Umuahia Township Stadium
Abia Warriors pip Yobe Desert Stars in Umuahia
Abia Warriors on Sunday ended their home goal drought with a 1-0 win against visiting Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu in the Week 15 encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Atiku Abubakar expresses commitment to job creation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to harness the great potential that abound in the small and medium enterprises in Nigeria to create jobs for the nation’s youths.
2019: Ike Ekweremadu, Sam Egwu, others emerge PDP senatorial candidates
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, as well as former governors Theodore Orji and Sam Egwu of Abia and Ebonyi states res yesterday emerged as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidates.
Abia APC factions elect parallel executives
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Abia on Saturday held parallel state congresses, leading to the emergence of two factional state executive committees.
Donatus Nwamkpa returned as APC chairman in Abia
Hon. Donatus Nwamkpa has been returned as Abia state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma blames poor first half display for defeat at Abia...
“We lost the game in the first half. Our opponents had a better first half than us,” technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma, told his club’s official website shortly after the final whistle.
Police avert mob attack on officials in Abia Warriors vs Kastina United match in...
Policemen on Sunday averted a mob attack against the match officials in the Match Day 17 of the Nigerian Professional Football League between Abia Warriors and visiting Katsina United FC at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
LMC suspends Heartland’s Dan Anyiam Stadium
The League Management Company have placed two weeks suspension on four stadia in the Nigeria Professional Football League for poor playing pitches but they will be allowed to return to the stadia after satisfactory inspection from the league body’s officials.
NPFL: LMC suspends usage of Umuahia Township Stadium, others for 2 weeks
The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), have suspended four stadiums from hosting their matches for two weeks due to their poor pitches.
2019: South-East APC endorses President Buhari for second-term
National Vice Chairman (South-east) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Enukwu, yesterday announced that the zone had endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari to run in the 2019 general election.
Abia APC membership on the rise as chairman extols President Buhari
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was working hard to rebuild the foundation of Nigeria and also end the current economic hardship.
Enyimba to return to Aba stadium in 2018
Enyimba are in line to return to their homeground, the Aba International Stadium, in time for the 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
Brazil’s Raphael Everton named new Abia Warriors manager
Abia Warriors football club have unveiled Brazilian coach Raphael Everton as their new manager.
NPFL title dream not over for MFM – Ilechukwu
MFM head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu believes the Nigerian Professional Football League title race is still on despite his side’s defeat away to Abia Warriors in Umuahia.
Recent Stories
Former VP Namadi Sambo elected board chair Baze university
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo was yesterday unanimously elected chairman board of trustees of Baze University, Abuja alongside four other new members inaugurated by the board.
NAF to mark 55th anniversary April 22
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will deploy aircraft, military equipment and personnel in Abuja during rehearsals for its 55th Anniversary celebration.
Rivaldo: Lionel Messi already deserves the next Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi already deserves to lift a sixth Ballon d'Or regardless of whether he wins the Champions League with Barcelona or not, according to former Brazil striker Rivaldo.
Carlo Ancelotti backs Napoli squad despite Europa League defeat to Arsenal
Carlo Ancelotti still believes in Napoli's squad as he backed his players after their Europa League defeat to Arsenal.
Ninth National Assembly: Forum of APC newly-elected Reps backs Femi Gbajabiamila
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) newly-elected members of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the consensus candidate of the party for the 9th National Assembly Speakership, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Most Popular
Real Madrid close to signing Eden Hazard, Paul Pogba
Returning boss Zinedine Zidane completely overhauls his under-performing squad at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and will spend big.
US Embassy: Dress code is not a requirement for visa
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that dress code is not a requirement for obtaining the country’s visa.
Nigeria will not survive the 2019 presidential election
For those of us who had hoped against hope, the 2019 presidential election has proved to be the last straw. We are now convinced that Nigeria is a hopeless case. This country is not just a major disappointment; it is decidedly firmly on the trajectory of a future break up.
Police allegedly kill IPOB member in Delta
There was pandemonium, Tuesday, in Asaba metropolis after police shot dead a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Julian Assange will cooperate with Sweden, but fight US warrant – lawyer
Julian Assange would cooperate with Swedish authorities if they reopen a rape case against him but will continue to resist any bid to extradite him to the United States, his lawyer said Sunday.