NFF Release list of Ad Hoc Committee Members

The Nigeria Football Federation has released the list of Ad Hoc Committee Members to oversee the runnings of the federation going forward.

Some notable names like Former Enyimba Chairman Felix Anyasi Agwu, Anambra State FA Chairman General Chikelue Iloenyosi, Amanze Uchegbulem, Victor Ikpeba, Tijjani Babangida, Abdul Sule etc. Made the list

We hope they deliver in their various committees to push Nigeria Football to Greater heights

See list below 👇👇

NFF STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEES

Finance Committee:

Mr Timothy Heman - Chairman
Hon Margaret Icheen - Vice Chairman
Alh A C Ladan
Ado Garba
Auwalu Musa
Mr. Greg Abang
Gandi Bala Bodinga

Internal Audit Committee:

Alh Garba Mohammed - Chairman
Alh Yahuza Maihaja - Vice Chairman
Hon. Ifanawopo Sola
Chairman Akwa Ibom F.A
Haliru Alhassan Samaila
Hashimu Yusuf
Amadu Malami

Organising Committee:

Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu - Chairman
Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye - Vice Chairman
Sir Emmanuel Ochiagha
Calistus Ebare
Hon. Geofrey Gaya
Mrs Dilichukwu
Abba Muktar

Technical Committee:

Alh Sharif Rabiu Inuwa- Chairman
Chief Felix Anyansi - Vice Chairman
Hon Aminu Balele Kurfi
Zanna Mohammed Mala
Victor Ikpeba
Felix Awolabi
Yinka Olagbemiro

Legal Committee: -

Barr Tony Ogwu - Chairman
Barr.Isaac Danladi - Vice Chairman
Barr Paul Edeh
Barr Abayomi Omoyinmi
Labaran M. Gusau

Women's Football Committee:

Madam Aisha Falode - Chairperson
Madam Nkechi Obi - Vice Chairperson
Thelma Agara
Hauwa Lawan
Mrs Margaret Aku
Mrs Sabina Amemonophena
Mr Harry Awurumbe

Youth Football Committee:

Alh Ganiyu Majekodunmi - Chairman
Hon Silas Agara - Vice Chairman
Victor Okechukwu Apago
Hon Dele Ologun
Mr Aku Thompson Oladimeji
Hon. Bala Usman Chamo
Sen. Moses Cleopas

Futsal Beach Soccer Committee:

Hon Nse Essien - Chairman
Ahmed Yusuf - Vice Chairman
Aminu Mohammed Inuwa
Chairman Plateau FA
Hon Fuad Oki
Richard Jideaka
Yabagi A Baba

Medical Committee:

Dr Abdulkadir Muazu - Chairman
Director Sports Medicine - Vice Chairman
Dr. Rotimi Ogungbe
Dr. Sa’adu Dan Isah
Dr. Peter Singabele
Dr. Suleman Ohida

Players Status Committee:

Mr Otumba Dele Ajayi - Chairman
Mr Timothy Heman - Vice Chairman
Mr Patrick Pascal MON
General Chikelue Iloenyosi
Mal Audu Sabo
Austin Popo
Mr. Jude Odera Anyadufu

Committee for Ethics and Fair Play:

Alh Mainasara Illo - Chairman
Chief Fanny Amu - Vice Chairman
Dr Tijjani Yusuf
Maccido Garba
ACG Bello Jibo
Ibrahim Danbatta
Harrison Ocular

Media Committee:

Madam Aisha Falode - Chairperson
George Aluo - Vice Chairman
Gabriel Aborowa
Lirwanu Malikawa Garu
Mr Godwin Enakhena
Alh Shu'aibu Mungadi
Frank Ilaboya

Football Committee:

Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu - Chairman
Alh Babagana Kalli - Vice Chairman
NPFL
NNL
NLO
NWL

Technical Dept Strategic Studies Committee:

Alh Ahmed Yusuf - Chairman
Alh Ganiyu Majekodunmi - Vice Chairman
Mal Ahmed Magaji
Barr. Christopher Green
Sen. Obinna Ogba
Akegun Yomi Seriki
Mohammed Salisu Rabiu

