Ikponmwonsa Odigie

Jul 9, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Ikponmwonsa Odigie |Ajuwa Victor |Nigerian Byzantine politics

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are currently without a head coach following the resignation of Finidi George after the 1-1 draw against South Africa and a 1-2 loss to Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The West African nation now lies 5th in their Group C standings, only ahead of the basement side, Zimbabwe. Notably, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into Group D for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, alongside Benin Republic, Rwanda, and Libya.

Feb 16, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Ikponmwonsa Odigie |Adolor Okoeguale

The maiden edition of the Kada Unity Cup for paramilitary agencies in Edo State, with the aim of bringing synergy among security agencies climaxed on Saturday, February 10, 2024, as The Nigerian Police Force football team emerged Champions. The Nigerian Police football team defeated Christian Sport Club 3-1 in a keenly contested match that kept fans all over the Lucky Igbinedion Mini Stadium on their toes.

Feb 7, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Abdullah Abdul-kadir |Chuks Oluigbo |Ikponmwonsa Odigie |Akpata dissociates self

The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has issued a firm reminder to intending pilgrims to pay the balance of their Hajj fare before Friday February 9, 2024 so as to ensure smooth preparations for the upcoming 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. The chairman of the board, Sheikh Ibrahim Oyarekhua made this announcement today at Arafat Mosque, Auchi in Edo North Senatorial District while interacting with Muslims and intending pilgrims elaborating on the new developments as regard the 2024 Hajj operations.

Feb 7, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Chuks Oluigbo |Ikponmwonsa Odigie |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Akpata dissociates self

…says allegations aimed at denting his image, reputationA frontline governorship aspirant in the 2024 Edo election on the Labour Party platform, Olumide Osiagbovo Akpata, has dissociated himself and his supporters from last Sunday’s protest at the party’s secretariat in Benin City. Akpata, who addressed a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Tuesday, urged the leadership and members of his party to count him and his supporters out of the protest.

Jan 16, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Rachael Ugiagbe |Ikponmwonsa Odigie

Burkina Faso kicked off their campaign at the 2023 Nations Cup with a 1-0 victory over Mauritania, thanks to Bertrand Traore’s late winner. Traore netted the decisive goal from the penalty spot to hand the Burkinabes the winning points and in turn saw the national team score in 15 consecutive AFCON matches. Notably, it is the first-ever win for Burkina Faso in their opener at the continental event after 13 attempts, a huge feat.