By  Patrick Omorodion In the fading years of the   Obasanjo regime, some  enemies of football who went by the name stakeholders ganged up to oust the Board of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) headed by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima. Then they made Nigerians believe that Alhaji Galadima must give way to another administrator because he allegedly […]

While welcoming the pledge of $20 Billion by the G-8 leaders for efforts to boost food production in poorer nations, President Yar’Adua said that African leaders were concerned that previous pledges have not been fulfilled.

After Dan Ngerem left the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), the sport, second only to football in this country, took a nose-dive and was almost comatose. Mrs. Violet Odogwu-Nwajei, whom some ex-athletes touted as a messiah, became an absentee President, never showing up when it mattered.

Ex- international, Adokiye Amisiemaka’s mates in Nigeria’s 1980 African Cup of Nations winning team, captain Christian Chukwu (CFR) and Charles Bassey (MON) both have taken divergent views on his suggestion that immediate past captain of the national team, Austin Okocha should be begged to return to the team to give it more bite in the 2010 World Cup campaign.

Prince Wale Oladunjoye, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Fashola on Grassroots Sports, represented his boss at the recently held Top Town Challenge in Anthony Village. The event, with the intent of discovering talents from the community level, took off in a flying start last Saturday as residents of Anthony Village turned out en mass and competed in the soccer, table tennis, tennis and track and field events.

Ali Baba is one of the most famous comedians in Nigeria today. He once criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo when he was in office without incurring his wrath. In fact, it was said Obasanjo never got infuriated by his jokes.

The Super Eagles have been warned that anything short of winning in the remaining World Cup qualifying matches would cost the country the hope of a berth in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Armed with a formal study of Classic music from the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), Pascal Ejikeme is more than your average artiste.

“Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves. You will know them by what they do.

Former Wimbledon striker and member of the Presidential Task Force Committee for Super Eagles qualification for 2010 World Cup in South Africa, John Fashanu has added a new dimension to the call on former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha to quit retirement and lace his boots for Nigeria again.

I think having seen how I performed in the last six months, they have decided to come and proudly associate themselves with me and I think that is an indirect endorsement at what I am doing at my job. But I particularly feel good that my lauded effort in trying to keep Nigeria safe is being recognized this way.

Too many people murmur and complain about what they are going through but fail to see what God has done for them. Before their eyes are their perceived desires that has not come to pass. Their situation as they see it has become the yardstick with which they measure what God can do or cannot do.

By Wole Mosadomi The recent suggestion  by the former Super Eagles winger, Adokie Amiesimaka to recall former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha to the Eagles camp for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa continues to generate different reactions from the public.

I told you that it is impossible to rise to the next level in life without encountering battles. There are no two ways about it! I also made it clear that God cannot make a promise to you without giving you a corresponding gift that will enhance the manifestation of His promise in your life.

So, every girl you know is doing it and you think it’s cool. Besides, they have goodies to show for their philanderings . You have heard all the talks about aristos being bread-winners and you can even keep a normal relationship while you keep your married man boyfriend and that seems normal since you are having the best of both worlds.