ORGANISED Labour in Nigeria at Nigeria’s 51stIndependence anniversary asked the nation’s political leaders to abandon personal aggrandizement and lead Nigeria on the path of progress and development, even as it kicked against creation of more states in country.

Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia has said that the future was bright for Five-A-side football in the country. Siasia, who made this known during the final match of the 2011 Gulder Five-A-side soccer tournament which held at the Indoor Hall of the National Institute for Sports in Lagos, said that with the proper planning, encouragement and sponsorship that Nigerian players can make a big statement at future Futsal events.

As the country marks its 51st Independence anniversary, Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has called on all leaders to render selfless service to their fatherland, saying that the unity of the country is non negotiable.

AS Nigeria marks its 51st independence anniversary today, there have been various reactions from people, especially eminent Nigerians calling for peace and tranquility.

Officials have confirmed that the U-23 National Team, also known as Dream Team V, will camp at the Genesis Hotel, Challenge, Ibadan for its training programme ahead of the CAF African U-23 Championship starting in November., from where African representatives will be known.

Enugu State has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 51st independence anniversary to embrace a new spirit of patriotism, sacrifice and commitment towards strengthening the unity and socio-economic and political well being of the country.

Enyimba will today in Casablanca, kick off the semifinals of the CAF Champions League against Wydad. The other fixture sees Esperance from Tunisia facing Sudan’s Al Hilal in Omdurman.

A total sum of $80 000 is to be shared amongst all the tennis players who make it to the main draw of the Lagos State Governor’s Cup Futures I and II, holding between October 15-30 at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.

Former Falcons coach Ismail Mabo has said that Nigeria’s clash with Guinea in their last game qualification for the 2012 Nation’s Cup will not be an easy ride but insists that with determination and team work they will scale through.

Oluebube Nwagbo strikes you as the girl next door. She’s one of the most successful and hottest actresses in Nollywood at the moment. Ebube as she’s popularly called by fans has not only paid her dues in the acting profession, she has equally proved her mettle in the world of business.

Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea on October 8, Kelechi Emeteole has tasked the Nigeria Football Federation to step up preparations for the crunch game billed to hold on October 8 at the Abuja National Stadium.

President General of the Nigerian Football and other Sports Supporters club, Dr. Rafui Ladipo has urged all warring parties in the last Nigerian Premier League election to let peace prevail in the interest of the league.

A scandalous allegation of having sex with minor Philippine girls have been made against 8 out of the 96 Nigerian boys from Niger Delta who were on the sponsorship of the Federal Government of Nigeria Amnesty programme in far-away Philippine.

Enyimba FC of Aba are not happy with the cramped scheduling which could see them playing three games in eight days, potentially compromising their chances not only of finishing well in the league, but also of winning the CAF Champions League.

The Government of Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has said that it plans to restructure 3SC, to enable the club compete favourably in the Nigeria Premier League.