In line with the vision of the President Bola Tinubu administration, the National Universities Commission, NUC, has commenced verification of the approved 18 degree programmes for the take-off of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu (FUAHSE). It could be recalled that President Tinubu had on March 15, 2024 approved the conversion and upgrade of the former Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy to the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, for robust human resources development in the health and social welfare sector. Consequently, the university in its inaugural senate, approved 22 programmes in five allied healthcare…
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Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why he clashed with Barcelona during their 4-0 defeat in Saturday’s El Clasico clash. Ancelotti was furious with the celebrations from the visitors after they scored the fourth goal through Raphinha. He could be seen having a word with Hansi Flick after the incident and at full time. When asked to shed light on the incident, Ancelotti explained that “something happened with the assistant, not with Flick”. “He wasn’t a gentleman when celebrating the goal towards our bench. Flick agreed with us and that’s it.” Robert Lewandowski scored twice, as Barcelona opened up…
Fulham star, Alex Iwobi has expressed his team’s frustration following Saturday’s away draw at Everton. The Whites were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at Goodison Park. Iwobi put Fulham in front against his former club four minutes after the hour mark. Marco Silva’s side however conceded a late equaliser deep into stoppage time. Iwobi said the Toffees are disappointed not to take maximum points from the game. “It’s always nice to get a goal, but the main thing, whether I score or not, is to get the three points,” Iwobi said after the game. “It’s a bit of…
The Libyan Football Federation, LFF, has decided to appeal the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to award Nigeria three goals and three goals over their botched 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. According to a Libyan outlet, alwasat.ly, they consider the verdict unfair. The LFF has now hired Tunisian lawyer, Ali Abbas, to defend its position in the case. The Match Day 4 fixture was scheduled to be played in Benina on October 15, but was cancelled after the Nigerian delegation saw their flight diverted. Players and officials of the Super Eagles were then held hostage in…
Ademola Lookman has showered encomium on his Atalanta teammates after their superlative display against Hellas Verona. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side thrashed the visitors 6-1 at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday night. Lookman, who was named Man of the Match, grabbed two goals and two assists in the game. The Nigeria international said they delivered a top performance in the match. “Another good performance from the team. First half was very, very good, we scored five goals and everyone was top,” Lookman told Sky Sport Italia. The 27-year-old will now head to the Ballon d’or ceremony on Monday in style. “It’s…
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere refused to blame his players following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Olowookere’s side lost 2-0 to the USA in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday night. Kennedy Fuller and Kimmi Ascanio scored both goals for the Americans. The gaffer expressed satisfaction with the efforts of his players. “I’m so proud of the girls, they’ve given it their best, come all this way and they are kids who are developing. They’ve given their best but maybe their best was not good enough,” he was quoted by FIFA.com. “To my fellow…
Earlier this month, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, reiterated its call for the abolition of the death sentence. The Association believes it not only denies the right to life but also often reflects the failures of the country’s justice system to protect the most vulnerable in society. The NBA’s position was reinforced through its president, Afam Osigwe, in his opening remarks at a high level technical consultation jointly organised by the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Avocats Sans Frontières France, and the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) to commemorate the World Day Against the Death Penalty. According to the…
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has suggested that his team defeated Barcelona 4-0 in Saturday’s LaLiga El Clasico because his players did an extraordinary job. According to him, Barcelona players defended well against Real Madrid and gave their 100%. The win was Flick’s first El Clasico victory for Barce since he replaced Xavi a few months ago. A brace from Robert Lewandowski and a strike each from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha gave Barcelona all three points against Carlo Ancelotti’s side at Camp Nou. “Everyone followed the plan we’d designed and gave hundred percent,” Flick said at his post-match interview. “We knew…
Manchester United will be without Antony for Sunday’s Premier League trip to West Ham. Antony was taken off against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday. United have now confirmed that the Brazil winger sprained his ankle and will not be in the squad to face the Hammers. “Erik ten Hag’s side will face West Ham without Antony, who was missing from Saturday’s training session due to an ankle sprain he picked up in the closing stages of the game against Fenerbahce,” a statement from the club read on Saturday. Antony left the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on crutches with his…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has appointed Mallam Ibraheem Musa as Chief Press Secretary. In a statement by Fabian Ugochukwu Okoye, Special Adviser to the Governor on Research, Documentation & Strategy, he said Musa, until his appointment, was a Media Consultant to Governor Uba Sani and had served as a Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity in the previous administration Other appointments are: Engr. Shuaibu Kabir Bello, Managing Director, Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC) Iliya Timbuak, the Managing Director, Kaduna State Enterprise Development Agency, Dr. John Danfulani, the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA) and…