Marketing, Sponsorship Committee:

Sharif Rabiu Inuwa - Chairman
Hon Nse Essien - Vice Chairman
Edafe Eseoghene
Alh Bature Musa
Chief Olapade
Chika Ikenga
High Chief Emeka Iyama

Protocol and Ceremonial Committee:

Hon Margaret Icheen - Chairperson
Alh Ganiyu Majekodunmi - Vice Chairman
Mal Bakura Abubakar
Obioma Onyeghala
Habibu Abdu Fagge
Alhaji Usman Ibrahim Pate
Mojeed Adegbindi

Security Committee:

Alh Babagana Kalli - Chairman
Hon Nse Essien - Vice Chairman
Emma Nunu
Adebayo Anthony Adeyinka
Datti Umar Yusuf
AIG Wilson Inalegwu (Rtd)
Brig. Gen. Stanley N. Eze

AD-HOC COMMITTEES.

Technical Study Group Committee:

Coach Ladan Bosso - Chairman
Coach James Adesina - Vice Chairman
Coach Manu Garba
Ibrahim Gwadabe
Tijjani Babangida
Mutiu Adepoju
Edema Fuludu
Abdul Sule
Hamisu Mohammed

Facilities Committee:

Otunba Dele Ajayi - Chairman
Babagana Kalli - Vice Chairman
Chairman Nasarawa FA
Oluwole Oloworemo
Garba Musa Zuru
Mr Amanze Uchegbulam
Mr Tony Rafua
Mr Joe Amend
Mr. Eddy Ukim
Hon Joseph Joshua
Dotun Cocker
Mr. Amah M. Mbah

ESTABLISHMENT COMMITTEE

Ahmed Yusuf Fresh - Chairman
Timothy Heman - Vice Chairman
Abdulganiyu Majekodunmi
Babagana Kalli
Madam Margaret Icheen

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Senate confirms 45 of Tinubu's Nominees as Cabinet Members

 The Senate has concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. During it plenary today August 7, the Senate confirmed 45 of the nominees as cabinet members.

 

Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the nominations to a series of voice votes, of which three of them, former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete (Delta State), and Abubakar Danladi (Taraba State)are still undergoing security clearance.

 

The confirmation comes over a week after Tinubu’s transmission of a 28-member list to the red chamber for confirmation on July 27.

 

Those confirmed as Ministers are:

 

1 Abubakar Kyari (Borno)

2 Abubakar Momoh (Edo)

3 Nyesom Wike – Rivers

4 Engr Joseph Utserv (Benue)

5 Senator John Owan Enoh (Cross River)

6 Hon Bello Mohammad (Sokoto)

7 Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa)

8 Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (Bauchi)

9 Uju Kennedy Ohaneye (Anambra)

10 Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Ondo)

11 Nkieruka Onyejeocha (Abia)

12 Dr Betta Edu (Cross River State)

13 imaan Sulieman Ibrahim (Nasarawa)

14 David Umahi (Ebonyi)

15 Adebayo Olawale Edun (Ogun)

16 Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa (Katsina)

17 Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Enugu)

18 Mr Dele Alake (Ekiti)

19 Waheed Adebayo Adelabu (Oyo)

20 Mohammed Idris (Niger)

21 Prof Ali Pate (Bauchi)

22 Dr Doris Anite Uzoka (Imo)

23 Lateef Fabemi SAN (Kwara)

24 Rt Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo (Akwa Ibom)

25 Hannatu Musawa (Katsina)

26 Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe)

27 Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (Niger)

28 Hieneken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa)

29 Alkali Ahmed Saidu (Gombe)

30 Dr Tanko Sununu (Kebbi)

31 Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi)

32 Bello Matawalle (Zamfara)

33 Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun)

34 Simon Bako Lalong (Plateau)

35 Abdullahi Tijani Muhammad Gwarzo (Kano)

36 Bosun Tijani (Ogun)

37 Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure (Kano)

38 Dr Iziaq Salako (Ogun)

39 Dr Tunji Alausa (Lagos)

40 Lola Ade-John (Lagos)

41 Prof Tahir Mamman SAN (Adamawa)

42 Zephaniah Jisalo (FCT)

43 Uba Maigari Ahmadu (Taraba)

44 Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu (Kogi)

45 Festus Keyamo SAN (Delta)

 

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Anambra State All Stars Sports Club Onitsha to face Noble Friends FC Onitsha in the Finals of Anambra State All Stars Games 2023.

