Hassan Shehatta, the coach of Egypt was in the central defence for Egypt during the 1980 Nations Cup in Nigeria. He was in the team that Nigeria beat on their way to winning their first ever Nations Cup, the only other time being in Tunisia in 1994.

THE Youth Movement in Koko town, headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, has made a declaration, endorsing Governor Emmanuel Udua-ghan to run for a second tenure in office.

From January 10, Africa will become the cynosure of all eyes, especially followers of global football as the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Luanda, Angola. Three other cities, Benguela, Cabinda and Lubengo will play host to matches of the continental fiesta.

By Abdulwahab Abdulah An Islamic organisation,  Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, NASFAT, has called on the US to review its decision to blacklist Nigeria as a terrorist country, describing the development as uncalled for. The organisation expressed concern over the latest decision from the American government, while advising America to  conduct thorou-gh investigations into the issue. In a […]

Since the first African Cup of Nations tournament was held in Sudan in 1957, host countries have failed to reach at least the semi-finals on only four occasions. In 1976, hosts Ethiopia were eliminated were knocked out in the first of two group stages. Morocco were the eventual winners after humbling Guinea in the final game. Nigeria and Egypt were the other semi-finalists.

IT may be helpful if Nigerians understand a few things about the implications of the Nations Cup for greater things in the game. The Nations Cup may be Africa’s version of the peak football competition, but it has always marked the fall of teams that are on their way to the big event, the World Cup.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged microfinance banks, MFBs, to shore up their capital base as the apex bank is not going to render any form of bail out options to them.

RIVERS State government has pledged its support for ESI Early Child Education Programme, an initiative of wife of the governor, Mrs. Judith Amaechi.

A former commissioner under the administration of Chief James Ibori, and a one-time chairman of Burutu local government council in Delta State, Mr. Bradus Angozi, has declared his intention to run for the governorship seat next year.

Domestic tourism is the answer to the ailing sector in the country, Chief Silas Amachree has suggested.Chief Silas Amachree, who was in Calabar for the Calabar Carnival said over reliance on foreign tourists has to turn around the country’s tourism would be a mirage if necessary attention is not paid to attracting Nigerians to visit various part of the country.

After successfully hosting the 2009 Calabar Carnival, Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor of Cross River state, had a chat with some travel journalists on various issues.Here is an excerpt as recorded by Jimoh Babatunde, who was there.

EDO State government yesterday disclosed that it has awarded contract for provision of pipe borne water for over 101 communities across the 18 local government areas of the state.

Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to start flights to Madrid, providing the only scheduled passenger service between Dubai and Spain.The daily, non_stop service begins from 1st August, making the Spanish capital the carrier’s 25th destination in Europe.

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of four new aircraft this month, wrapping up an eventful 2009 for the Doha_based airline.
Just as it has announced the launch of its new service to Doha with four weekly frequencies, Qatar Airways will increase the number of connections to the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

The Chairman, Africa Renaissance Arts Foundation (AREFO), Mr Olaide Mesiwaku, said the scope of the Badagry Cultural Folks Festival would be expanded to accommodate other West African countries.