Olatomiwa Oyedele

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Ajoke Akintimoye |Olatomiwa Oyedele

… urges FG to subsidise diabetes medications, consumablesThe National President of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), Dr. Ejiofor Ugwu has revealed that 30,000 to 40,000 Nigerians die from diabetes annually. Ugwu made the disclosure in a statement ahead of the United Nations’ leads the world to celebrate the World Diabetes Day 2024 today. DAN has alerted that six million Nigerian with diabetes are challenged with real danger, following the rapid increase in the cost of healthcare.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Olatomiwa Oyedele |Okoeguale Adolor

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been named among the nominees for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, part of the annual Globe Soccer Awards hosted by the Dubai Sports Council. Lookman and Liverpool superstar Mohammed Salah are the only Africans on the shortlist. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandoski, Cole Palmer, and Jude Bellingham are among the other nominees for the award. Lookman has enjoyed an outstanding year for both club and country.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Teliat Sule |Olatomiwa Oyedele

Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has in a statement on Thursday, refuted the widely circulated statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the State Governor recently sacked some civil servants. Itua stated that following the inauguration of Senator Okpebholo on Tuesday, he has since hit the ground running attending to the challenges created by Godwin Obaseki, the immediate-past governor of Edo State.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Olatomiwa Oyedele |Folusewa Akinola

Gabriel Osho says he is elated with the opportunity to finally play for the three-time African Champions. The Auxerre defender was invited by former Super Eagles coach Finidi George for the first time in March but could not make his debut due to injury. He was included in the squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda giving him the chance to make his debut for the West African side.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Olatomiwa Oyedele |Folusewa Akinola

The president of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome has announced Nigeria’s interest in hosting the prestigious All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in 2026. Onome revealed that Nigerian female golfers will be heading to Morocco next week to compete in the 2024 All Africa Challenge Trophy with a goal to win the tournament. A total of 72 participants are expected to take part, while Nigeria also plans to submit a bid to host the tournament in the future.