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SPORTS: FIFA Bans Samson Siasia For Life Over Match-Fixing, Bribery

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Former Nigeria national team coach Samson Siasia has been banned from the game for life following a match-fixing probe by world governing body FIFA. FIFA said in a statement on Friday that the adjudicatory chamber of their independent Ethics Committee found that Siasia was “guilty of having accepted that he would receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matches in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics.” The 51-year-old Siasia played 51 times as a striker for the Nigerian national team and later coached various national youth sides before a spell as senior coach in 2016. The case is the latest to emerge from FIFA’s long-running investigation into the [Read]

BREAKING: El-Zakzaky refuses treatment from ‘strange’ doctors, as India Issues Him Ultimatum To Leave

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INDIA – Facts have just emerged that the Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has refused treatment from unknown doctors put in place to treat him in India aside those billed and booked to treat him before his departure from Nigeria. A member of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) who spoke to PRNigeria via an audio tape said the attitude of Indian government has portrayed El-Zakzaky as a common criminal when no court in Nigeria has convicted him. The source said that the Indian government has given Elzakzaky ultimatum to leave Indian soil if he refuses to receive treatment from unknown doctors billed to [Read]

Nigerians spend N730bn on sports betting annually

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Nigerians spend over 730 billion Naira annually on sports betting and at least two billion naira is generated daily, recent research data shows. Data also revealed that over 60 million Nigerian punters spend over 3, 000 naira daily placing bet stakes. At least there are 50 betting sites in Nigeria with the number growing annually. Respondents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said they placed bets to generate quick and easy income, and turn their passion for football into cash. 28-year-old Fashion designer, Segun Mukoro who bets at least once weekly said that it was the fastest way to double his income and although he [Read]

VACANCIES: Civil Defence Begins Recruitment [SEE HOW TO APPLY]

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The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Board, CDFIPB, has announced the commencement of recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. A statement signed by the Secretary of CDFIPB and posted on NSCDC Facebook page said the recruitment would be in six categories. It directed applicants to commence their online registration from 10th August 2019 to 7th September 2019. The statement also directed qualified candidates on how to apply. The statement entitled: “Recruitment into the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps” reads in full: The Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Board (CDFIPB) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for full time appointments to fill existing [Read]

BREAKING! FIFA Team Arrives Nigeria Today For Inspection Against 2020 World Cup In Nigeria

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A five-man inspection team from FIFA will arrive Lagos, today, Monday, for a four-day inspection of facilities and equipment, that Nigeria has put forward to host the U20 Women’s World Cup in 2020. This was confirmed in a statement by the Head, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department, Ademola Olajire. The officials Christopher Exley, Sara Jane Booth, Kliment Taseski, Rhiannon Ceirwen Martin and Heyral Kaj Jurgen, will arrive today. They would be received by Amaju Pinnick, President of NFF, first Vice President Seyi Akinwunmi and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi. Also NFF Executive Committee member and Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League Aisha Falode and top officials of the Lagos [Read]

Two die, others injured in Onitsha road accident

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OWERRI – Two Persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a trailer accident in Onitsha, Anambra state.  The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident to our correspondent said four others had been hospitalised. He said the area had been cordoned off by security operatives, while the road had been cleared for vehicular movement. The incident occurred on the Owerri/Onitsha road. An eyewitness told our correspondent that, “A 20 feet container slipped off a trailer and fell on two tricycles on Upper Iweka by Obodoukwu Road Junction, killing two people while four people were rushed to hospitals. “It took the intervention [Read]

Tension Rising As Iran Writes Nigeria To Release El-Zakzaky To Them For Treatment

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The Prosecutor-General (Attorney-General) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammed Montazeri, has asked the Federal Government of Nigeria and the judiciary to allow the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Shiekh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, to come to Iran for medical treatment. According to AhlulBayt News Agency, an Iran-based news organisation, Montazeri said this in a letter on Saturday. The Iranian official also called on the judiciary, which is the last hope of the common man, to grant bail to El-Zakzaky who is the leader of all Shi’ites in Nigeria. Montazeri also criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the crisis, adding that El-Zakzakky’s current medical condition had become a source of worry. [Read]

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Pick Up Eighth Bronze Medal in Cairo

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CAIRO – The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won the bronze medal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, after beating Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. This is the eighth  bronze medal for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations. Odion Ighalo got the goal in the third minute, making him the current highest goal scorer of the competition with five goals. #Nigeria have now won the third-place a record 8 times at the #AFCON tournament. #SuperEagles have never lost a Bronze Medal match at the competition. 1976 1978 1992 2002 2004 2006 2010 2019 Second place :1984, 1988, 1990 & 2000. AFCON champions 🏆: [Read]

