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Enyimba FC engaged visiting NPFL champions Akwa United football club in a rescheduled matchday 7 fixture yesterday at the Enyimba International stadium Aba, the people's Elephants with the bragging rights thanks to Tosin Omoyele's first half winner. But a certain Charles Okafor stood tall at the back for the promise keepers despite succumbing to a slim loss.  The Enugu born defender paired alongside the experienced Samson Gbadegbo and both were kept on their toes by the rampaging trio of Tosin Omoyele, Emeka Obioma and Samuel Kalu, but thanks to the defensive synergy of the duo which left the scoreline respectable to an extent. Charles Okafor literally stole the headlines with a couple of impressive displays, most notably thwarting the efforts of Emeka Obioma relentlessly, a match that the Enyimba striker was seemingly found redundant, as he was eventually withdrawn in the second half.  Okafor instilled calmness at the back for the promise keepers, in the 24th and 7

Earlier today, Officials of the Nigerian immigration at the Seme area released a statement that they have intercepted over 187 people trafficked across the borders of Nigeria. This is a false story because the immigration Officials unjustly detained, harrased and even bullied innocent school children going back to their school. Even after providing their vailid means of identification, the immigration Officials unjustly detained these students for over four days without food or water and threatened them that they would seize their phones and damage their devices. Speaking further to our correspondent, the students who were on a free school scholarship to Benin republic told newsmen that the Immigration Officials threatened them to say that they were being trafficked. We are calling on the Nigeria immigration to please release the students who have been unjustly detained for over four days now without food, water and allowed to sleep on bare floor in this cold an

The Chief security officer of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Adejoh Francis went berserk on Monday at the team's hotel Le Ribadou in Garoua Cameroon, attacking renowned sports journalist Adewale Ajayi and a few other colleagues.  The arrogant and highly untrained official is renowned for harassing accredited journalists without recourse to individual reputation or sociatal standing.  Despite making frantic efforts to explain to him that he already secured permission from the media officer of the Super Eagles to speak with key members of the team, the CSO refused to bulge, throwing blows at the journalists and pushing them out of the teams camp.  A few persons around the team camp had earlier complained about the way he talks to journalists and mentioned one major instance where he attacked two Lagos based cameramen at the Super Eagles camp, threatening to destroy their cameras if they fail to leave the premises.  On Monday, at the Hotel  Le Ribadou, Francis was again at hi

Sports entrepreneur, Hon. Bukola Olopade has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they head into the knockout stages of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Hon. Olopade who expressed optimism about the chances of the team conquering Africa for the fourth time, said he's excited seeing the team put up such quality display. The former commissioner for youth and sports in Ogun state said "Firstly, congratulations to the team for a job well done in the first round, the victories were well worked and the quality was evident" "Kudos to the technical department, credit must also go to the Nigeria Football Federation for taking a timely decision ahead of the tournament, we are seeing the result and I believe we can go all the way". The Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited charged the team to remain united and approach the round of 16 fixture with the same mentality, passion and determination. He also appealed to Nigerian

Child trafficking has over the years been a thing of concern to countries especially in Nigeria, where alot of children both boys and girls are  taken from their protective environment and most times their country and preying on their vulnerability for the purpose of exploitation. Estimates shows that over 980,000 - 1,225,000 children are been trafficked and are in a forced labour situation as a result of trafficking,  Though not all children are been trafficked as some migrates voluntarily with the mindset of going to get a better future which always has a sad story to tell as a result of the inhumane treatment and abuse they received. The trafficking in children - internally in countries, across national borders and across continents - is closely interlinked with the demand for cheap malleable and docile labour in sectors and among employers where the working conditions and the treatment grossly violates the human rights of the children. These are characterized by environ

An Abuja based pastor, yesterday Sunday 16th January 2022, gave out university scholarship to over 2000 students in Aba, Abia State.   Pastor Akachi Nwoke, the lead pastor of The Afternoon Church said the vision was birthed as an undergraduate at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri on the backdrop of his exclusion from the exam hall for his inability to pay his fees on time.   Speaking at the event, the Pastor said ' Ever since I was chased out of that hall 12 years ago because I delayed in paying my fees in FUTO, I have not seized to find means to make sure that everyone that wants to go to school can go to school '. The scholarship is into Emerald University in Benin republic, Tansian University in Anambra and Dorben Polytechnic in Abuja.   Pastor Akachi asides the scholarship project has other projects like The Free Hospital in Aba and Owerri, The Free Restaurant, The Free School (a basic education program

Cc: Favour Itua Rivers United striker Nyima Nwagua says his first goal of the season is an opener for him to score more goals.  Nwagua who joined from the Sai Maisugida side Kano Pillars opened his goal scoring account for Rivers United against Kwara United in the 32nd minute after turning two of his marker before slotting past Emmanuel Iwu.  The former Aiteo Cup winner in an exclusive chat with our correspondent hinted that he wants to score as many goals as possible this season.  "I feel excited, you know I have been giving my best all this while and I have been really looking forward to this day to open my account with goals so that it can always be coming.  This goal is very important to me because when you score the first goal, you start expecting more.  My personal target is on the high, I want to click double figures this season".  Two second half goals from Ishaq Kayode and Ebube Duru wrapped things up for the Pride of Rivers as they secured a comfortable