Buhari addresses Biafra issue in a new interview

President Muhammadu Buhari during his last visit to Qatar has given the interview to Al Jazeera. The Nigerian president has been speaking about the challenges the country is facing now, comprising the naira devaluation, the Boko Haram, anti-corruption crusade, the Biafra issue. Buhari is seeking support for his fight against corruption and to promote much-needed investment in his country’s ailing economy. Qatar is the actual president of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer. The low oil prices have a destroying influence on the Nigerian economy, which has long depended on the export of oil.
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Ibinabo Fiberesima stripped of her AGN Presidency

Johan Cruyff dies of cancer at 68 Babajide Orevba 1 hour ago 55285 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send email – Johan Cruyff dies at the age of 68 The football world has been thrown into mourning as Netherlands great Johan Cruyff has died of cancer aged 68, his official website announces. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Johan Cruyff dies of cancer Johan Cruyff The former Barcelona player and coach who won the Ballon d’Or in 1971, 1973 and 1974 was said to have succumbed to cancer having battled the terminal illness for some time. PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports App As at the time of his death, he was said to be surrounded by friends and family in Barcelona. The late legend is regarded as one the greatest players of all time, having won three consecutive European Cups with top European club Ajax and went on to manage Barcelona to their first European Cup triumph in 1992. The late striker was also crucial as Netherlands reached the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany. It was tournament that he showcased the famous skill known as the ‘Cruyff turn’ in a match against Sweden. Cruyff, who also played for Levante of Spain in 1981 had double heart bypass surgery in 1991 but was diagnosed with cancer in October 2015. GET for FREE: Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports In February 2016, he disclosed was sure of overcoming lung cancer after feeling he was “2-0 up in a match.
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AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria 1-1 Egypt (Super Eagles stunned by last minute equalizer)

Egypt's star man Mohammed Salah stunned Samson Siasia's men in Kaduna this evening after rallying late to score an extra-time goal that leaves the Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for next year's African Cup of Nations event in jeopardy.

Samson Siasia, Nigeria's caretaker coach for the qualifiers after Sunday Oliseh's shock resignation started the match with Odion Ighalo , Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho staring in a three- pronged attack for the host team.

Obaobona started in the heart of the defence for the super Eagles while new captain John Mikel Obi started alongside Etebo in the heart of midfield as Siasia wanted his team to come out with all three points at home ahead of a tricky away tie in Egypt.

Nigeria pressurized in the first half with efforts from Etebo, Odion Ighalo and Kelechi Iheanacho unable to break the Egyptian defence down as the match ended 0-0 in the first half.

The second half began with Oghenekaro Etebo scoring in the 59th minute after an Iheanacho shot caused a rebound to which Etebo gladly put into the net.
Alex Iwobi was introduced with 8 minutes to go as he made his first competitive debut for Nigeria and tried with his teammates to increase Nigeria's lead over Egypt

Nigeria had chances to increase their lead with efforts from Etebo, Victor Moses and  Ighalo unable to increase the lead.
With three minutes of extra time added, Mohammed Salah , Egypt's star man scoring after the Nigerian defence played him onside, much to the delight of the away team.

The pain and sadness on Samson Siasia's face was too evident to see as 20,000 Nigerian fans at the stadium in Kaduna left unhappy after seeing the home team drop two valuable points.

At the moment, Egypt are on top of group G with seven points from two matches, while Nigeria are two points behind with only the overall group winners guaranteed automatic passage to AFCON 2017 in Gabon.

Photos of UNILAG record breaking graduate, Ayodele Dada, at House of Rep chambers

Ayodele Dada, who recently graduated with a 5.0 CGPA, from the University of Lagos was honored by members of the House of Representatives yesterday March 23rd. Continue to see more photos.

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Be careful with money, women and alcohol- Dogara advises UNILAG record-breaking graduate

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has advised UNILAG's record breaking graduate, Ayodele Dada, to be careful with money, women and alcohol. Dogara gave the advise while speaking with Dada who paid a visit to members of the House of Rep chambers yesterday March 23
"We don’t have money to give you, but what we are going to do is not only intended to inspire you, but to encourage other students. Now as a role model, you must be very careful with money, women and alcohol. If you allow them get into you, all these things we are saying today would end up as nothing.”