 Two teams from the commercial nerve center of Anambra state, Onitsha, have qualified for the finals of the maiden Anambra All Stars Games 2023

The two teams Noble Football Club All Stars Onitsha and Anambra State All Stars Sports Club Onitsha sent home two tournament favorites, Peace FC All Stars Awka and Anaedo Bigger Boys All Stars rNnewi respectively.

Anambra State All Stars Sports Club Onitsha put up a huge fight against Anaedo Bigger Boys Nnewi in a pulsating semi finals encounter that was described by many as finals before the finals. The Anaedo Bigger Boys bowed out of the gold chase losing on penalties after 1-1 regulation time.

The atmosphere was not peaceful for Peace FC All Stars Awka as the early goal from Noble FC All Stars Onitsha disorganized the team hit by injury.

Thereby making it an all Onitsha affair in the finals of the competition

The coach of Noble All Stars, Mr Benjamin Chukwudi (ODEDO) said that his side will work hard as the encounter will be a local derby as both teams use same field for training.

“Being in the finals is a huge success for me because we were not given a chance in this tournament. Then playing against our brothers will be a tough one but we will win. We will work extra hard to achieve that”. Stated by the coach of Noble friends fc Onitsha

The finals will be played on 13th August at the Awka City Stadium.

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Oparanozie Apologizes for Penalty Miss

 

Super Falcons forward, Desire Oparanozie, has apologised for not being able to convert her penalty into a goal.

I Apologise For Not Converting My Penalty - Super Falcons Forward Oparanozie On Team's Loss To England 

Following the team's defeat to England via penalty shootout in the Round of 16 on Monday morning, Oparanozie shared a picture of herself in tears on her Instagram account and apologised to Nigerians.

She wrote, “Sad day! Very disappointing to have lost through penalties, and even more disappointing not to have converted mine. And for this I deeply apologise..”

England beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup after their last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.

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Heartland May Lose Top Officials and Players Soon

 

Heartland football club of Owerri is on a verge of losing high ranking officers due to neglect and lack of proper funding of the team.

The team had a lacklustre performance at the Valuejet Cup in Ikenne as they found it difficult not to lose, 

the situation of the team needs serious government Intervention , teams are busy in the transfer market, but it seems Heartland is very Quiet and it's also visible in the pre season Games so far

The Imo State Government should as a matter of Urgency Address these issues on time, as other teams may snatch the little remaining in the team.

Give Improved contracts to key officials

Sign some experienced players

Pay players as when due

If not Heartland may be heading back to the NNL, and it doesn't say well of the Government of Hope Uzodimma as Elections are fast approaching.

Heartland football club is a great club with great reputation that needs to be protected

Governor Hope Uzodimma should intervene as it's known that he has the Capacity.

Also the turf at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri needs attention.

Pray for HEARTLAND FOOTBALL CLUB OF OWERRI

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NWEKE, OHAWUME PUT PEN TO PAPER FOR RANGERS

 

The management of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C has successfully gotten the services of midfield maestro and former captain of neighbors, Abia Warriors F.C of Umuahia, Kalu Nweke, and erstwhile Rivers United attacking sensation, Malachi Ohawume as the team continues to fortify for the start of the 2023/2024 NPL season.

Both players put pen to paper for a two-year deal each that will last till the 2024/2025 season subject to renewal.

Administrative Secretary of the club, Barrister Ferdinand Ugwuarua described the acquisition of the two players as a sign of good things to come in the soon-to-start NPL season as the technical adviser made a request to have the duo in our squad ahead of the soon-to-begin NPL season.

