their…
Its been a torrid season so far for Nigerian Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after enduring a difficult start in the English top flight with his club Leicester City, he has now being confirmed to have suffered another injury setback and has left the Eagle’s camp in Constantine, Morocco. The NFF confirmed the news in a tweet categorically stating that he is injured and has returned to England. https://twitter.com/thenff/status/1572870481107206145?t=qX90pmFQyc4ZivVHAjq29Q&s=19 The 25 year-old last played for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, in the second round defeat to Tunisia. His return to action for the Super Eagles was anticipated after…
The National Industrial Court has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off the ongoing Strike. Details to follow….
Nigeria and Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has finally arrived the Super eagles in Constantine, Algeria taking the total number of players on camp to 22. The camp officially opened on the 19th of September 2022 ahead of the friendly match between the Super eagles and the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Friday. Below is a full list of the 22 players on camp Maduka Okoye, William Troost Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Chidozie Awaziem, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Kelvin Akpoguma, Ozornwafor, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Onyedika, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Childers Ejuke, Cyril Dessers, Terren…