Uche and Anichebe dropped from Nigeria’s 23-man squad
Attacking pair Ike Uche and Victor Anichebe were the most notable names to miss out on Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
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Nigeria drew with Colombia in Milton Keynes
Nigeria are still searching for their first victory under coach Lars Lagerback after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Sunday.
Shema urges governors to promote campaign for free elections
Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State has called on governors to promote the campaign for free and fair elections in 2011.
Animated video eulogises Nigeria’s past heroes
An NGO, Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI), on Wednesday in Lagos presented an animated video that hailed the values of the nation's heroes.
NFF’s missing dollars: Magistrate reserves judgment till June 10
An Abuja Magistrate's Court has reserved till June 10 judgment in the case of the missing 236,000 dollars at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Lagerback: ‘I have very tough job!’
Nigeria coach, Lars Lagerback, has admitted he has a very difficult job ahead after his team posted an uninspired performance against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup warm-up game.
Super Eagles held by Saudis in Wattens
World Cup-Bound Nigeria were Tuesday night held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia in a warm-up match played in Wattens, Austria.
Injured Mikel joins Super Eagles
Nigeria’s injury worries ahead of the World Cup are easing with Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi set to join the squad Thursday night
Durban’s high tech stadium
The majestic arch above Durban stadium is not the only first for a South African stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but now the world’s first quantum stadium.
Bankole calls for credible elections in 2011
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole, said in Abuja on Wednesday that credible elections in 2011 would guarantee good governance.
Association to address problem of high port charges
The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) says it will address the problems of alleged harassment by government agencies and incessant increase in port charges.
Nigeria beat Togo in Africa volleyball tourney
Nigeria’s female team on Tuesday defeated their Togolese counterparts 2-1 at the ongoing Confederation of Africa Volleyball (CAVB) Zone Three championships in Cotonou.
Nigerian leader bars ex-ministers from foreign trips
Nigerian Acting President Goodluck Jonathan has barred all ministers of the just dissolved executive council of the federation from travelling out of the country in the next one month.
Ndanusa hints Lagerback’s contract may be extended
The Minister of Sports, Sani Ndanusa, says Super Eagles Manager, Lars Lagerback’s contract may be extended if he succeeds in the final of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Imafidon ‘wonder’ twins head for High School aged nine
Two nine-year-olds of Nigerian origin, known as the Wonder Twins for their record-beating exam results, are set to become the youngest pupils admitted to a British secondary school.