“We have successfully gotten the signatures of the duo of midfielder, Kalu Nweke from Abia Warriors, and center-forward, Malachi Ohawume from Rivers United. Both players signed the dotted lines for us to play for Rangers in the next two seasons. It is management’s belief that they are coming with a wealth of experience to help us challenge for a top finish in the 2023/2024 football season,” stated the astute administrator.

Also speaking, the Technical Adviser of Rangers, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu described the arrival of the two players as great stressing, “With the coming of Nweke and Ohawume to join forces with other quality legs already on the ground, I am sure, we are steadily getting the right mix for a successful season.”

NORBERT OKOLIE

Media/Communication Officer

Rangers International F.C, Enugu 

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Breaking News: Nigeria’s D’Tigress beat Senegal 84-74 to clich their 4th consecutive Women’s Afrobasket, in Rwanda

 

D'Tigres beat Senegal 84 74 in the finals of the FIBA WOMEN'S AFROBASKET

Nigeria’s DTigress are champions of Afrobasket Women Championship for the fourth consecutive time 

2017 🏆

2019 🏆

2021 🏆

2023 🏆

D'Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama is the first woman coach to win the FIBA Women's Afrobasket Championship,  

Congratulations 🎉🎉

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The Senate has rejected an option of military operations in the Nigeria’s neighbouring Niger Republic,

 

The Senate has rejected an option of military operations in the Nigeria’s neighbouring Niger Republic, however, calling on the ECOWAS Parliament and other leaders to condemn the coup d’etat in the country.

According to the Nigerian Senate, the Niger political impasse should be addressed politically rather than using military action.

Tinubu had written the Senate on Friday, seeking for the implementation of the Resolutions of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on the political situation in Niger Republic.

The communique issued by the ECOWAS leaders chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is the chairman, stated that military action would be carried against any country that forcefully toppled a democratically elected government.

But considering the executive communication during a closed-door session that lasted for more than two hours on Saturday, which was raised by the Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, the Senate rejected military action and insisted on engaging with the Nigerian President on resolving the issue.

Speaking after the closed-door session, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said at the closed-session they considered Tinubu’s request and resolved to go for a political solution rather than military action, considering the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Niger.

“The Senate commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Heads of State of ECOWAS on their prompt response.

“The Senate recognises the fact that President Tinubu, by the virtue of his correspondence, has not asked that we should approve a request to go to war, but he expressed a wish to solicit support in the successful implementation of the ECOWAS communique.

“The leadership of the Senate is mandated to further engage the President on how best to engage and resolve the issues,” Akpabio said.

Speaking further, the Senate President said the Senate was calling on the President of Nigeria, who is also the Chairman of ECOWAS, to further engage leaders to strengthen political options in resolving the political situation in Niger.

“The Senate is mandated to further engage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on how best to resolve the issue in view of the cordial relationship between Nigeria and Niger.

“The Senate called on the ECOWAS Parliament to rise to this and condemn the military coup in Niger and to resolve the impasse,” Akpabio added.

Meanwhile, the Northern Senators Forum has condemned the Niger coup, but rejected planned military action against the Junta.

The Northern Senators, who cautioned against the use of military power in Niger, added that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should use diplomatic channel to address the situation rather than military might.

The lawmakers also frowned at economic and other sanctions imposed on Niger, adding that if the issue is not well managed, it will affect some of Nigerian States like Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno negatively.

“We, the Northern Senators of the Northern Senators Caucus of the 10th Senate under the leadership of Sen Abdul Ahmad Ningi, note with concern and condemn in its entirety the unfortunate development in Niger Republic, where the military forcefully upstaged a democratically elected government of President Mohammed Bazoum.

“The Northern Senators also take cognizance of the efforts of the ECOWAS leaders under the chairmanship of our Dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in resolving the situation in Niger Republic.

“The emphasis, however, should be focused on political and diplomatic means to restore democratic government in the Niger Republic.

“We also take exception to the use of military force until other avenues as mentioned above are exhausted as the consequences will be casualties among the innocent citizens who go about their daily business. Besides, about seven northern states shared the border with the Niger Republic namely Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa. Yobe and Borno will be negatively affected,” spokesman of the group, Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, said

According to him, “We are also aware of the situation of Mali, Burkina Faso and Libya, which may affect the seven Northern states whose military force is used.

