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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Lamai Cassius |Ikponmwosa Odigie
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to host the country’s first ever international airshow in Lagos next year. The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the announcement during a press conference at his office in Abuja on Thursday.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Princess Nzerem |Lamai Cassius |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Ikponmwosa Odigie
…amid allegations of misconductThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote, following the emergence of two damning videos that have raised serious concerns about his conduct.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Lamai Cassius |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Ikponmwosa Odigie
The Auchi Polytechnic Auchi says no fewer than 37,061 have graduated with National Diploma (ND) from the institution in the last four academic sessions. The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Umar, said this at the 61st anniversary and combined 26th-29th National Diploma (ND) convocation ceremony of the institution held Thursday at the polytechnic new auditorium. Dr. Umar said the graduands had passed the prescribed examinations and were judged worthy to receive their diploma certificates.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Folusewa Akinola |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Michael Ovienmhada |Teliat Sule
Reports from Libya indicate a wave of arrests and $500 fines imposed on Nigerian nationals, following a contentious ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and three goals. The decision, made after Nigeria’s men’s team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport, was issued by CAF’s disciplinary committee after a complaint from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Ikponmwosa Odigie |Chidinma Kalu |Esohe Aifuwa |Akintimoye Ajoke
… appoint Van Nistelrooy as Interim ManagerManchester United has officially announced the departure of Erik ten Hag as the club’s men’s first-team manager. Appointed in April 2022, Ten Hag’s tenure brought a mix of highs and lows, including two major domestic trophies but also significant struggles in recent months that ultimately led to his exit. The club thanked him for his contributions and wished him the best for the future.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Edward Oseghe |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Happy Osagie
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Sports Ministry, has announced two significant appointments ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Olympic Games are set to officially open on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, the renowned City of love.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Happy Osagie |Caroline Ameh
Prolific Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen continues to be the subject of intense transfer speculation, with many expecting a move away from Napoli this summer. However, according to Soccernet.ng, this highly anticipated transfer may not materialise as expected. During his stellar performance last season, he scored an impressive 31 goals, played a crucial role in Napoli securing their first Scudetto in over three decades.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bill Okonedo |Okoeguale Adolor |Edward Oseghe |Ikponmwosa Odigie
… promises to address grievancesPresident Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to step down a planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for next month (August) promising to address grievances leading up to frayed nerves. Information Minister Mohammed Idris, who briefed State House correspondents after a meeting with the President on Tuesday in Abuja said Tinubu urged the organisers of the protest to shelve the plan and await the President’s response to their complaints.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bill Okonedo |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Tobore Jerome |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Thin rays of hope eclipsed by clouds of doubt are in the air once again following the umpteenth announcement that the long comatose Port Harcourt Refinery which has an installed capacity of 210,000bpd will resume production next month (August). The last few resumption announcements went unfulfilled while the refinery which has been moribund since 2019 has generated repair bills in excess of $1.5 billion.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Ikponmwosa Odigie |Edward Oseghe |Nigerian Byzantine politics
… affirms capacity of youth engagement, talents’ showcase Edo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has said the Obaseki-led administration has done so much for the creative industry, which has engaged the youths to showcase their talents. The Deputy Governor made the remarks when he played host to a delegation of Afenmai Film Makers Association of Nigeria (AFMA) led by its Chairman, Prince Mccliff Otobo.