BREAKING: Algeria break Nigerians hearts, Defeat Eagles 2-1 for AFCON final

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John Izabi,  Riyad Mahrez with a superb last minute match-winning Free kick goal as Nigeria reaps rewards of playing sluggishly defensively rather than a tight marking and attacking – minded strategy… Odion Ighalo got the consolation goal from the penalty spot after VAR review after an Ekong own goal in the first half. Algeria to face Senegal who defeated Tunisia 1-0 in Friday’s final while Nigeria plays Tunisia in the 3rd place match on Wednesday. #Have_Ur_Say 🎤   [Read]

98m Nigerians now living in multidimensional poverty, says UN

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says slightly over 98 million Nigerians are living in multidimensional poverty. Multidimensional poverty is the measure of lack which encompasses the various deprivations experienced by poor people in their daily lives – such as poor health, lack of education, inadequate living standards, disempowerment, poor quality of work, the threat of violence, and living in areas that are environmentally hazardous, among others. According to the new report seen by NEWS FLAKES NG, only 46 percent of Nigerians are poor, when poverty is measured based on income. However, when other dimensions are considered, more than 50 percent of the country are poor. The new report by [Read]

Man Of The Match Award: I Feel Special Winning — Chukwueze

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Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze says he is excited about winning the Man of the Match Award after Nigeria dispatched South Africa to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations going on in Egypt.  “MoTM @chukwueze_8: “it’s my first tournament with the senior side and it feels good to earn a win for my team by scoring. It’s more special to get the MotM trophy,” he said after he was presented with the award. The Villarreal striker who was on for the entire duration got on the score sheet in the 27th minute after being set up by Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi. [READ ALSO] BREAKING: Super Eagles Defeat S/Africa [Read]

BREAKING: Super Eagles defeat S/Africa 2-1 to Qualify for AFCON Semi-finals

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the quarter finals by two goals to one to book their place into the semi finals of the ongoing TOTAL African Cup of Nations in Egypt. With goals from Samuel Chukwueze and defender Williams Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles will be gunning for their fourth AFCON title as the tournament progresses in Egypt. Bongani Zungu cancelled out Chukwueze’s opener in the 79th minute before Ekong scored in the 87th minute to give the eagles a victory against the South African side for a place in the last four of the AFCON tournament. South Africa had knocked out [Read]

BREAKING: Unimpressive South Africa Stun Hosts Egypt to Set Up AFCON Quarter Final Against Super Eagles

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The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have stunned Mo Salah – led host country, Egypt by one goal to nil in the ongoing African Nations Cup. The only goal of the match was scored by L. Torch in the 85th minute to set up a quarter final clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria who earlier in the day defeated defending champions, Cameroon by 3-2. This win sees the South African shockingly knocking out the five – time AFCON champions,  hosts and pre-tournament hot favourite from the ongoing competition. See the rest of the match details below as captured by NEWS FLAKES NG; [Read]

SHOCKING! 43-Yr Old Muslim Cleric Rapes Five-Yr Old Girl inside Nigerian Mosque

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An Islamic Cleric, Abdulsalam Salaudeen, was on Monday remanded by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in a mosque. Justice Abiola Soladoye, who obliged the prosecutor’s request for the remand, adjourned the case until October 14 for trial. Mr. Salaudeen, 43, is being tried for allegedly defiling the child, who was under his tutelage. NEWS FLAKES NG further gathered that the prosecutor, T. Olanrewaju-Dawodu, told the court that Mr. Salaudeen committed the offence on December 22, 2018, at the premises of Olorunbabe Mosque at No. 15, Palace Road, Igando, Lagos. Ms. Olanrewaju-Dawodu said that Mr. Salaudeen, popularly called Alfa, was caught raping [Read]

FIFA U-20 WC: Nigeria Flying Eagles Sent Packing By Senegal

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The Nigeria U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland after they were beaten 2-1 by their Senegalese counterparts on Monday. Two first-half goals from Amadou Sagna and Niane gave Senegal a two-goal deal. Though Success Makanjuola pulled one back in the second half, it was not enough to save the Flying Eagles from crashing out. The Flying Eagles, having started with a massive 4-0 victory over Qatar, gave many false hopes. The Coach Paul Aigbogun tutored side were however humbled 2-0 in their next group game against the USA. While a 1-1 draw against Ukraine saw them squeeze into [Read]