“There is a serious implication for our country, its military force is used without exhausting all diplomatic channels.

“As democrats and representatives of the people we are here by urging our colleagues to observe due diligence in invoking section 5 subsection (4) (a) and (b) of the constitution.”

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SWAN VP, South East Zone, Pay Courtesy Visit To Anambra FA Chairman

 

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), South East zone, has commended the efforts being put in place to revive sports development especially football in Anambra state.

The new Vice President of SWAN in the zone, Frankie Omokhua, gave the commendation while paying a courtesy visit to Anambra state Football Association Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, on Friday in Awka. 

"I'm happy to pay my first official visit to my adopted home of Anambra because this is the place where I started my broadcasting and journalism career".

"This is an honour I promised myself to deliver as part of the recognition the state accorded me in the early stages of my career"

Omokhua also appreciated Iloenyosi's determination in the area of helping to return the state to the mainstream of grassroots football development in Nigeria.

"For the first time in a long time, Anambra is experiencing a breath of fresh air in football because of the innovations being propelled by the Iloenyosi-led FA in the state".

"This is commendable and surely deserves the support of the state government and every Anambrarian".

He pledged the support of the zone to the administration of Iloenyosi to make more significant successes in the area of partnership and also help create enabling posture for other sporting activities in Anambra state.

"As a zone, we shall continue to support your ideals because you have shown the capacity to deliver beyond expectation. We shall ensure a viable partnership with you to sustain the achievements you have made so far, the Vice President concluded. 

In his response, Iloenyosi congratulated Omokhua on his new position and expressed confidence in the ability of the Vice President to deliver in the zone.

"When I heard the news of the coming on board of Omokhua as the VP in the zone, I was very happy because I know his choice was well chosen". 

Without doubts, I can assure everyone that the new SWAN helmsman in the zone will give South East a better picture among other zones in the country". 

" I pray that God leads you and give you the wisdom to carry out your responsibilities and crown it with success", said Anambra FA boss. 

Other SWAN members who were in the Vice President's entourage includes: Foster Chime, South East zone ex-official member and top Executive officials of the association in the state.

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MUSIC - -LIVINGSTONE - IFEANYICHUKWU

Enugu state born fast rising singer LIVINGSTONE, drops his debut single titled IFEANYICHUKWU,

Produced  by  JAMZEAL
This  song is specially dedicated to  the governor of Enugu state. GOVERNOR IFEANYI UGWUANYI [Gburugburu]

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[Music] Prosper – Waka Waka

Prosper made his debut appearance on Naijaloaded with a massive new tune titled “Waka Waka“.

This is a hot jam that will surely set the country on  sooner than you all can imagine. The potential hit single is produced by Kezloius.

You all should enjoy this jam and Thank us later 

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Musicn : H2H – OLOLUFE

H2H came out with another stunning single titled OLOLUFE. Another sweet tune and a hot Banger stew after CUCUMBA which hit the airwaves and gained massive airplay to make you scatter the dance. 


You don’t wanna miss this song for anything, 


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MUSIC - Sean Breeze – Am Coming

This is a new GENRE OF MUSIC…. #HORROR-POP…
(designed by d writter of this song) . Titled…. #AM-COMING

He is an artist, artiste, writter, actor and a director in all genre of music. It’s coming from the sickest RAP ENTREPRENEUR.. #SEANBREEZE #RAPENDER #RAPFREAK. AN AWARD WINNING RAP ARTIST…. #OMAKASEANUTUNU.

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MUSIC - H2H X CIN - CUCUNBA

A dope jam from fast rising act H2H & CIN  titled CUCUMBA, produced by BIGTYMER

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MUSIC- Phamouzdj ft Sean Breeze - Super Woman

Dope track from PHAMOUZDJ this time he features fast rising SEAN BREEZE on this one titled SUPER WOMAN

Produced by SQUATTERMAN, Also credits to 2SHY.


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